10 Most Influential Creators In Modern Video Games
2. Hideo Kojima
There's only one Hideo Kojima. Creator of the Metal Gear franchise and the upcoming Death Stranding, there's no one currently working in the industry who represents innovation as strongly as the legendary game director. From boss fights that force you to switch controller slots to forcing the player to read the back of the game's case to solve puzzles, Kojima's notorious franchise influenced many of the creative mechanics that permeate recent titles.
Yet, regardless of the fourth-wall breaks, Metal Gear is much more than a bunch of easter eggs; It's a franchise littered with some of the most important moments in the pages of gaming history. A battle between student and mentor amongst a field of white flowers, a withering hero fighting his last battle against a long-standing rival, hell, even escaping a submarine fortress whilst controlling a butt-naked protagonist; these were all moments that transcended being mere games. More importantly, they are moments instantly identifiable as Kojimas.
His inventiveness and eccentric style have encouraged individuality within the world of gaming, allowing a variety of talented creators - many on this list in fact - to receive the recognition their work deserves. If one thing is for sure, the words "A Hideo Kojima Game" mean you're about to play something absolutely timeless.