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Hideo Kojima

Japanese video game designer · Japan · On the map · Developers · Born 1963 · age 63

Hideo Kojima is a Japanese video game designer, writer, director, and producer. He is best known for the Metal Gear franchise, which remains his most famous and acclaimed work.

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A life in dates

2020BAFTA FellowshipAward2016The Game Awards - Industry IconAward2012“If the player isn't tricked into believing that the world is real, then there's no point in making the game.”In their wordsA Mind Forever Voyaging: A History of Storytelling in Video Games (2012)

2009Game Developers Choice Award - Lifetime AchievementAward2008“I have to say, even though I received this award, let me state that I will not retire. I will continue to create games as long as I live.”In their words24 November 2008Joystiq

“Storytelling is very difficult.”In their words24 August 2008Kikizo

1963Born24 August 1963

Awards

BAFTA Fellowship2020
The Game Awards - Industry Icon2016
Game Developers Choice Award - Lifetime Achievement2009
Japan Game Awards Annual Work Category Excellence Award, Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association
Art Encouragement Prizes, Agency for Cultural Affairs

About this person

His games are noted for being highly cinematic, the result of a passion for film and literature which began during his childhood, and he is regarded as a pioneering auteur of video games.

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Country
Japan
Category
Developers
Type
Developer
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1963 · age 63

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