Hideo Kojima Officially Leaves Konami, Forms New Studio - Update
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According to a report, Hideo Kojima has left Konami, and is currently forming a new studio.
Update: Hideo Kojima has confirmed the rumors, here [https://twitter.com/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN/status/677005334402220032].
Original Story: According to Japanese publication Nikkei [http://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXLZO95184030W5A211C1TI5000/], Metal Gear Solid creator and director Hideo Kojima has officially parted ways with Konami. According to the report, Kojima is establishing a new studio, which is expected to retain former Kojima Productions staff, and is also in talks with Sony Computer Entertainment.
Earlier this year, it was revealed that Konami had Konami had barred Kojima from attending [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/141559-Hideo-Kojimas-Name-Erased-From-Box-Art-For-Metal-Gear-Solid-V-The-Phantom-Pain#&gid=gallery_4412&pid=1] and from accepting any awards for Metal Gear Solid V.
The Escapist has reached out to Konami for comment, and will update this story with any new information.
[Source: Polygon [http://www.polygon.com/2015/12/15/10220372/hideo-kojima-new-studio-leaves-konami]]
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According to a report, Hideo Kojima has left Konami, and is currently forming a new studio.
Update: Hideo Kojima has confirmed the rumors, here [https://twitter.com/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN/status/677005334402220032].
Original Story: According to Japanese publication Nikkei [http://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXLZO95184030W5A211C1TI5000/], Metal Gear Solid creator and director Hideo Kojima has officially parted ways with Konami. According to the report, Kojima is establishing a new studio, which is expected to retain former Kojima Productions staff, and is also in talks with Sony Computer Entertainment.
Earlier this year, it was revealed that Konami had Konami had barred Kojima from attending [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/141559-Hideo-Kojimas-Name-Erased-From-Box-Art-For-Metal-Gear-Solid-V-The-Phantom-Pain#&gid=gallery_4412&pid=1] and from accepting any awards for Metal Gear Solid V.
The Escapist has reached out to Konami for comment, and will update this story with any new information.
[Source: Polygon [http://www.polygon.com/2015/12/15/10220372/hideo-kojima-new-studio-leaves-konami]]
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