"His stories were often four times longer than the magazines had space for" Holy shit, that is the *MOST* Hideo Kojima thing I've ever heard.

@saooran7364

3 жыл бұрын

Fun fact: kojima tryied to put cutscenes in a magazine

@hafizo_kurosaki

3 жыл бұрын

@@saooran7364 ROFL 🤣 🤣 he should have made a flipbook comic so that it could move like cutscenes

@saooran7364

3 жыл бұрын

@@hafizo_kurosaki you know your idea is amazing, right?

@hafizo_kurosaki

3 жыл бұрын

@@saooran7364 well thanks.

@thomasedwardharrison2879

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed

It’s the eternal story of the artist. If no one created, there’d be no art for others to enjoy. Every generation of artists has gone through this.

I'm glad that Hideo Kojima left Konami. The higher ups were treating him like crap over there.

@OkamiPrincess15

6 жыл бұрын

Alberto Arras They're still treating him like crap even after he left. Turns out they took him leaving badly enough that Konami is making things difficult for him. Something about health insurance? At least that's what I heard. I think I read about it in a Kotaku article.

@edgarazaky8256

6 жыл бұрын

not all of them,only the new ones who came around 2014,if they really hated him they would have fired him after mgs 2 but instead they let him make 5 more games along side a chance to direct to silent hills and they also promoted him to vice president which means it's the new guys who hated him and not the old ones

@JKZEROkenjiMB

5 жыл бұрын

@@edgarazaky8256 bastards

@blizzlichd1338

5 жыл бұрын

He needs to buy back the metal gear franchise, it's such a beautiful game, he needs to continue :(

@Charlie-mk1ln

5 жыл бұрын

NoLuckScape sadly im pretty sure he said he no longer wanted to continue the metal gear series, maybe he could pass it on to another dev we all trust (maybe another dev for metal gear)

The video is life-changing. Powerful one to motivate one's passion. I really wanted to become a game designer and follow the footsteps of Kojima. The only difference between us is that he is more in the action-stealth adventure games and me on the jrpg aspect like final fantasy but I enjoyed playing his games until now. I already have ideas in my mind and started writing it out just recently.

Biggest mysteries of the universe: 1) Possibility of time travel 2) The minds of those who disliked this video

@d1sruptic

5 жыл бұрын

3) Ajay Shaan why I’m still single

@belu_4044

5 жыл бұрын

4)another Indian who like kojima

@millie3958

5 жыл бұрын

5) How am I the most stupid person alive

@lightfgd

5 жыл бұрын

6)why?

@chrisiscool3012

5 жыл бұрын

They just don’t like the video (I get the joke btw I just don’t like it)

Just A Quick Correction.....Hideo developed the stealth mechanic for the first Metal Gear games because the NSX operating system wasn't powerful enough to realize what he first had in mind for the game. Kinda like how the chocolate chip cookie was first "invented".

@VideoGameStoryTime

7 жыл бұрын

+Cal- Hail The Victors! Thanks very much, I didn't come across this fact in my research, it's pretty interesting! Although now I want to make a video on the origin of chocolate chip cookies!

@richd21t

7 жыл бұрын

Video Game Story Time don't feel bad b/c I think he just revealed that little tibbit recently. but great work on the vid.

@Ultimasomething

7 жыл бұрын

You could say it was a blessing in disguise that the NSX wasn't powerful enough - me so happy xD

@porschelexus7190

6 жыл бұрын

*MSX. The NSX is a V6 sports car.

@Jaspertine

6 жыл бұрын

I was actually just about to post the same thing. The MSX struggled with smooth scrolling and could only handle so many sprites on screen at a time. So the workaround was to make enemies very dangerous, and make avoiding them the better option. Incidentally, the first stealth action game, Escape from Castle Wolfenstein for the Apple 2, used a similar philosophy, and I believe they did so for similar reasons. Not that one stole from the other, they just arrived at the same logical solution to the same problem.

