Death Stranding: Inside Kojima Productions | Newsbeat Documentaries

[@Morariu94]

"This game is not for everyone". Good. Kojima has the balls to make a game that is artistic, deep, philosophical and slow. It encourages travel and patience. My kind of game, to be honest. It deserves the full support, unlike the commercial recycled bs they keep making elsewhere.

[@extraabstract741]

I agree

[@juliesong3149]

Makes me think about how Konami fucked MGS up with MGS: Survive

[@joshofthesouth]

Fuck 2k games they should never release another sports game next year

[@sionmarak1916]

Well said 🙌

[@Fristbeep]

@@joshofthesouth well 2k is making a new bioshock games ..so theres that..but agree

[@stephenlim7955]

"Relearn how to be kind to others" -Kojima Even without playing the game yet, for me, this is one of a kind..

[@Ansemrp]

So often these days I see more people that naturally tend to put people down or just generally give negative reactions to others, in sort of a joking way, but it seems to be becoming the norm And often times when I respond positively and encouragingly to people, I see a sense of unease in them, like saying something nice to them has made them uncomfortable. I don't like the feeling that it's only cool these days to put down others as a response to what they say or what they are doing. I love the Kojima wants to encourage people to be kind towards each other.

[@andersl3069]

@@Ansemrp > I see a sense of unease in them, like saying something nice to them has made them uncomfortable. Maybe you come across as disingenuous and insincere. As if you are saying something kind just to make yourself feel like you're a good person, and not out of genuine care for the other person.

[@Alex_Logan22]

Stephen Lim Journey already did this, people still went back to Call of Duty lol.

[@Alex_Logan22]

Anders L Yea I agree, I don’t see how he could get a reaction like that otherwise. That or random/unwarranted compliments.

[@andersl3069]

@@Alex_Logan22 yeah its just not normal. But it could very well happen like if he comes off like a creep to a female and keeps acting in an overly nice way. Makes people uncomfortable cause it feels like he has an ulterior motive.

[@idiotmiho]

i love how kojima doesnt want us to feel lonely, so he adds the online aspect, it makes me so happy i want to cry :,)

[@BEmagiK]

puphyin that touched me. He cares about his fans. Playing video games is isolating for sure, but knowing other players are in the game w/ me makes a difference

[@coveben959]

Sarcasm?

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

@Little Fox Same. If there's a sequel. I hope more conversations get added on.

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

@Little Fox That would be sweet. Also a portable music player like in mgs5. This could have been the perfect game for that.

[@vrm_ravi]

agree

[@Grimgool]

When Kojima said "I'm very prone to loneliness" I felt that.

[@aftertheshowmoviepodcast]

I really like being alone, something soothing about it.

[@Jin-di9zv]

Well there's a difference of being alone and being lonely

[@InFlames1412]

@@Jin-di9zv this

[@kusuriurusan6367]

just a random user agreed.

[@Maletizer]

The greatest minds are generally the loneliest. A blessing and a curse. Glad the world is uplifting this man!

[@drgregoryhaus]

Kojima: "After you come back to reality, I want you to have learned from the game and to connect." EA: "After you come back to reality, I want you to feel how much lighter your wallet is."

[@happysaladd8951]

comment of the day 😆👌🏼

[@ArminThapa]

So true lol 😂

[@snldev]

Lmao

[@Masamoone]

He's selling overpriced merchandise as well. lol

[@abhimanyusehgal]

@@Masamoone he is not forcing anybody to buy it

[@RealMisterDoge]

"After spending dozens of hours in the game you will come back to reality in the end. When you do, I want you to use what you learned in the game. Connecting is one of those things."

[@deweydonovan9926]

Beat the game and thats pretty much what happened.

[@RealMisterDoge]

@@ElPatron42069 I wouldn't go that far, but Death Stranding is definitely pushing the boundaries of what gaming can be and I don't blame people for not being super into it like I am. Anytime boundaries are pushed and innovation happens, there will always be people that prefer the tried and true way of things. That's fine, they can have their games, but I love what Kojima has done and I will never forget this game.

[@burrichjoker5328]

I cried in the end 😢

[@Omar-fu9dk]

@@ElPatron42069 yeah ikr my friend likes repetitive games like that and when he visit my house and tries death stranding the only word he gonna say is 'boring' which always triggered me

[@vincentlaw1415]

I felt exactly that after beating the game.....I thought more carefully about what I say to others

[@victor2time]

"The attacks and violence seen online these days are out of control"..... 100% accurate. Well said boss.

[@DennisMHenderson]

Even though it's 100 percent impossible because it's 100 percent synthetic

[@Tony-yn5rr]

I thought bbc stood for something big like

[@victor2time]

@@Tony-yn5rr what are you even talking about?? Smh

[@Unique_Racing]

The attacks and violence where worse back than lol it’s so much better today than when i was playing COD Modern warfare 2 in the early 2000’s today you get banned for saying a curse word which is retarded we live in America and we have something called Freedom of Speech 🤷‍♂️ if words from a stranger on the internet gets to you than you my friend need help and have issues 😂

[@ariestheram789]

@@Unique_Racing freedom of speech does not mean freedom of consequence.

[@ch33zy56]

Kojima makes his own trailers? This guy is amazing.

[@Survi_LeRoi]

of course! all the game is a trailer lol

[@zettazanetta4039]

wait i think he didn't because i found the artist team that produce the trailer ??

[@Cybothron]

Kojima has his hands on everything. That's what makes him so special.

[@AzarathTroll]

And it's also cheaper, smart man!

[@ludonymous526]

He's a very talented man.

[@pavma7]

Always intresting to see Kojima when someone talks in English to him. You can see, he understands you completely, he just don't like to answer in English because of his accent.

