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Kojima explains what it takes to be a developer

Posted Jul 16, 2011 at 2:30PM EST by Carl B

Listed in: News Tags: Hideo Kojima, Konami, metal gear

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Hideo Kojima recently explained what it takes to be a developer in today's industry.

"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," Kojima said.

We've seen many projects get scrapped because there wasn't a large enough market for them. Kojima has even had a game cancelled recently.

"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."

Review scores also play a big part in development. So much that Metacritic dropped a publication due to corrupt practices.

via Siliconera

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I wanted to be a game developer when i grow up and im already 17...its gonna be tough being able to come up with ideas and sell it to ppls cause ppl wont buy the game if it isnt good that is why i will work hard to acomplish my goal,its true that alot of money is needed to create a game and the game might even not do as well as the audience might not like it but i will make it happen.

# Kojima explains what it takes to be a developer — Shinny 2011-07-17 04:30

well i never even saw any Kojima game that didnt sell well.. all his games are selling really good.. MGS is one of the greatest i played from Kojima..

# RE: Kojima explains what it takes to be a developer — firedragon_jing 2011-07-17 10:52

As someone trying to get into the gaming industry, this makes me sad how politics of game sells can make some good game ideas just not happen.

# RE: Kojima explains what it takes to be a developer — Azariel_z 2011-07-18 03:35

I think he is talking about being a Producer, not a developer..

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