“Without Super Mario Bros., I Probably Wouldn’t Be in This Industry” – Hideo Kojima Claims in New Interview

Hideo Kojima has revealed one of his biggest inspirations to go into the gaming industry, suggesting Kojima Productions may not have existed without Super Mario Bros. The founder of Kojima Productions has cemented himself as one of the most iconic figures in gaming, first achieving worldwide popularity as the creator of the Metal Gear franchise. Kojima would become known for his grand and existential storytelling, following up his work on Metal Gear by founding his own eponymous studio and creating Death Stranding. Now, Hideo Kojima’s influences as a developer date back to one of gaming’s most beloved properties.