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In this episode, Did You Know Gaming takes a look at some facts, secrets, and history of one of gaming's biggest figures, Hideo Kojima. In this video we cover everything in Kojima's carrier, from his beginning at Konami, and his impact on the Metal Gear Solid franchise, all the way up to his current title with Kojima Productions: Death Stranding.
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Research/Writing by L.D. Murphy
Additional Writing and Video Editing by Forrest Lee
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#HideoKojima #Kojima #DeathStranding

[@gigastrike2]

"Don't come back to the house until you've seen a movie and developed an opinion on it." ~Hideo Kojima's parents

[@Ineedgames]

I can imagine his parents getting a sword ready for sepeku if he didn't.

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

That’s so cool!

[@ttime441]

Now that's good parenting

[@joeyhahm713]

Now, that's called the comment section of youtube

[@Kobolds_in_a_trenchcoat]

I want an essay in by midnight! - kojima's dad

[@StaryExtra]

You mean to tell me that Kojima's Mother caught up with his games, even if it took a year? You could say... She's... The Boss.

[@NitroRonin23]

Big Mamma Boss

[@aronastron9538]

The Biggest Boss

[@LorenHelgeson]

A true patriot.

[@lansprimal1837]

Reference appreciated

[@arteyy3388]

Not to brag or anything but I am the exact 1000th like

[@EvernightStudio]

Kojima's mom called after beating MGS3 and simply said "It is finished." I cannot get over how fitting and badass this is.

[@alwayson5682]

Ageist

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

Always On how?

[@NitroRonin23]

Big Mamma Boss

[@alwayson5682]

@@Gadget-Walkmen Bring up your camera you don't wanna miss this ....here's the truth: i was watching few videos (three tabs opened at the same time ) and i just reacted to the wrong person...wrong video LOL ....not my proudest moment...XD

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

@@alwayson5682 So you're comment wasn't for the Original post?

[@wanderlustwarrior]

Kojima's mom sounds like a *f'king LEGEND* for all that support on his path, and the patient playthroughs of her son's games. The video doesn't mention it, but she passed away in 2017, from what I was able to find. I hope that both of his parents know the world knows they raised an excellent storyteller, and respected man.

[@1Manhunt7]

Bruh, That killed ma smile after knowin how wholesome and how much she meant for him 3 minutes ago

[@zapan9643]

@@1Manhunt7 same :( Rip mommy Kojima

[@inkblotCrisis]

Mama Hideo's support deserves a salute.

[@starkiller18]

that is actually the part that stuck out the most for me in this video. the fact that his mother supported him from the start and has played and completed all his games. that just shows she truly loves him and wants to support him completely.

[@onetokatman7293]

the true "the boss"

[@CallofDutyBlackOps28]

@@onetokatman7293 makes the ending of 3 that much sweeter.

[@whothehellareyoumane]

She was the true *P A T R I O T*

[@crashpal]

but everything starts from Z E R O

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Bruh, the way you introduced Kojima with the emotional ost made it seem like he was dead

[@TurbanatorGamer]

Bruh, deadass bet

[@yourcordialvermillionchapw2398]

Jesus Christ you're right, It's too early for Mr. Kojima to pass away!

[@Reagan1984]

Konami's been trying to kill Jojima since forever!

[@hemangchauhan2864]

That would be a Shyamalanian twist

[@NikateeN]

How he die?

[@HellGatyr]

Imagine when kojima mom giving birth to kojima "son by kojima's mom"

[@mohammadashikuzzaman3459]

a kojima production

[@burymeinjhenny918]

LMAOOOOO

[@EMLtheViewer]

Hideo by Kojima

[@dstinnettmusic]

"Hideo's mother was supportive and told him he could do whatever he wanted in life." This literally made me cry...

[@trcwrd5810]

Especially when she would play his games and call to tell Him that she was done 😭

[@brandonwilliams6119]

David Stinnett That’s honestly the most wholesome thing, working your way up in life, developing video games and to have your family play a Masterpiece you created. **I’m crying**

[@Florida_Cracker]

That's literally every mom ever. Grow the fuck up.

[@dstinnettmusic]

@@Florida_Cracker i see you are unaware of the stereotyping around asian families pushing their children to be hyper career focused, leading to high rates of suicide in east-Asian countries. Being able to appreciate the beauty of life, in spite of all the darkness that seems to permeate everything is literally what being a grown up is.

