Kojima fully designed and wrote 'Metal Gear' in 1987.

He guest starred in Nicolas Winding Refn's 'Too Old to Die Young.'

Solid Snake was inspired by Snake Plissken from 'Escape from New York.'

Kojima is friends with filmmaker Guillermo del Toro.

His first game after departing from Konami was 'Death Stranding.'

Kiefer Sutherland stepped in for Kojima to accept the award for 'MGS 5.'

Kojima hides David Bowie references in his games.

You might recognize a familiar face ... Hideo Kojima! 🧐

J. J. Abrams admires his work.

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