Kojima On Zone Of The Enders 2: "I Can Promise A Sequel"
See Full ImageMost everyone knows Hideo Kojima is the mastermind behind the famed Metal Gear Solid franchise, but hardcore action fans also know he produced another series and while only the second installment really garnered all the attention, the fans have been hoping for a third ever since...
Zone of the Enders 2 featured some of the most fast-paced and intense action ever seen when it released on the PS2; the quick, responsive, and even mind-blowing mid-air mech combat was proof that Kojima could make just about anything. And the good news? It's not a matter of "if" we're getting another ZoE title; it's a matter of when. Kojima said as much at his blog the other day (as translated by Andriasang) and it's bound to make those aforementioned fans smile. Kojima says it's a title that "even now, six years later, is extremely well received by the press and users." But unfortunately, due to "errors in setting the release time frame," the game simply didn't meet sales expectations. Kojima accepts all the blame for this as such a mistake does fall on the shoulders of the producer and the ironic part is that ZoE 2 suffered the same fate other games may suffer in 2010.
You know how a lot of publishers pushed their games out of this year and into 2010 to avoid certain massive holiday titles? Well, Kojima did the same thing with ZoE 2, and the same thing happened that's going to happen next year: all those titles that got pushed will all jam up together again in the February and March period, thereby avoiding nothing in the way of competition. And Kojima believes that if he hadn't made that error, Anubis (what the Japanese call ZoE 2) "might have ended up a major Kojima Productions title to follow MGS, still seeing development as a series." And while that might imply we won't ever see it again, Kojima clarifies:
"We'd like to make an Anubis sequel at some point. Also, we feel that if we do it, we'd like to make Anubis succeed this time. I already have a game plan and method for sales in my head. However, we don't know if it will be green lighted. The production lines within Kojima Productions are currently full."
Aw... But:
"I cannot make a promise about time. However, I can promise a sequel."
That's all we need to know. Everyone say "thank you," even if you know you'll have to wait a while.
10/16/2009 10:13:42 AM Ben Dutka
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Genesis_Angel
Friday, October 16, 2009 @ 11:12:20 AM
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___________
Saturday, October 17, 2009 @ 1:08:09 AM
speak up sunny, i cant hear ya.
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coverton341
Friday, October 16, 2009 @ 11:48:24 AM
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Is it super awesome?
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Alienange
Friday, October 16, 2009 @ 3:19:47 PM
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Banky A
Friday, October 16, 2009 @ 5:01:00 PM
Yeah lol, what did you put into your PS2?
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DarkManX
Friday, October 16, 2009 @ 5:57:41 PM
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BeezleDrop
Friday, October 16, 2009 @ 12:09:13 PM
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Lotusflow3r
Friday, October 16, 2009 @ 12:14:04 PM
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It was quite good indeed. LOVED the control mechanic. Story was interesting too and boss battles were great.
I'd welcome another.
It would definitely be multi platform this time if i read between the lines here.
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fatelementality
Friday, October 16, 2009 @ 1:00:32 PM
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Drodin
Friday, October 16, 2009 @ 1:01:04 PM
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fatelementality
Friday, October 16, 2009 @ 4:47:52 PM
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Mista
Friday, October 16, 2009 @ 1:36:50 PM
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Alienange
Friday, October 16, 2009 @ 3:21:24 PM
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Scarecrow
Friday, October 16, 2009 @ 4:41:31 PM
Specially if Microsoft pays them not to.
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Scarecrow
Friday, October 16, 2009 @ 4:40:58 PM
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But still good nonetheless
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___________
Saturday, October 17, 2009 @ 1:10:29 AM
bring us something else, this or even better a new IP.
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Banky A
Friday, October 16, 2009 @ 4:59:55 PM
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Ohhh right yeah!
I wanna' rape Viola some more. lol
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BIG_E
Friday, October 16, 2009 @ 7:46:00 PM
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Fane1024
Friday, October 16, 2009 @ 5:06:56 PM
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/sarcasm
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Jawknee
Friday, October 16, 2009 @ 5:22:49 PM
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If they really want to spark interest, make it PS3 exclusive.
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Metallisnake
Friday, October 16, 2009 @ 7:43:56 PM
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Metallisnake
Friday, October 16, 2009 @ 7:43:57 PM
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huskerfan_101
Friday, October 16, 2009 @ 8:44:57 PM
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huskerfan_101
Friday, October 16, 2009 @ 8:45:38 PM
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Idolo
Dolories,i
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Prevent
Friday, October 16, 2009 @ 9:04:13 PM
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God works in mysterious ways ;)
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Wage SLAVES
Saturday, October 17, 2009 @ 12:19:14 AM
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Banky A
Saturday, October 17, 2009 @ 2:24:45 PM
And fast - robot- action (which sounded weird the 1st time).
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___________
Saturday, October 17, 2009 @ 1:14:22 AM
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never played any of the ZOE games, or any of the team ico games so mayb the publishers can do a remastered edition like the GOW collection.
i find it really hard to believe a Kojima game could sell poorly, considering how popular he is.
i mean his got a massive fanbase.
put Kojima on the front of any title and it will sell millions.
kinda like halo.
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Snaaaake
Saturday, October 17, 2009 @ 3:56:11 AM
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Bringing this game to the next gen or even better PS3 exclusive will definitely set the bar of gaming higher.
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tes37
Saturday, October 17, 2009 @ 8:15:16 AM
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Lordnicon
Saturday, October 17, 2009 @ 8:57:10 AM
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poweredbyzen
Sunday, October 18, 2009 @ 4:52:13 AM
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AceTatsujin
Monday, October 19, 2009 @ 7:17:06 PM
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PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE KOJIMA PLEASE
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE KOJIMA PLEASE
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE KOJIMA PLEASE
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE KOJIMA PLEASE
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE KOJIMA PLEASE
OMG I JUST HEAD A NERVE CRACK. Omfg PLEASE SEQUEL!!!! PS3, ONLY, NO 360 >_< FILL THE 50GIG!! COME ON!!!
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OfficerPine
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 @ 3:08:47 PM
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therabbitkinge
Thursday, October 22, 2009 @ 9:41:23 PM
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I remember playing thru ZOE2 on easy after I unlocked every weapon and ability just so I could play thru the game fast enough to record it with my VCR ^_^
I've still got the 4 hour VHS tape lying around somewhere lol
I swear its the best game/movie ever lol ^_^
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bigrailer19
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Friday, October 16, 2009 @ 10:34:56 AM