Hideo Kojima and his team at Kojima Productions have become renowned for numerous games, from the Metal Gear Solid franchise to Death Stranding . Part of that fame is owed to the sometimes bizarre stories these games tell, full of so many twists and turns that it can become almost comical. However, the more interesting side to these stories isn't their overt narrative, but rather the deeper meanings they hold, with some of these themes predicting elements of real

Kojima has continued to stoke Death Stranding 2 rumors on Twitter where, in October, he posted a picture of himself with Eric Lempel and Craig Malanka, who are the top executives of PlayStation's marketing department. Many saw this as a hint that Kojima Productions may be partnering with Sony for something big. Not long after, he posted a picture of himself with the head of PlayStation Studios Hermen Hulst, and with Elle Fanning in a video call. Sleuthing fans noticed that Geoff Keighley was also part of the video call. In both images, he is wearing a shirt that features the same baby doll that often appears in Death Strandi

Kojima did speak at The Game Awards . Although he kept his lips zipped regarding what to expect from Death Stranding 2 , he did mention that he had written the game before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, after living through the pandemic, he decided to rewrite everyth

The upcoming game appears to embrace a slightly new setting. Unlike the first game which had Sam outdoors at almost all times, Death Stranding 2 seems to embrace indoor environments much more. Fragile is seen sneaking down corridors and through vents, not unlike Snake in Metal Gear Solid . This is a direction that franchise seems to have been going in since the release of death stranding 2 Weapons Stranding Director's Cut , which also features more indoor environme

More recently, Kojima has been dropping his own hints about a possible Death Stranding sequel. In September, around the time of the Tokyo Game Show , an image featuring the silhouette of a woman's face along with the words "Who Am I?" and the Kojima Productions logo was seen floating around the internet. During the PAX Aus gaming event in October, attendees spotted a QR code that, if scanned, leads to a poster hosted by Kojima Productions. The poster features Elle Fanning's face, along with the words "Where Am I?" and "A Hideo Kojima Game X Elle Fanni

In the end, observers hungry for facts are left with little more than rumors and teasers. Death Stranding 2 seems like a sure thing, based on the hints dropped by Reedus, Keighley, and Kojima himself, dating back over a year, and the recent document leak is just one more piece of the puzzle. But none of this is confirmed, and even the existence of Kojima’s **Death Stranding 2 ** concept art doesn’t guarantee a sequel is underway. Kojima’s next project might be something else entirely, with rumors of a successor to his older work called Silent Hills also circulating. The truthfulness and reliability of these claims, of course, will be proven in due time. For now, Death Stranding fans will have to continue to read the tea leaves, hoping for something definitive about the game’s possible seq

Later, the AI argues that a digital age also promotes misinformation, suggesting ideas go through a process of natural selection in the same way genes do. The problem arises that most people prefer information that confirms their existing views, and therefore select only for those views regardless of their validity. It summates this as a world where "no one is invalidated, but nobody is right." Some have likened this part of MGS2 to the creation of echo-chambers on social media, wherein communities are made up of people who agree on issues. This leads to things like arguments over fake news, which has cropped up more often in recent ye

Even Sam's experience during Death Stranding became a reality for some. Sam seldom receives suitable rewards, or even much thanks from those he delivers to, despite being plunged into dangerous situations repeatedly. This matches those who put their lives on the line for delivery and sanitation purposes, employees were applauded as "essential workers" despite rarely seeing improvements to wages and working conditions. In a way, Sam reflects the performative praise, yet material injustice faced by such workers during the COVID-19 pande

With Kojima being the eccentric creator he is, it is quite difficult to predict what he will do with a Death Stranding sequel. It will likely build on the strand genre and introduce new ways for players to help each other and affect each other's game worlds. If Death Stranding Director's Cut is anything to go by, gamers may also find that things are a little more fast-paced and action-packed, with less sloughing during the early hours of the g

The beginning entry in Cyberpunk 2077 may have been a stressful experience for many, regarding the glitches that plagued the game’s release. However, with the latest updates from CD Projekt Red, Cyberpunk 2077 has been given the rightful love that it deserved upon release. The game is a great open-world experience, with plenty of deep themes layered in the writing and gamep