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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A Death Stranding Anime Is Coming
Hideo Kojima is one of the greatest video game designers ever, but he always has his sights set beyond consoles. Less than two years after announcing an A24-produced film adaptation of his 2020 game Death Stranding, Kojima has revealed that the Death Stranding visual universe will also include an anime. Speaking with Vogue Japan (thanks VGC), Kojima said that video games are just one storytelling medium through which he wants to channel his creativity. The man known as one of the most succinct movie buffs, with his one sentence film reviews of everything from the terrible Madame Web to the sensational Sinners, is ready to transform his beloved game in ways only film and animation can do. The way he explains it, the upcoming Death Stranding adaptations will be more inspired by the game, rather than a faithful retelling. 'When it comes to film adaptations of games,' Kojima told Vogue (via machine translation), 'there have been recent [shows] like The Last of Us that keep the plot of the original intact, and films like The Super Mario Bros. Movie that are more like a service to game fans. Each of these works has its own merits, but as a film lover, I want to pursue the expressive potential of cinema.' It's at this point in the interview that Kojima makes the first mention of this anime project. 'I am aiming to make Death Stranding in a way that can only be done as a film, and that will win awards at the Cannes Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival. In fact, we are also currently working on an anime adaptation.' This isn't the first time Kojima has brought one his video game properties into the world of anime. Zone of the Enders: Dolores, I was an anime series released from the world of his gorgeous multi-console third-person shooter Zone of the Enders back in 2001. An anime prequel film, Zone of the Enders: 2167 Idolo,was released six months prior. No release date or timeline has been announced. Still, it's exhilarating to know that one of the most innovative visual storytellers of our time is continuing to expand his creative horizons. For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Engadget
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Engadget
A Death Stranding anime is in the works
How much Death Stranding are you willing to fire into your eyes? The game's sequel arrives in just a few weeks, A Quiet Place: Day One director Michael Sarnoski is leading up a live-action film adaptation, and now Hideo Kojima has confirmed that an anime is in production. Kojima teased the adaptation while discussing the more concrete live-action project in an interview with Vogue Japan . As picked up by VGC , the Metal Gear creator was talking about his cross-media ambitions for the Death Stranding , and comparing the planned film to other successful video game adaptations from recent years. "When it comes to adapting games into visual media, there are works like The Last of Us , which stays true to the original storyline, and films like The Super Mario Bros Movie which are more of a service to fans of the game," Kojima said, according to VGC 's translation. "While these works have their own merits, as a film enthusiast, I want to pursue the expressive potential of cinema. I aim to create a Death Stranding that can only be realised through film, one that could win awards at festivals like the Cannes Film Festival or the Venice Film Festival. In fact, we are also currently working on an anime adaptation." Kojima didn't offer any more information, so we don't know how far along the anime project is, who is making it, when we can actually expect it to come out, or whether it will tie in with the upcoming live-action movie. In the meantime, Norman Reedus' Sam Porter Bridges will return in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach , which is coming to PS5 on June 22. Kojima Productions dropped its second trailer for the game in March, which clocked in at 10 minutes and gave us a closer look at what we'll be getting up to in the sequel. (Spoiler alert: lots more walking.)
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kojima is leaving behind a USB stick with game ideas for after he dies
Iconic video game maker Hideo Kojima has left behind a USB stick filled with game ideas in the case of his death, as indicated in an interview with Edge Magazine that VGC reported on. Kojima says it's "kind of like a will" and that he hopes that his staff will continue to make games after he passes. Don't worry. He isn't going anywhere anytime soon. This was spurred on by the pandemic. "Until then, I didn't think I was old, you know? I just didn't feel my age, and I assumed I would be able to create for as long as I live," he told the magazine. Kojima is 61 years old, which is a spring chicken when compared to luminaries like Shigeru Miyamoto (72) and Sid Meier (71.) While Kojima isn't planning on leaving this mortal coil in the near future, he does say that he only has so much time left for active game development. He gives himself around ten years before he reaches an age in which his creative energy could be depleted. So, the idea of a USB stick was born. He hopes it will allow Kojima Productions to carry on as an entity after he passes or retires. "This is a fear for me: what happens to Kojima Productions after I'm gone? I don't want them to just manage our existing IP." While we don't know what type of ideas are on the USB stick, Kojima did recently introduce a few off-the-wall game concepts regarding the passage of time. He discussed a concept involving memory, in which the main character gradually forgets important information and abilities if someone takes too long of a break from playing. Kojima also discussed a game that encompassed an entire life and another one that would involve the real-time creation of wine or cheese. The designer also planned on a mechanic that made Sam's beard grow over time in the forthcoming Death Stranding 2. However, he scrapped it because "Norman Reedus is a big star" and he didn't "want to make him look uncool."
