Hideo Kojima Feels He Needs to Do Better on Metal Gear Solid V After Seeing Ubisoft’s The Division

Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima is well known for looking with a keen eye to the western gaming industry, and apparently he has been watching quite attentively even at E3, as shared today in an interview together with other details about MGS5's setting and stealth gameplay.

[2pacalypsenow]

Make it exclusive to PS3/4 and Use all your resources on making that one great . In my opinion....

[plaZeHD]

Don't be greedy.

[blackbeld]

Agreed.

Greedy is bad. He should know this by now.

Make it PS4 exclusive and benefit PS4 hardware too the max.

[Mainman]

In my opinion, I prefer them to just cancel the PS3 and 360 versions of the game and fully focus on the PS4 and X1.

Personally I would've preferred it to be exclusive to PS4 only.

I am still of the opinion that exclusive games (to a single platform) have the potential to reach more than multi-platform games.

I think the main reason Kojima is pushing for multi-platform, is to promote his game engine. Which is fair enough I guess.

[Mounce]

I'd be okay with his greed.... this one time.

PS4 needs more 3rd Party Exclusives that make the PS4 shine over what the Xbone looks like, a turd.

MGS5 is too shiny for the likes of Xbone and as all people with MGS2-memory can recall. MGS never sold well on the Xbox. The fanbase didn't give a shit for MGS2 back then as much as the Playstation fanbase. I'd think it alright to sound a BIT like a fanboy and to say MGS5 and its already-guaranteed greatness should just be a Sony-game so it will entice more 360-owners to jump ship to PS4 in the next-gen.

[OrionNoctis]

Say that to Microsoft...lol

[alien626]

they upset because their game ideas where trash when they released.

[shutUpAndTakeMyMoney]

"plaZeHD "

Like M$??

[Kevin ButIer]

It's just my assumption but I can bet that MS gave Kojima some funds for his engine...

[nypifisel]

@Butler

Hahah NO. MS did not fund the development of the FOX engine ^^

[Shuyin]

Ain't got nothing to do with greedy but it only makes sense that a game is better when developed for one system. I mean MGS4 couldn't be the masterpoece it is if it was developed for the 360 aswell.

[Abriael]

Now, that sounds a tad fanboyish, if you will...

[Biohazard8860]

It's just his opinion this fanboy crap is getting a little out of hand just because you disagree with him u call him a fanboy smh -__-

[noctis_lumia]

-mounce-
metal gear solid 5 wont sale on xbox one also
the numbers was-is and will always be on sony brand just like always.

[Shadonic]

No keep it multiplat it will gain new fans making the franchise even bigger. I'm getting PS4 and still belive it should be on Xbox one still.

[Kte]

That's sad....

[fsfsxii]

MGS2 was on the Original Xbox, no one gave two shits about it.
MGS HD came out on the 360 and has any 360 gamer gave a shit about it as the PS3 gamers?? You tell me.

[Kte]

You see...my point is MGS came out on PS1 before Xbox came into place. That which makes the start at PS (aside from the super old versions) XBOX can burn period and it wont make the sales anyway. At this point HK is just getting free money from MS

[Shadonic]

I gave a shit about the MGS HD collection and MGS2 I guess im No one: (

[KaBaW]

I picked up the MGS HD Collection for my x360. =)

[fsfsxii]

@KTE As far as i know, the MSX is Sony's hardware.
@Shadownic ok, compare the sales for the game between the two platforms

[blastcorp64]

@fsfsxii

Oh boy, you do realize MSX was released by Microsoft? So technically metal gear started on a Microsoft platform.

[2pacalypsenow]

@blastcorp64 but it was made what it is today Thanks to Metal Gear Solid On the Ps1

[Gravitic]

It also should be on PC.

[SpideySpeakz]

Yeah, so it can be pirated, and the company loses massive amount of money.. And we wonder why most AAA games never come to PC.

[Gravitic]

Am I control of other peoples actions? No. I will buy it even though I know to pirate, you have a point but that is no reason as to why legitimate PC consumers should not have access to this amazing game and series.

