Legendary game creator Hideo Kojima recently revealed at the Sydney Film Festival in Australia that he aims to become the first game developer to create games in space. He even suggested he's open to a long-term stay on the International Space Station for his creative pursuits. Kojima jokingly referred to himself as having "Tom Cruise disease," driven by a desire to feel alive and rediscover the value of life through high-stakes adventures.
According to The Guardian, Kojima shared during a panel discussion that his interest in space travel goes beyond mere tourism. He wants to undergo formal training, learn docking procedures, and actually spend several months aboard a space station.
"I'm not a scientist, but I could probably make games in space," Kojima quipped. "I want to be the first. Some astronauts are in their sixties, so I think I can do it too." He even joked that working in space might offer some relief for his chronic back pain.
"This is 'Tom Cruise disease.' Tom Cruise always finds his reason for being when he's risking his life," Kojima playfully remarked.
Tom Cruise, star of the "Mission: Impossible" franchise, is famous for performing his own high-stakes stunts, from clinging to a plane during takeoff to driving a motorcycle off a cliff. Kojima clearly resonates with this "on the front lines" spirit.
Meanwhile, Kojima's latest work, "Death Stranding 2: On the Beach" (デス・ストランディング2： オン・ザ・ビーチ), has been widely praised. The sequel boasts a more refined story and character design, alongside an even more spectacular game world, solidifying its status as a classic follow-up. If he truly ventures into space, it could not only rewrite game development history but also once again revolutionize players' perceptions of game creation.
via： The Guardian