[@prettieboiswag6659]

Miscellaneous Mind he’s not that fluent in speaking

[@MetalCharlo]

@Miscellaneous Mind I'm french and perfectly understand english but I hate speaking it.

[@nava93s]

Metal Charlo on est d’accord 🤣

[@KalebParker]

It's really more about expressing himself accurately than his accent. He might be shy about his accent, too, dunno, but misunderstanding is already happening right now to this guy because of what he has said and what Google translate said based on what he said.

[@han5234]

You can understand a language but not speak it fluently. I can follow basic German but can't construct a grammatically correct sentence myself.

[@digzrow8745]

"In the future kojima productions will start making films". 😯

[@AdAstra78]

That's what he does already isn't it...(?)

[@TheSnoozeFox]

mgs4 is pretty much a folm already tbh

[@kaismessiahbaby755]

TheSnoozeFox oh stop! Yes there are a lot of cutscenes but when was the last time you watched a 30+ hour film? People need to stop with this nitpicky over generalizations of his games it’s so fucking stupid. And yes I’m a HUGE fan of his and his work and I can appreciate that work and all that him and his teams have put into them. People are so damn ungrateful. I mean if you don’t like his games fine and I’m not just pointing at you but people shouldn’t minimize his efforts into “he pretty much makes movies” it’s bullshit. It takes so much more to make a game let alone a Kojima game than a damn movie. When was the last time it took 3 1/2 years to make a movie? Like actually make from start to finish, not pre-production, scripting, filming schedules days on/off, film hiatus, Green light delay or collecting dust on a shelf. Those last three things are the only thing that would cause a movie to take that long to come out but it’s not steady work and effort.

[@waggel.]

Kai’s Messiah Baby somebody is mad jesus

[@rulsis]

Film making sounds like it would be a step back for him now. His games are more deep and involved than any movie I’ve ever seen.

[@igis12]

I feel so happy for him when I see him smile after all that shit konami served him

[@MSRUgaming]

xX_Valorheart_Xx please play this game so you can learn how to be nice to people online 🙏🏼

[@igis12]

@xX_Valorheart_Xx then why are you even bothering yourself replying to comments rather than doing better things? Xd

[@Urelasir]

@Youre Gonna Need a Bigger Boat so you played it then? No? Then why are you attacking a game you havent played and know almost nothing about it and also "hating" on a person who is anxious to try the game out?

[@jakemuller8626]

@Youre Gonna Need a Bigger Boat The hate is real, hater campaign will not prevail, and Kojima will re connect us, I can see you're like those mules in the game, spreading hate and toxicity, well lemme tell you without playing, you're gonna lose, morons!

[@kei7540]

@@jakemuller8626 this dude did more dividing than connecting

[@mr.potter4622]

The fact that Hideo made this especially for hikikomori (Hermit like people. People who feel they don’t fit into society) makes me appreciate this game and man so much more. Thank you Hideo. I am one of those people and I love you for this.

[@BaconSenpai]

says the guy enjoying life. how can u possibly know the feelings of a shut in lmao.

[@tsukuneboy]

@@BaconSenpai maybe he was at that state before. But he managed to get out........why so judgy? Hikikomori is a state. There are many people who got out eventually, no?

[@Scoreos77]

​@@BaconSenpaithe entire fucking world was shut in for like 2 years dood

[@menuki95]

@@Scoreos77 You make such an excellent point - And let's think about how much the game would've probably sold extra if it would've released during COVID. Could there have been a better time? That's a reason why Animal Crossing also did so extremely well, deservedly so though they are both great games.

[@Peanuts_thedude]

​​@@BaconSenpaiu learn nothing from Kojima message right ? Internet is boring cause toxic people like u

[@CuttingEdges]

Ludvig is a talented man. He has a brilliant ear, great composition skills and fluent in Japanese. Kojima is so lucky to have found him in the first place.

[@kaismessiahbaby755]

ABSOLUTELY!!!!!

[@digzrow8745]

Death stranding has to be a contender for best soundtrack of the year

[@Cryosphered]

Agreed, the bits of the soundtrack I've heard through various trailers, and even the countdown stream for the launch trailer, he's blown everything he did for MGSV out the water IMO. Really hope he continues working with Kojima because this dudes exceptionally talented.

[@qu1v3r]

His music in MGSV and P.T. were fucking brilliant. MGSV made you feel like a badass as Venom Snake, and P.T./Silent Hills made you feel very fucking afraid.

[@AintPopular]

His music always has this uneasy feel to it that brings out tension. Love him

[@mikehunt3530]

this man will be remembered for a long time, just like kubrick. can’t believe he’s like 60, i hope he never stops creating.

[@nanongy]

Using dino toys as models for character placement is revolutionary.

[@TheScratcherStudios]

For level design he uses legos. No joke!! See mgs2 documentary

[@EinsamPibroch278]

@@TheScratcherStudios thats the only redeemable thing about Kojima: he knows how to use Legos right.

[@TerrariaGolem]

@@EinsamPibroch278 lol funny, but I sense spite. Spite, at the end of all worlds, is a you problem. Disclaimer: don't jump down my throat, I don't care about those who are insecure enough to flip out on the slightest critique.

[@vivusbrydyr4039]

@@TerrariaGolem "at the end of all worlds"??? "is a you problem"???

[@TerrariaGolem]

@@vivusbrydyr4039 did I miss something? My apologies. Saying that the "only redeemable thing about Koujima: he knows how to use Legos right" was probably just bad humor or an understatement. This will be my first Koujima game, but say it's his *only redeemable* quality after he left Konami & felt lost & abandoned is an understatement. His only unredeemable quality is that he should learn how to build a game as a 200 man decelopment team :)

[@mrgeneralism]

Excellent mini-doc. The host was super respectful and the editing was fantastic, great job.

