These days, Hideo Kojima is a busy man. The Metal Gear mastermind recently revealed that the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection is heading to the PS3 this November. The HD Collection includes revamped versions of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, complete with dual-analog-stick controls, 1080p graphics, smoother frame rates, a redesigned user interface, rumble support and much more.
We caught up with Kojima last week at an appearance in Mexico City and he was eager to speak with PlayStation.Blog readers. Enjoy the Q&A, and leave your favorite Metal Gear moments in the comments!
PlayStation.Blog: Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker was designed for PSP — a portable device. What changes did Kojima Productions make to the upcoming PS3 version so it could be enjoyed on a high-definition home console?
Hideo Kojima, Director, Kojima Productions: The PSP obviously has fewer buttons than the PS3 controller, and it had some limitations when it comes to control. Using the DualShock 3, movement of many things improved…as did, of course, [the addition of] rumble support.
On the PSP, it was also hard to tell some textures apart. Now, rendered in HD, they are are much easier to see. The in-game text is also easier to read.
PSB: Your process of “transfarring” will allow PSP players to take their Peace Walker save files from one console to another, and we will also see similar cross-play support with the PS Vita. Do you expect this to be the future of gaming? Is it a concept that you would like to explore beyond what already has been announced?
Kojima: Peace Walker is the first step. It is a PSP game in HD that lets one go back and forth between one PSP and a PSP. The next step is to take PS2-quality games, such as Metal Gear Solid 2 and Metal Gear Solid 3, to HD and then to take them to Vita transferring.
My next step is games that will come out for the PS3 from now on, so I can take advantage of this technology with the Vita with content that is exactly the same. I hope that cloud service is available now, and it would be ideal for me if transfarring were to serve as a bridge between the two services.
PSB: Just before E3, a glimpse of what will be its new graphic engine (FOX Engine) was shown. What would you say are their greatest visual benefits? Is there anything that stands out in this technology that you can tell us about?
Kojima: For now, FOX Engine has high performance in developing games on multiple platforms; I think that is the most prominent feature. At this point, it is not an engine that has anything particularly prominent when compared to what’s on the market. From now on, we hope to add features and functions that stand out from other engines.
PSB: Okay, PS Vita has already been revealed. Are you interested in the console? What are the features that draw your attention most to a portable device?
Kojima: As for the multitouch pad on the back of the console, I do not want to force users to use it. The PS Vita has cutting-edge technology and it’s the best there is – especially with integration with the PS3 – and I am very pleased I can offer it to users.
PSB: With the commercial success of L.A. Noire, and the return of cyberpunk with Deus Ex: Human Revolution, do you believe that there is a market for a new Snatcher game?
Kojima: L.A. Noire is a game that I really like, but unfortunately I have not played it. I think it is coming out in Japan today, so when I return, I intend to play it. This idea of an open world in 3D is very good, and I would love to do something like Snatcher, but I do not have the time or the means to do so. But if anyone else would like to develop it, I would love it.
NOTE: A few hours after this interview, Hideo Kojima, in collaboration with Suda 51 and Akira Yamaoka, announced a radio drama called “Sdatcher” based on Snatcher.
PSB: What qualities do you think a game designer needs to be hired in today’s industry?
Kojima: Right now, it’s very similar to movies: You need a lot of money. So rather than doing what you want, doing what you like, you must have a clear idea of marketing and sales. That’s what’s happening to us with FOX Engine; you do not need be an expert in programming to develop a game, but if you have a question, you still need an expert on-hand to provide an answer.
As for expression, that has reached a high level. Video games are trying to reach the peak of entertainment, so game makers should be clear that things like emotion and sound are among the many things that have to be involved.
PSB: How has your perspective from your business point of view and as a game developer changed, now that you are Vice President of Konami Digital?
Kojima: I would like to not change. My priority continues to be to create and produce my own games. Now that I can do this well, I can generate more time to help in other company products, especially in creative ways.
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Posted on 16 July, 2011 at 11:33 pm by Alw_01
G R E A T…
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Posted on 16 July, 2011 at 11:39 pm by wezer1871
omg all 3 jameses,jeff,musterbuster,ross,every1 at sony,every1 at kojima
i just fell in love with you all im not even joking metal gear solid trilogy!!!!!!! im welling up im gunna cry
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Posted on 17 July, 2011 at 4:15 am by SCOUSE_LUNTY17
dam wud of bought this if mgs1 was in it too bad guys
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Posted on 17 July, 2011 at 10:46 am by cipur1
every MGS was a masterpiece and it make me cry
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Posted on 17 July, 2011 at 11:07 am by scottsymons1985
Kojima is one of the best in the business, i cant see this letting down, i will definitely buy this box set. i’ve completed every MGS game apart from Peace Walker. oh, and for the person that bought MGS4 and never played it just because it didn’t support trophies has missed out on perhaps the greatest action game ever made!
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Posted on 17 July, 2011 at 1:56 pm by Alastair-
Trophies for MGS4 yet?
