Hideo Kojima's upcoming Xbox game, OD, is revealed through a new teaser trailer showcasing its horror elements, innovative visuals powered by Unreal Engine, and a collaboration with Microsoft. The game is described as a unique blend of game and movie, with development progressing well, though a release date remains unannounced. Jordan Peele is involved in part of the project, which is subtitled OD Knock, hinting at multiple components of the experience.
Kojima Productions revealed new details and concept art for their upcoming stealth action game, Physint, during their 10th Anniversary livestream, confirming involvement of notable actors and Sony's close collaboration, with the game still in early development stages and aiming to blend film and video game experiences.
Kojima Productions and Xbox have teamed up to showcase a new teaser for their mysterious project OD, described as a blend of game, movie, and new media, running on Unreal Engine 5. The game, titled OD: Knock, aims to evoke fear with its theme of a frightening 'knock' sound, and features motion capture and involvement from notable figures like Jordan Peele. The project was revealed during Kojima's 10th anniversary livestream, emphasizing its innovative and boundary-pushing nature.
Konami has released a remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, marking the return of the iconic series years after Hideo Kojima's departure from Konami in 2015. The remake aims to honor the original's cinematic storytelling and gameplay, capitalizing on the current trend of remaking classic games for modern audiences. Despite Kojima's exit, fans and new players are responding positively to the faithful recreation, though Kojima himself has shown no interest in playing the new version.
David Hayter, the original voice of Snake in Metal Gear Solid, considers his role the most significant of his career and is open to reprising it for future projects, praising the game's enduring legacy and the remake's quality.
The IGN review of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater praises its faithful recreation of the classic 2004 game with modern graphics and gameplay updates, highlighting its nostalgic value, refined stealth mechanics, and compelling story, while noting some limitations in scope and boss fight variety. Overall, it celebrates the game's enduring charm and the successful balance between fidelity and modern enhancements.
Hideo Kojima is pleased with the critical reception of Death Stranding 2, which received a perfect 90 on Metacritic, despite his initial efforts to make the game more divisive. The game was celebrated at its London world tour, where Kojima expressed his happiness with the scores, highlighting a shift from his earlier desire to create controversy and challenge expectations.
The article provides a detailed, spoiler-filled overview of the complex and metaphysical story of Death Stranding, explaining its unique universe involving the afterlife, voidouts, and the origins of the game's characters, setting the stage for its sequel.
Kojima's OD generated the most press coverage at The Game Awards 2023, surpassing other game announcements. The project, developed in collaboration with Xbox Game Studios, will utilize Microsoft's cloud gaming technology to create a unique and immersive gaming experience. Kojima also announced a partnership with horror film director Jordan Peele and teased future collaborations with other acclaimed storytellers. The top 10 most covered announcements at the event included God of War: Ragnarok Valhalla DLC, Marvel's Blade, Monster Hunter Wilds, Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, and Jurassic Park Survival.
