Après avoir quitté Konami, Hideo Kojima vient d’annoncer la création du Kojima Production en association avec Sony.
C’est au travers d’une vidéo en présence de Hideo Kojima (logique) et Andrew House, président de Sony Computer Entertainment, que la nouvelle est confirmée.
Alors si vous vous attendez à revoir Metal Gear, ca ne sera pas le cas, puisque la licence reste en la possession de Konami. Par contre une nouvelle licence verra donc le jour et surement en exclusivité aux consoles de Sony.
En complément de cette vidéo, les deux compères ont rajouté:
Andrew s’est ainsi félicité de ce partenariat :
« L’histoire de PlayStation est celle de l’innovation en terme de jeu au travers de superbes nouvelles franchises. Hideo Kojima a été une énorme part de cette histoire et nous sommes donc ravis de voir qu’il a choisi de porter son tout nouveau projet en partenariat avec Sony. Nous avons hâte de travailler avec lui sur un excitant nouveau jeu et nous l’accueillons chaleureusement dans la famille PlayStation »
Hideo Kojima pour sa part à faire part de sa motivation pour le nouveau défi qui se présente à lui :
« Je me mesure à un nouveau challenge en créant mon propre studio indépendant et je suis ravi de pouvoir embarquer pour ce périple avec PlayStation avec qui j’ai continué de travailler toutes ces dernières années. Je suis pressé de délivrer, avec PlayStation, un jeu qui deviendra une franchise convaincante. »
Du côté de Twitter, Hideo Kojima a également gazouillé pour exposer la situation :
« Mon contrat chez Konami s’est terminé le 15 décembre, aujourd’hui marque donc un nouveau départ pour moi. Je suis destiné à être impliqué dans activités créatives aussi longtemps que je vivrai. J’ai hâte de voir ce qui va suivre. »
Suite à cela des Questions/Réponses en anglais ont eu lieu. Les voici ci dessous
[toggle title=”Q/A” state=”close”] Q1. I heard that SCE has signed an agreement with Kojima Productions, a studio newly formed by Hideo Kojima. What are the specifics of the agreement? Kojima Productions has agreed to develop its first software title as a console exclusive to PS4. We do not disclose further details. Q2. When was the agreement signed? We have announced immediately after the contract was signed, Wednesday, Dec 16, 2015. Q3. Doe
Q1. I heard that SCE has signed an agreement with Kojima Productions, a studio newly formed by Hideo Kojima. What are the specifics of the agreement?
Kojima Productions has agreed to develop its first software title as a console exclusive to PS4. We do not disclose further details.
Q2. When was the agreement signed?
We have announced immediately after the contract was signed, Wednesday, Dec 16, 2015.
Q3. Does this mean Kojima Productions now belongs under SCE WWS?
No, it is an independent studio.
Q4. Is SCE making an investment in Kojima Productions? What is the total cost of the agreement? Is it incorporated in the G&NS forecast? How much impact will this have to Sony’s overall operating performance?
SCE is not investing in Kojima Productions. Cost of the contract is undisclosed. Cost is already incorporated. Impact is minimal.
Q5. Why is Kojima Productions bringing their very first software to PS4 as a console exclusive? How did it come about?
Kojima is an extremely creative and passionate game designer who has made countless contributions to PlayStation and the gaming industry. By having Kojima develop his first independent title to PS4, we believe that we can deliver completely new gaming experiences made possibly only by Kojima, to gaming fans worldwide. We are not disclosing further details on how this agreement was realized.
Q6. What other platforms will Kojima’s first independent title be available on, besides PS4?
The title is planned to become available on PC (after PS4).
Q7. How long is the exclusivity?
We are not disclosing details.
Q8. Will Kojima’s second title (and beyond) not be PlayStation console exclusives?
We announced an agreement regarding Kojima’s first title, and SCE cannot comment on titles beyond that.
Q9. Does this have anything to do with Hideo Kojima not attending the PS Award on Dec 3?
Who will attend the PS Award ceremony is decided by the publisher and SCE cannot comment on anything further.
Q10. Will your relationship with Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. be affected by this agreement?
Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. will remain one of SCE’s most important publishers, and our relationship with them will not change.
Q11. What will the first title be about?
It will be something completely new. We have nothing further to announce at this point in time.
Q12. Will the title have something to do with the METAL GEAR series?
No. It will be something completely new. “METAL GEAR” is a title from Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.
Q13. Will the title have something to do with the cancelled Silent Hills sequel?
No. It will be something completely new. “Silent Hill” is a title from Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.
Q14. Are there any possibilities for the title to support PS VR?
We have nothing to announce at this point in time. We will announce further details of the title when ready.
Q15. Are there any possibilities for the title to become available on PS Vita?
We have nothing to announce at this point in time. We will announce further details of the title when ready.
Q16. When will the title become available? Will it be available worldwide?
We have nothing to announce at this point in time. We will announce further details of the title when ready.
Q17. Will SCE WWS and Kojima Productions develop the first title together?
The software title will be developed by Kojima Productions, but SCE will provide support as necessary.
Q18. Which company will publish the first title?
SCE will be the publisher.
Q19. Will the title’s copyright belong to SCE?
We have nothing to announce at this point in time. We will announce further details when ready.
Q20. Will all future titles developed by Kojima Productions be released on PS4?
We announced an agreement regarding Kojima’s first title, and SCE cannot comment on titles beyond that.
Q21. Will Kojima Productions develop titles for other platforms while working on the PS4 console exclusive title?
We announced an agreement regarding Kojima’s first title, and SCE cannot comment on titles beyond that.
Q22. Are there any possibilities for the title to be released on the next generation platform?
Kojima Productions has agreed to bring their very first software to PS4 as a console exclusive. We do not disclose further details.
Q23. How many staff?
Details are not disclosed.
Q24. Is the studio headquartered in Japan? What is the address?
Yes, headquarter is in Japan. Address is not disclosed
Q25. Can you tell me further details of Kojima Productions?
Please contact Kojima Productions for further details.
Contact: PR@kojimaproductions.jp[/toggle]