[@dstinnettmusic]

@@mikhailvarkovsky4150I guess we are at different points in our lives then? As a parent, the concept of myself being able to give my blessing to my child to pursue their dream, in spite of societal expectations, is a highly emotive thing. Being a contrarian who shits on other people is just as much looking for validation as making a comment about something one found a profound beauty in, literally the only difference is my comment was constructive and validated that beauty rather than attempting to destroy it because one has been in the dark so long they fear the light. Myopic misnathropy is not a personality, it's a refusal to develop one. In short, grow up.

[@Lonestarz95]

Kojima is one of those developers that you can tell he loves what he does

[@Shmack_]

I dont think he knows how to code at all hes a director

[@georgewilson7432]

Watch movies?

[@elnavas6036]

except death stranding, that garbage deserve to be forgoten, i really hope this game becomes a failure so he can stop being so pretentious and egotistical, what a fucking cancer he is

[@gustavbetz1323]

@@elnavas6036 What the hell dude?!

[@cflame14]

@@elnavas6036 literally the worst kind of person. You should never wish for anyone's failure... Just because you personally don't like something doesn't mean it has no right to exist or do well. If it finds the right player base, that will have justified it.

[@jamiewalsh3349]

Kojima doing military training for research on Metal Gear Solid sounds badass

[@awesomejacketdude]

I love the fact that he did that. What a guy!

[@KTSpeedruns]

Kojima is hands down the most badass game developer.

[@UltimaXVI]

Research my ass. Kojima just wanted to have some fun Seriously though it is amazing how far Kojima goes for his work

[@shindean]

If you think about it, and look back at all the metal gear games, there is a distinct detailing even with limited Hardware. In the original Metal Gear, the dogs they used are clearly military-style dogs like German Shepherds. In Metal Gear Solid, even when you're running up the stairs shooting everyone, your gun is still fixed at an eye level and not just blindly shooting from the hip like some exaggerated Rambo Style. For perfectionist like Kojima, the only time the series gets too silly or unbelievable, he was probably just giving himself a break.

[@campkira]

meh... since all his contributed is a boring part of the game or the batshit crazy part.... let see how long he going last without konami to complained to....

[@arielgonzalez9993]

“It is finished” -Mother Kojima, 2019

[@HiddenRealm]

Sadly, no, Kojima's mother died in 2017 dude...

[@UltraOmegaZero]

I really hope for a Hideo Kojima documentary in the future, he's a legend in the gaming industry.

[@MattieBW]

i have good news

[@TheRedCap30]

The real hero is Kojima's mom

[@AkiraVtuber]

a proud and supportive mom is really the best superpower you could ever ask for

[@Grinnar]

Was very touching to hear her stance.

[@blazen123]

"It is done."

[@DamienDarksideBlog]

Behind every great man is a great woman. So many people assume that this is always his wife, when most of the time, it's his mother. I nearly teared up when she knew exactly what to say to her son, after playing what was probably the most difficult game for her to play for a YEAR. That kind of dedication is just so wholesome.

[@gameaddict09]

Salute to the one of the greatest mom you can ever have.

[@TTTac]

You gotta admit kojima is a beast no matter how hard things came at him he came back punching harder and faster

[@shindean]

That's the will of a perfectionist. He doesn't get angry, he doesn't get even, he just says: "No matter, I'll just make new franchises that are better than my past."

[@TTTac]

@@shindean it's inspiring

[@brandonwilliams6119]

Kojima deserves all the respect he can get.

[@OmniValor]

"Ora ora ora ora ora ora!" lol

[@Szczauqa]

His punches are pretty weak since MGS5 tho

[@watsontyler42]

Kojima's metal gear series basically made my childhood lol When i was like 5 i would run around the house like snake and my grandfather would be the genome soldier lol good times.

[@topbackpodcast2615]

Same here bro. From MGS1 to MGSV, Hideo made my childhood to adulthood unforgettable

[@SplendidCoffee0]

Your grandfather is a Chad for that

[@truesoulghost2777]

Did he say, huh? What was that noise?

[@RichterTheRat]

Kojima's story should be a movie by now if I'm being honest. It's one of the most inspirational I've ever heard.

[@Vassilinia]

I had no idea Kojima suffered so badly back in the day. :x I'm glad he's improved so much since then.

[@lovelorn88nick]

Goes to show any of us can make it. Just keep moving

[@mikhailvarkovsky4150]

He probably never dug a hole in the ground with a shovel in his life under the scorching sun, so what kind of suffering did he really had? He had just a job in an office and made his way up just like everybody else

[@justinjacobs1501]

@@mikhailvarkovsky4150 seriously? Dude lost his father at thirteen. You obviously don't know a whole lot about suffering yourself.