I love Kojima so much, I became obsessed with him long before being familiar with his games (I knew he makes games, I'm talking about his games series in general, it doesn't mean I didn't know a popular series like MGS by name), he became my role model and I want to achieve my dreams because of him, I'm not a good artist, I felt like a laughing stock in my school, not only my art school but even back in middle school, I've been an outcast too, I'm still one, I've always felt bad for my art because class mates said if I can't do something I shouldn't even try because I ruined a school project, when I knew about Kojima's story I felt so empowered I only needed to think about him to feel better, and I know my boyfriend because of him, he was reading my experience on my Tumblr page and he started following me on Twitter, we talked for a while, I started feeling bad but he was able to cheer me up, because I had to remember what I said about what Kojima has been through and started to talk about Kojima and his influences, and we talked again and again, I asked for his Facebook account, I was afraid of him saying no, but he was fine with it, we immediately started chatting, we became instant friends, he was so surprised to see someone trust him so quickly because he has few friends, he told me about his past, and his depression, I cried. We also started to facecam, I was so shy the first time.Everyday that passed by, I felt something growing, I knew I loved him, despite the fact I'm from Italy and his from India, and I cried every night because I wasn't able to keep that inside, and I wanted to tell him my feelings once he visited me here, but it was too much, too much, and I was afraid of being rejected, because I've always been the chubby, unattractive tomboy.During this period of time I bought him MGS, he was so touched by my act of kindness, I had money for myself and I used it to buy him a present.I wasn't able to wait for too long, but I was afraid of confessing my feelings on a video call, everybody says you should never confess your feelings like that.The night between the 29th and the 30th of September, I started crying in front of him, I told him, I was so afraid of his response and he told me has always loved me, I was so happy and we'll meet later this year, our dream is to meet Kojima, and he promised me we will.Recently he's working so hard for me, when I think about it I can't helo but cry.

@midoriclaw643

8 ай бұрын

I’m happy for you. I hope you are both doing well. 😇

I...I have...tears?!!

@aeoljen4934

6 жыл бұрын

same

@parker469a

6 жыл бұрын

It's weird that a few simple words of earnest support about following your dreams and it will all pay off one day is enough to destroy my normal composer. . Most people try to tell you to be reasonable and get a job that pays well. Hell, even I will tell people not to be artists since a really large portion of them tend to end in failure. However, HP Lovecraft was an utter failure his entire life and only truly became famous after he died. John Carpenter all though hailed as a master of suspense/horror flicks is ridiculously crotchety about the fact he didn't make much off of most his most acclaimed classics. All you'll hear from him nowadays is "Pay Me". He is worth 35 million though which isn't bad but not nearly as much as Josh Whedon at 100 million and about 20 years younger. Anyway, byeee.

Has anyone thought about what the people that were around Hideo Kojima when he was growing up what they think of who he is now?

@1eyeddevil929

6 жыл бұрын

They probably feel like shit now...

@SexyPurpleFOX

6 жыл бұрын

Kōri_Loves _Food even if they were that unsupportive,I'm sure he still cares enough to keep them out of poverty

@Grozdor

6 жыл бұрын

Melanie Caragan those were kind words you typed

This was really inspiring. As a young teenager myself who has great ambitions of being a game director myself, who suffers from great deals of lonliness, who writes stories ro pass the time, and usually feels like my ideas are lame and will go unheard, this was really inspiring. Especially to see a legend like Hideo go through the same struggles. Thanks for the excellent video!

@alangonzalezleon6556

6 жыл бұрын

I understand you I study video game development and I was probably one the worst artist because I don´t have something natural talent in the beginning but with determination anyone can create miracles. So you never give up in your dreams : D

Hideo kojima you were born to do video games!

As an aspiring animator without my family's support,this resonates with me so much

This is incredibly interesting, well put together, and very touching. As a fan of the Metal Gear series, I feel all the more blessed to have had the opportunity of growing up with them. But at the same time, seeing what Konami has become now and done to the series, to the games, I can't help but feel sorrow for Kojima, who left the company recently. Yet, your background information also puts a fresh perspective on the criticism Kojima received at the hands of his former employer. How sour and however, must that relationship have become, for Konami to forbid Kojima from collecting an award for Metal Gear Solid 5? He left, but he will continue to work with his own, now independent, studio. Perhaps, Kojima will always be or remain an outcast, to some extend? Would a follow-up episode be worth it, in that regard? About the years and struggles after his first found success?

