Metal Gear mastermind Hideo Kojima reportedly leaving Konami
After much speculation, it looks like the brains behind the Metal Gear Solid series is leaving publisher Konami. According to a report from Gamespot, Kojima and many senior staff at his studio, Kojima Productions, will leave Konami after the release of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. According to the report, Kojima is currently working at Konami as a contractor, not a full-time employee.
“This will be the final Metal Gear Solid.”
Speculation about Kojima’s status began earlier today when a relaunched MGSV site removed all mention of the creator and his studio. Similarly, Kojima Productions’ Twitter account was recently moved to a more generic Metal Gear account. Konami has yet to confirm or deny the move, saying only in a…
Source:: The Verge