[@topbackpodcast2615]

Perseverance is key to success

[@Michaelrandom27]

The fact that Konami didn't allow him to accept his award still infuriates me today. #FuckKonami

[@Thollis1987]

I agree very much. That was so uncalled for!

[@hemangchauhan2864]

Huh..

[@LadyUsakoB]

mhm #FuckKomani >_>

[@John-bj1zx]

#FuckKonami We should get this trending again on Twitter.

[@LadyUsakoB]

@@John-bj1zx we should :3

[@markymark9378]

Hideo’s mother finishes a game* Hideo hears his phone ring and picks up the call* Hideo’s mother: It’s finished.

[@grodcoyote6635]

The original "V has come to"

[@mechajay3358]

_Koijma's parents are the absolute coolest parents of all time._

[@VoXeR91]

As an avid fan of Kojima nothing here was new, but the way it's put up and the soundtrack... I'm almost in tears here. Well done DYKG team. Well done.

[@shindean]

We're all crazy fans, we all know certain parts of his history that stuck with us. But all talk is welcome because it makes you step back and say: "damn, it's still unbelievable."

[@KedarBell]

17:38 "It is finished" Bruh is Hideo Kojima's mom Jesus?

[@shindean]

I have so many questions about her, like what is she thinking when she's crawling through the mud just to choke guards out? Better yet, how much would I pay to see her stream her playthroughs!

[@valentinehill6138]

Kedar Bell LMFAOOOOO I get it, because Jesus Christ said the same thing when he died on the cross 😔😔😂😂🤝🤝

[@MaskedHeroLucky]

Kojima: Makes smash hit games for Konami for a good long time. Konami: “Okay, but pachinko tho.”

[@tripplordofinconvenience9953]

It makes me sick

[@maniram5089]

Konami: lets fire one of the best developers who created and defined a genre of game Also Konami: yo what if we make everything a pachinko machine

[@tripplordofinconvenience9953]

Also Konami: let’s plague our already shitty games with unneeded micro transactions

[@tripplordofinconvenience9953]

Also also Konami: M O B I L E G A M E S

[@ftwsam2246]

@@maniram5089 *Kojima sips from cup labeled Konami tears

[@Cliffpro]

Can we just take a moment to show some love for Kojima's super-supportive mom?

[@Forever_Zero]

the man, the myth, the legend: *HIDEO* *FREAKING* *KOJIMA*

[@imarock.7662]

@michael lynch Well, he's made some pretty damn good games so that counts for something.

[@imarock.7662]

@michael lynch Damn, what are you so pissy for? Don't get so heated over video games, my guy. Lol P.S Damn near everything you said is subjective, but alright.

[@CallofDutyBlackOps28]

@@imarock.7662 Stop feeding the troll, he doesn't know good games. unless he likes Fortnite and call of duty.

[@andreasglen2480]

@michael lynch clueless kid.

[@DeadAtrocity]

"Hello everyone, I'm back!" *massive applause* Literally tear up every time.

[@GamersHaven]

When I heard how supportive Kojima's mom was, I won't lie. *It took everything for me not to cry.* That's some really loving, and amazing parenting.

[@dallasspitfire1780]

Just had an epiphany: Kojima should direct the Terminator franchise.

[@Garcia1995]

Would do better than the hack Tim Miller.

[@alexsilva28]

Yes

[@Loader2K1]

@Magic Dasomatic: THIS.

[@andrewuk2781]

No. They should leave it alone and... Wait. This might actually be one of the best ideas i heard in a long time. I'm pure hype.

[@Aggrofool]

Well the lore can't get any more convoluted than it already is

[@IVIUT3D]

I bet Hideo's mother cried at the end of MGS3. That story is beautiful enough to make anyone cry, then she realizes that this is the level of story her son was born to tell... Boom.

[@levyata8964]

@michael lynch As if that's the reason why people like him. Watch the video before talking shit. I'm guessing you're a nobody and are jealous that another nobody became something you'll never will

[@Optamizm]

@michael lynch, go back to playing CoD and Fortnite.

[@Optamizm]

@michael lynch, my first console was the Atari 2600. I really don't care how extensive your collection is. Just because people like Kojima doesn't make them fanboys. I am going to play Death Stranding and I know I will love it for what it is, not because Kojima made it, but because I know I will like the new gameplay. I actually played MGSV and I don't think it's an awesome game, it's ok, but not awesome. So many people jumping on the hate bandwagon because a few reviewers didn't like it. The thing is that the majority of reviewers on Metacritic give it 9/10 or more. There's actually more reviewers giving it 10/10 than there is reviewers giving it under 7/10. So suck that dick, wanker!

