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Does Having Sexier Characters Improve Gameplay or Just Sales?

I share my thoughts and analysis of Metal Gear Solid V's Hideo Kojima resorting to using sexy character designs to boost his figurine sales and increase numbers of female cosplayers using the character "Quiet" for cosplay events.

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cleft54033d ago

Sexy characters are nice, but it has to be layered on top of a great game as well. For example, while Snake had a really nice ass, especially in those tights in MGS4, it would have been pointless if the game itself wasn't great.

Axonometri4033d ago

Duh! It obviously improves gameplay!
Everyone knows that heavy armor slows you down. Kevlar composite pads limit mobility. Communications equipment allows you to be hacked. ... and clothing, Pff, who needs clothes? I like sand in my #@$$*!

MsMcClever4033d ago

That was the least committal article I've ever read.

dredgewalker4033d ago

Nothing wrong with eyecandy. Would anyone buy an ugly car?

PraxxtorCruel4033d ago

Yeah I would if the engine under the hood was an absolute beast just like if a game had crap graphics but was a real enjoyment to play.

dredgewalker4033d ago (Edited 4033d ago )

True but aesthetics plays a big part on sales. It's natural for human beings to be drawn on something they find attractive. I'm not one to judge a book by it's cover but most regular folk judge things by looks alone.

mistertwoturbo4033d ago

Yes, people buy ugly cars all the time.

See 2014 Lexus IS350 F-Sport.

dredgewalker4033d ago

Lol, okay that is ugly....I can't imagine myself driving that.

Irishguy954033d ago

Poor thing looks like a depressed Disney character

No_Limit4033d ago (Edited 4033d ago )

It is a distraction to gameplay, I say! I always lose when I am fighting one-on-one against all those DOA female characters. Too much distraction going on. :D

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Does Metal Gear Solid need a new Kojima? Konami have “many people” in mind, but it's "difficult"

A chat with MGS Delta Snake Eater producer Noriaki Okamura about the past and future of Konami's stealth-action series.

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isarai24d ago

It's not going to be the same without him regardless so honestly it would probably be better just to try to do your own thing while staying in the same genre and general gameplay style.

just_looken24d ago

This but also the story is wrapped up only thing to expanded on is another mgs rising or spin offs.

-Foxtrot24d ago

I mean they could have done an alternate timeline directly after MGS2 which just tells a new story, that way they get to continue Snakes journey while respecting Kojimas final chapter, his Universe would still be untouched.

Maybe in this new game Snake didn't age

They will eventually try to continue the story, it's a given so I'd rather have them doing an alternative timeline than messing with what Kojima has done.

just_looken24d ago

@Foxtrot

You mean before shadow moses as that is when he was injected with fox die anyone knows that.

If they went this route then it would open up a flood gate of crap the topics they covered the deaths blood scenes would never work in today's modern games.

TheProfessional24d ago (Edited 24d ago )

The story in metal gear solid 4 was already a huge step down from the first three. Then the story in V was minimized and totally forgettable. One of Kojimas art directors could definitely make a solid metal gear sequel.

Also when you compare Stranding to Kojimas previous games he could easily be a Neil Druckman type where most of his best ideas were from people he worked with.

For example all of the MGS covers and the art style associated with Metal Gear wasn't even created by Kojima.

just_looken24d ago

comparing Neil Druckman ahole coffee fetcher to someone that worked in the industry from the days of msx should get you a ban.

Michiel198923d ago

just cause he made one game that you didn't completely like?

just_looken23d ago (Edited 23d ago )

@Michiel1989

Because he took a ip that he had no right to say he created but does then at every interview he act's he is the father of naughty dog and a god at game development even the tvshow i will not watch.

People that worked there sense the 90's crash days were thrown out over 85% from the last count 2 years ago of the original team is gone majority left when he took over.

Sony looked at all the people that made jax/crash/uncharted/tlou leaving naughty dog went meh then praised neil gave him the keys to the kingdom. Sense then the entire team has been a dam joke they only made 1 new game in 6 years just a port studio now.

Oh i also like the tlou2 mp mode they promised that was changed then cancelled but hey tlou2 ported 3rd time for pc pay pay pay again like skyrim.

Fuck ND fuck naughty dog 2.0

Michiel198923d ago

mate... you already compared him to a guy that was 16 years older than him and then ask why he hasnt worked in the industry as long as kojima. Time exists.

Do you really think all of ND will let Neill flaunt around if he didn't have a severe impact on how the game turned out? So you're saying the rest of ND is stupid that they're playing along with his masterplan to take over ND.

It's pretty obvious from your comment you're just salty about tlou2. You didn't like a direction he took the game in, stop acting like he's a terrible human being.

So they should keep making the games they make now and never make anything else...cause thats how uncharted and Horizon came about, oh wait. TLOU would never have existed if you had your way, they would be making jak n dexter 13. I rather have them try something new and fail at it than never try to do anything else ever.

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CrimsonWing6924d ago

I think someone could take the torch, but they’d really have to be a mega fan and understand the narrative and quirkiness and humor of MGS and just Kojima’s design principles. Make bosses that revolve around “themes” and “gimmicks” and bring freaking David Hayter back for the English dub.

Tankbusta4024d ago

I have been saying for years that Kojima is not needed to continue this franchise. Revolver Ocelot could have a trilogy on his own with the established lore and it would be fantastic

MehmetAlperTR24d ago

No Hideo ! No MGS !!! Just try to work with him.

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Random: Hideo Kojima Highlights The 21st Anniversary Of 'Boktai' On GBA

No sunlight that day, apparently.

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OtterX68d ago

They should release it on NSO's GBA lineup. The Switch has a light sensor afterall! (Switch Lite owners would be out of luck though)

Chocoburger68d ago (Edited 68d ago )

I don't think games would be able to 'hook into' the light sensor for automatic screen brightness.
The best way to play the game is with the fan patch that lets you adjust the amount of light the game is receiving at will. Make sure not to play at max sunlight for too long, or the game will punish you, keep the sunlight meter lowered in order to keep playing longer.

https://github.com/Prof9/Bo...

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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Seems To Lack Something And It's Hideo Kojima

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is the remake of the original title, which covers the origins of the Metal Gear Series.