Hideo Kojima Aims to Create Like Tom Cruise Till Death

Legendary game designer Hideo Kojima recently expressed a sentiment similar to Tom Cruise regarding his creative future, stating: "I want to keep creating things until I die."

A Lifelong Creative Journey

Since joining Konami in 1986, Kojima has crafted numerous influential titles including Snatcher, the sunlight-powered GBA game Boktai, and the cult-favorite P.T. demo. During a recent interview about Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Game*Spark asked about his enduring motivation.

"I'm like Tom Cruise in this respect," Kojima chuckled. "My entire existence revolves around creation - that's my joy. I'll keep making things as long as my mind and body allow. Only if it becomes a burden to others would I consider stopping, but my dream is to create until my final breath."

The Tom Cruise Connection

Kojima's reference to Cruise likely stems from the actor's recent comments at the Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning premiere where he declared his intention to keep making films well into his centenarian years.

Beyond Gaming Horizons

Significantly, Kojima told Game*Spark he wants to keep "creating" rather than specifically "making games." This deliberate word choice suggests potential ventures beyond gaming. During a Brut interview, he revealed aspirations to direct a film after completing Microsoft's OD and Sony's Physint projects.

Cinematic Games vs. Pure Cinema

While Kojima's games are renowned for their film-like production (we've even quantified their cinematic content), he emphasizes their intrinsic game-ness: "Movies influence my lighting, character design and direction, but I'm always exploring what only games can achieve - including their unique playfulness."

This playful spirit manifests in Kojima's signature Easter eggs and unexpected cameos. Discover our compilation of Death Stranding 2 secrets, or learn about Sam's bizarre hot spring behaviors.

Interestingly, Kojima may eventually make a conventional movie - Norman Reedus has expressed enthusiasm about starring in a Death Stranding film adaptation.