When was Hideo Kojima born and where was he born?
Hideo Kojima was born on the 24th of August 1963 in the Setagaya ward of Tokyo. His father named him Hideo because it was the most common name among the doctors his father met.
Common questions about Hideo Kojima
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What was the release date of the first Metal Gear game?
The first Metal Gear game was released on the 13th of July 1987 for the MSX2 home computer in Japan. It was released in Europe in September of that same year.
When was the Snatcher game released and on which platforms?
Snatcher was released for the NEC PC-8801 and MSX2 computer platforms in Japan on the 26th of November 1988. A port for the Sega CD was made without Kojima's involvement.
When was the P.T. teaser released and what was its purpose?
The free horror game P.T. was released in August 2014 on the PlayStation Store. It served as a playable teaser for the canceled game Silent Hills and was developed by 7780s Studio, a pseudonym for Kojima Productions.
When was Death Stranding released and what awards did it win?
Death Stranding was released on the 8th of November 2019. It won awards including Best Game Direction and Best Score/Music at The Game Awards 2019.
When was Death Stranding 2 released and what was the release date?
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach was released on the 26th of June 2025. The game received critical acclaim for its visual fidelity, acting performances, and narrative.