Platinum Games: ‘Kojima took a gamble on us’

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Platinum Games executive director Atsushi Inaba has responded to comments in the media about how Hideo Kojima brought in Platinum to do what Kojima Productions couldn’t.

“It seems there are some who wish to imply Platinum Games was able to achieve what Kojima Productions could not – interviewers among them,” Inaba Tweeted.

“This notion is spurious. Clearly, we have not yet produced any results in the world of Metal Gear,” he added.

“The gap is immense. Mr. Kojima tossed his chips on our table, believing we could handle the task. In other words, he took a gamble.”

Inaba also acknowledged the mixed reaction to the latest Rising trailer, but told Metal Gear fans that the studio will shed its own blood, sweat and tears.

“I know reaction to the new trailer is mixed. Yet I also believe our love and respect shines through,” he said.

“It is my hope that you catch a glimpse of the future in the footage. In order to achieve that evolution, that future, we at PlatinumGames will continue to fight, shedding our own blood, sweat and tears.”

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