Hideo Kojima: Genius or Crazy

katsoyori33 · Jan 26, 2008, 10:58 AM

Every gamer knows who Hideo Kojima is. He created legendary franchises such as Metal Gear and Zone of the Enders. What are your opinions on him. Is he a genius? Or is he crazy?

**LenMiyata** · Jan 26, 2008, 01:22 PM

Grumble Grumble Grumble

Not really a debate topic... Game Console topic, moving to Sensory Pleasures...

*Abu Dhabi* · Jan 26, 2008, 02:07 PM

O.o um... how is he crazy? what do you have to show his insanity?

Hassun · Jan 26, 2008, 04:24 PM

Every true genius is at least a little bit crazy. Kojima is a kickass game designer.

Hazardous · Jan 26, 2008, 10:31 PM

Maybe a little bit of both. Genius and Insanity is fine line.
I guess you need both to create a great franchise such as Metal Gear Solid.

I cannot wait for Metal Gear Solid 4 to get release. I saved up all my sick days just for the game.

*Legend* · Jan 26, 2008, 11:17 PM

A little too much credit for the success in my opinion. But still he's great in what he does and I don't really liked the guy when he "hideo"-ed my television screen while I was fighting Psycho Mantis. And I also didn't appreciate the "fission mailed" when I was fighting the enemy.

overload · Jan 27, 2008, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Legend

A little too much credit for the success in my opinion. But still he's great in what he does and I don't really liked the guy when he "hideo"-ed my television screen while I was fighting Psycho Mantis. And I also didn't appreciate the "fission mailed" when I was fighting the enemy.

I know what you mean Legend, that was very disturbing to see, when fighting a boss. but you can see the genius behind it as well. but the (fission mailed) was so damn annoying that sometimes I would just quit at that point.

as for Hideo being a genius or insane, I must go with both to a point.
granted I really enjoy the MGS games and cannot wait for the fourth installment,
but if something like that happens again. I think I will throw the disc out of my window.

*atomik_sprout* · Jan 29, 2008, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Hazardous

Maybe a little bit of both. Genius and Insanity is fine line.
I guess you need both to create a great franchise such as Metal Gear Solid.

I cannot wait for Metal Gear Solid 4 to get release. I saved up all my sick days just for the game.

A fine line indeed.

I hear that lots of people who are in assylums--not most, but lots--are people who used to be scientists and mathematicians. But that's aside the point.

I believe that Hideo Kojima is one of the greatest game designers in the history of the business. Metal Gear has been around for as long as I can remember. It's been a success for over a decade. (Maybe over two. I have to do my research. It's been forever since I've actually owned Metal Gear for Nintendo.) I wouldn't call him insane, I would call him a well educated person with a brilliant imagination.

I love his games and I'm dying to play MGS 4!!! I wonder if another Z.O.E is in the works. Hmm...

katsoyori33 · Jan 29, 2008, 10:18 PM

[quote=atomik_sprout;577408]A fine line indeed.

I hear that lots of people who are in assylums--not most, but lots--are people who used to be scientists and mathematicians. But that's aside the point.

I believe that Hideo Kojima is one of the greatest game designers in the history of the business. Metal Gear has been around for as long as I can remember. It's been a success for over a decade. (Maybe over two. I have to do my research. It's been forever since I've actually owned Metal Gear for Nintendo.) I wouldn't call him insane, I would call him a well educated person with a brilliant imagination.

I love his games and I'm dying to play MGS 4!!! I wonder if another Z.O.E is in the works. Hmm... [/QUOTE

Actually yes there is a 3rd Zone of the Enders in the works. Hideo Kojima says that after Metal Gear Solid 4 he will be focusing on the 3rd installment of Z.O.E. My opinion on him is that he's one of the most brilliant people in Middle Earth- i mean EARTH.lol

Aleister Sithis · Jan 30, 2008, 06:30 AM

[quote=katsoyori33;577416]

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Originally Posted by atomik_sprout

A fine line indeed.