@idleeidolon

6 жыл бұрын

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This was very emotional. Thank you for bringing this story forward in such fashion.

This is now one of my favorite KZread videos now. Just wow, this is video was so touching and emotional that I’m annoyed i didn’t cry while watching and it was amazing hearing the story about one of my favorite people in the gaming industry and his life story. please keep up the great work and continue making these amazing videos.

You forgot to mention that the MSX2 couldn't render too many objects on screen at once.(such as bullets) The choice for stealth was rly due to technical limitations more than anything.

This story kind of resonated with me. I wanna be a game designer too but I'm not sure whether this is a good decision or not. To know that even 'The' Hideo Kojima went through this just gave me the boost I need to keep soldiering on. Thank you for this Video Game Stories. I feel all budding and struggling video game designers and developers enthusiasts should watch your videos, because to know that you are not alone and that your inspiration himself battled through the same thing you face right now is exactly the tiny boost of hope we all need.

This channel deserves everything!!! ❤❤❤

What a beautiful work of art this video is! It made me cry watching it... Thank you for this unique moment. Hideo Kojima is my hero, my childhood saviour!

1. Kojima wasn't alone in developing Metal Gear from the start. He already had friends excited by the idea of a game with an actual mobie-like scenario. 2. MSX2 wasn't a console, it was a standard for personal computers from before IBM and NEC had their grip on the markets of West and East, respectively.

These stories make me tear up in happy ways. Thank you for making them with such a mindful, peaceful presentation with positive messages. I love them.

Love this series, thanks so much for telling the story!

@VideoGameStoryTime

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment, it's good to know we're doing something you enjoy!

So I should turn in my notice as a company drone and focus on making what I like?

@VideoGameStoryTime

7 жыл бұрын

I can't speak to your personal situation and best path, but what I can tell you is my own experience (this is Kotor the artist speaking by the way). After graduating university, I ended up in a dead end job for about a year. I was working int he complaints department of a bank, and it was awful. One day I decided I'd have enough, and I quit. I didn't have anything else to go to, so I panicked a lot. It was the scariest thing I'd ever done. But I worked at things, and tried my best at doing more creative work. For a while I worked as a freelance cartoonist, although the work wasn't really all that consistent, so I eventually sidestepped into writing, which made use of a lot of my skills I'd learned studying Communications at university. My job description is ever changing, and I don't have nearly enough time free to work on pet projects like these KZread videos, but I'm making a living writing about movies for several small-time nerdy websites. I did a stint as a games journalist, too, and I still write reviews and previews on occasion. The important thing is that I'm happy with my job, and excited by the future. So while I can't speak to your own situation, I can say that I love the life of a freelancer, and even though it took a while, I finally found a job that makes use of my own talents. Good luck, whatever you decide.

@KnightSama

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I work in a bank too, and it's awful, but I guess slightly better than the complaints department. I think I will take it more into consideration when I finish payments on my car.

@VideoGameStoryTime

7 жыл бұрын

If moving on is something you feel you need to do, it's definitely worth finding the right time. I made the jump in large part because BretonStripes was pregnant and we knew I'd never have another chance to start fresh (it also helped that my salary at the bank wasn't going to support a baby). It's definitely a difficult decision to make, and I wouldn't recommend jumping without a set plan like I did, but if I've learned anything over the past couple of years, it's that there are definitely places where your talents will be more appreciated, as long as you're willing to work hard.

@TheBrazilRules

5 жыл бұрын

If you feel you can make something that lot's of People will like, then definitely do it. You are the only one Who knows what value you can deliver and your ambitions are your best friend when taking a step like this.

I was the 7,420 person to watch this, the day after 4/20. Stoned Solid Snakey thanks you for your videos!

Your videos are so well put together, you deserve so many more subs :3 Best of luck!

@VideoGameStoryTime

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I think we'll need all the luck we can get!

Honestly,I'm not a fan of Stealth or War games,but this is one of the most touching stories of heard.