[friedricr]

Because there will be more pirated copies then legit copies ... simple as that. for every 1 legit copy there are 1000 pirated..... Also a game made on a console.. for a console... belongs on a console.. stays on a console... you want it.. get a console..

[NatureOfLogic]

The division will be something special. It looks like the tactical gameplay I've been waiting for. If you haven't, please go check out some gameplay videos of the game. I can't wait for it.

[theEx1Le]

This, I really hope this game delivers because if it does it could be spectacular.

OT: I really like the direction of MGS5, hope it doesnt suffer because of current gen though.

[KaBaW]

I agree, completely. I really cannot wait for it..

[Mainman]

They should just cancel the PS3 and 360 versions of the game and fully focus on Next gen.

[TXIDarkAvenger]

Fuck that.

Make it exclusive to PC and use all your resources on making that one great.

[ssj27]

he does not need to go exclusive but I could also say he does not need to go multiplataform..

but he clearly keep appearing into m$ conferences and m$ only does that to hurt sony fans.. m$ community does not give a @#$% about MGS and Konami just want to make them like the game but they are hurting them self by not showing love in Sony conferences and Sony fans are their true fans ..

I hope Konami take notes and focus more into the PS..

[TronEOL]

I agree, but I think (like mentioned below) he's doing this to advertise his engine. Let everyone see how it runs on Multiple Platforms.

Then again, I think at this point, Metal Gear is now a fully multiplatform series. Regardless of what we want, or where the game truly got big, it's going to be on all platforms, including PC.

[Thatlalala]

"this is my ball and nobody can play with it cuz I dont like that kid over there" - that's what you sound like.

[Snookies12]

That's great! It'll only push him further and make MGSV that much better!

[Abriael]

Hopefully he won't be influenced, though. We already have little diversity in the industry as is.

[Kanzes]

Maybe Kojima wants to add new MGS multiplayer that look like The Division

[febreeze1]

idk how i would feel about an open world mgo....

[Tdmd]

@febreeze1
I know how I'd feel about it.

http://media.tumblr.com/7e4...

[Snookies12]

@Dmd - LOL! That's a wonderous reaction...

[Mikelarry]

hey competition is good. i must admit lately ubisoft has been showing off some really great games, the crew, division and watchdogs

[KaBaW]

Division and Watchdogs; two of my most anticipated..

[Mr_Nuts]

Shame the Division is an MMO, it looks amazing

I'm sick of good looking games these days either being always online or something where you have to play with friends/other people

Can't we have solid single player experiences these days without all this connecting crap

[Razputin]

What are you stuck in the 90s.

It is true there are no good single player games anymore.

Some games have like epic 2 minutes scenes within the 5 hours you play it and thats it.

The story holds no true feeling or essence and they usually feel bland and sometimes make me not want to even continue the game.

[SexyGamerDude]

No more good single player games?

Tomb Raider, Heavy Rain, and Metal Gear Solid are some examples of some great single player games with grade A stories.

[Razputin]

Tomb Raider and MGS -- and this is coming from a DIE HARD MGS fan, these games can be completed in about 5 hours. And MGS in about 3. Trust me I've done it MANY TIMES.

This is of course skipping the 18 hours of talking and cutscenes they add.

I'm not knocking any specific game at all. I know there are some delightful games out there.

Bioshock & Infinite, Mass Effect series, Witcher series, and the latest game I beat Remember Me. These games offer great storylines that many people can enjoy.

But I can name a mountain of games that I played in the 90s and early 2000s that didn't require multiplayer for me to go back and have fun with.

[Mr_Nuts]

Considering single player games is how gaming in general started off...what are you....new to this gen ?

[SexyGamerDude]

Tomb Raider and MGS don't require multiplayer to have fun.

[sourav93]

How about the Last of Us for a good single player game? :P

[grassyknoll]

You're everything that's wrong with gaming today.

[ChozenWoan]

God of War series
Uncharted series
Killzone series
Heavenly Sword
3D dot Hero
Bioshock
Demon Souls/Dark Souls (better online but still good offline)
MG4

Just a few great single player games in my own personal library from this gen.

[SeanScythe]

The Last of Us Says, Hi!