[@Optamizm]

@michael lynch, it's actually only $69 at some stores here in Australia. That's about $48 USD, but I'm sure I'll be happy with my purchase, because I have seen what is this game is, read the reviews, I know what I'm getting into.

[@VonDelacroix]

@michael lynch Good try man, but you need to be a bit more subtle with your trolling. " infact my entire game collection, and my arcade, cabinets and arcade boards will make you give up gaming." fucking hipster troll, lol, you did get a laugh out of me, so good job there. The rest of you are fucking idiots for falling for it.

[@pratikgurung7153]

Kojima is the japanese keanu reeves, everyone likes him, he's humble but most importantly he is an immortal vampire who never ages and can destroy society whenever he sees fit

[@darkfent]

Like Araki?

[@VashTown]

"he's humble" LMAO

[@sarperdogan6454]

"He's humble" ? xdd Have you played MGS V?

[@Grinnar]

@@mooseevers764 be honest. How many drugs are you on?

[@SGT676]

@@mooseevers764 You ok? I think you on the wrong comment section.

[@rozasupreme]

"Wanting it to be the best game on the PlayStation!" And it was

[@gilbertgotfried]

Not even his first time. Metal Gear 2 on the MSX was objectively one of the best games, if not the best game, of its generation. It was way ahead of its time.

[@Saladinos]

@@gilbertgotfried Not only Metal Gear 2. You forget about MGS on the PSX and MGS2 on the PS2. Those were also ahead of their time!

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

Very true

[@Skitz0frenix]

Oddworld has that title bro

[@brandonwilliams6119]

Crash Bandicoot, Spyro, and Final Fantasy VII would rival Metal Gear Solid.

[@HACHIAttack]

When Team Silent, and Kojima Productions has left the company, Konami went into a massive downfall. Big Business mistake when Konami thought that Mobile gaming and Pachinko machines are "the future" of gaming.

[@KuroNoTenno]

Except there was no downfall. They are doing well enough financially that they don't have to care that their actual games like Rouge Corps are shit.

[@martin518441]

unfortunately konami stocks sky rocketed after this ordeal because of the higher ups wanting nothing to do with games like mgs or castlevania or silent hills , instead they are focusing hard on micro transactions and mobile games and it shows that that's what raking in the money and I expect that the age of incredible games has either already ended (except things like half life alyx , death stranding ,control , resident evil remakes and upcoming re8 cyberpunk) or is at it's end and all we will be left with is mobile games and things like pes fifa madden fortnite valorant etc.

[@manaulhoque6507]

@@martin518441 tbh it's the same with the film industry

[@rgm4646]

@@martin518441 I agree, but I was thinking the problem Konomi will have at some point, is that they wont be remembered for doing anything truly spectacular. Just a tiny footnote in history. Mobile games are far from that. It will take a LONG time for people to forget Zelda & Mario. Konami have their own 'Mario' but it seems they dont really know what to do with it.

[@dominickdarpino5584]

Those things make 10x money than a well made video game. That’s the unfortunate reality of capitalism. Games back in the day were so much better because developers put their heart and soul into their projects. Now everything is just a cash grab.

[@IndoorSitup]

This man is both the definition of the word "madman" and the word "genius". Can't wait to get my hands on Death Stranding.

[@seabass819]

I believe the term you're looking for is "madlad" and he is the best madlad at that

[@xelaranger3880]

I feel like he is one of the few normal humans in an industry of suits. Certainly he has "green thumb" for video games though.

[@justdueit6199]

The only difference between a madman and a genius is how much money you have.

[@Sivrn-Val]

Prepare to be disappointed

[@MukuonChannel]

@@Sivrn-Val I really don't get you people who says that phrase, "Prepare to be disappointed." What if he actually liked the thing? Does that count as a win for him? If not, is that a win for you? How would you know that he'll be disappointed? Will you be breathing down his neck while he plays the game heckling him with ASMR? Such a curious phrase for people so full of themselves.

[@irregularmana6216]

Konami: he'll come back Kojima: today I start my own company, and i have triple A title coming out ... Konami: :O

[@WoahitsWilly]

Konami: ah fuck it lets make pachinko machines

[@RiceAndRun]

i feel like, Kojima does needs a partner that's a bit more grounded. Konami had to pull Kojima from Lost Warld and hand him a "Military" game, for him to create the metal gear series. And not with free rein as an indie developer, he's made a game where you're a courier on foot in an apocalyptic wasteland. He's a brilliant creative, but i think his pure uncensored vision is niche and intentionally obtuse. Can't wait to see what he does next. I'd like to see him take on an existing IP, PT/Silent hills looked to be a classic.