[@windywalker4598]

Yeah, i am pretty surprised too that one of the "classic" media can make very interesting and valuable reportage about this studio, showing most of its features and trying to transmit the atmosphere and some inside stuff. I wish we had more such great interviews which are made better than 95% of interviews of nowdays from so called "game journalists"(because now i see plenty of them are just on the wrong job, or just simply incompetent)

[@ukiyoideas2215]

Im pretty sure any reporter who has an overall idea about video games and is asked to do write or produce something about Kojima will be respectful and caring.

[@callum7081]

Why are there so many people with this profile picture it’s everywhere

[@IQ2992]

Getting your face drawn by Yoji Shinkawa is such an honor!

[@TheRealmOfTF]

Kojima is the type of man I can easily respect. Even if you dislike his style of writing or his earlier work, you have to admit that he is a very humble man who has made it far on skill and talent alone.

[@NewCanadianTurtle]

He's not humble. He's clearly filled with a team of "yes men." Anyone with brains (or backbone) would speak up and tell him that the gameplay itself is boring. If it was me, I'd tell him this is a mistake. I doubt the gameplay will appeal to most people. Most players will only endure the gameplay just enough to reach the next cutscene

[@Joshua-st2tv]

@@NewCanadianTurtle how do you know the gameplay is boring?

[@NewCanadianTurtle]

@@Joshua-st2tv I've played enough video games in my 32 years to know what looks boring and what looks fun. And from the 1 hour footage I've seen, it all looks like a dreadful chore just to reach a glorified CGI cutscene

[@qu1v3r]

NewCanadianTurtle Ok and? All the power to you if you don’t like what you see in Death Stranding, but you never played it. We all never played it yet. Who cares about your “32 years of playing video games”? Let people respect what Kojima is doing and has been doing for years for his fans.

[@NewCanadianTurtle]

@@qu1v3r This is ridiculous. Just because I haven't played the game, doesn't mean I can't make an educated guess if it looks fun or not. Also, if you don't believe me, even the reviews of people that gave it good scores admit that the gameplay was boring. Is that enough for ya? Even the people that enjoyed the game the most are hesitant to talk fondly about the gameplay. Just because he's Kojima, doesn't make him immune to mistakes. Even titans fall

[@playerone8876]

Game is a masterpiece. On another level completely. Thank you Kojima-San for sharing your vision with us and continuing to create new and fresh experiences for us to enjoy. This is exactly what the gaming industry needs. Please continue to create. 🙏💯

[@dafonsecaalexis5355]

For real! Even compared to most high production in the movie industry it was awe-inspiring several times to me! Love the creativity, love the freshness of it! Something new in this industry, at last. We need more games like this. The artistic direction is AMAZING!

[@michealdingvean664]

@@dafonsecaalexis5355 oóooòòòòiokjkk

[@oneiros458]

I’m 30 years old and Death Stranding feels like the culmination of everything that developers and players have been working toward. If it was the last game I played before I died I’d be happy. (But not really though because I wanna play DS2)

[@TuuguuSMD]

Me too, feeling just same as u

[@wheresmyeyebrow1608]

Many people have complained that the gameplay is really strenuous and a drag but I think this idea of 'suffering with the other lonely people' and being able to notify others of your existence through what you place down around the world is super interesting.

[@n.v.knovak3285]

Yeah true....I feel he intentionally made the gameplay long and tedious just to make a point that people won't want to go above and beyond to help and connect with their fellow man. I mean the very fact that Sam walks all the way to deliver those packages instead of transporting them via mail or whatever shows that he is serious about this whole "bringing everyone together" thing. Of course I could be reading too much into it, it's just that with Kojima you never know🤔...

[@digzrow8745]

It's certainly a one hell of a thing to chew on

[@digitalquartergod2989]

*N.V.K Novak* You might be right. In another interview I heard Kojima saying, that he deliberately wanted the player to feel weak in this world. Because if the player was an overpowered protagonist like in almost every game, why would players need to work together?

[@Beofware]

@@n.v.knovak3285 There is no mail service lol

[@ericnick4498]

No Man Sky did this first though.

[@sightfield]

Gameplay: good Graphics: good Storyline: YOU'LL REGRET IT IF YOU DON'T BUY IT

[@cecilglowalfostar5328]

Gamdplay isn't really good at all

[@jaydino14]

@@cecilglowalfostar5328 have you even played it? if you haven't gotten past chapter 3 at least, then ur wrong

[@viperkhan348]

Storyline is 👎 , cutscenes with Amelie what a bore🥱.. Love Kojimas games from day dot but this was not his best IMO

[@jaydino14]

@@viperkhan348swing swong you are wrong

[@thequarrymen58]

Gona play it on pc

[@silverbasscross]

the interaction between the team in that office looks like a family, this game is 100% made with love it seems

[@EternalMelody]

A large number of them left Konami to follow Kojima.

[@CuntLucifer]

@@EternalMelody I would too. Dudes a goddamn genius!

[@wifinotavailable7629]

@@CuntLucifer Same bro, Kojima was like a father to me, he really is a good and genius person

[@stevendunn2501]

For me, when listening to reviewers point out the "negatives" of the game, it actually makes me that much more confident that it's the kind of experience that's right up my alley.

[@lastsonofktn]

Ditto

[@RJMH]

You like wasting time while having no fun? This is for you.

[@amnril]

‘fun’ can mean different things to different people. For me, this game is a must buy,

[@kristoffer2250]

@@RJMH have you ever heard of a game called harvest moon? Whose tedium can reach existential bounds but whose rewards bear the key to the ultimate satisfaction. It's not fun all the time, sometimes it's boring and tedious but god damn is it addicting. And it has such a large fanbase too. You may be new to the gaming scheme but not all games are "fun" some can be breathtaking, addicting, beautiful, and, if done really well, frustratingly brilliant.

