“I create films and art within the medium of games. This is not a conscious choice, it is simply an inevitable result.”
In an interview with hube magazine, Kojima said he creates films and art within the medium of games, and that this is not a conscious choice but an inevitable result.
“I like films, but decided to make games, and that's why I think my work is a bit unique.”
“I do like movies, but I wasn't trying to use the format of games as a vehicle for movies or anything. Rather, I feel that what the game industry lacks right now is the quality of lighting, acting, and direction that you find in movies.”
“I think that's part of my role, part of my duty, to put in my games what I experience through movies, to explore this philosophy that movies gave me. I want to provide something similar to people through the games I create.”
“When I talk about "games that are like movies", I don't mean just having a bunch of FMVs. What I mean is a game that draws on the various elements and techniques of film: direction, script, lighting, etc.”
“I don't play games so much. I watch movies, read books, meet people and go to museums, and I'm not copying anything from a game. And there are lot of game creators just watching other games,”