Ironman273 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Hideo Kojima and Konami Productions appear to be parting waysMetal Gear Solid director's name removed from public branding, executive list.by Kyle Orland - Mar 19, 2015 5:46pm EDT Kojima in a 2001 picture taken at Konami's office tower. A number of strange moves from Japanese publisher Konami and studio Kojima Productions seem to be pointing toward famed Metal Gear Solid Director Hideo Kojima leaving his long time corporate parent or at the very least transitioning to a very different role within the company. The rumors began when Internet forum-goers noticed that Kojima is no longer listed as an executive on Konami's corporate page (though he's still listed as "Executive Content Officer" on the Corporate Profile section of the site). Earlier this month, Konami announced it was restructuring towards "a headquarters-controlled system," with a number of new divisions and new titles for old executives, though Kojima wasn't said to be affected by that move at the time. In addition, the Kojima Productions Web page and Twitter account now redirect users to more generalized Metal Gear Solid portals, without any Kojima branding at all. The studio known as Kojima Productions Los Angeles as recently as last month, which worked primarily on Metal Gear Online, is now being called Konami Los Angeles Studio on the website, as well. As if that wasn't enough strangeness, the official Web pages for a number of Kojima's games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soniqstylz Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Well, at least we know this finally actually is his last Metal Gear game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted March 20, 2015 Veteran Share Posted March 20, 2015 Looking forward to seeing his next game / series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soniqstylz Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Looking forward to seeing his next game / series. Wonder what this means for Silent Hills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyJordan Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 UPDATE: An anonymous source has told Gamespot that Kojima Productions and its owner/publisher, Konami, have suffered some kind of falling out, and that senior staff at the studio have had their access to corporate communications, internet, and telephone restricted. Limits have also been placed on how they will be allowed to promote the upcoming Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain. The changes leave Kojima and other members of the studio effectively working as contractors rather than Konami employees, and it's now expected that once MGS5 is completed, the studio will disband. In a statement sent to IGN, however, Konami indicated that Kojima is not leaving. "As we have already announced, we are shifting our production structure to a headquarters-controlled system, in order to establish a steadfast operating base capable of responding to the rapid market changes that surround our digital entertainment business," a representative said. "Konami Digital Entertainment (including Mr. Kojima), will continue to develop and support Metal Gear products. Please look forward to future announcements." http://www.pcgamer.com/kojima-name-vanishes-from-metal-gear-solid-5-materials/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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