Kojima: "The Younger Generation Of Japan Is Losing"

Hideo Kojima has revealed that he believes Japan are in a "losing" battle due to the recent boom of Western games development

by Sammy Barker Fri 9th Jul 2010

So Kojima's Presumably Not Too Upbeat About Japanese Game Development.

The Metal Gear man said that he feels the younger generation of Japanese game developers have lost their motivation. He came to conclusion after watching a TV documentary about foreign exchange students who were passionate about the manga industry.

The game industry is very similar, he said. The West is very motivated. The younger generation of Japan is losing.

The designers and to-be-designers in the West have the focus, ambition, and ability to make their dream become true. So it is not the Japanese technology or culture that is losing, we are lacking the motivation.

Lately I have come to conclusion that, with highly motivated foreigners it doesnt matter where they are from, working with highly motivated individuals is the only way to move forward. I am tired of taking care of people who do not have the passion.

Strong words. Strong words indeed.

[source eurogamer.net]