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Kojima Productions says studio is “healthy and profitable” after Sony fallout

Kojima describes shock June Zoom call that ended Sony funding

1 Sep 20 7:00 AM · 4d ago · 1 article · 1 source · development 1 of 5

In his first interview since the split, Kojima told IGN that Sony held a Zoom call in June to say it could no longer fund Physint, leaving him stunned and fearing his roughly 200-person studio could collapse.

Kojima describes shock June Zoom call that ended Sony funding
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“They said they can no longer fund development for Physint. I was shocked and I said, 'What did you say?' I couldn't quite process what they had said.”

Hideo Kojima

Hideo KojimaHideo Kojima Founder, Kojima ProductionsKojima Productions Development studio behind Physint and Death StrandingSony Interactive Entertainment (PlayStation) Former publisher/funder of PhysintShinji Hirano President, Kojima ProductionsAki Saito Head of talent development, Kojima Productions

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What was reported 2 claims about this development

  1. 2 outlets Hideo Kojima Says Sony Dropped PHYSINT During a Zoom Call and Gave No Reason

    first by TechPowerUp, 3d ago · also Mashable

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  2. 2 outlets Hideo Kojima Reveals What Happened With Sony in Exclusive First Interview Since PlayStation Ditched Physint

    first by ign.com, 3d ago · also IGN

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