[@eternalbeing3339]

So you must like wasting money

[@yobilllin9939]

I just started playing this game...my first impression? 1. I can't believe what I see...this is the best visual video game so far I've been seen on my PS4 since Uncharted 4 and God of War. 2. I'm a slow pace gamers to understand/learn the game that I played... And this is perfect to me. 3. The most important bout this game is we found a new way of playing games and enjoy it at the same time....some of them (gamers) maybe bored of the gameplay but to me it's very addictive to play. Kojima and his team is really genius to create such game...salute for them

[@danielruszin2223]

ye man i just bought the game and planning every single delivery... better yet, im testing constantly for BT territories. :D:D:D

[@ramenbox]

I cried watching this. There's so much passion and hard work involved.

[@Canma890]

right, you cried 😅

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

Mac what’s that supposed to mean?

[@aeonlincoln5474]

I don't care what anyone says, I'm getting this game. Already pre-ordered it.

[@Hanzo1]

I dont care either

[@jaredmartin7040]

Haters say it's "boring" they have the attention span of knats

[@huskytzu7709]

aeon lincoln just preordered on my way back home. Can’t wait :3

[@AmirGameShow]

I'm completely sold on this game. In fact even before announcing, because I know my man Kojima san :)

[@MrCashmere101]

Enjoy your walk...

[@IndustryOfMagic]

23:25 "After spending dozens of hours in the game you will come back to reality in the end. When you do, I want you to use what you learned in the game." "Connecting is one of those things." I'm not crying, you're crying.

[@OCDtea]

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[@trt0049]

19:05 "full of moments of high drama that leave you on the edge of your seat" me with +80 hours of death stranding seeing that the mule camp changed from hoarding ceramics to hoarding metal : *HERE WE GO BOYS*

[@JiTiAr35]

Would like to see Kojima directing a movie. I'll watch it for sure.

[@YoBaMo1]

JiTiAr35 They did try to get him to direct a Metal Gear Solid Movie but Kojima mentioned that he doesn’t want to risk it since it’s not within his profession field. That ultimately went to the director of Kong Skull Island.

[@javonjames4573]

His games are like movies!😎

[@BluePhoenix467]

He makes his games like movies. That's why made mgsv like that. Every mission is like a movie or episode from a series. Starts and ends with credits. He also reuses characters(like raikov in mgs3) like they are actual actors playing different roles.

[@randomdude189]

JiTiAr35 movies don’t have as many corners

[@jokerlou]

Anime movie

[@feelyourlines]

I'm so proud of this man for creating a truly odd and divisive experience in the AAA gaming space.

[@ericnick4498]

I would say its unique. I'd argue their is no such thing but it is a great game on its own rights.

[@ayoo.bruce01]

The game seems unique honestly the concept alone makes me wanna buy it. Its futuristic, seems like a deep story, gameplay is more slow paced but more strategy involved I can see why people just don't want to use there heads for a game that's asking them to.

[@lastsonofktn]

Love it

[@Kal-El207]

That's cuz he's passionate and cares about his games. Especially this one. People just want another ghost recon Breakpoint and once they get that, they complain it's bland lazy and boring. Then they get a deep immersive story driven strategic gameplay game such as this and swear it's boring and doesn't have action. Anbody that thinks like that shouldn't be playing games. Or doing anything if they clearly cannot see that 4 years of this man's hard work isn't gonna pay off. And that he put so much passion and love into this game. They don't know what gaming is. Glad to see so much love on this comment section toward this great team and their benevolent leader. Can't wait man. I really fucking can't. The 8th is a few days away.

[@demon3203]

I agree 100%. As a triple A budget studio/company you have all the liberties to push the envelope and create new things and ideas never before seen in video games. Currently most AAA studios are in it not for passion, but they see that there is a lot of money to be had in the gaming space and its relatively easy, because you just need to recycle ideas with some small changes or twists and you can easily have a successful game. So i absolutely applaud Kojima and everyone else that has worked on this game for creating something different and obviously have a great passion for the game. Its truly shows how everyone working on this viewed this game like an artist might view their painting. Or someone that sculpts views their sculptures. It really goes deeper then just pixels on a screen. The story has loads of meaning behind that goes deeper then face value. Not to mention the game actually looks beautiful. Never thought i would look at mountains, rivers and open grassy plains in a video game and go "wow!". This game really has it all and its a very very nice change of pace to what is normally the fast pace competitive action games out there. Sure i like those games too, but its nice to be able to play a game that is not only interesting and engaging to play, but has the story telling of a book as well.

[@celesteraven916]

This is the only game that has ever made me feel on such a deep, deep level. It may not be perfect, but it's definitely something not to ignore.

[@Cuthalu]

This. It really raised the bar on how successfully a game - or a movie can convey feelings and make you immersed. Being a game movie hybrid with great synergy is a great strength.

[@MeggaMann_theBlueLion]

True.

[@dvstokyo]

I love this kind of documentaries I wish we had more behind the scenes to know and learn how our favorite games are made. Not just for the press but inside de game as an extra. Great work team!

[@julien.2573]

For people who want more documentaries, look at the KZbin channel Noclip :)

[@dvstokyo]

julien. Thanks for the recommendation. Looks pretty interesing 👌

[@taimoor00]

Also search for Toco Toco for more the best Japanese game design documentaries

[@zahedzed]

Also watch the documentary PlayStation published about the making of God of war, it's called Raising Kratos 🙂

[@Ryanin2D]

Check out Archipel's videos

[@TheSnoozeFox]

About 35 hours in and its already in my top 5 of all time in my 25 years of playing games I have never played anything like this, its the only game that truly feels next generation

[@thewanderingartists]

My soul yearns for more maps in this game.

[@paulsmith9192]

This and god of war.

