Subsequently, on Twitter, Kojima cryptically revealed that " The answer to ‘WHO’ at TGS will be in the next ‘WHERE’. " Internet sleuths quickly determined that the silhouette in the poster belonged to actress Elle Fanning, suggesting she might be one of the actors to appear in a Death Stranding 2 DLC Stranding sequel . This was confirmed soon after at the PAX Australia event by Game Awards host Geoff Keighly, who tweeted that Fanning would indeed appear in an upcoming Kojima game. Based on the poster and Kojima’s subsequent remarks, many observers believe this game to be Death Stranding
Not only is there a vastness to the map size in Elden Ring , but there is no real motive or direction other than what the player makes of it. The enemies can be extremely hard to fight , and quests are obscured. As such, players need to figure out their own jour
There are a lot of stressful encounters in Red Dead Redemption 2 , especially with the player’s horse. Players will develop a close bond with their horse, and if the horse is attacked by an animal, falls off a cliff, or is shot at, the player could lose the horse they love. This is just one example of the stresses of Red Dead Redemption
Part horror game, part philosophical class, Soma truly delves deep into the themes of existence and the human condition that revolve around life, identity, and death. As the protagonist, Simon moves to find the Ark (humanity’s last hope), he chances upon Sarah Lindwall, the last surviving member of mank
After a brief exchange, the player can determine Sarah’s fate although she makes it adamantly clear that she wants to die. Simon can leave her, or the player can pull Sarah’s life support plug. The player can stay around and support Sarah in her final moments. Here Sarah reminiscences on this ‘crazy thing called life’ and shares musings about her past and the people she’s been with. Heartwarming yet painful, the monologue serves to remind us of what’s important, and what do we cherish? And how do we want to live this crazy thing called l
There are plenty more games that told compelling stories, though they might not have received the attention that AAA games received. This includes titles such as What Remains of Edith Finch and The Suicide of Rachel Foster . Nevertheless, they played an important role in proving that video games can go beyond entertainment, and they are also capable of telling stories that change people's lives. With a new generation brings a new wave of games, and they have a high bar to beat if they wish to surpass their predecess
As players return to Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild , they are met with a ravished land, desolated by monsters, and a failed final battle. Breath of the Wild doesn’t present players with a straightforward venture because the lands are theirs to explore to the fullest degree . However, some areas are much harder than others, and the player will need to focus on their armor and weap
It would be a shame if Kojima and Hayter never resurrected their old creative partnership, and Hayter getting a role in Death Stranding 2 would be a great way to bring the actor back into Kojima's world. Furthermore, Death Stranding is far more serious than the MGS games that Hayter starred in, and a sequel would give him an opportunity to showcase different sides to his voice and acting abil
In late September 2022, a private document from Sony Interactive Entertainment was leaked on ResetEra by user Arubedo . A spreadsheet appearing to list forthcoming PlayStation titles, the document is dated 2021 and includes a game called Ocean, which was attributed to Kojima Productions. Leaker Dusk Golem on ResetEra claimed that Ocean is, in fact, a codename for Death Stranding 2, Kojima's next game . According to Insider Gaming , Dusk Golem has a track record for reliable leaks in the horror genre, so while some have questioned the authenticity of the leaked document, there are reasons to believe in its accur
Hideo Kojima, creator of cinematic games like Death Stranding and the Metal Gear series, among other titles, is often described as an auteur of video games, because of his enigmatic style and the artistic vision he brings to creating playable worlds. Judging from the leaks surrounding his latest project, Kojima might also be described as an auteur of hype, for the masterful way he has built interest around and enthusiasm for his games without actually confirming anything. This is clear from his handling of the Reedus "leaks," which may not even have been leaks so much as carefully scripted reveals orchestrated by Kojima hims
Death Stranding is a strange one when it comes to its characters. With multiple strange pieces of dialogue and large exposition dumps made by characters to give context to the game, the game also showcases cinematic scenes and exchanges between characters. Die Hardman’s confession in particular is well remembered for its key character development and dramatic cli