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Kojima Predicts the End of the Console
nathanielinbrazil writes "Konami founder and developer Hideo Kojima predicts gaming console is a dying breed. Anticipates gaming on demand via Internet. 'It's a bold prediction,' Sony Computer Entertainment Japan President Hiroshi Kawano told reporters nervously. 'We hope he continues to develop for platforms, but we deeply respect his sense of taking on a challenge.' Kojima launches his follow-up game Heavy Metal Solid Gear: Peace Walker in late April designed for the PSP."
"In the near future, we'll have games that don't depend on any platform," Kojima said
Kojima makes his prediction as he designed a follow-up game called Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, scheduled for a late April launch. His development company, Konami Corp. has partnered with Sony and the portable PSP device.
What magic codebase or architecture is he talking about? Surely it isn't Java ... and internet based gaming isn't reliable for those without great broadband ... and the iPad will be OK for casual games but not a 'console quality' gaming experience. Is he talking about a handheld device (aka PSP?) that plugs into your TV, then hits the road with you?