The Legendary Creator of Metal Gear Solid on His Weird New Game
When Hideo Kojima, the celebrated creator of the Metal Gear Solid videogame franchise, took the stage at Sony’s press conference during E3, all he needed to say was two words: “I’m back!” The crowd jumped to its feet and responded with rapturous, sustained applause. Kojima, 52, is revered among gamers and perhaps best described as the medium’s Steven Spielberg, though David Lynch might be a more apt comparison. Metal Gear Solid set a standard for cinematic storytelling, and he infuses every game with a personal, often esoteric, authorial flair.
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