The Kojima Code

Author : Terry Wolfe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2018-01-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1773703730

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The Kojima Code by Terry Wolfe Pdf

How far would you go to break the chains of destiny? In the case of HIDEO KOJIMA, way past the point of madness! What else would you call gambling your own multi-million dollar franchise on an elaborate secret scheme to prove you're smarter than your adoring fans? Or creating the biggest media sensation in modern history just so you could spike your own product into the ground and use it as proof that you shouldn't trust advertising? (Or promising to make up for that betrayal of consumer trust only to do it again with an even more venomous bite?) There's nothing else to call it but madness -- unless you understand THE KOJIMA CODE. A mind-blowing, huge budget, multi-layered plot to create a jaw-dropping masterpiece secretly engineered to upset the world. Hey, maybe that's what it takes to make people question the lies we're told in the 21st Century's age of confirmation bias. This book tracks the lonely personal life, daring career, and radical game design philosophy of one of the most enigmatic, polarizing, and devious minds in entertainment. Only by understanding the man and the corporate world he struggled with can we illuminate the unbelievable story behind one of the greatest works of postmodern art ever made. It's a story that has never been detailed, despite an entire generation of gamers begging for answers! A must-read for anyone who has played the series or just wondered why so many people still love and hate HIDEO KOJIMA to this day! The answers await.

Author : Terry Wolfe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-07-23
Category : Art
ISBN : 0228828368

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A Stealth Game: The Kojima Code, Part II by Terry Wolfe Pdf

Author : Terry Wolfe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1900
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 022882835X

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Stealth Game: The Kojima Code, Part II by Terry Wolfe Pdf

Author : Bryan Hikari Hartzheim
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2023-08-24
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9798765101650

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Hideo Kojima by Bryan Hikari Hartzheim Pdf

An exploration of the influential work of Hideo Kojima, creator of cinematic titles such as the blockbuster Metal Gear Solid franchise, which has moved over 50 million units globally, as well as Snatcher, Policenauts, and Death Stranding. As the architect of the Metal Gear Solid franchise, Kojima is synonymous with the “stealth game” genre, where tension and excitement is created from players avoiding enemies rather than confronting them. Through the franchise, Kojima also helped to bridge the gap between games and other forms of media, arguing that games could be deep experiences that unearthed complex emotions from players on the same level as films or novels. Drawing on archives of interviews in English and Japanese with Kojima and his team, as well as academic discourses of social/political games and cinematic narrative/world-building, this book examines Kojima's progressive game design as it applies to four key areas: socially-relevant narratives, cinematic aesthetics, thematically-connected systems, and reflexive spaces.

Author : Hideo Kojima
Publisher : VIZ Media LLC
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-19
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781974729531

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The Creative Gene by Hideo Kojima Pdf

Ever since he was a child, Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima was a voracious consumer of movies, music, and books. They ignited his passion for stories and storytelling, and the results can be seen in his groundbreaking, iconic video games. Now the head of independent studio Kojima Productions, Kojima’s enthusiasm for entertainment media has never waned. This collection of essays explores some of the inspirations behind one of the titans of the video game industry, and offers an exclusive insight into one of the brightest minds in pop culture. -- VIZ Media

Author : Hector Garcia
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-25
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781462920020

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Geek in Japan by Hector Garcia Pdf

Created specifically for fans of Japanese "cool culture," A Geek in Japan is one of the most iconic, hip, and concise cultural guides available. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and expanded with new chapters on Japanese video games, architecture, and a special section on visiting Kyoto. Reinvented for the internet age, it's packed with personal essays and hundreds of photographs, presenting all the touchstones of both traditional and contemporary culture in an entirely new way. The expansive range of topics include: Bushido, Geisha, Samurai, Shintoism, and Buddhism Traditional arts and disciplines like Ukiyo-e, Ikebana, Zen meditation, calligraphy, martial arts, and the tea ceremony Insightful essays on code words and social mores; dating and drinking rituals; working and living conditions and symbols and practices that are peculiarly Japanese Japanese pop culture genres and their subcultures, like otaku, gals, visual kei, and cosplay For visitors, the author includes a mini guide to his favorite neighborhoods in Tokyo as well as tips on special places of interest in other parts of Japan. Garcia has written an irreverent, insightful, and highly informative guide for the growing ranks of Japanophiles around the world.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Governmental Affairs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1756 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Campaign funds
ISBN : PURD:32754067930242

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Investigation of Illegal Or Improper Activities in Connection with 1996 Federal Election Campaign by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Governmental Affairs Pdf

Author : Pekka Korhonen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2013-02-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781134840311

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Japan and the Pacific Free Trade Area by Pekka Korhonen Pdf

As the end of the century approaches, the Asian-Pacific region is becoming the most important economic area in the world. Pekka Korhonen examines the nature of Japan's economic rise since World War II, and its relations with other countries in the Pacific area. This in turn led to an optimistic world outlook for Japan, in which military tension was wiped away in the light of sustained economic growth and the formation of an inter-dependent structure for Asian-Pacific countries.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 658 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780761556718

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Codes & Cheats Spring 2008 Edition by Anonim Pdf

Author : Mr.Timothy D. Lane,Mr.José Saúl Lizondo,Mr.Donald J. Mathieson,Mr.Morris Goldstein,Ms.Liliana Rojas-Suárez,Mr.D. F. I. Folkerts-Landau
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1991-04-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1557752052