[@YoungGrizzly]

I swear this game is the only reason I would get a curved screen.

[@totoco2]

Curved screens are pretty fine actually. On right distance you won't even notice the curve, but focusing your sight on side elements will be easier for your eyes

[@iammaximoo]

Only reason why ill get a PS4

[@doge6312]

@@iammaximoo it's coming out for pc so I will just wait

[@naserintegral]

don't waste your money , the game is worthless

[@iammaximoo]

@@doge6312 i wont be able to play pc version because I have an Acer laptop🤣

[@Circleglide]

Watching this man explain his ideas and learning how he thinks, shows us that Hideo Kojima is a masterpiece genius

[@misiknuo]

well genius justcreated flop..

[@kei7540]

But can't make an appealing game

[@sashablade8649]

Kojima bot has appeared.

[@MillenniumEarl014]

I see a fanboy and 3 haters lmao

[@andrea.7929]

No, he is not.

[@DarkGT]

Only 7 hours of cut scenes! That's not kojima game.

[@captaincontrarian2334]

mgs 4 had 7 hours of cut scenes so i dunno seems about right

[@nicoluggi95]

7 hours in a like 15 hours game

[@tgdude6379]

@@nicoluggi95 its 50hrs

[@DarkGT]

@@nicoluggi95 The whole game is something like 70~80 h to beat. Still is unclear how the cut scenes are divided.

[@nicoluggi95]

I meant mgs4

[@aManWhoWantsEverything]

When alot of Americans say that a game is boring it means i will probably enjoy it

[@TripleMasterA]

When western gamers in general shit on something you know its probably good because its never an honest opinion just copy catting other peoples hate comments.

[@boyd91fox2014]

As an american i feel this on a spiritual level lol mainstream media is just louder, a great many people love this game. I certainly do

[@zerowshi1333]

It’s late too when the time comes I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like this u just wanna take a shot at US

[@visisydandthevoid]

I'm a stupid American, and I absolutely love this game.

[@DoritoIsHere]

@Christopher Simon agree

[@NoMoneyAfterTipping]

Kojima's artist blew me away with just A line. Such skill!

[@kumomeme7852]

Yoji shinkawa is a legend in gaming industry

[@leremygan]

The only game/movie that I watched the "behind the scene" first before the real game/movie itself.

[@kelianregis]

100% accurate

[@kjames460]

Yep. First for me too. For better or worse, I’m all in Friday

[@hussein2202ify]

Try BTS with The Last of Us, really epic too

[@warrr_machine]

Hideo Kojima is a genius. Having played the Metal Gear series this game is the beginning of another Kojima masterpiece. The further you get into this game is the more you will appreciate the creators work. It’s a breathe of fresh air compared to fast paced fps. Every gamer should play this.

[@YoungGrizzly]

I watched the games cutscenes because I dont play games much anymore and I have to say this man's game was better than many blockbusters. It was like watching The Postman movie as a game with an even deeper story line. Explanations and revelations were spot on. The feelings conveyed by the characters was the best I have seen in years. Its literally a movie you can watch and play through again and a again. This game was quite simply art.

[@myscrnnm]

"You'll die if you fall off a cliff." "It's so realistic." XD

[@zeee216]

As a Monster Hunter player I sure feel this strangely realistic.

[@drill6739]

she was probably talking about the landscape lmfao

[@HeatIIEXTEND]

xd

[@udin2842]

Hideo Kojima and Yoko Taro, both of them saw video games weren't just toys or tools to make bucks, but also as art and a philosophy of life. respect to both of them

[@gingersnaps7186]

When he was relating the loneliness aspect of the game to gamers that might feel lonely was interesting. It made me think about Japan's gaming culture and how many of Japan's citizens feel isolated. This theme may not be understood by the West and many might find it boring.

[@miloshojman5473]

Well, due to covid I feel that most understood the feeling.

[@ocelot604]

Many Japanese people feel lonely all the time. We do not help people in need or converse with strangers when we are outside. This is because most of us think that it is better to avoid trouble if we do not get involved with others. And I think the Japanese Internet is the most insidious in the world, with posts on twitter, 5ch, and everywhere else intentionally hurting others. Sorry it's google translate and I'm replying to a 2 year old post.

[@totoco2]

Games and Movies: "Let's unite people again" Politiotians and Media: "NO"

[@user-tn1po8ed3m]

His game is political disguised as not political. That is a disappointment

[@Scaevola9449]

It's hard to rule over a united people, because when they make demands, they get what they want. Divide and conquer.

[@milk-el8vq]

what is politiotian

[@eumemo1092]

@@milk-el8vq been wondering too...

[@kejiri3593]

Media just wants money to begin with. Unless it is objective like CSPAN i aint into promoting far left or far right groups in terms of journalism to begin with

[@aero3606]

Even tho the trailer was still confusing, it makes the viewers curious. And when you finally buy the game, you wont regret the curiousity youve been holding in

[@dianalondono5599]

how trailers are supposed to be. I hate trailers nowadays that don't leave anything to the imagination

[@FluffTubeFT]

The good old times when you would by the game at the store just because it's cover was interesting and had cool photos on its back, not knowing a thing what the game is about until you go home and install it.

[@ericng7015]

That reporter should frame his Yoji Shinkawa drawing and consider it as his most precious treasure

[@adibahmed10]

I actually teared up at the end of this video when the credits rolled, the amazing song from CHVRCHES played and Kojima was shown smiling, happy and successful. He deserves every single praise he gets for his work. He inspires me even when I haven't played a lot of his games. But the ones I played have a special place in my heart. If making a game that is about connections and spreading love through likes doesn't show you how big Kojima's heart is and how much he cares about showing what it means to be human, I don't know what does. He's one of a handful of people who inspire me to create meaningful, emotional and human games in the future. Thank you for everything, Kojima-San! +1000 likes received from me!

