Hideo Kojima Talks About Doing “Everything” In-House During Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain’s Development

As a seasoned gamer with decades of gaming experience under my belt, I can truly appreciate the dedication and passion Hideo Kojima brings to his work. His tweets about the development of Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain are a testament to his commitment to every aspect of game creation, from concepts and layouts to promotional videos and merchandise. It’s rare to find such an all-encompassing approach in the gaming industry today.

Celebrating the 9th anniversary of Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain’s release this September, none other than game director Hideo Kojima has been sharing fascinating insights about the game’s creation on Twitter. As spotted by GamesRadar, in his latest tweets, Kojima reminisced about brainstorming ideas, sketching designs, and editing promotional materials for the game – a behind-the-scenes look at the incredible work that went into crafting this masterpiece

In Kojima’s own words: “I am responsible for both editing and creating the promotional videos, including trailers, key visuals, packaging, and more. I handle concepts, layouts, reviews, and even worked closely with Kyle on the MGSV logo. I don’t rely on external agencies like PR companies; instead, I work independently in-house. To me, the ‘game’ I develop encompasses much more than just the game itself – it includes every aspect of it. That’s my unique approach.”

Later on, Kojima also posted about it, mentioning that the creation of Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain was a significant aspect of his responsibilities, encompassing not just the majority, but also much of the associated merchandise

The game titled “Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain” served as the final major installment in the Metal Gear series. Subsequent releases have been either spin-offs such as “Metal Gear Survive“, or remastered versions of previous games, like “Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1“. Notably, the development of “The Phantom Pain” was challenging, resulting in several repercussions such as omitted content and Kojima’s separation from Konami

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I handle the production and design of promotional videos independently, including trailers, key visuals, packaging, and more. I also develop concepts, layout designs, and ensure quality control. I collaborated personally with Kyle on the Metal Gear Solid V logo. All my work is done in-house, meaning I don’t rely on PR or external agencies for assistance. In my approach to
— HIDEO_KOJIMA (@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN) September 1, 2024

Balancing between accomplishing so many tasks and creating the game simultaneously is quite challenging, yet I feel that each one contributes to my overall responsibilities. The majority, not all, of the associated merchandise as well
— HIDEO_KOJIMA (@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN) September 1, 2024

2024-09-04 22:12

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