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Posted on 17 July, 2011 at 2:25 pm by feri2011
very nice
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Posted on 17 July, 2011 at 4:36 pm by LinkinParkFan23
i’ll look forward to getting MGS peace walker
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Posted on 17 July, 2011 at 5:09 pm by JonnyPauz
I see your repping the parrapa the rapper avatar
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Posted on 17 July, 2011 at 8:24 pm by vonhammer
Would of been cool if there was a standalone version of MGO and it’s DLC on the disk,would of bought it then.
Twin Snakes would also be cool,but i’ve still got the GC version.
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Posted on 18 July, 2011 at 12:38 am by DJDAVE210
i will be buying unfortunetly im one of those who has the tough decision of ps3 or xbox versions
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Posted on 18 July, 2011 at 9:48 am by rebster3yy
Climbing up that long as hell ladder in snake eater, with the eeiriest sound of a woman singing in the background. Gettin louder as you ascend the ladder, brings goosebumps just thinking about it. Definitely 1 to add to the collection, can’t wait
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Posted on 18 July, 2011 at 10:04 am by mlataupe
Super confused about trophy support for this.
From my understanding PSP Remasters for PS3 do not have trophy support.
Will the 3 games have trophy support similar to previous HD collections such as Prince Of Persia, God Of War or Tomb Raider?
Or will there only be trophies for MGS2 and MGS3 and not Peace Walker which was originally a PSP game?
Or will none of them have trophy support since it’s not mentioned anywhere in this post?
It’s very confusing. Could you clarify please?
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Posted on 18 July, 2011 at 4:43 pm by TURK71
id rather see zone of ender 1 en 2 hd first
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Posted on 18 July, 2011 at 5:08 pm by damovarley
amazing, i have been waiting for this .. now roll on ffx ffx 2 and ff12
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Posted on 18 July, 2011 at 5:39 pm by xx-InFeRnAL-xx
Great idea to make us waste money Kojima, what about a update to give a Metal Gear Solid 4 trophies, hum… it will be apreciated as well… at no cost for your clients for exemple…
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Posted on 19 July, 2011 at 1:14 am by SaberBlade
I’m disappoint with the lack of information.
Will there be trophy support?
If there is, will Peace Walker trophies be retroactive?
Will the original theme music be included with MGS2 and 3 (since they stopped using it after they discovered a similar sounding song by Russian composer Georgy Sviridov called Winter Road)
Will the games include the Substance/Subsistence bonuses, including the original MGS3 Online mode?
Will Transfarring allow us to import our PS2 data for the PS3 versions of the games?
Will the MGS4/Online control scheme be available, along with additional gameplay changes (mainly for MGS3) such as crouch walk, over the shoulder aiming and so on.
These are what I want answered. I already own Sons of Liberty and Substance, along with Snake Eater and Subsistence, plus Peace Walker. I do not see the need to buy these games for a third time if they are just rehashing the original titles with new graphics. My fanboy nerd love for Metal Gear Solid does have it’s limits.
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Posted on 19 July, 2011 at 4:43 pm by thewoe
I cant wait for this collection, ive been waiting too long xD
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Posted on 19 July, 2011 at 4:59 pm by Shadow-King
Cannot wait for this. Will most likely be playing through the entire series again!
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Posted on 19 July, 2011 at 5:12 pm by Lymmusic
dont get all the 360 hate… Mgs has never been ps specifically exclusive…1 came out on gamecube and pc, 2 came out on xbox and ps2, 3 is coming to 3ds. 4 isn’t likely to be announced for 360 but its possible… one things for sure thocis that 4 is not getting trophies.
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Posted on 19 July, 2011 at 7:07 pm by Skookie30
Why all the Hype for ZOE 1 & 2 they both very short games i wouldn’t want that to be 40 quid. or even 30 quid they both nice but short.
yes kojima is in favour of money then trophies like all devs who isn’t in favour of money, but i then see ND made uncharted 1 with trophies.
it was the very 1st game to be patched, the normal excuess of devs are “we too busy” eh kojima, what was your last game? how many games you release?.
answer not many MGS 25th anniversary game and this HD classic is 4 games. :/
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Posted on 19 July, 2011 at 9:51 pm by DANNYBRANCO
Sweet
:•)
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Posted on 19 July, 2011 at 10:36 pm by UNEEEK
Good read
Hideo be the man
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Posted on 20 July, 2011 at 12:02 am by chenchos96
dude they need to make the original metal gear solid on the playstation phone or they need one of the orignal twisted metals on it
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Posted on 20 July, 2011 at 11:01 am by gorkaggs
I’ve played the mgs4 and loved it I would like to try these hd versions one day
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Posted on 20 July, 2011 at 11:21 am by thewoe
it will be a day one buy forme, with or without trophies. I played MGS1 (twin snakes) on gamecube which was mgs1 with ps2 graphics, it looked great but the voice acting was redone, david hayter was still snake but alot of others were changed, i hope this wont be the case here as it ruined mgs1 for me on gamecube.
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Posted on 20 July, 2011 at 11:31 am by JONNNNNNAAAAY
Metal Gear Solid <3
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Posted on 20 July, 2011 at 3:05 pm by armil04
why the hell it’s not Substence and Subsistence? huh? BIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIG KONAMI FAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIILL!!
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