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[.Pennywise]

Hideo Kojima and Microsoft have signed a letter of intent that states the two parties intend to work out the details on a publishing agreement for a new Xbox game, according to sources familiar with the matter. This is a key step in the negotiations between the Metal Gear Solid creator and the Xbox company. This signifies that both parties have agreed to a generalized deal while lawyers continue hashing out the finer points.

Hideo Kojima’s deal with Xbox reaches key milestone

Hideo Kojima and Microsoft are closer than ever to a deal to publish the Metal Gear Solid creator's next game for Xbox.

venturebeat.com

 

[odhiex]

As far as I know, Letter of Intent (LoI) is a non-binding agreement. Basically saying that both parties intentionally want to do it, not have to do it. Correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[Imtjnotu]

Xbox fans :

Sony fans right now :

 

[AnotherOne]

 

[DeepEnigma]

 

[AtomicStarving]

I don't know why But I don't believe in this. Not even 0.001%

 

[skit_data]

/s

 

[ManaByte]

 

[jshackles]

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

 

[Lysandros]

The famous behemoth of ego who was always so loyal to Sony since PS2 days.. Such a surprise.

 

[Topher]

 

[Derktron]

Not believing shit till someone with actual leaker info can confirm this at this point.

 

[Kholinar]

It seems Sony was not the champion of "creative freedom" everyone thought they were.

Or the proposition was untenable for Sony. This is supposedly the game that even Stadia rejected, and they're strapped for titles.

 

[ANIMAL1975]

New best nickname on Gaf after mine. AnotherOne we salute you

 

[Corpsepyre]

Not believing shit till someone with actual leaker info can confirm this at this point.

This isn't from cosmicbooknews dot com, lol.

 

[Dabaus]

Is this the episodic cloud game he wanted to do?

 

[Adam_802]

lmao haha yes

 

[Calverz]

Lol was thinking the exact same thing

 

[Sloth Guevara]

Walking sim?

 

[FunkMiller]

Clickbait positive rumour article with zero proof when it’s about the console you like: “Yay! Suck it fans of the other console!”

Clickbait positive rumour article with zero proof when it’s about the console you don’t like: “Fuck you! That’s bullshit!”

 

[SLB1904]

a letter of intent is a key milestone?

 

[Salty Popsicle]

Or the proposition was untenable for Sony. This is supposedly the game that even Stadia rejected, and they're strapped for titles.

Stadia probably rejected Kojima's game because they were getting ready to let go of their entire in-house development staff, so there would be no point in retaining his talents.

 

[Derktron]

This isn't from cosmicbooknews dot com, lol.

................................................okay not beliving it. Go bother someone else.

 

[Kenneth Haight]

 

[Punished Miku]

After all his efforts to promote peace and nuclear disarmament, Kojima becomes a bombshell in the greatest Arms Race of our day.

 

[Elios83]

Jeff Grubb....lol.....months ago the deal was already done and the game in development. Now they signed a letter of intents and he knows the contents no one else has talked about this.
The guy just wants attention.

 

[Topher]

 

[cireza]

Want to be acquired by a company after making games for them for decades ? Go and see the competitor, make a great game for them. This is a great way to raise the interest of the initial company, when they see how much it hurts them not having you on board.

This is a pretty common practice. For example, Namco made Soul Calibur for Dreamcast while they really had no reason to move on a SEGA console. This without a doubt allowed them to negotiate better with Sony afterwards. You can see the exact same thing with Insomniac and Sunset Overdrive. Of course you want to secure a company that is going to release games like these.

Kojima might be doing the same thing with Xbox, who knows...

 

[Corpsepyre]

................................................okay not beliving it. Go bother someone else.

 

[Derktron]

Jeff Grubb....lol.....months ago the deal was already done and the game in development. Now they signed a letter of intents and he knows the contents no one else has talked about this.
The guy just wants attention.

Now I can understand if it came from that guy from Windows Central, that would be a bit more believable than yeah but even then nothing.

 

[TheInfamousKira]

Clearly, Kojima is playing both sides (like damned fiddles) and using his DeepFake alias of Hasan Kahraman to stealthily navigate Fragile legality issues in a Quiet manner. He's historically something of a Snake of a businessman, so this isn't unprecedented. In the industry, we call this a "Tactical Espionage Action,"

#TeamReal

 

[Bo_Hazem]

Good luck with that Stadia game (assuming this is not just another BS rumor).

 

[LordCBH]

I heard Kojima is making an exclusive game for the intellivision and they’ve signed documents to that effect. Am I an insider now?
(I just want a new Kojima game)

 

[Javthusiast]

No issue from my side whatsoever, I just hope he has been working on a new game after DS shipped, while this Xbox project will come after, cause I need that Kojima goodness and quick.

 

[graywolf323]

this feels more like a rumor still than news?

 

[SenjutsuSage]

Or the proposition was untenable for Sony. This is supposedly the game that even Stadia rejected, and they're strapped for titles.

Same Stadia who became shook after Microsoft purchased Bethesda according to Google's Phil Spencer.

 

[angrod14]

Something tells me he will deeply regret this. Just like happened with Insomniac in regards to Sunset Overdrive exclusivity.

 

[martino]

 

[a multicultural team of v]

I like how Sony can purchase Housemarque and Nixxes without anyone knowing, but Kojima signs a piece of paper that has no legal bearing and it makes the news.

 

[GymWolf]

When you are an xbox fan excited for Hideo's new exclusive game...and the game is DS2

 

[Neil Young]

"Hey everyone, Neil here. I'm an insider and know for sure that Kojima has been working on a Snatcher remake with Harrison Ford doing the voice work. He has also been working on a Silent Hill game for the last five years. Both titles will be Series X exclusive and released this December!".

Actually, I wish I could be excited. I know I'm in the minority but I think his recent games have been self indulgent wank fests. Just because you have an idea for some crazy dialogue or character doesn't mean you should use ALL of it. He is in need of some " no" men to surround him, not pat him on the back for every wacky fucking idea that he dreams up.

 

[Javthusiast]

Something tells me he will deeply regret this. Just like happened with Insomniac in regards to Sunset Overdrive exclusivity.

If he gets blank checks to fullfill his dream game ideas then what does he care on which platform it is. He is independent, can jump between sony and MS.

 

[Shane89]

what?

 

[longdi]

Phil shelf does not lie

 

[jhjfss]

 

[Abriael_GN]

Ah yes the "it's happening but it may actually not happen" kind of rumormongering.

That way if it doesn't happen, they can claim they weren't wrong anyway.

 

[NonPhixion]

Kojima intends to do something? Key milestone. Hahahahah

 

[j0hnnix]

Just take Geoff hostage. Will force Kojima to sign exclusivity deal immediately. Once you break Sony's puppet the domino's will fall for the 40 hour death stranding game.. I mean movie.. whatever it is.

 

[angrod14]

If he gets blank checks to fullfill his dream game ideas then what does he care on which platform it is. He is independent, can jump between sony and MS.

If the game ends up being a commercial flop like Sunset Overdrive was, I don't think he'll be very happy. And he is in a position where he has to kind of play it safe right now, because Death Stranding wasn't exactly a blockbuster and it must have cost a shit ton to make.

I personally loved DS, as did many others, but in terms of financial performance Kojima still needs to prove he isn't a one trick puppy.