Terry Wolfe's book on the life and work of Hideo Kojima is titled "Kojima is a Genius"

Eksmo and Bombora announced that Terry Wolfe's book Kojima Code about the legendary game designer Hideo Kojima will be released in Russia under the title Kojima is a Genius. The story of a developer who turned the video game industry around.

The book was translated into Russian by Alexandra "Alfina" Golubeva, storytelling designer at Ice-Pick Lodge. Hideo Kojima is primarily known as the creator of Metal Gear and is very popular in Russia. His social networks are inundated with messages "Kojima is a genius!" from Russian fans. Terry Wolf tells about what Kojima is so famous for in his book: he analyzes the biography and work of the game designer.

Terry Wolfe is also a devoted fan of Hideo Kojima. Moreover, he created a blog dedicated to the theories around the Metal Gear universe. “Hideo Kojima's games are complex postmodern masterpieces that require thoughtful interpretations. Terry Wolf reveals the hidden story behind every game designer's creations and delves into the plot and gameplay of video games. The writer emphasizes that Hideo Kojima intentionally weaves an additional metanarrative into his games, an unobvious layer of mysteries and competent manipulations. Kojima is counting on an audience that is ready to scrutinize every detail and admire - just like Terry Wolf himself does, ”the press release says.

The book covers the work of Hideo Kojima from 1987 to 2003, until Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty. The author tries to analyze the influence of the environment, the culture of Japan, the fan community and the demands of the gaming industry on the "genius". Kojima is a genius. The story of a developer who turned the video game industry upside down” you will learn about the personal life of a game designer and its connection with his work, the story of the struggle for freedom and the creator’s craving for cinematography.

On Kojima is a genius. The Story of a Developer Who Changed the Video Game Industry open pre-order at book24, Eksmo publishing house store. The cost of the paper version of the book in soft cover is 646 rubles. Delivery is expected in May.

Source: 3dnews.ru