[@shindean]

I have a feeling that the happy ending to this story is when Kojima gets the rights back to his games. It'll take awhile, but I know he'll get them back.

[@mariokarter13]

Did you know? Kojima was the vice president of Konami for some of the least profitable years in their history. He's not as innocent as you like to believe.

[@NicksgamertagXP]

@@shindean Kojima doesn't need to get the rights to the games he worked on. He has been wanting to make new games for a long time but Konami kept forcing him to make more Metal Gear. Personally I would love if he continued to work on it, but he wanted to be done with that series for over a decade.

[@NitroRonin23]

I love how every time a new image of Hideo is shown, he is wearing a new pair of glasses

[@Pyrozoid]

I'm getting chills dude. I love this man soo much. Kojima is the true hero.

[@ImmaLittlePip]

So I read the top part of the title and had a panic attack "From metal gear to death" Then read the rest of it and had a good laugh

[@killshot314]

I didn't think I'd see you here xD guess you're more than a Jontron fan ;p you're cool ^^

[@mcdxc123]

dude, why does he look older when he was younger?

[@GuyOnAChair]

Maybe he was unhappier. 😄

[@randominternetuser5872]

He is actually the Benjamin button of Japan

[@mihaibuie7929]

Nanomachines, son.

[@DamienDarksideBlog]

@@GuyOnAChair That actually can be the case. Stress does an extreme amount of symptoms on the body that we are only just starting to understand and take seriously. Also human just have this awareness about them when a person is truly happy or passionate. Kojima smiling is wholesome, and I love it when he does.

[@Gnarfledarf]

Sakurai probably shared his anti-aging secret with him, seeing that they're friends.

[@omqsight4335]

Thank god Kojima survived them experiences. I LOVE METAL GEAR SOLID!

[@c.o.n.collectingofnostalgi889]

One persons dreams, creativity, vision and passion is a entire fandom as is all of his creations from Snatcher to the the last Metal Gear game. Hideo Kojima is a inspiration that anything is possible and that we shouldn't dwell on unforeseen circumstances but instead be positive and take each stride forward with confidence and dignity, the state or quality of being worthy of honour or respect. 😊✌

[@Fatman311]

'Kojima heard rumours of Sony's new console: the Playstation. When he finally saw the device he set out to create a new Metal Gear title, wanting it to be best game on the Playstation.' He bloody well succeeded, didn't he?

[@hdguy5]

Just finished Death Stranding and watched a few Behind the Scenes videos. This man truly dedicates himself to his art form and not only makes kickass games but uses it as a platform to pass on some seriously deep and and thought provoking ideas. He has done this since MGS1 and continues doing it in DS. Folks can call him pretentious or whatever, but damn, you cannot deny this man’s absolutely phenomenal talent. Keep making ‘em Kojima, I’ll be waiting for you on the beach.

[@lissy_love64]

That fact that his mother plays his games absolutely warms my heart

[@TH3SLEEPING]

His folks sound like a big reason for his success, that's really cool.

[@Dougmantis]

Make us proud, Boss. T_T 7

[@Koyzume]

0_07

[@mindpowerhub5033]

Japanese: Develop, Debug, and then release. Patches are more of Add-ons. No bug to fix. The rest: Develop, Debug less, then release. Patches are bug fix, add-ons and etcs.

[@weasonerisegaming5952]

Death stranding is a masterpiece!!!! Phenomenal in all aspects.

[@ThechronocrosserII]

Seeing this guy work so hard just to have his name removed from his own creation really stings. Im glad he's in a better place now.

[@ThechronocrosserII]

@Southern Slushie Chan lol that was the video

[@manbehindtheslaughter7654]

Atleast he got his name in every mission in mgs5

[@mrtequila2934]

I just can't punt in words how much I love this man and what his games mean to me. Just THANK YOU Hideo Kojima 🙏

[@ImmaLittlePip]

"You're a hideous kojima to me" - Jontron to egoraptor 2012

[@VinceOmega]

> A "Did you know" about Kojima > It's almost 30 minutes long Of course it is. lol

[@DeckDogs4Life]

Honestly, I think if there was a celebrity that I was going to fangirl over, Kojima is the one. MGS3 is still probably my favorite video game of all time and I absolutely loved MGS2 when I was growing up and I played MGS4 as soon as I could when it launched. I will say, I'm very glad he didn't go into film making because if he was a film director, some of my favorite games wouldn't exist today.

