Industry insiders report Microsoft secured Physint for significantly less than the rumored $400 million PlayStation budget, with the Xbox deal including movie and TV licenses plus enhanced terms for Kojima's horror project OD. The budget reduction raises questions about development conditions at Kojima Productions following the studio's split from Sony.
Hideo Kojima has revealed Bill Skarsgård will star as John Physint in the upcoming stealth-action game Physint, alongside Charlee Fraser, Don Lee, and Minami Hamabe. The legendary designer Yoji Shinkawa returns for character and mechanical design as the project moves forward under Xbox publishing after a reported split with Sony.
Hideo Kojima expresses sadness and concern over the shift to digital media, citing the loss of ownership and potential data access issues. His comments follow Sony's announcement to end PlayStation disc production by January 2028. Kojima fears this trend, affecting games and movies, could lead to a future where consumers no longer truly own their media.
Hideo Kojima, renowned creator of Metal Gear and Death Stranding, expresses sadness and concern over Sony's decision to end PlayStation game discs by 2028, highlighting the loss of player ownership in a potential all-streaming future. Kojima's remarks underscore the broader implications for the gaming industry, where digital rights and access are increasingly under scrutiny. As the shift to digital accelerates, Kojima's warnings echo beyond just PlayStation, touching on the fragile nature of digital ownership across all platforms.
Akihiro Miwa, the iconic Japanese singer, actor, and voice of Wolf Goddess Moro in Princess Mononoke, has passed away at 91. Industry legends like Hideo Kojima and veteran voice actors are paying tribute to his lasting impact. Miwa's diverse career spanned over seven decades, leaving a mark on both the gaming and anime worlds.
Hideo Kojima reveals the Death Stranding movie adaptation is envisioned as a two-hour art house film, acknowledging its potential to polarize audiences. This cinematic interpretation promises a deeply introspective, visually driven experience. Kojima's vision underscores a risky, artistic approach to video game adaptations.
Sony acknowledges the PlayStation 5 is entering its latter life cycle stage, with a revised sales forecast and implications for future console developments
