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Kojima discusses Metal Gear Solid box art; Crazy Taxi: World Tour previewed

Hideo Kojima discussed the artistic choices behind the Japanese box art for Metal Gear Solid, explaining how the vertical design and the inclusion of Ocelot were intended to intrigue potential customers. Separately, a preview of Crazy Taxi: World Tour suggests the game captures the classic arcade feel of Sega titles, despite ongoing controversies surrounding generative AI in game development. AI

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Kojima discusses Metal Gear Solid box art; Crazy Taxi: World Tour previewed

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🕹️ "To Make Customers Wonder... And Pick It Up" - Kojima Explains Metal Gear Solid's 'Vertical' Japanese Box Art Revolving Ocelot.While there are many instances

    🕹️ "To Make Customers Wonder... And Pick It Up" - Kojima Explains Metal Gear Solid's 'Vertical' Japanese Box Art Revolving Ocelot.While there are many instances of video game box art being altered from territory to territory - typically to give Kirby ANGRY EYES or to stick a gun …

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🎮 Gen-AI controversy aside, Crazy Taxi: World Tour feels like classic arcade Sega - and it's an absolute blast Crazy Taxi was not my favourite Dreamcast game (p

    🎮 Gen-AI controversy aside, Crazy Taxi: World Tour feels like classic arcade Sega - and it's an absolute blast Crazy Taxi was not my favourite Dreamcast game (please don't ask me to choose between the triumphant rhythm triptych of Rez, Space Channel 5, and Samba de Amigo, however…