[Clover904]

I don't understand where you're coming from. There have been plenty of amazing single player experiences. Heck, The Last of Us is coming out at midnight tonight.

[Mr_Nuts]

Yeah and what else...we have the Last of Us but what else.

GTA in September....then thats it untill November with WatchDogs

[yaz288]

"Shame the Division is an MMO, it looks amazing "

It looks shit imo. The MMO thing and it being an open world is what made it look good. The shooting, animation... all look like last gen and the graphics looks kinda good but didn't WOW me.

[Salooh]

Play these games :
Dishonored
Far cry 3
Bioshock infinite
Metal gear rising
Tomb raider
The last of us
God of war 4

All of them have great SP experience :P

[TronEOL]

Uncharted series, Last of Us, Tomb Raider 2013, Mass Effect series, KillZone series, MGS series, Halo series, Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls, and the list goes on.

There are tons of high quality single player games out there. And you don't even have to look hard to see them.

I actually enjoy that there are more connected Co-op games like Destiny and Division. Since we've been smacked SUPER hard with nothing but Single Player ONLY (with maybe 1 or 2 horde or Co-op modes) and Competitive Multiplayer games this generation.

I'm loving this new age of cinematic Co-op-type games.

[SexyGamerDude]

Bring Hayter back. That would make everyone happy.

[Clover904]

Why not give the new actors a chance. It's clear that Kojima wanted the cast to be real actors. People that could give a wider range in their performance. I love Hayter and MGS, but Snake was always monotoned. This is an evolved MGS. Realistic graphics, better acting. Despite all the changes Kojima somehow still kept it very much a Metal Gear Solid game, judging from the trailers.

[Drekken]

Hayter's voice in MSG4 was like fingernails scraping on a chalkboard inside of my head.

[ZBlacktt]

SexyGamerDude, lol... just go.. Oh, looks like you have.

[Horny]

Keep it multi but use the ps4s extra power to make it better.

[Razputin]

Go multiplatform like Ubisoft.

Do I need to remind people about Haze for the PS3.

Also giving that I was on PS3 when MGS4 came out, not as many people were playing it on my friends list. And while I know MGS4 did well, going multiplat can in theory double the sales.

I'm just here hoping it comes to PC.

My view on gaming when I buy games. PC gets multiplatform games, and consoles only gets their respective exclusives.

[Clover904]

What happened to Haze on the ps3?

[MilkMan]

Better believe it, The Division looks hotter than lava. I'm sure hell cook up something.

[WeAreLegion]

Seriously? It just looks like a generic 3rd person shooter. Did I miss something from the gameplay?

[NatureOfLogic]

Not really. The bullets impact in that game are the best I've ever seen on consoles. The gameplay looks very tactical like the old Socoms. I'm so hyped for it.

[despair]

I think its more MMO crossed with tactical shooter, which is a cool concept but it will be really hard to get into without a good group of friends to play with. I really hope I can just play SP, even though it will be online I hope it will allow full immersion for SP gamers like me.

[despair]

its the set up, its MMO without being fully MMO, I like how it looks and the idea of an RPG and action game mixed might not be new but it looks fun.

I personally didn't see what was so amazing about it but I am interested in it.

For me the MGS V trailer was the only one that made me almost cry with excitement, and that red band trailer really added some interesting elements to an already awesome looking game (I can see Fox News going ballistic over it).

[THamm]

An EPIC generic 3rd person shooter. You missed the unforgettable exciting cast of characters in an exciting world of a true videogame vibe, perfect balance of realism and fantasy. Character build up is very important to me, in Metal Gear characters are treated as personal figures with history you learn to care about. Other games just have forgettable side characters that seem like b list actors

[WeAreLegion]

Thanks for the reply. I guess I missed the dialogue or something. I don't remember any good dialogue.

[Salooh]

Go squeeze your self. This will have amazing story with stunning graphics in open world. The gameplay is challenging/unique/fun/not for kids. It's not a generic 3rd person shooter. It's like calling the last of us the same thing even though it's one of the best games ever released.