I hear that lots of people who are in assylums--not most, but lots--are people who used to be scientists and mathematicians. But that's aside the point.

I believe that Hideo Kojima is one of the greatest game designers in the history of the business. Metal Gear has been around for as long as I can remember. It's been a success for over a decade. (Maybe over two. I have to do my research. It's been forever since I've actually owned Metal Gear for Nintendo.) I wouldn't call him insane, I would call him a well educated person with a brilliant imagination.

I love his games and I'm dying to play MGS 4!!! I wonder if another Z.O.E is in the works. Hmm... [/QUOTE

Actually yes there is a 3rd Zone of the Enders in the works. Hideo Kojima says that after Metal Gear Solid 4 he will be focusing on the 3rd installment of Z.O.E. My opinion on him is that he's one of the most brilliant people in Middle Earth- i mean EARTH.lol

ZOE 3? WHOO! i loved ZOE 2 (ZOE was good, but I perfer 2), Nohman, not the BEST Antagonist, still my hero, well not really I just love him. Also love how you said Middle Earth, lol YAY LOTR.

As for Kojima, he is the sole reason (other than Shigeru Miyamoto, cliche I know) that I am going into the feild of Video Game Developing (also 3D Animation, and hopefully directing). When I was younger I was always like "I wanna be the next Hideo Kojima!!" I still want to, but holding up my own originality. Still he IS a genius. The difference between Genius and insanity is only measured by sucess.

*atomik_sprout* · Jan 31, 2008, 02:23 PM

[quote=Aleister Sithis;577475]

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Originally Posted by katsoyori33

ZOE 3? WHOO! i loved ZOE 2 (ZOE was good, but I perfer 2), Nohman, not the BEST Antagonist, still my hero, well not really I just love him. Also love how you said Middle Earth, lol YAY LOTR.

As for Kojima, he is the sole reason (other than Shigeru Miyamoto, cliche I know) that I am going into the feild of Video Game Developing (also 3D Animation, and hopefully directing). When I was younger I was always like "I wanna be the next Hideo Kojima!!" I still want to, but holding up my own originality. Still he IS a genius. The difference between Genius and insanity is only measured by sucess.

Yeah, ZOE 2 was MUCH better than its predecessor!

Not only is Kojima-san only focusing on ZOE 3 after Metal Gear Solid 4, but he will be stepping down from MGS all together. Konami will still probably make Metal Gear games, but Kojima-san is done after the PS3 release of MGS 4. It's a sad, sad day for all fans of the franchise. T_T

I AM, however looking forward to playing Zone of the Enders 3! I loved the first two on the PS2 (though ZOE 1 was pretty short and dissapointing) and I even play the GBA version of the game every now and again.

Hideo Kojima is the MAN!!!

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katsoyori33 Otaku Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The year 2552. On a planet called Reach. In a Spartan training facility... Posts: 145 Thanks: 12 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts Credits: 6,155	Re: Hideo Kojima: Genius or Crazy [quote=atomik_sprout;577408]A fine line indeed. I hear that lots of people who are in assylums--not most, but lots--are people who used to be scientists and mathematicians. But that's aside the point. I believe that Hideo Kojima is one of the greatest game designers in the history of the business. Metal Gear has been around for as long as I can remember. It's been a success for over a decade. (Maybe over two. I have to do my research. It's been forever since I've actually owned Metal Gear for Nintendo.) I wouldn't call him insane, I would call him a well educated person with a brilliant imagination. I love his games and I'm dying to play MGS 4!!! I wonder if another Z.O.E is in the works. Hmm... [/QUOTE Actually yes there is a 3rd Zone of the Enders in the works. Hideo Kojima says that after Metal Gear Solid 4 he will be focusing on the 3rd installment of Z.O.E. My opinion on him is that he's one of the most brilliant people in Middle Earth- i mean EARTH.lol __________________ "Where can I buy a phone?" OMIGOSH!!! I've been here a whole year!!!!
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