Having already revolutionized the concept of game design here on Earth, the renowned developer and creator Hideo Kojima seems to be aiming for the stars. He recently stated his desire to create a game that can even be played from space.
This unexpected but not surprising statement coming from the acclaimed creator of the “Metal Gear Solid” series certainly leaves gamers’ minds in a tizzy as they imagine what such a title would be like.
Kojima’s genius and ambitions
Kojima took his first steps into the gaming industry as part of the Konamiin the late 1980s, hoping to use video games as a platform to launch a career in film.
While his cinematic plans never came to fruition, the impact of his career as a game designer, writer, and director is simply undeniable.
Recognized worldwide by gamers for his work on the “Metal Gear Solid” series, Kojima has built a reputation for creating innovative titles that challenge traditional expectations of game narrative and structure.
Many fans of the iconic developer were disappointed when it was revealed last month that Kojima was not involved in the upcoming remake of their acclaimed game, titled “Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater”.
Game can be played out of orbit
During a participation alongside the founder of The Game AwardsGeoff Keighley, Hideo Kojima revealed his desire to travel to space and create a game that could be played in a zero gravity environment.
These comments were initially released by PCGamesN and took place during a question and answer session following the screening of the documentary “Hideo Kojima: Connecting Worlds,” which explores the life and work of this legendary creator.
When asked what goals he still wanted to achieve in his life, Kojima received an enthusiastic response from the audience when he said, through a translator: “I want to go to space, for sure.”
While it’s sometimes hard to tell when the iconic game developer is joking, he did appear to be seriously considering the idea.
Expanding on his answer, he commented that he wishes “Wcreate a game that can be played in space, as currently most games cannot be played in outer space.”
In a joking tone, he even begged the audience: “Please send me to space“It wouldn’t be entirely surprising for a game developed and designed to be played in zero gravity to come from a developer known for embracing new technologies.
Some gamers have begun to speculate whether the game author is working on a title for the virtual reality device. Vision Proespecially after his participation at Apple’s WWDC event earlier this month.
While Hideo Kojima was probably joking when he stated his desire to create a game designed to be played in space, nothing can be ruled out when it comes to the creative mind behind some of the most iconic games in history.
Given the eccentric designer’s track record of creating unusual games and special celebrity collaborations, it wouldn’t be surprising if Hideo Kojima and Nicolas Cage are preparing a space-themed game to reveal the next time they appear together.