[@Squireissocoolie]

DidYouKnowGaming: makes a Hideo Kojima video. Me: "What took you so long?"

[@TheFatFondler]

Kept you waiting, huh?

[@klarenceryoughi]

@@Freefork I got that reference

[@ObscureGamer1]

I'm a simple man. I see a video about Hideo Kojima, I watch it.

[@mundane_in_the_membrane]

These mini docs are my absolute favorite videos from this channel. I love them!

[@marioq8395]

Metal Gear Solid got me back into gaming after taking a few years off after the N64 launch. Kojima is a true creative genius and we are lucky he chose to make games instead of films or TV.

[@mistadopeyy]

Great video man, made me a bit emotional when the MGS2 theme started. I remember playing it for the first time when I was 12 or 13 and being absolutely blown away. I have played it yearly or more since, and have had it on every platform. The entire series is incredible I can't wait to play Death Stranding.

[@animeist72]

The man is inspirational, One of my favorite developers.

[@sampalmer2269]

This is my favorite video from this channel so far! Great work describing the accomplishments of such a talented storyteller!

[@ericcornish1983]

This video is amazing, perfect timing just in time for the release of his new game of which I'm very excited to try out when it comes out next week!

[@Zwizard247]

he's 56 but look like he is in his late 30s

[@jcast1749]

Damn he got that Sakurai body

[@kingeddy7966]

@@jcast1749 There are good friend,you know

[@MetalSword106]

It’s a clone

[@CallumHurley]

Perfect upload date, I met him this morning!

[@KabutoRyu]

whoa....TYVM for uploading this, we're only know him in famous ways but none of his struggling ways

[@noirscape_]

This successfully made me hyped for Death Stranding while before I couldn't give much of a toss. Thanks a ton DYKG!

[@awesomejacketdude]

Me too!

[@noirscape_]

@@RandoLePerson Jeez the game isn't even out yet. Honestly it depends entirely on how the mechanics will be implemented. All of those can be done without it being a chore. You're already judging the game before it's out. Try to keep an open mind. If it's shit, it's shit. If it's good, it's good. That said we can't judge it releases.

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

@@noirscape_ The game is completely unconventional from it's approach to gameplay not so different from how Ico, Shadow of the Colossus, or even Journey approaches it's game design on massive area explore it's game's world. If you expect every game out there to be non stop action, then there is no need to play anything other than back to back action. The game clearly has barren world to explore for it's hiking aspect of trying to course through the experience, plus more from it's game description, twitter.com/ZhugeEX/status/1133841855735582720

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

@@noirscape_ Even that not entirely ture. The game is unconventional as it's not trying to be for everyone. Based on it's reviews so far, t’s a polarizing game though, some people love, some people dislike and it’s not for them. It’s not gonna be for everybody and you need to know what you’re in for before you spend money on it and have realistic expectations for it if plan on playing it.

[@somethingelse1388]

Dont be. It's one big chore

[@KennyQuick1]

Great video! The intro really made it feel like it was VH1's "Behind the Music" but with gaming.

[@jameslimaferreira6079]

10:08 Solid Snake cosplay is me! I always followed the channel here, it was a surprise to see my picture!

[@UndeadNerdT800]

2:42 the use of the father and son theme was perfect

[@darktetsuya]

that story about how he spent all that time alone, I could definitely see that playing into his inspiration for death stranding and connecting with people... makes a lot of sense! I think the original MGS was the first game of his I ever completed (though I likely have played the MSX prequels a little bit prior) definitely my favorite playstation game ever! I did also eventually get to play Policenauts after the fan-translation was released about a decade ago.

[@KindredDoomBot]

16:02 All I can think about is that ladder and "What a thrill......." That song is just so good. Everything just works. Cynthia killed it for real on that one.

[@kadosho02]

Incredible work on this. The saga continues, like a book with pages unwritten. I hope that Kojima gets a chance to watch, and smile too.

[@killtubecameron]

Kojima is such an inspirational guy and his games are some of my favourite ever and have brought me such joy it's unbelievable

[@LimitxKing]

0:22 "this is how a POOR KID with dreams...." 0:42 "his family was somewhat rich ????????

[@CrazeeAdam]

It literally said they struggled after his father died. Which makes sense. Japan is a very Male dominated economy. Even more so back when he was a child

[@vixxito]

Curious to see DYKG still promoting his Food channel on the endslate, even though there hasn't been an upload in 7 months.

[@lI-tm2pn]

lol, they did 8 uploads before giving up. Pathetic.

