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gaming20 days ago•2 min saved

Fan-Driven Decompilation Revives P.T. for PC with Modern Features

A fan-created native PC port of Konami's canceled 2014 horror teaser P.T. is now available, allowing players to experience the game without a PlayStation 4. The project, developed by modder Lorean The Gamer (also known as LoreanXavier), decompiles the original executable into C++ and Vulkan code, preserving original assets while adding modern features like DLSS 4.5, ray tracing, and mod support. This effort follows Konami's removal of the game from digital storefronts in 2015 and the cancellation of the full Silent Hills title.

via DSOGaming|

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gaming20 days ago•4 min saved

Fan-Made Native PC Port of P.T. Reaches 1.0 with Modern Graphics Features

A modder has released a fully playable, native PC port of the 2014 horror demo P.T., the cancelled teaser for Silent Hills. The project, created by LoreanXavier, rebuilds the game logic in C++ and uses a Vulkan renderer, requiring users to provide their own dumped PS4 files. It adds modern features like DLSS 4.5, frame generation, and ray tracing, making the iconic horror experience accessible on current hardware for the first time.

via MP1st|

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gaming21 days ago•2 min saved

P.T. PC Port 1.0 Launches with Native Vulkan Engine and Modern Upscaling

A fan-made native PC port of the 2014 horror teaser P.T. has reached version 1.0, allowing players to experience Hideo Kojima's cancelled Silent Hills project on modern hardware. The project, developed by LoreanXavier, rebuilds the game's logic in C++ and uses a custom Vulkan renderer, requiring users to provide their own dumped PS4 game files. It supports modern features like DLSS 4.5, frame generation, and ray tracing, and is available for free on GitHub.

via Wccftech|

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gaming1 month ago•4 min saved

Xbox Pays a Fraction of Kojima's $400M Physint Quote, Sources Say

Xbox is funding Hideo Kojima's stealth game Physint for significantly less than the $400 million figure initially reported, with sources describing the actual deal as a fraction of that amount.

via Eurogamer.net|

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gaming1 month ago•9 min saved

Kojima Calls Physint His Biggest Potential Hit After Sony's Sudden Cancellation

Hideo Kojima states that his upcoming espionage game Physint is the highest-selling title he could create, expressing shock that Sony canceled it without explanation. The game is now being published by Xbox, with Kojima Productions confirming the studio remains financially healthy despite the abrupt shift.

via GameSpot|

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gaming1 month ago•16 min saved

Kojima Productions Denies Financial Distress After Sony Drops Physint

Kojima Productions issued a statement on September 21 to counter rumors that the studio is in financial trouble following Sony Interactive Entertainment's decision to cancel publishing support for the game Physint. The studio confirmed it is healthy and profitable, with development continuing under Microsoft's Xbox Game Studios. Hideo Kojima revealed that Sony delivered the news via a Zoom call in mid-June without providing a reason, causing immediate panic about the studio's survival. Kojima spent three months securing a new partner, ultimately choosing Xbox for its technical and marketing support. While Bloomberg cited budget and deadline issues as reasons for Sony's exit, Kojima Productions urged the public to view such claims with skepticism, emphasizing that the studio's relationship with Sony remains strong despite the split.

via Anime News Network|

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gaming1 month ago•3 min saved

Kojima remains undecided on Physint's PS5 release and engine choice after Sony split

Hideo Kojima has not decided whether his upcoming tactical espionage game, Physint, will launch on PlayStation 5 or utilize Sony's Decima engine. Following Sony's sudden withdrawal of funding in June, Kojima Productions secured a new partnership with Microsoft's Xbox. While Xbox has committed to technical support and funding, Kojima remains uncertain about platform availability and engine selection, noting he is still experimenting with new technologies.

via Eurogamer.net|

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gaming1 month ago•9 min saved

Kojima Reveals Sony Ended Physint Funding via Zoom Without Explanation

Hideo Kojima disclosed that Sony abruptly ended funding for his upcoming espionage game, Physint, during a mid-June Zoom call without providing a reason. The move forced Kojima Productions to seek a new partner, leading to a deal with Microsoft’s Xbox. While Kojima emphasized the lack of conflict, internal reports suggest budget overruns and missed deadlines were the underlying causes.