[josephayal]

The Division looks way better, I Think Tom Clancy Is a Genious

[MysticStrummer]

Both look cool, but Clancy has little to do with the games that bear his name. It's called marketing.

[windblowsagain]

Looks awesome tbh.

Running on PS4.

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

[ifritAlkhemyst]

Well Kojima, you could start by making your running animation not look like it came from the PS2 era.

Then you could remove all the nonsensical dialog.

If there's a monkey involved, please edit it out.

Oh yea, you could make a game that's not Metal Gear.

[fsfsxii]

The monkey is out of humor.
The nonsensical dialogue is related to the story you wouldn't ever understand. I don't see how the animation is looking like the PS2 era.

[ifritAlkhemyst]

You may think you're awesome stepping on my ego with your little "you wouldn't ever understand." comment, but you're not. You're about worth a laugh and a reply and nothing else.

But you may be right... The story in MGS is far too complex for my feeble mind to ever piece together into a cohesive whole. All that philosophy-lite moaning, those historical conspiracy cutscenes, and little girls frying eggs while reciting the periodic table was really too much for this poor fellows brain.

Guess I'll have to accept that I'm stupid and go read that Neal Stephenson coloring book I have sitting around someplace. (Which oddly, would probably be far more complex and *gasp* interesting than anything Kojima has ever written. And all that topical exposition Kojima prefers his characters to vomit into my ear. Yeah, Stephenson does that with actual wit and credibility.)

[blastcorp64]

FYI

MSX was produced by Microsoft

[yaz288]

wooow .. kojima is so Modest. MGSV gameplay trailer killed every game that appeared in the e3. Maybe he is talking about multiplayer.. maybe he was also doing something similar and since the game is also open world ... MGSV will have an open world mmo thing like the division.

[plaZeHD]

Did you just diminished every game at E3 with Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeros, without even having a better knowledge of how the gameplay will playout?

[yaz288]

"without even having a better knowledge of how the gameplay will playout?"

what gameplay? mgs?

[plaZeHD]

Correct, Metal Gear Solid.

[yaz288]

Ok.. surprisingly I think I know how the game will play out but for now I am just saying that its the most impressive shit that came from e3 .. for me. The level of details..the scope, the next gen feel, Its really look ambitious this time and so I am really looking forward to it. yeah it can turn out shit but for now its what I am most excited about.

and sure watchdog, infamous, kz, titan fall ,ffxv,..etc all are going to be awesome .. Not saying they are bad but that mgs showing was the most that got me excited. everything was better in term of the graphics, animation..etc

[plaZeHD]

So, it was 'excited' the word you were looking for. You misused words. That's understandable.

[jonli1]

is all about the bejamin there is no more loyalty this is business i dont care people who really argue about what developers should do mean u guys really need a girlfriend and stop whackin offfff. yes xbox one is good system capable of great things but the restrictions got to go i hoping M$ stop with the BS ive bet with money that if M$ take away the those restrictions it might be a different outtake.

[DEEBO]

he knows quality when he see's it.that game had soo much detail in it.ubisoft are some of the best publisher/developer's around.metal gear is my favorite game franchise but he's right.the division is going to be a must have for gamers.x1,ps4 it doesn't matter.just buy it! p.s the last of us midnight release tonight.yes!

[SpideySpeakz]

The Division is the most impressive game I've seen besides MGS5

[medman]

I agree...I also thought Destiny looked amazing at the PS4 demo.

[Shotcalm-]

multiplatform equals more money...it is a business...ask yourself wouldn't you do the same?

[ThatsGaming]

Great... This means MGSV will be 5 more years out...

[mediate-this]

ubisoft really are ambitious company. hideo we know you will do good job with your series. haven't let me down once

[nan0]

Bring back David Hayter Kojima, come on get real.

[ZBlacktt]

No Hayter, No online.... just another game.

[urwifeminder]

That hiding behind the horse is as silly as a cardboard box he should disguise himself as a tumble weed and roll on through town.

[tubers]

Please don't fucking shoehorn multi-player.

[EpicDome]

I think Kojima is an example of how to enhance gaming. He always takes daring steps which work out mostly good. Listening to the audience is at least one of his good characteristics...