Hideo Kojima is one of the biggest names in the gaming industry because of his catalog of groundbreaking games and personality. In thehugely successfulMetal Gear SolidgamesKojima not only tested new ways to engage players but also illustrated his knowledge of popular culture and gaming. There is no doubt that Hideo Kojima is a fan of gaming, but the game maker has now gone on to detail how he first fell in love for the home console NES or Famicom as it is known in Japan.
The director and game creator now spends a lot of time on Twitter detailing his inspirations as well as documenting his meetings. This ranges fromKojima meeting up with the team at Valveto hints at a newDeath Strandinggame. However, Kojima has taken the time to explain how he got into gaming with his first home console that he purchased while studying.
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Kojima began the thread by stating “I can say the Famicon back then changed my life” before detailing why. Immediately a lot of fans took the time to agree with this sentiment and it is not surprising considering theNES had some incredible gamesthat are still enjoyable now. Kojima went on to detail that the first game he purchased after calling up local toy stores to get a system was Urban Champion. The fighting game was released in 1984 and it left a lasting impression with one of the most successful game creators of all time. The story of Hideo Kojima skipping class to spend more time playing the games on the console and supporting purchases through a part-time job seems to have resonated with fans who have had similar experiences.
This personal story will undoubtedly add to the following of Kojima although it is pretty large already. Recently,Kojima denied rumors that he was a prophetbecause of the similarities betweenDeath Strandingand the current coronavirus pandemic. While the director is not a prophet, it is clear to see why he has so many fans. Hideo Kojima has been responsible for influential games and has been forthcoming about his passion for gaming through social media which allows fans to connect with him.
Many fans will hope to see more content from Kojima asrumors about a follow up toDeath Strandingcirculate. Whatever the director is working on next, this tweet about a personal story suggests that there will be plenty of people interested.