[@Zenden1ST]

if you dismantle a bridge you are worser than hell itself

[@SummerHaze12]

It only dismantles in your own world thank god. Your bad actions have no power in this game, that's the beauty of it :)

[@0nzer0]

@@SummerHaze12 how about the guys that wedges their vehicles into doorways

[@vincentlaw1415]

I just did this with bridges that were placed completely random in the middle of nothing, just to mess up the beautiful landscape.

[@spbspb2413]

but sometimes people put it where it's useless. My niggas should be thankful though, they barely did anything but i built the full highway for them and zip line ways to every prepper.

[@RazorPhoenix7]

worse, worser, worsest. bad, worse, worst. Take your pick.

[@Cecil_Harvey_The_White_Paladan]

It's amazing that when you are actually succeeded in your dreams (or attempt to try your best to reach your dreams) in life *so* *many* *people* *just* *want* *to* *see* *you* *fail* . It's like a bunch of crabs in a bucket just trying their best to drag you back down. Hideo Kojima I don't know the guy personally but I can acknowledge someone who's a innovator and tries to take chances. Honestly hope this legend will continue to push the genre forward in anything he puts his mind to. Keep on keeping on Hideo Kojma I will certainly be there for your upcoming and next future projects as a inspired fan.

[@ewatfred]

"The only people in the world" And Conan O'Brien

[@i4ill]

Conan's interview with Kojima was completely valueless, which is okay considering the fact that it's a comedy show, but for us-the fans-didn't really get to see anything exciting or informative like we have seen here.

[@MrSatnavatron]

@@i4ill he was there , thats all we needed right ... weeebs unite

[@ewatfred]

@@i4ill I can guarantee they filmed more than they showed, Conan's show is hardly a gamer focused news source haha

[@henhenhen19]

In the last stage. Conan was there months ago

[@dillonyoung5502]

@@henhenhen19 years ago. it was filmed years ago. it was just shown recently

[@CoconutPete.]

I want an inside look on how this man has aged so gracefully.

[@bluemamba5317]

Japanese genes

[@TheHardWay71]

It's so sad to hear about how anxious he is about people having fun when playing his games. It's awful to see some of the reviewers saying Death Stranding is the "opposite of fun" and all that garbage. I swear, those people are the same people who only enjoy playing action adventure shooters all day. This game I just know will be fun in its own right, especially when you experience the brilliant world and story along with it. Never change Kojima, you are a blessing to this industry.

[@MillenniumEarl014]

It's sad really. That's why when you become a game developer you better make looter shooter with open world and multiple dialogue and girls to fuck. That will be the perfect game.

[@Kal-El207]

I'm glad you said this. Let's let Kojima know that his game is priceless and that we do love it and appreciate it. That it is at least in our eyes. Something very special. It took him 4 years man. The guys deserves to hear something good. Fuck people's biased opinions. They're only saying what their favorite KZbinr said cuz they can't fucking think nor act for themselves. Let's show these short attention span fags what real gaming is.

[@neonblackbeast7243]

It honestly sounds boring on paper ngl, hearing it’s 50hrs long and 90% of that being delivering makes me worried but im still buying it day 1 cos i wanna support kojima and i will truly judge when i play for myself. I may love it i may hate it but its doing something new and thats worth giving a shot

[@MillenniumEarl014]

@@neonblackbeast7243 90% is delivering because you are a delivery man... Come on, man. You play Kingdom Hearts, Chaos Rings and Smash bros. I hate Kingdom Hearts because of that disney weeb bullshit and retarded cast. But that doesn't mean Kingdom Hearts is a bad game. I just hate it.

[@neonblackbeast7243]

@@MillenniumEarl014 i dont get the point youre trying to make but ok, yh i like kh etc so what? ive played mgs games too and love them, i like variety, this game on paper sounds repetitive af since its 50hrs or probably more and youre just delivering, it doesnt sound fun but ill still play, its simply my opinion based on reviews but i wont judge till i play

[@wasabi6873]

Some people see game as art. Some see it as product. Some see it as cash grab.

[@BrianOblivionB]

I see movies as cash grabs

[@qu1v3r]

TheKnight OfCydonia Cough Cough video game movies.

[@BrianOblivionB]

@@qu1v3r oh shit...

[@butterflyfilms939]

@@BrianOblivionB Really? In general or just the majority of the last years?

[@BrianOblivionB]

@@butterflyfilms939 last few years

[@Ayundaru]

Damn I wish he spoke English more, he’s wildly talented. This guy is a hero to a lot of people.

[@adam7802]

I love the message of connection he's going for in this game, but when he mentioned gamers specifically that hit me right in the feels haha

[@lucasbarbosa3335]

The strong point of this game is: immersion.

[@makdrumz]

Most emotional game I played in 2020-2021. Thank you for this masterpiece Hideo!

[@enanoh8971]

"When you go to reality after the game, You use what you learn to apply to your life with others"..............One many great moments on this docu.

[@astra1071]

That kind of vision is so idealistic

[@NocturnalSurgeon]

Kojima is a genius... it´s not only about video games, it´s about humanity, connections, sharings. Thanks for this masterpiece and the good vibes that the game brought to me.

[@temporarymomentary]

This game is not for everyone but it's made for me and I enjoyed every second of it. Incredible experience

[@sionmarak1916]

This is by far the best documentary on a game made by one Man

[@arshad_nazran]

This is a breath of fresh air.. from stealth-military espionage in MGS to a sci-fi supernatural-spiritual themed game, Kojima isn't afraid of failing for sure. You see games like GTAV and RDR2 getting 9 to 10 scores from reviewers, and this only averages 8. Don't think it was a let down though, new things will tend to divide opinions.