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Determinants and Systemic Consequences of International Capital Flows by Mr.Timothy D. Lane,Mr.José Saúl Lizondo,Mr.Donald J. Mathieson,Mr.Morris Goldstein,Ms.Liliana Rojas-Suárez,Mr.D. F. I. Folkerts-Landau Pdf

The growing integration of capital markets has strengthened incentives for greater international coordination of economic and financial policies. Structural changes in these financial market, however, may have undermined the effectiveness of monetary and fiscal policy and complicated market access by developing countries. These are among the findings of this study of capital flows in the 1970s and the 1980s.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1736 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Patents
ISBN : MINN:31951D01117144B

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Index of Patents Issued from the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1954
Category : Fisheries
ISBN : WISC:89045987633

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Commercial Fisheries Abstracts by Anonim Pdf

Author : Richard E. Blahut
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 10 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2008-04-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781139469463

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Algebraic Codes on Lines, Planes, and Curves by Richard E. Blahut Pdf

The past few years have witnessed significant developments in algebraic coding theory. This book provides an advanced treatment of the subject from an engineering perspective, covering the basic principles and their application in communications and signal processing. Emphasis is on codes defined on the line, on the plane, and on curves, with the core ideas presented using commutative algebra and computational algebraic geometry made accessible using the Fourier transform. Starting with codes defined on a line, a background framework is established upon which the later chapters concerning codes on planes, and on curves, are developed. The decoding algorithms are developed using the standard engineering approach applied to those of Reed-Solomon codes, enabling them to be evaluated against practical applications. Integrating recent developments in the field into the classical treatment of algebraic coding, this is an invaluable resource for graduate students and researchers in telecommunications and applied mathematics.

Author : Ichine Kamijo
Publisher : Yen Press LLC
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2023-05-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781975362423

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How to Win Her Heart on the Nth Try by Ichine Kamijo Pdf

Nagi Yoroizuka, a twenty-seven-year old systems engineer at a software development company, is facing down her thirties with no sign of romance. She works hard at her job, but things never seem to go right. Then, when a series of mishaps leaves her at her lowest point yet, a childhood friend reappears to offer her a hand. Not only is this genius engineer warm hearted and good looking, but he also gets along great with her! There’s just one problem: She’s only ever seen him as a friend, while he’s been hiding his feelings for her their whole lives. But even if she’s willing to give him a chance, will trauma from her past prove too much to overcome?

Author : Nicolas Courcier,Mehdi El Kanafi,Denis Brusseaux
Publisher : Third Editions
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2019-02-19
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9782377840045

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Metal Gear Solid by Nicolas Courcier,Mehdi El Kanafi,Denis Brusseaux Pdf

The Metal Gear series is unquestionably the pantheon of the great sagas of video games. The Metal Gear Saga is one of the most iconic in the video game history. It’s been 25 years now that Hideo Kojima’s masterpiece is keeping us in suspens, thanks to its complex and deep scenario. As one of the pioneer of the stealth games, Metal Gear is its author shadow and present a varied content, a rich universe, some of the most memorable characters in video games, as well as a thorough attention to details. In this book you’ll find a complete panorama of the cult saga from Hideo Kojima, exploring all its facets: genesis of every iteration and trivia from the development, study of the scenario and analysis of the gameplay mechanics and themes. his essential book offers a complete panorama of Hideo Kojima's cult saga! EXTRACT In 1987, Kojima unveiled the first installment in the Metal Gear franchise for the MSX 2. This event would define his life forever. Before continuing with the creation of this franchise, the other works of this games designer deserve some consideration. In 1988, Snatcher was released on the MSX 2 and NEC PC-8801. This adventure game, similar to the interactive graphic novel, was inspired by Blade Runner (Ridley Scott, 1982) and the cyberpunk movement. Kojima’s interest in dense plotlines resurfaced. The game was subsequently remade for the PC Engine CD-Rom2 in 1992, and was enlivened by its use of voice acting. Snatcher was released in Europe and the United States on the Megadrive Mega-CD two years later. Its spiritual successor, Policenauts, appeared on the NEC PC-9821 in 1994, then on the PlayStation and 3DO in 1995 and the Saturn in 1996. For Hideo Kojima, Snatcher and Policenauts were major accomplishments in his career. He has retained a particular affection for these two games, so much so that they are frequently referenced in the Metal Gear series. ABOUT THE AUTHORS Nicolas Courcier and Mehdi El Kanafi - Fascinated by print media since childhood, Nicolas Courcier and Mehdi El Kanafi wasted no time in launching their first magazine, Console Syndrome, in 2004. After five issues with distribution limited to the Toulouse region of France, they decided to found a publishing house under the same name. One year later, their small business was acquired by another leading publisher of works about video games. In their four years in the world of publishing, Nicolas and Mehdi published more than twenty works on major video game series, and wrote several of those works themselves: Metal Gear Solid. Hideo Kojima’s Magnum Opus, Resident Evil Of Zombies and Men, and The Legend of Final Fantasy VII and IX. Since 2015, they have continued their editorial focus on analyzing major video game series at a new publishing house that they founded together: Third. Educated in law, Denis Brusseaux has worked as a journalist for fifteen years and is a specialist in the two arts that he loves: cinema and video games. He has contributed to the magazines Joypad and Videogamer, and the website DVDrama. He also co-wrote the 2012 film The Lookout (French title: Le Guetteur), which starred Daniel Auteuil and Mathieu Kassovitz.