Konami Barred Hideo Kojima From Accepting Metal Gear Award

12-03 Entertainment エンターテインメント, Events イベント

Kiefer Sutherland accepts an award on Hideo Kojima’s behalf

Metal Gear designer Hideo Kojima was apparently not allowed to attend tonight’s Game Awards, per an announcement by host Geoff Keighley. A lawyer for Konami reportedly barred Kojima from attending, nor accept his awards. The Phantom Pain’s Kiefer Sutherland accepted one of Metal Gear’s awards on his behalf. When the news was revealed, the audience boo’d in protest.

Source: Geoff Keighley: Konami Barred Hideo Kojima From Accepting Metal Gear Award

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