Engadget
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Engadget
Kojima is leaving behind a USB stick with game ideas for after he dies
Iconic video game maker Hideo Kojima has left behind a USB stick filled with game ideas in the case of his death, as indicated in an interview with Edge Magazine that VGC reported on. Kojima says it's "kind of like a will" and that he hopes that his staff will continue to make games after he passes. Don't worry. He isn't going anywhere anytime soon. This was spurred on by the pandemic. "Until then, I didn't think I was old, you know? I just didn't feel my age, and I assumed I would be able to create for as long as I live," he told the magazine. Kojima is 61 years old, which is a spring chicken when compared to luminaries like Shigeru Miyamoto (72) and Sid Meier (71.) To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. Death Stranding 2 covers the next issue of EDGE Magazine with exclusive artwork from Yoji Shinkawa. Releasing June 26th on PS5. — KAMI (@Okami13_) May 15, 2025 While Kojima isn't planning on leaving this mortal coil in the near future, he does say that he only has so much time left for active game development. He gives himself around ten years before he reaches an age in which his creative energy could be depleted. So, the idea of a USB stick was born. He hopes it will allow Kojima Productions to carry on as an entity after he passes or retires. "This is a fear for me: what happens to Kojima Productions after I'm gone? I don't want them to just manage our existing IP." While we don't know what type of ideas are on the USB stick, Kojima did recently introduce a few off-the-wall game concepts regarding the passage of time. He discussed a concept involving memory, in which the main character gradually forgets important information and abilities if someone takes too long of a break from playing. Kojima also discussed a game that encompassed an entire life and another one that would involve the real-time creation of wine or cheese. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. The designer also planned on a mechanic that made Sam's beard grow over time in the forthcoming Death Stranding 2 . However, he scrapped it because "Norman Reedus is a big star" and he didn't "want to make him look uncool." If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission.
Metro
08-05-2025
- Business
- Metro
Nintendo Switch 2 year one sales are high but point to a cautious company
The latest financial results from Nintendo include sales estimates for the Switch 2 and its predecessor, as tariffs make accurate predictions almost impossible. With GTA 6 officially not coming out until next year, 2025 is open season for Nintendo. The Nintendo Switch 2 is poised to dominate the gaming scene upon its launch this June and Nintendo has a string of first party games coming out throughout the following months. Analysts have been trying to predict how well the new console will perform, but now Nintendo has published its own numbers as part of its latest financial report. Intriguingly, Nintendo is estimating that the console will sell more units in its first year than the original Switch managed, but much less than analysts have predicted. Nintendo is aiming to sell 15 million Switch 2 consoles throughout the 2026 fiscal year, which runs until the end of March 2026. Since the Switch launches on June 5, that gives it nine months to reach that total. By comparison, the Switch 1 sold just under 15 million units in its first nine months, so Nintendo is banking on its successor being a smidge more popular – but basically the same. While this would still make the Switch 2 one of the fastest selling consoles ever, last month analysts were predicting six to eight million sales worldwide, which would be the biggest launch of any games console ever. The reason for Nintendo lowballing its estimates is obvious. The sweeping tariffs announced last month by US president Donald Trump have resulted in a lot of economic uncertainty for Nintendo, as well as every other business. It hasn't helped that the new rules kept changing, with Trump pausing his initial tariffs only a week later, except for anything coming from China. What's more, his tariffs against China kept going up and currently sit at 145%. As a reminder, Nintendo manufactures a lot of its hardware in China, which is why it's been moving console production to Vietnam to bypass these tariffs… only for Vietnam to be slapped with increased tariffs anyway. Although they did come down to 10% after a few days. All that makes it very difficult to tell how well the Switch 2 will sell globally, so Nintendo is likely trying to keep expectations in check. If the chaos of the last month or so has proven anything, it's that things can drastically change at any moment. The problem is that investors will know about the high-balled analyst predictions, even though they're not official, and Nintendo's share price will suffer if they're not achieved. This sentiment was echoed by analyst Dr Serkan Toto, who told VGC, 'When it comes to forecasts, I would not want to be in Nintendo's shoes now,' analyst Dr Serkan Toto told VGC. 'God knows how the tariff situation will evolve even over the next few days, so how is a company supposed to predict sales for an entire year?' That said, it's unlikely the Switch 2 will do poorly. Despite Nintendo's efforts to meet sales demand, the console's already sold out in Japan, with company president Shuntaro Furukawa publicly apologising for not having enough launch stock available. As for the original Switch, Nintendo is expecting a massive drop in sales. According to its financial results, it sold 10.8 million Switch consoles in the 2025 fiscal year and predicts it will sell a further 4.5 million this year. That drop is not surprising considering the console's age and the arrival of its shiny new sibling. However, if hits that target then overall sales will pass 156 million. That would be quite the milestone since it would officially beat the Nintendo DS' lifetime sales – 154.02 million – and become Nintendo's best-selling console ever. More Trending The Switch 1 still has some life left in it, with Rhythm Heaven Groove and Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream on track for a 2026 launch, not to mention the cross-gen Metroid Prime 4 this year. As such, the Switch 1 is still in with a chance to overtake the PlayStation 2, the world's best-selling console. The PlayStation 2's lifetime sales are said to be more than 160 million, but the Switch 1 could surpass it in the next year or so if Nintendo really does have more games planned for it. The PlayStation 2's total used to be 155 million but Sony suddenly moved the goalposts to the much vaguer figure above, as soon as the Switch started getting close to it. Even so, it is perfectly likely that the Switch 1 will exceed 160 million sales, especially as it will be kept on sale as a lower priced alternative to the Switch 2. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter, and sign-up to our newsletter. 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