Kojima Hideo's new studio Kojima Production and SCE signed a contract

Known as a creator of popular series such as "Metal Gear Solid", Mr. Hideo Kojima who was rumored to have retired Konami, contracted between Kojima Productions of the new studio and Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) It appeared in the picture that it was tied.

Sony Computer Entertainment, Hideo Kojima signed a contract with a newly established studio | PlayStation®.Blog
https://www.jp.playstation.com/blog/detail/2087/20151216-release.html

Firstly, Andrew House, President and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. and global CEO, appeared.


"Today there is news I would like to share with you," said House CEO. "It is the creator of a wonderful franchise who has co-made the history of the PlayStation and one of the most talented creators in the history of the game is with us."


"Director Hideo Kojima"


That's why director Kojima appeared.


Director Kojima said, "We will create a new studio that will be a big franchise, as we set up a new studio today and will proceed with the first project with PlayStation."


Shook hands with patience. The first title will be the exclusive title for PS4.


In the end Kojima Production logo.


It is hoped that Mr. Kojima who got a new structure will produce works from now on.

2015/12/16 18:14 additional note

The official tweets from the principal are as follows.

With the end of the contract with Konami on 12 / 15th, we have decided to start a new start from today. I would like to continue "creating things" as much as possible without stopping with "lifelong active" in future. I look forward to working with you.

- Hideo Kojima (@ Kojima_Hideo)2015, December 16

This is the logo mark of the new studio. It looks like a knight in the Middle Ages, but it looks like a space suit. It represents the vision of "aiming for a new world with the latest technology and pioneering spirit".Pic.twitter.com/lUuUSCgy95

- Hideo Kojima (@ Kojima_Hideo)2015, December 16

Also, an official website has been established, and the message "From sapiens to luence" is posted.

KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS
http://www.kojimaproductions.jp/


The full text of the message is as follows.

We are Homo · Ludens (players).

From that time I was born in this world, I was not asked by someone,
Nor was he ordered, find himself enjoyable fun,
That is an unusual creature that invents us.

Play with someone, compete with someone, laugh or cry.
The experience bound us and made us free.
In order to convey that important experience, we made stories, made tools and evolved play.
There was always play in the beginning of civilization.

Play is not just a killing time but a fundamental creation.
Homo · Ludens (playing person)
At the same time, it is also a homo · favel (creator).

No matter how we become this desolate wilderness - no,
I will continue to create play to make flowers bloom there.
Beyond the creation of play, new evolution is waiting.

KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS - We players (Homo · Ludens).

· Additional notes 2015/12/17 9: 50
IGN conducted an interview with Mr. Hideo Kojima, and he talks about the new studio and future activities.

Hideo Kojima Talks New Studio, 'Edgy' PlayStation Game, and the Future - IGN
http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/12/16/hideo-kojima-talks-new-studio-edgy-playstation-game-and-the-future

The state of the interview can be confirmed from the following movie.

Hideo Kojima Talks New Studio, 'Edgy' PlayStation Game, and the Future