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ASUS has unveiled a special Hideo Kojima-themed version of the ROG Flow Z13 gaming tablet at CES 2026, featuring unique design elements inspired by Kojima's Death Stranding and Metal Gear franchises, along with matching accessories. The device retains its powerful specs, including a 13.4-inch touchscreen and up to 128GB RAM, but the pricing and availability are yet to be announced.
Hideo Kojima credits Super Mario Bros. as the primary inspiration for his career in game development, highlighting its simplicity and potential to surpass movies as a storytelling medium, despite not being able to play it now.
Hideo Kojima credits Super Mario Bros. as the game that inspired him to enter the industry, believing it demonstrated the potential for video games to surpass movies, after playing it extensively in college.
Hideo Kojima reflects on Metal Gear Solid 2, clarifying it was intended as a warning about digital society and information control, not AI, and notes that the future it depicted has become more real than he hoped, highlighting concerns about digital culture and connectivity.
Hideo Kojima emphasizes that AI is here to stay and compares its integration into society to smartphones, suggesting it will bring significant changes, including improved communication for those with social anxiety, while also urging caution in its use. The article discusses broader concerns about AI's impact on jobs and the environment, contrasting Kojima's optimistic view with other industry voices.
Hideo Kojima announced an animated series titled 'Death Stranding Isolations' set to premiere on Disney+ in 2027, expanding the franchise into anime with new characters and a separate story from the games, utilizing traditional 2D animation.
Disney+ announced an anime series titled 'Death Stranding Isolations,' created by Hideo Kojima, set in the same universe as his popular game, and directed by Takayuki Sano, featuring themes of isolation and hope amid a post-apocalyptic world.
Hideo Kojima praises Vince Gilligan's new sci-fi series Pluribus on Apple TV Plus, calling it 'absolutely incredible' and speculating it may be a satire of modern social issues, drawing comparisons to Invasion of the Body Snatchers.
Hideo Kojima humorously expressed his desire to be the first director to scan a real-life ghost into a video game, aiming to win an award for this feat, as part of his upcoming horror project and ongoing innovative pursuits.
The article discusses the upcoming PlayStation 6, showcasing its impressive visuals and revealing Kojima Productions' new game Physint, which is expected to skip PS5 and release around 2030, potentially making it the first game to run on PS6 hardware.
Jordan Peele's next project appears to be a horror video game titled 'OD,' developed in collaboration with Hideo Kojima, following a delay in his upcoming film.
Hideo Kojima announced a partnership with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group to launch a Kojima-branded credit card in Japan by 2026, offering points for merchandise and Kojima-related items, alongside teasers for upcoming games and a new collaboration with Niantic.
Hideo Kojima's upcoming horror game OD, revealed during the Beyond the Strand event, evokes the eerie atmosphere of P.T., featuring Sophia Lillis and other stars, with gameplay shown in a first-person perspective using Unreal Engine, but without a confirmed release date yet.
Hideo Kojima's new project, Physint, a stealth-action game aiming to be a spiritual successor to Metal Gear Solid, was teased during Kojima Productions' 10th anniversary livestream. The game features advanced graphics, a mysterious protagonist, and notable actors, but is still in the conceptual stage with an expected release in five to six years.
Hideo Kojima has revealed the first poster for his upcoming espionage action game, PHYSINT, developed with PlayStation, featuring confirmed cast members and early character renders, with a likely release on PS6 and PS5, though no release date or plot details are yet available.