Hideo Kojima wants you to know what his new 'OD' game doesn't stand for, but not what it actually is (2024)

Hideo Kojima wants you to know what his new 'OD' game doesn't stand for, but not what it actually is (1)

Hideo Kojima took to The Game Awards stage last night to unveil his new game, OD, being made in partnership with Get Out director Jordan Peele. And while I've got no real sense of what the game is actually about, Kojima himself definitely wants you to know what it's not about.

OD was announced during last night's show with a teaser trailer featuring its cast - Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves actress Sophia Lillis, Euphoria star (and Zelda movie hot tip) Hunter Schafer, and acclaimed German actor Udo Kier. The three actors all repeat the same bizarre line of dialogue, before the trailer ends on a visibly upset Lillis screaming right into the camera.

Whatever Kojima is cooking up in his galaxy brain is far beyond my comprehension, but he did tell The Game Awards' audience that this was a "groundbreaking" effort that "no one has ever seen before." As is pretty standard with any Kojima effort, this one will also come dripping with evidence of his real love - cinema.

Still, while I remain clueless, Kojima took to Twitter to confirm what OD doesn't stand for, telling fans that "'OD' does not stand for neither [sic] Oxygen Destroyer nor Open the Door."

“OD”does not stand for neither Oxygen Destroyer nor Open the Door.🫶 https://t.co/sXoRh8UMIjDecember 8, 2023

Oxygen Destroyer is a weapon from the Godzilla series, which was used to kill the original Godzilla all the way back in 1954. I don't think, from that trailer, that anyone thought Koj was making a Godzilla game, but there we go. 'Open the Door' is a little more cryptic, but my guess would be that that's a reference to the Silent Hill series, in which Kojima's short-lived involvement has been a long-held point of contention.

While the replies to Kojima's tweet are filled with fans attempting to guessexactly what OD might mean, there's a definite frontrunner - last year, a rumor circulating around the title Overdose did the rounds. Thought have been a horror game starring actress Margaret Qualley, apparent off-screen footage of the game circulated around the time of E3 2022, but there's been no word of the game since then.

Given Kojima's often highbrow, often cryptic approach to even talking about games, let alone teasing his own work, we're unlikely to find out a huge amount more about whatever OD might be for some time, especially since there's absolutely no word on when it's expected to release.

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Hideo Kojima wants you to know what his new 'OD' game doesn't stand for, but not what it actually is? ›

Still, while I remain clueless, Kojima took to Twitter to confirm what OD doesn't stand for, telling fans that "'OD' does not stand for neither [sic] Oxygen Destroyer nor Open the Door." Oxygen Destroyer is a weapon from the Godzilla series, which was used to kill the original Godzilla all the way back in 1954.

What are they saying in OD trailer? ›

For those who can't watch yet, the trailer is just extreme close ups of the three lead actors as they recite the phonetic pangram, “the hungry purple dinosaur ate the kind, zingy fox, the jabbering crab, and the mad whale and started vending and quacking.” As the trailer goes on, the three appear to become more and ...

Why is Hideo Kojima so respected? ›

Kojima's multidisciplinary approach to his projects ensures that gaming will continue to evolve and include talents from all industries. Whether its horror, fantasy or stealth, he keeps pushing the envelope on what is expected from a gaming experience. The pantheon of gaming pioneers carries many names.

Why is Kojima considered a genius? ›

Kojima possesses an unparalleled ability to craft narratives that go beyond the boundaries of ordinary storytelling. His games are a marriage of art and technology, pushing the envelope of what's possible in the gaming industry.

What is the new Kojima IP? ›

The game, which has the working title 'Physint,' is a brand new IP that's being created in collaboration with Sony. Its production is planned to fully kick off after Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, which is set to release in 2025.

What movie's trailer is the most watched trailer of all time? ›

'Deadpool & Wolverine' Most Watched Movie Trailer of All Time With 365M Views. Marvel and Disney used the Super Bowl spot to drop the movie's first trailer and reveal its official title.

Do directors have a say in trailers? ›

Spoiled or Not? Most movie trailers aren't controlled by the film's director or producing studio; they're often outsourced to trailer houses like Mark Woollen & Associates and Kandoo Films. These studios specialize in cutting together trailers based on targeted demographics and detailed marketing strategies.

Is Hideo Kojima an introvert? ›

Hideo Kojima is an Enneagram Four personality type with a Five wing or 4w5. They are more introverted than the other 2-influenced types who also enjoy being alone.

Why did Konami stop Kojima? ›

Essentially,Kojima went over-budget for the final game of the Metal Gear Solid series,The Phantom Pain.. Konami didn't like this one bit,since it was planning to exit from AAA game development as a whole and focus on other avenues such as mobile gaming and…. Yeesh,pachinko machines..

How did Konami treat Kojima? ›

Konami locked Kojima in a separate room on a different floor than his development team working on Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain for the final six months, making him develop and direct the game through other people.

What language does Hideo Kojima speak? ›

Heaven and Hell is the only film in his list that is Japanese. He always needs Scott Dolph as an interpreter whenever he's having an interview in English. While Kojima is able to speak and write in English, he can't speak it well enough for clear a communication.

What race is Hideo Kojima? ›

Hideo Kojima (小島 秀夫, Kojima Hideo, born August 24, 1963) is a Japanese video game designer. He is regarded as an auteur of video games. He developed a strong passion for film and literature during his childhood and adolescence.

Who inspired Kojima? ›

Hideo Kojima cited Japanese author Kōbō Abe as one of his biggest literary influences. Most notably, one of Abe's works, Hako Otoko (The Box Man), served as the direct inspiration for the trademark cardboard box technique in the series, due to his being a fan of the work.

Which truck is Kojima in? ›

It is to be advised, however, that you get one wrong, though, as one of the trucks (CENTRO AMERICA 63824 PEACE SENTINEL) contains Hideo Kojima in a cameo, and as a recruitable soldier.

Did Hideo Kojima make PT? ›

Kojima Productions used their game engine, the Fox Engine, to develop P.T. Hideo Kojima's intention when creating P.T. was to scare people in a unique way, as well as to deliver an interactive teaser experience instead of releasing trailers and screenshots of Silent Hills.

Did Kojima direct rising? ›

He wasn't the director, writer or main producer. People don't realize that Kojima was not director or even main producer of every games. Most of his involment involved the main Game, not the spin offs/side games. "Persistently I'm entitled as the producer in RISING.

What is the text in trailers called? ›

Title cards are used in many trailers to varying degrees, most often to call out: the title, release date, actor names, to help tell the story, or features in a game.

What is the explanation of movie trailer? ›

Trailers consist of a series of selected shots from the film being advertised. Since the purpose of the trailer is to attract an audience to the film, these excerpts are usually drawn from the most exciting, funny, or otherwise noteworthy parts of the film but in abbreviated form and usually without producing spoilers.

What is trailer tongue terminology? ›

Tongue: The part of the trailer which includes the coupler; it extends forward from the trailer box. Tongue Weight: It's defined as the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer coupler.

Why do trailers give away the whole movie? ›

For studios, it's just safer to show their hand and hope that audiences want to see it again but on a bigger screen. Even if audiences feel tricked by the trailer or deflated that there were no new surprises, who cares?

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