Hideo Kojima
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Game’s first preview has fans scratching their heads and rolling their eyes as the innovative series seemingly resorts to a zombie apocalypse scenario.
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Famed Metal Gear director calls Japanese creators “strange” for spending so much time and money on their finales.
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Newly formed Kojima Productions is looking to hire a few good video game developers, plus find customers for its online store.
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