Such a wonderful video on the birth of a legend. Really inspiring. Thank you and keep on keeping on!

This is a beautiful video, and it was told in a such a great yet emotional way...it really hit home because I grew up with a key on me at all times to let myself in to a empty home. You got a new subscriber.

Love the calm narration and peaceful music. Great work! :D

Thank you for taking time to make this video & the inspiring message at the end. Do keep up the excellent work

@cocasurfboards

Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤

This is a great channel. I just want to say keep up the good work. I'm so glad I found this.

This was inspirational! Thx! I like how you focus on the struggle on 1st game

oh my god I tear'd up during this. Great video.

I'm running out of new ways to say "this was yet another really good one" :P But seriously, once again I definitely found this inspiring. While I'm lucky enough to be surrounded by people who understand and encourage my creative pursuits, I can definitely say I'm having to be REALLY patient so far in figuring out how exactly to go about them, which is getting more and more difficult and terrifying as I get closer to graduating from college and needing some semblance of a plan for what to do with my life. There was one part that of this episode that felt especially relatable to me: Much like Hideo, one major problem I constantly run into is my lack of skills. The two things I'm most interested in working on right now are comic strips and adventure games, but I don't have much in the way of art or programming skills, and getting help in those departments can be tough. Not only that, but while I have a lot of confidence in my ability to come up with fun ideas and story elements, I'm not very good and planning or structuring plots :/ Anyway, all that to mainly say that this was another video that resonated with me, and helps keep me determined to figure things out one way or another. Thanks :)

@VideoGameStoryTime

7 жыл бұрын

+Nerd Chaos Sorry it's taken so long to reply, I had a big thing written but my phone died and I never got round to replying. Things take time. It sucks, but there's no way around it. You'll get there, though, if you keep working at it. It's taken me a long time to get to a point where I feel happy with my art. Of course, it's frustrating to not have more people reading my comics or watching these videos. But I've got to a point now where I'm happy drawing for my own sake, rather than other people's approval. Our next video will actually explore that topic, so there's something fun to look forward to.

@BurningNerd

7 жыл бұрын

Well then, I look forward to seeing the next one as always :)

This video was great you definetly deserve more subscribers.

Even if Konami has pulled some shady shit. They did give Hideo a chance and they recognized his ability and potential had allowed him to use his creativity to create great games. People have gone a bit overboard with Konami hate they aren't some great Satan like people make them seem they were a major part of Kojima life and creative outlet they just let corporate beuocracy get the better of them.

@NiNGalaxU2

6 жыл бұрын

The shady shit started a few years ago when Konami's CEO changed. Before that, everything was fine. The new CEO just saw how much debt Konami was in and decided that all this stuff that we hate about Konami nowadays is a way to get rid of the debt. Like treating their workers like dirt whilst focusing on Pachinco Machines. Surely there could have been better ways but oh well.

@albertosaurschannel6946

6 жыл бұрын

The Wazir EA is just as worst

@LATEXXJUGGERNUT

6 жыл бұрын

Stop thinking of a corporate entity as a human being.

@dylan8443

6 жыл бұрын

People don't hate the Konami Kojima joined rather the Konami Hideo left

@GeorgeNoiseless

6 жыл бұрын

Do not anthropomorphize companies -- brands are not conscious entities. The Konami conglomerate of today has very little in common with the plucky dev of the same name from the MSX era, much like the revolutionaries of Electronic Arts have nothing in common with EA.

Rewatching the video still amazing and to this day Kojima-San still pushes the boundaries of gaming and the norm 😁

This was a very good Story ! I now respect Hideo Kojima even more

It´s finally here!

Thanks a lot for this video

Hideo is the toughest man I’ve heard of, he’s amazing

Thanks Hideo...We are able to stand here and realize

This Actually legitimately makes me want to play Metal Gear (1987), which I have on my copy of MGS3: Subsistence on PS2

@WardofSquid

Жыл бұрын

lol same. I have that too

This was amazing and just what I needed to watch right now.

