Kojima visits Valve and trolls with Half-Life gravity guns in Seattle

Hideo Kojima visits Valve in Seattle and poses with three Half-Life gravity guns; the image reignites rumors of partnerships.

Visit summary

Hideo Kojima has traveled again and ended up in Seattle, visiting Valve. In the photos released, he appears with iconic items from the company.

In the first sequence, Kojima holds the huge valve installed in the reception area, a piece that already appears on the opening screens of some Valve games. Afterward, he poses in front of the company sign accompanied by three gravity guns from Half-Life and three portal guns, a moment that many interpreted as a strategic troll.

Other images

Other photos show a headcrab positioned on a mannequin head, in addition to the sign reappearing in the scene.

Reason for the visit

So far, there have been no official comments on the reason for the visit, suggesting only that the trip happened because Kojima can do it. There was no confirmation of any potential collaboration on Half-Life 3.

Historical context

Recalling the past, on January 12, 1999, Kojima wrote that he requested Half-Life as a reference for MGS2, praising the game's atmosphere, direction, and detail, even if the graphics of the time were not enchanting.

The text also highlights that the recent visit to Valve is not unprecedented: the previous one, in 2018, yielded a photo with Gabe Newell, something that is not repeated in this round.

About the author

Rich is a games journalist with 15 years of experience, with stints at Edge, Ars Technica, Eurogamer, IGN, Kotaku UK, and PC Gamer. He is also the author of a history of video games.

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