Disney Plus is preparing to release a documentary about legendary game designer Hideo Kojima called “Hideo Kojima: Connecting Worlds,” offering exclusive access to the famous creator’s game studio. The release date has also been announced.
Hideo Kojima documentary will air on Disney Plus in early 2024
The documentary, which is scheduled to air on the Disney Plus streaming service in early 2024, offers a behind-the-scenes look at Kojima’s creative process during the development of Death Stranding and the recently revealed OD project.
shiftdelete.netHideo Kojima is known for his contributions to the gaming industry, from the iconic Metal Gear series to the innovative Death Stranding and the enigmatic OD. “Connecting Worlds” premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival earlier this year, featuring Kojima in the documentary’s trailer, a term explicitly used by Guillermo Del Toro. “auteur” (French for ‘creative writer’).
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While the documentary offers unprecedented access to Hideo Kojima’s game studio and insights into his creative mind, opinions vary on the documentary’s value. Some critics argue that the documentary leans too heavily on fan service; Kotaku describes the documentary as “the worst kind of fan service” and suggests that Kojima is hiding his identity by inflating his mythology. The Escapist agrees, describing the film as a “one-hour commercial” for Kojima’s 2019 game Death Stranding.
Although the documentary offers glimpses into Kojima’s personality (emphasizing his eccentricity, meticulousness, and passion for films), it has been criticized for its superficial exploration, providing limited insight into the factors that contribute to Kojima’s unique and successful work.
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Watching how Hideo Kojima, who announced his strange new game OD at the Game Awards, developed this game and Death Stranding may not be interesting to everyone, but it is worth taking a look. What are you thinking? Please don’t forget to share your thoughts with us in the comments.