This channel is criminally underrated

One of the most inspiring stories. I cried ❤

Very good and entertaining video, I can see how this channel will grow a lot in a short time, if you continue with this type of content I will support you :3 plus love the voice

Speaking of things not being understood by most people, the same thing could apply to this channel. A lot of time and effort was clearly put in these videos of yours and yet you don't even get a slack of the recognition that most generic video game youtubers get nowadays. I'm just saying.

The story and the music was wonderful. Cheers!

Awesome and unique content. Subscribed! Cant wait to watch more of your videos. 🤘😁🤘

This is a Very Quite of my Story so Thank You and God Bless

Just found your channel.and I'm hooked already! great stuff feels like an informative bed time story :)) a very creative one! subbed keep it going guys ;)

I relate to Kojima so much :,)

These videos are great distractions from my homework. I love these 😁

God, these are amazing. And like other people are saying... I'm running out of ways to thank you for these.

@VideoGameStoryTime

7 жыл бұрын

+Paolo Munoz Thank you, we really appreciate your comments :) don't worry, you don't need to worry if you're running out of things to say, it's just good to know you care.

love it!!! always found motivation in your videos :D

@VideoGameStoryTime

7 жыл бұрын

+Manuel Sandoval Thanks for watching! Glad it helps!

Very inspiring! (and the little Kojima is adorable)

I discovered your channel today and I just have to say congratulations for your outstanding and inspiring work, you deserve the best and lots of subscribers. By the way, maybe something about Castlevania or Metroid in the future???

Nice work my respect for your work

This inspored me thank you..

Great video of Kojima's jump into the video games industry. However I found a couple discrepancies: the original Metal Gear released on the MSX2, not the MSX. It was also translated to English for parts of Europe, but the quality of the translation is very poor (just like the NES version). Lastly, speaking of the NES version, it was made under a three month deadline by a different team at Konami without consent from the original team behind the MSX2 version. Cheers!

Crazy to believe Kojima was only 24 when Metal Gear MSX was released.

This video was beautiful

Awesome channel! I try not to buy into the outward gimmicks, but your voice is soothing. You should start narrating Ebooks.

other than the quality of the microphone, the production quality is nice! well done!

Nice video. I like how the story is captured by the art and voice audio, and how the moral of the story is always involved. I would like to see the story behind how Street Fighter was made, and what the creators had to go through. These videos are so great :)

@VideoGameStoryTime

7 жыл бұрын

Ooh, that's a great idea! I'm adding Street Fighter to my list (although my list is already like 30 videos long, so it's going to be a while!) Thanks for your suggestion :D

@creedflow

7 жыл бұрын

Video Game Story Time it doesn't matter if you take your time uploading, if you put out awesome videos without running out of ideas it's a good thing, having 30 in mind is a great sign that you have a future

I can't confirmed or denied, but in an interview I read in a magazine he said that he make the stealth mechanic cause in all games enemy go to attack you and you had yo attack back, he wanted to change that, so you can choose to attack or hide from enemies.

Awesome Video, great work !!! you got a subs!

Geniuses are Always put down by People without ambition. But sometimes you just have to show them that you can make the world a better place.

Missy, you earned a subscriber with this video. Keep up the good work!

Thank you for this. :’]

I remember playing metal gear and loving it, the most annoying part was the keycard system. Throughout the game, you would get a bunch of keycards, 12 in total if I remember right. Every locked door would respond to exactly one keycard, and there was absolutely no way of telling which one it was. Every locked door boiled down to this irritating process. Press select. Open Equipment. Select card 1. Back out of menu. Door doesn't open. Press select. Open Equipment. Select card 2. Back out of menu. Door doesn't open. Press select. Open Equipment. Select card 3. Back out of menu. Door doesn't open.

THESE VIDEOS MAKE ME CRY WHYYYYYY!! New subscriber YAY

I love your videos! You earned a new subscriber.

These videos are great!

Nice channel btw..kojima sensei is my hero as his name meant..it is my dream to one day meet him in person

Dont tell me. In Death Stranding, the reason that Sam wearing USB on his neck is because of Kojima childhood 😢. Many of his backstory reflect in the game as well.