[@kei7540]

It's a let down it almost won me over but I'm not doing tedious stuff in a game for 50 hours

[@kingghxstgaming]

Rōnin but for other people that could be fun

[@kei7540]

@@kingghxstgaming when was stuff like that ever fun

[@qu1v3r]

Rōnin It’s divisive and not for everybody. It has my attention and would love a break from games like MGS.

[@isr2879]

Don't act as if red dead 2 doesnt deserve it's praise, it's a masterpiece. At the end of the day the death stranding negative reviews are negative for a reason... It's simply not that great. Don't put down other games just cos the one you like isn't getting great reviews.

[@zacharybrown2413]

This game wasn’t for everybody, Hideo Kojima‘s games never are, but I loved every minute of it. True masterpiece!

[@LaidbackLost]

I would literally commit murder to get a signed portrait of myself personally drawn by Shinkawa

[@mordecaiwayne652]

Unrequested as well.

[@EltonL]

dude i was thinking the same thing i would've hung out with yoji more.

[@darkness2160]

*FBI OPEN UP*

[@SirBuckford]

We could murder each other and Shinkawa could draw us both. Portraits for our funerals.

[@EltonL]

@@SirBuckford but then we never get to see the drawing whats the point

[@mariaexodusbosconovitch]

The workspace feels... relaxing. It's quiet and comforting.

[@ayoo.bruce01]

@Final Fantasy you're the dumb bitch. Dumbass.

[@FredPRoduction131]

this documentary made me like the game even more. it s so refreshing to play a calm, and peaceful game for once

[@pib04]

Me - Wait why am I crying after seeing this? Fragile - Chiral allergy

[@GameOverDan]

PIB yes.

[@Barkugou420]

Not gonna lie i shed a tear, not because like...it was sad, but because after all the shit with Konami, it's nice to see a smile on his face, and the renewed drive to be creative and break boundaries that (to me) only seem to be breakable by him. I mean, movies?!? I'd kill to see a hideo kojima movie!

[@neilisalive4892]

My real tears came from Malingen & Lockne.

[@bryanvonstase6755]

The sound editor guy looks like he is about to lose his sh1t at any moment

[@King-bp6gu]

Ikr lol he seems so tense

[@nipps5]

If you’ve got deadlines and a film crew come in and start asking questions u probably would be on edge too

[@King-bp6gu]

AsianPete lol true 😂 he was under pressure, trying to get that final cut of the trailer done in 3 hours, was it?

[@rittis013]

I'm video editor myself, and I can related to him and feels the very same intense he had, not to mention with Hideo Fucking Kojima the guy that super selective when it comes to trailer/cutscene

[@xpkareem]

Thats how you act when you got shit to do and you don't want to be rude, but you really do want to be rude so people will leave you alone to work, but you don't but you still have shit to do!

[@RatedRLoquender]

The feeling when you finish the story and when you get the platinum trophy is so satisfying. Feels like you finally connect everything.

[@ajenee7773]

I'm buying day 1 to invest in Kojima and all his future projects

[@TheMightyWumbo]

ajenee7773 same, I like his story and characters he creates

[@Jim26D]

I was curious how it would sell. I live in a small mountain town and the closest game stop said pre-orders were 120% of what they anticipated so that a good sign. It's important that games that take chances succeed.

[@TerrariaGolem]

@@Jim26D Yeah, American Journalism has no criticism beyond the journalists own personal kicking & screaming when they have to think deeply about something. They fear self reflection. Its not even funny, it's frightening that these journalists have so much power. Cough cough *IGN*

[@TerrariaGolem]

@@Jim26D My Favorite Games, that improved my life & made me a better person, yet lonely, as my mother & father are senile narcissists, Death Stranding will help, I'm sure my loneliness is just temporary: kzbin.info/aero/PLvQzorR_DJZPYwwngy8uBLoAbzNuzmxex Games & Gaming Tropes that make me want to hang myself, it's beyond insulting: kzbin.info/aero/PLvQzorR_DJZPeB6JBLjnCUO0UG1RVMf77

[@RJMH]

after death stranding he will be releasing: UPS delivery simulator, PizzaHut delivery simulator, Amazon Prime delivery simulator. Cant wait.

[@dafonsecaalexis5355]

I like the fact that Kojima went to create his own studio. More should do this! Preserving good gaming and not committing to soul-less money makers while keeping full control on creativity!

[@evilelliotporterfield6921]

This game had a beautiful message and late game really rewards you with that feeling of community

[@TangoBunnie]

I really, really like this reporter/interviewer. Interested and polite attitudes shouldn’t really stand out, but after seeing so many loud abrasive reporters, this is really pleasing to watch! The recent Twitch interview was fascinating, too. You should put the name of the interviewer in the video description!

[@SciFiGuitarist117]

His name is Steffan Powell. He's on BBC radio during news segments usually.

[@yugatrasclart4439]

@@feelfreetoscreenshot1733 Nice try

[@lukenotskywalker2957]

Comes with being Welsh 👌

[@SwaggerMcYolo]

I hated Conan O'Brien's visit. He is such an unfunny douche

[@rittis013]

I like how he doesn't want to interrupt much and I can clearly feels the vibe of the studio overall

[@FaisalFaves]

*The way kojima and the team is connected. Wow, **_We Love You Boss_* ❤️

[@randomcitizen19]

So glad to know Ludvig stayed with KP since leaving Konami.

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

same with Hideki

[@tuddak]

Not anymore 😢

[@derrek276]

@@tuddak He left?

[@tuddak]

@@derrek276 Yep

[@TheInfectiousCadaver]

as someone that pushes people away constantly. this game helped me reconnect with my brother. very cathartic. thank you kojima.

[@ZuKuPLayer]

He's really putting his full mind intro creating this. Like trailers, apart from Death Stranding, to this day I like coming back to first MGSV trailers and appreciate how great they are done, despite game's little downfall.

