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.
Since Mario Bros. hit arcades in the 1980s, the platformer series has become one of the most recognizable pop culture franchises in the world. It reached new heights with the release of Super Mario Bros. on the NES, which established Nintendo as a home console powerhouse. Mario's legacy has also served as an inspiration for game developers around the world.
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During a recent interview with Wired, Hideo Kojima spoke about some of his biggest influences as a game developer. Kojima shared his...