Hideo Kojima to me will always be a huge inspiration to me, Especially after watching this.He has motivated me to focus my life to more than just animation, but to completely work on video games as a whole. to implement great stories in video games. and i have Hideo to thank for that.

That's what I'm talking about. Kojima is my idol

I cried 😩

@darkerthanblack95

7 жыл бұрын

me too (T_T)

And at the end of it he became one of the most known game directors everywhere

This vid doc is SUPERCAJAFRADJALADJAXPALLLLLA-DOPE-CIOUS!!! Well done💯

I just found your channel on Geeks Are Sexy today and I have dedicated some of my day telling all my friends about your channel. Great stories and a lovely voice! Look forward to all your future uploads! Love the work!

@VideoGameStoryTime

7 жыл бұрын

+iceman8801 Thanks so much! We really appreciate your help in sharing our videos with more people! :D

You are a brilliant Narrator imo! :)

As An Iconic Game Developer Mr Hideo Kojima Will Always Be In My Heart As One Of My Most Favorite Video Game Developer Of All Time Because WithOut Metal Gear And Policenauts And Snatcher I Wouldn't Know What To Do With My Life Of Playing Video Games For The Great Story.And The Great Music And The Great Codec Conversations And The Great Gameplay I Can't Live WithOut Mr Hideo Kojima He Is My Favorite Video Game Creator And Developer Of All Time I Love You MR HIDEO KOJIMA VERY VERY VERY MUCH AND I WISH YOU GOOD LUCK ON MAKING ICONIC VIDEO GAMES THAT YOU CREATED LIKE MY MOST FAVORITE VIDEO GAME SERIES OF ALL TIME METAL GEAR SOLID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Totally inspiring I study videogame development and I know what is being among people with talent and don´t be one of them, but with enough determination anyone can create a miracle : D

Hi... I discovered your channel today and decided to translate Eiji Aonuma Story to Spanish Any chance of telling Shigesato Itoi /Saturo Iwata Story for Mother 3 development? I think is a very good story people should know about. So I would like to thank you for this videos because even though I know some of the stories in you channel you always add up some knowledge or fact I didn't know about

@VideoGameStoryTime

7 жыл бұрын

+TheJavyop Hi! Thanks so much for translating the video, we really appreciate it! We've already got something planned for Satoru Iwata, but hadn't thought of covering Mother 3, that's a good idea! I'll add it to our list, but it might take us a while to get around to it, so watch this space!

@TheJavyop

7 жыл бұрын

I sent the translation for revision a few days ago but still hasn't been approved =/

Respect to mr. Kojima :)

Godjima. KJP is one of the best dev teams out there. What I like is the message they give us. Kojima, Shinkawa and the rest of the team are just so passionated about what they do. You don't find this often nowadays.

"He *needed* to tell stories""He needed a creative outlet" And that's when I sympathized and loved Mr. Kojima even more. I have a *seriously* hyperactive mind and want to pursue a similar alternative story telling career like Mr. Kojima. Honestly I started to hate Konami for firing him (though considering Japanese work standards, it might have been merciful) Though, at least Konami HAD given Mr. Kojima a chance at starting out

This is what I like about the storys they have a hard life so that later after all that you will be victorious and success in life

Konami might not seem popular to like today, but Konami gave Hideo Kojima a chance. And that made Hideo Kojima what he is today.

great storytelling cute drawings

4:47 Even taken out of context, his friend was not wrong.

Kojima-San certainly is a unique, fascinating individual, and above all else, a genius! :D The way he's able to manipulate (quite irritating at times!) and inspire gaming enthusiasts like himself, those are traits rarely found in a man whose sole passion lies in #VideoGames

you should do a video about the late japanese Sci Fi writer who was inspired by Hideo Kojima and became good friends with him.

The stealth aspect was only introduced because of the limitations on memory of the console it was being developed for.

I'm a kid, so I feel like I'm learning new games :P

@earthwormjim91

5 жыл бұрын

Metal Gear Series is a great place to start, or try the n64 Zelda titles those and Earthworm Jim on the Sega Genesis were life changing for me

Inspirational

2:27 that's kojima in a nutshell