[@VenomSnake00]

This is true gaming journalism. Steffan is a class act! Hats off to him as well as the crew behind this video.

[@rettsu7]

The moment when Kojima shows his first movie. Kojima: Kept you waiting, huh?

[@sweetcalamares]

I've never been this close to Kojima Productions and their vision like this here. Talk about a TREAT. Steffan and BBC Newsbeat team; superb work, truly.

[@heythereimcloud2231]

This is absolutely amazing!

[@PhantomWraith300]

Just Completed The Story On PS5 Director’s Cut Absolutely Insane How Far They Have Come What A Beautiful and Emotional Game Nothing Like Hitting Those Massive Peaks With Back Breaking Overly Heavy Deliveries! And That Low Roar Comes On! Such A Vibe.

[@skyfreakfussrodah2718]

Hideo knows what pain loneliness and betrayal feels like, and always integrate it into his games, this makes him incredibly competent to make games movies.

[@MrMikkyn]

Japanese communication is so subtle. I love watching the interactions at Hideo Kojima’s studio. He is very direct but speaks gently, and his employees seem to be very empathetic and also very polite and introspective as well. Its different to the hustle and bustle of other Japanese city life documentaries. Things feel more stoic and cold. Whereas there is a warmth here despite the hard work ethic.

[@mustacheguy8192]

I'm really glad I didn't listen to critics. Really one of the best games I've ever played. This game brings me back the excitement I feel when I was younger when playing games.

[@midasmagnezone4282]

Great documentary. Very insightful into how Kojima Productions work. Captions, either auto-captioned or full captions for the video would be very much appreciated as it can be hard to understand the speakers at times with various accents and dialects.

[@Sev3617]

I adored this game. It was such a wholesome experience, I genuinely felt like I was helping to reconnect a broken world. This is the first Kojima game I’ve played and I have immense respect for kojima after playing this game. I never thought you could make the act of getting from point A to point B through primarily walking so rewarding and engaging. Both on a physical and emotional level. The combat segments with bosses were always awesome. While not mechanically engaging they were visual spectacles and I honestly enjoyed it because of that. Not to say I don’t enjoy a challenge because I very much do but I enjoyed this for what it was. I love the idea of building connections and the fact that everything you build will not only make your journey but others journeys easier, it truly is a beautiful thing that had me hooked and made the experience as a whole very refreshing and rewarding. I loved this game man, I’d give metal gear a try but I’ve never been into stealth games, I’m stoked to see what kojima does next. I’m definitely intrigued to see what else this man can do!

[@Sev3617]

Though one criticism I have about the game is that there isn’t any reason to explore tbh. There’s very VERY few places to actually see or go to, I wish there was huge destroyed cities and ghost towns you could explore. There are two and while those areas are awesome they’re very small and not a whole lot to see. I love the world of death stranding but when you’re not doing the story outside of radiant delivery quests there’s nothing to see or do except raid mule bases for resources to build roads and what not. I would just love more places to explore.

[@jbd332]

What an excellent video. Amazing host too. Just wanted to say I was born and raised RPG and Zelda lover first and foremost in the gaming world. It wasn’t until MGS2 that I became a forever fan of all things Kojima. I make some room for games outside of rpgs be they Mario, Pokemon, a puzzler, or something unique- but I’ll clear my whole schedule for a Kojima game. And this is truly a masterpiece to me. Thank you Kojima.

[@Ben-ql1fp]

He is a genius, and all the people which worked on that game day and night have my respect. The pure idea how he wants to connect other players and how they can interact with each other is breathtaking. I know the game already was released for consoles, but i waited for the PC release which does not take too long anymore until it is finaly here. Im happy when i finally can play this masterpiece. This game is not for everyone, but for those which have fantasy and imagination.

[@rayreaver7949]

Definitely "Hard work paid off" , I'm playing the game now for a week and absoultely lovin it!

[@vrm_ravi]

what a great theory and his thought process behind this game. he was himself at the editing desk, this shows how much he love making games.

[@typeqtv]

A man who’s deeply involved in his creation from start to finish.

[@harrisonmccartney4878]

There's nothing like seeing Kojima at work. The man loves everything he does so much and he respects the work of everyone on his team. The amount of attention he gives his games and his coworkers is unrivaled in the gaming industry, and is much of the reason why every Kojima title is a pure joy to play and work on.

[@Razgard]

Thanks a lot for sharing this mini doc, it's very insightful. Watching the team working on what they love and masterfully piecing it together is awesome. Can't wait to play!

[@EternalNightingale]

I’ve put about 200 hrs into death stranding on PS4 pro and replayed it again on PS5 trying to platinum it, I remember playing it back at launch 2019 when my dad left on a trip I was home alone and this was my game to play, I really connected to it right away which can’t be said for most games, something about it made me intrigued before pre ordering the special edition with the steelbook and I never pre order games, still to this day DS is the only game ive ever pre ordered and will definitely be pre ordering DS2 when it comes out, plus I have this games sound track saved on Spotify it’s so good and relaxing

[@scottk5083]

"if you can do one thing well then you can do everything well"

[@AJdarkfire]

The more I watch these documentaries, the more I appreciate Death Stranding. The game is truly a masterpiece in its own way. Kojima is such of a great man. I too know what it's like to feel lonely. What a great game to bring people together...

[@tomivalkonen1343]

"Dead stranding, most hotly anticipated game in jiörs." -🇬🇧

[@HAZARDOUS88]

Even thought that's a Welsh accent :P

[@flawlessgaming3787]

@@HAZARDOUS88 what does ''jiors'' mean and which language is it?

[@HAZARDOUS88]

@@flawlessgaming3787 It's just a spelling of "years" with an accent.