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Kojima’s OD promises fear beyond limits with a player-retention system
gaming2 months ago

Kojima’s OD promises fear beyond limits with a player-retention system

Hideo Kojima revealed OD, an Xbox-published horror game developed with Jordan Peele and built on Unreal Engine 5, aiming to push the boundaries of fear. He teases a secret gameplay system designed to let players continue even if the fear becomes overwhelming, though few details are shared. Entertainment Weekly hints at a deeply moving, single-player experience with more information to come.

Kojima's OD Drops New Screenshot That Echoes PT Hallway Horror
games2 months ago

Kojima's OD Drops New Screenshot That Echoes PT Hallway Horror

Hideo Kojima revealed a new OD screenshot for his upcoming horror project, an ostensibly avant-garde, single-player anthology that Kojima says aims to push fear to new limits. Phil Spencer reportedly greenlit OD after others doubted the concept, and the image—featuring a yellow hallway, an old TV, and a lurking figure—draws comparisons to the canceled PT teaser, though gameplay details remain sparse.

Kojima’s OD Finds Xbox Backing as Others Miss the Concept
technology2 months ago

Kojima’s OD Finds Xbox Backing as Others Miss the Concept

Hideo Kojima says his horror game OD found interest only with Xbox (and Phil Spencer) after other publishers didn’t understand the concept; Xbox signed the project, with new CEO Asha Sharma calling OD deeply moving. The single-player title reportedly features a new game system and a fear-management option, stars Sophia Lillis and Hunter Schafer, and involves Jordan Peele; no release date has been announced yet.

Kojima and Xbox Reveal New OD Game with Unreal Engine 5 Teaser
technology11 months ago

Kojima and Xbox Reveal New OD Game with Unreal Engine 5 Teaser

Kojima Productions and Xbox have teamed up to showcase a new teaser for their mysterious project OD, described as a blend of game, movie, and new media, running on Unreal Engine 5. The game, titled OD: Knock, aims to evoke fear with its theme of a frightening 'knock' sound, and features motion capture and involvement from notable figures like Jordan Peele. The project was revealed during Kojima's 10th anniversary livestream, emphasizing its innovative and boundary-pushing nature.

Kojima Productions Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Future Project Teasers
entertainment11 months ago

Kojima Productions Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Future Project Teasers

Kojima Productions will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a livestream event called Beyond The Strand, where they are expected to reveal updates on future projects including OD, a horror game in partnership with Microsoft and Jordan Peele, and Physint, an early-stage project with Sony. The event may also hint at other ventures like a Death Stranding movie or new media projects, but no major reveals are guaranteed.

Hideo Kojima's 'OD' Remains in Development with Xbox
technology1 year ago

Hideo Kojima's 'OD' Remains in Development with Xbox

Hideo Kojima's horror game OD is still in development with Xbox despite recent widespread layoffs at Microsoft that led to cancellations of several projects, though OD remains unaffected for now. The layoffs are part of Microsoft's shift towards AI investments, impacting many other Xbox projects and studios, with some like Contraband facing uncertain futures.

Kojima's Xbox Horror Game 'OD' Promises Genre-Bending Experience
gaming2 years ago

Kojima's Xbox Horror Game 'OD' Promises Genre-Bending Experience

Hideo Kojima's upcoming horror game, OD, is being developed in collaboration with Xbox Game Studios and filmmaker Jordan Peele. The game will utilize Xbox’s cloud technology to create a groundbreaking and immersive experience. While the release date is not confirmed, it is unlikely to be before 2026. The game will feature actors Sophia Lillis, Hunter Schafer, and Udo Kier, and may be an Xbox exclusive. Kojima has also assembled a team of high-profile storytellers for the project. The gameplay is expected to blend gaming and film, exploring the concept of fear.

"Kojima's OD: Multiplayer Speculation and Rebirth of 'PT'"
gaming2 years ago

"Kojima's OD: Multiplayer Speculation and Rebirth of 'PT'"

Trademarks discovered by internet sleuths suggest that Hideo Kojima's upcoming horror game, OD, may include multiplayer features. The trademarks include references to a "Social Scream System" and "Social Stealth," which align with Kojima's past games that have incorporated clever multiplayer integration. The use of Xbox's cloud infrastructure also indicates that OD is likely intended to be played online.

Kojima's OD Trailer: Silent Hill References Revealed
gaming2 years ago

Kojima's OD Trailer: Silent Hill References Revealed

The teaser trailer for Hideo Kojima's upcoming collaboration with Jordan Peele, OD, contains a hidden Easter egg referencing Kojima's canceled Silent Hills project. A member of the Silent Hill subreddit discovered the letters A-T-A-M-I hidden in the mouth of actor Udo Kier, which corresponds to the city of Atami in Japan. The kanji for Atami translate to "silent" and "hill." While it may just be a nod to Silent Hills, it could also suggest that OD will incorporate elements from Kojima's original vision for the horror game. OD aims to test players' fear thresholds and blur the boundaries between gaming and film.

Kojima's OD Trailer: Silent Hill Secrets Unveiled
gaming2 years ago

Kojima's OD Trailer: Silent Hill Secrets Unveiled

Hideo Kojima's new game "OD" debuted with a mysterious trailer at The Game Awards, featuring hidden letters inside the mouths of the actors. Fans discovered that the letters spell "ATAMI," leading to speculation that the game may be connected to the Silent Hill franchise. However, there is no confirmation from Konami, and it is possible that the references to Silent Hill are simply repurposed ideas for "OD." The next year is expected to bring more revelations leading up to the game's release.

"Silent Hill Easter Egg Found in Kojima's OD Trailer"
gaming2 years ago

"Silent Hill Easter Egg Found in Kojima's OD Trailer"

Fans have noticed several references to the Silent Hill series in the trailer for Hideo Kojima's upcoming Xbox project, OD. The trailer features a door similar to the one in the P.T. playable teaser, as well as a secret message spelled out in Udo Kier's mouth. The letters A, T, A, M, and I appear at specific timestamps in the trailer, which when put together, spell "Atami," a city in Japan that translates to "quiet hill." These Easter eggs have excited fans who were disappointed by the cancellation of Kojima's previous Silent Hill project.

Hideo Kojima's Silent Hill Easter Egg Sparks Speculation in OD Trailer
gaming2 years ago

Hideo Kojima's Silent Hill Easter Egg Sparks Speculation in OD Trailer

Hideo Kojima's teaser trailer for the Xbox exclusive game OD appears to contain a hidden message referencing the Silent Hill series. The message, spelled out by faint letters in the mouth of actor Udo Kier, spells 'Atami', which translates to 'silent hill' in Japanese. It is unclear whether this suggests OD is a Silent Hill title or if it is simply Kojima referencing the horror game he didn't get to make. Kojima is also collaborating with director Jordan Peele on the project.