Hideo Kojima is one of the most enigmatic names in the world of gaming. His long and storied career has often seen the director utilize cryptic messages and guerilla marketing tactics to promote his next big title. A recent string of mysterious posts from Hideo Kojima on his social media accounts may be teasing an upcoming announcement as the gaming industry prepares for its marketing season.
Kojima has often been praised as someone who has pushed the video game medium to new heights, specifically with Metal Gear, often considered the first stealth game followed by multiple critically acclaimed sequels. The latest game from the mind of Hideo Kojima is 2019’s Death Stranding, an action-adventure game that marketed itself as the first “Strand-type” video game. Death Stranding received praise for its storytelling elements, cinematic quality, and unique approach to world traversal.
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It doesn’t take long for players experiencing Death Stranding to see much of the same abstract imagery which Kojima often revels in on social media. The director can usually be found on Twitter and Instagram sharing his thoughts on the latest movies ranging from summer blockbusters to independent arthouse films. The director also frequently posts about the ongoing of his studio, Kojima Productions. Now, however, he seems to be teasing a major announcement.
Throughout the years, Kojima has teased gamers with ambiguous messages and imagery for his upcoming games, which eventually led to an announcement. What could be next in the long list of Kojima’s marketing schemes involves various photos posted to his personal Instagram account, all of which feature a clock placed around Kojima
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