via TechPowerUp|

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gaming1 month ago•31 min saved

Kojima Productions Denies Financial Crisis After Sony Drops Physint

Kojima Productions has officially disputed reports that the studio is facing financial collapse following Sony's decision to drop funding for the upcoming game Physint. In a statement, the studio asserted it remains in a 'healthy, profitable state' and that its relationship with PlayStation is strong. This denial follows a series of rumors sparked by Bloomberg's report that Sony ended the partnership due to missed deadlines, budget overruns, and disappointing sales from previous titles like Death Stranding. Hideo Kojima confirmed in an interview that Sony notified the studio via a Zoom call in June without providing a reason, leading to a three-month search for a new publisher before Xbox stepped in. Despite the public dispute, Kojima emphasized that the split was not a personal falling out, noting a 30-year professional relationship with Sony.

via The Verge|

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gaming1 month ago•5 min saved

Kojima Details Shocking 'Physint' Split with Sony, Vows Loyalty Despite Xbox Pivot

Hideo Kojima confirmed that Sony abruptly ended funding for his espionage game 'Physint' via a Zoom call in June, leaving him in shock but without anger. Despite the collapse of the deal, Kojima maintains a positive relationship with Sony, citing a 30-year partnership. Xbox has since stepped in to publish the title, which Kojima describes as a critical project for his studio's survival.

via Eurogamer.net|

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gaming1 month ago•19 min saved

Kojima Reveals Sony's Sudden 'Physint' Cancellation Threatened Studio's Survival

Hideo Kojima disclosed that Sony abruptly halted funding for 'Physint' in mid-June, a move that nearly collapsed his studio. Kojima subsequently partnered with Microsoft's Xbox, which is now publishing the game alongside the horror title 'OD.'

via The Washington Post|

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gaming1 month ago•9 min saved

Skarsgård Confirms Lead Role in Kojima's Physint Amid Publisher Shift

Bill Skarsgård has officially been cast as the lead protagonist in Hideo Kojima’s upcoming action-espionage game, Physint. The announcement, made during the Xbox showcase at Tokyo Game Show 2026, follows the project’s recent transfer from PlayStation to Xbox. Skarsgård joined a cast that already includes Charlee Fraser, Ma Dong-seok, and Minami Hamabe. While the game is described as a spiritual successor to Metal Gear Solid, specific gameplay details remain scarce, with the project currently in early development stages.

via Kotaku|

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gaming1 month ago•2 min saved

Xbox TGS 2026 Broadcast Delivers 17 Reveals, Kojima Surprise, and Game Pass Shadow Drop

Xbox’s Tokyo Game Show 2026 broadcast featured 17 announcements, including a surprise appearance by Hideo Kojima and a same-day launch for Shape of Dreams. Key reveals included a campaign trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, a new map for Crazy Taxi: World Tour, and updates for Wo Long 2 and Persona 4 Revival. The event marked the 30th anniversary of the show, which saw record participation from 1,138 exhibitors across 53 countries.

via TrueAchievements|

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gaming1 month ago•5 min saved

Skarsgård Leads Kojima's Physint as Xbox Seizes Publisher Role

Hideo Kojima has cast Bill Skarsgård as the protagonist in Physint, an action-espionage title described as a spiritual successor to Metal Gear Solid. The announcement, made during the Tokyo Game Show 2026 broadcast, coincides with the game's shift from PlayStation to Xbox as its publisher. Skarsgård joins a previously announced ensemble including Charlee Fraser, Don Lee, and Minami Hamabe, with Kojima citing successful costume fittings and scans as the basis for his confidence in the project.

via Game Informer|

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gaming1 month ago•10 min saved

Kojima Taps Skarsgård for Xbox-Published Espionage Title Physint

Hideo Kojima has cast Bill Skarsgård as the lead in Physint, an action-espionage game published by Xbox. The title, described as a spiritual successor to Metal Gear Solid, was revealed at Tokyo Game Show 2026 alongside a new poster featuring co-stars Charlee Fraser, Don Lee, and Minami Hamabe. Kojima called the project the culmination of his 40-year career, while Xbox confirmed it will publish the game across PC and Xbox platforms.

via empireonline.com|

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