[@Grinnar]

@@lI-tm2pn "pathetic." Not everyone can have the free time you have.

[@the-NightStar]

@@Grinnar Fuck off dude, it's pathetic. DYKG isn't just ONE person making videos like it's fucking hard to get one video out a month or something. It's a TEAM of people making constant amounts of content every single week. And you're telling me they couldn't bother to re-allocate ANY of that production on a brand new channel that they advertised and touted to the moon and back like it was the best new thing and the most ambitious extention of the "Did You Know" brand, only to make 8 videos and then fucking quit like a bitch and not touch it for 7 months, while they seem to put out about 11 videos a month on HERE? Bull fucking shit. They were lazy, they put all that time and effort into making the channel and promoting it and then fucking gave up like some amateur kid who has no idea what they're even doing. It's bizarre that a brand that is so highly regarded, tries a big brand extention, puts so much false hope into it and then just leaves it to die and pretends it's still worth throwing into the end slate. And it's stupid that they're still promoting it even though we know for a fact that channel is dead. That's pathetic.

[@Room-uc5se]

This was amazing. I have been sitting here discouraged and stressed out...I found this super inspiring. He never stopped following his vision.

[@llamachamaboat]

This is one of the best videos you guys have ever released. Bravo!

[@eraser400]

I love Hideo Kojima! Thank you for making my favourite video game series, Metal Gear Solid!

[@Feelin_DanDy]

I'll always appreciate Kojimbo for the Metal Gear Series and Snatcher/Policenauts. ZOE2 was pretty good too.

[@shindean]

This was a perfect video. It captures the essence of what made hideo so passionate about his games, and threw a little bit of shade of Konami. The industry standard me change, and Kojima decides do just work harder and be more unique, that is the developer we deserve.

[@jordanw655]

Loved this. Learned a lot about a developer I didn’t know much about. Would love to see more videos in this format in the future!

[@KedaiCiplak]

I cried. Can't wait for Death Stranding on PC.

[@General_C]

The man who got robbed by Konami. Rest in peace Metal Gear Solid...

[@shindean]

Kojima is a perfectionist, which means he'll have the patience to wait out all the new assholes at Konami just to get his baby back.

[@choo_choo_]

To be fair, he was also pretty much robbing Konami. He spent way more money for MGSV on licensing music for the tapes and hanging out with celebrities that had nothing to do with the game. Well, that and making photoscans of his waifu's feet. It's not super crazy to think that Konami was done with his antics.

[@Sivrn-Val]

@@choo_choo_ And let's not forget that he tried to take all the credit for MGSV despite having barely worked on it...God damn, as ruthless as Konami is they where right to drop his pretentious ass.

[@TrueAgentZeroVT]

F

[@stargateheaven23]

I'm not surprised Konami wanted rid the amount he was spending on MGS5. Getting Keither sutherland to play snake for no reason. also mocop for snake by him too. That alone costs an insane amount. Add in music licences too and its craazy. Keither barely even talks in the game because that would cost more AGAIN.

[@RideTheLightning761]

Bruh, I swear these videos always get to me (especially that Satoru Iwata one, I almost teared up watching it) I love these videos because you totally feel the passion and love they have for the medium which makes it all the more saddening to see the state video games are in rn because there isn’t as much of that anymore.

[@kevinkite3418]

10:09 That Solid Snake close to Kojima is my brother during Brasil Game Show 2017! Thank you for choosing this picture, DYKG! Awesome video!

[@choo_choo_]

Hideo Kojima, the one time where being the "ideas guy" actually works.

[@dextergarner1286]

Choo choo this is exactly what I thought. But likely he immersed himself in every facet of game design once he got his foot in the door with that space penguin game lol. That is commendable.

[@choo_choo_]

@@dextergarner1286 Nah. He's an ideas guy that takes the credit for a team of incredibly dedicated and talented developers and artists. Then has the narcissism to put his name on the front cover and absolutely everywhere, when the fact is he probably can't write a single line of code. I respect the games and works, but to pretend like he's the sole factor of any of these game's success is kind of ridiculous. It's built by a team of writers, coders, and artists, and every other developer has the respect to know that when they put out a game.

[@dextergarner1286]

Choo choo I would imagine he had to at least learn something in regards to programming etc. But I can see your perspective too. He isn’t a Daisuke.ishiwatari of Guilty Gear who has a shit ton more actual skill and creative talent and doesn’t label his games with his name.

