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Kojima on why he's modelling his studio on Media Molecule

The Metal Gear creator to turn his back on Japan's macho culture.

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naruga2986d ago

i dont know if it s cool...judging by MM's games i would prefer the more strict, disciplined model of japanese studios as if the production is good they always offer good games ...in contrast Little Big Planet was good but it was also a bit of a mess from artistic and content viewpoint...if Kojima chose that kind of structure is better to have solid lead (no pun) and orientation in order to succeed

jznrpg2986d ago

He is designing the setup like Media Molecule, not the actual game style, obviously.

NotEvenMyFinalForm2986d ago (Edited 2986d ago )

If you read the article Kojima is not modelling his studio after anything. The title as always is just click-bait. Kojima said was that he liked the familiar feeling of MM's studio because it has a nice kitchen. Then he adds that it was strange seeing so many women working at a game studio.

The rest of the article is just the author trying his best to twist the facts and make things look like if Kojima's turning into some kind of progressive justice warrior or something.

dafegamer2986d ago

Yeah games with 95 and 91 metascores are a mess :/. Tell that to the success, acclaim and fandom the games have received

ULTp0ltergeist2985d ago

Well it makes sense, they don't want to hype anything because it's nothing significant.

Majister-Ludi2985d ago

Wanted to like it but from gameplay standpoint they are loose and not what you want from a platformer. Very cute though.

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SmokingMonkey2986d ago (Edited 2986d ago )

Sony is King of 1st Party Studios

Naughty Dog

Guerilla

Media Molecule

Sucker Punch

SSM

Polyphony

ETC.

Unmatched in the Industry.

Pancit_Canton2986d ago

Don't Forget

Japan Studio
Sony Bend

Movefasta19932986d ago

Love the variation of genres too.

Lord_of_Cinder2986d ago

Santa Monica is a bad ass studio too.

XisThatKid2985d ago

Eat Sleep Play
United Front Games
Incognito Inc.
Ninja Theory (Sony primary third party now)

Majister-Ludi2985d ago

You should take guerilla off that list until they actually release an enjoyable game.

SmokingMonkey2985d ago

Bullsh!t, I love Killzone.

It's my favorite FPS, especially if one likes playing without Auto-aim or Aim-Assist, unlike 99% of FPS on consoles.

I have Platinumed every KZ except the KZ1 remake.

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Get_A_Job_Foxtrot2986d ago (Edited 2986d ago )

Japan has no macho culture. Not even a hint. The boys are just as beautiful, spending as much time on their hair as the girls lol.

Godmars2902986d ago

He's talking about behind the scenes. The boss who rules with an iron fist accepting no other opinion than his own.

Which is a bit odd coming from him. Someone with a reputation for being a control freak and perfectionist.

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opinionated2986d ago

Interesting. I was wondering which one of his studio visits impacted him the most.

Godmars2902986d ago

And yet at the same time talented and creative people are needed. Selecting solely by gender, especially when the individual in question has personal agenda based on further bias, is only counter productive.

Godmars2902985d ago

And Kojima his hiring. If he manages to hire mostly SJWs, what do you think that's going to do with his games?

CaitSith2986d ago

100% agree. Regardless of gender, an employer should not hire people only to fill a gender quota. Its striving for mediocrity.

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Sea of Thieves Developer Rare Now Has a Dedicated Doggo Park

Rare, the developer behind pirate adventure Sea of Thieves, has introduced a dedicated dog park to its studio grounds for employees' good boys and girls.

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CrimsonWing691d 7h ago

Is the industry hurting for money or not?

Hofstaderman1d 6h ago

They belong to XBOX. Its a dog's life....

Chocoburger1d 6h ago

Nice thing they did, but not actually gaming related, not sure why this article was approved. Also strange informing us what game Rare worked on, as if we don't know their legacy.

Tacoboto1d 6h ago

Sorry you hate dog news - here's a game-related headline for you, the latest: "Deathsprint 66 is a hyperviolent freerunner that proves game journos suck at games | Video Gamer"

Yeah we need more headlines like *that* on this site, instead of news about a studio's employee perks.

GaboonViper1d 6h ago

Its actually nice to see a story like this instead of the usual doom and gloom but people still moan, anyhow hope these beautiful doggos have a great life.

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GaboonViper1d 6h ago

Really nice story, kudos to Rare.

Mulletino12h ago

I went to look at new apartments and saw only dog parks, no kid parks. We're so screwed.

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Concept Art For Bluepoint's Next Game Spotted In PlayStation Tour Video

A new PlayStation Malaysia tour video shows what looks to be concept art for Bluepoint's next game.

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phoenixwing1d 10h ago

Damn was hoping for a fantasy setting. Looks futuristic

jznrpg1d 8h ago (Edited 1d 8h ago )

I think that’s a screensaver if you look to the right it looks more like a fantasy game and so does the concept art leaked earlier. Who knows though

phoenixwing10h ago

Unless that structure/pillar thingy in the right picture is long forgotten technology it's futuristic.

Name Last Name1d 9h ago (Edited 1d 9h ago )

Another shooter? Yawn. Thought the prevous concept looked more fantasy.

just_looken19h ago

With there same look on the right a arena setting this might be live service game #5 from sony

So a live service shooter like concord.....

StormSnooper19h ago

It looks like a fantasy game on the right screen. You are looking at a screensaver.

Goodguy011d 9h ago

Been looking forward to what they have next. Looks interesting.

Eonjay1d 9h ago

Really excited to see them release an original IP

GaboonViper1d 6h ago

Looks like my dream of them remaking Metal Gear Solid is over, still cant wait to see what they are cooking up.

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World of Warcraft developers form wall-to-wall union at Blizzard Entertainment

The new unit comprises over 500 developers representing the entire World of Warcraft development team.

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XiNatsuDragnel1d 19h ago

Unions in gaming are necessary fr fr

montebristo1d 8h ago

I used to be anti-union, it kills productivity, investment and turns product mediocre. Their games suck anyways though so what was lost? Might as well get their people paid until they are dissolved.

shinoff21831d 7h ago

Unions are necessary regardless of how you feel. You know how fked the working class would be without them. As if we're not already.

montebristo1d 7h ago

No they aren’t, regardless of how you feel. Unions make zero sense for skill based labor. They are for people who press a button every 10 seconds on an assembly line. “working class” is a made up term. I don’t care about corporations or developers, I just want good games lol. Killing your incentives to appease the lowest common denominator doesn’t lead to great games imo

montebristo1d 1h ago (Edited 1d 1h ago )

I wasn’t trying to be offensive if I came off that way. The Union is an old mentality and I can see their usefulness but also the danger. We’re in the age of AI and robots and skill based labor. Unions can be dangerous these days. You could replace your entire workforce in one move. Checkmate. Look to the kiosk replacing workers in the 20 dollar minimum wage era.

Well run businesses don’t need unions. If you need a Union that business won’t survive anyway. Unless it’s propped up by the government with corporate welfare (which is the real issue). If you’re not going to spend some on your workers (Amazon, Google) then your welfare is cut off. No tax breaks. All you put together don’t match their wealth and resources, the union is a traditional memory at this point and counterproductive with this new enemy we face. They need a flying elbow from the top ropes. And by “working class is a made up term” I just mean we’re not a class system and even CEO Bobby Kotick puts in a days work lol. Or did.. It’s just a vague term that doesn’t mean anything no offense lol. People say “middle class” but that can change quick right? Up or down. That’s not a “class system”.