[@MavihsLH]

Choo choo Hell no. The reason his name is plastered all over the game covers is because he birthed and directed the entire concept. It’s like saying Christhoper Nolan and Steven Spielberg, who also have their names on the movie covers, claim to take all the credit for everything their staff have done. He isn’t taking credit. It’s because of his ideas and success, Konami thought having Hideo’s name, who at the time was a superstar in the gaming industry, will help sell more copies. That’s why he was sometimes credited in games he did very little development for, other than mentoring the project.

[@martin518441]

@@choo_choo_ You are acting like game developers consist only of programmers , do you know that devs have people dedicated to writing and nothing else? Did you think Tom Clancy was coding enemy AI for the adaptations of his novels ? Oh right I forgot that Tony Hawk did all of the texture work in pro skater.

[@docxy7331]

Konami: i know! Lets fire all our expensive employees to save money. We can just have anyone make the games. Customers just want to see their favorite intellectual properties. Also konami: who shot my foot?

[@shindean]

Konami after Contra Rogue Corps: "...now who shot my other foot? I'm running out of feet her people, I need answers!" *gentle wind passes through empty office*

[@KuroNoTenno]

This would be true if Konami weren't making a crapton of money off of their pachinko machines, which they do. They make enough money to not care that the actual games they make are shit.

[@shindean]

@@KuroNoTenno Not as much money as you think, and things are getting worse. Apparently they also didn't get the right type of permits for their gambling machines and they're expecting the law to come down on them. Funny...it's almost as if a company that did something really stupid has a habit of it...

[@KuroNoTenno]

@@shindean Wait a second. I didn't hear that one. What's the source on this?

[@shindean]

@@KuroNoTenno Jimquisition, he always mentions the references. I believe it was last month on a particular Konami notice.

[@ThunderTheBlackShadowKitty]

Hideo Kojima is one of the most respectable and lovable game developers in history, standing with the likes of Miyamoto and CD Projekt RED. He will never be forgotten and I'll always love his metal gear games, his hard work paid off and his dreams came true

[@fourthwallbreak]

Very nice video guys! This was very well researched and inspirational. I'd love to see more videos like this.

[@BrownOpsLeak]

I’m a dirty pirate through and through and I’m not even that into video games anymore but by god I am purchasing the hell out of Death Stranding, Kojima deserves all the success.

[@dragonmaster4556]

Will you STOP editing these videos like the people died?? Giving me anxiety, man.

[@TheStorne]

you guys do these developer biopics so well. I'm always a little teary-eyed at the end of them.

[@esteBAM979]

Bravo! Expertly crafted documentary. His story never ceases to astound me. Great job capturing his tale in you video!

[@swishfish8858]

Kojima's such a weirdo. It's amazing.

[@MicrosoftNestleTea]

I'm not a fan of anything Kojima has put out, but I'll be damned if he isn't an important keystone to gaming and gaming history. I love this guy even if I never played his games.

[@klg9549]

I can relate to a degree, but more because I can't play stealth games for the life of me. If Death Stranding isn't all sneaking, I might give it a go (if it's coming to PC that is). I still have mad respect for him.

[@levyata8964]

You haven't played his games so how can you tell you aren't a fan of them? Go grab Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater. You'll like it, I promise Not trying to sell you a game. I don't get a dime lmao it's just that I think it won't disappoint you

[@yankrob]

An amazing video for one of the most iconic creators in gaming history.

[@TheCreepypro]

I'm glad you gave Hideo Kojima such a long video and yet it still seemed too short then again I'm a fan boy who could watch a video about him for an hour no problem the reason I think video games are art is cause of this man he is a pillar within industry may he stand forever!

[@NAYYACC]

Damn bro, the last quote gave me the goosebumps

[@motohunt94]

Dang I'm gonna appreciate and enjoy each moment of Death Stranding even more now! Love the game tho I didn't got it yet! And of course I absolutely admire the man who made such a unique game possible even after so many difficulties!! Still managed to get through and make his own team build up his own name make it real and known to everyone! Only such passion and mad attention to detail could make Death Stranding possible!

[@saphcal]

This was beautiful. I nearly cried. This is the type of thing Id expect to see after someone like him died. A remembrance thing. The fact we still have him is amazing.

[@laughingmask3118]

Hideo's life is so inspiring and surprisingly wholesome with the anecdotes about his family. I had no idea.

[@laughingmask3118]

Man FUCK Konami

[@Ar7ific1al]

Y'all need to seriously rethink how you intro these videos. The same happened with the last one on Shigeru Miyamoto. These start off like postmortem tributes.

[@OtakuUnitedStudio]

Literally the same intro as the memorial they did for Iwata.