The Kojima Frequency

#85 - A Major Development feat. Jim Piddock (Major Zero)

This week, we spread our wings and fly into the world of Jim Piddock as he discusses his life as a writer and actor, what he remembers about voicing Major Zero, and getting "caught with his pants down." Recorded on March 15, 2023.

#84 - Captain Jack the Ripper feat. KittyRawr

As Metal Gear Rising celebrates its 10th Anniversary, the incredibly talented KittyRawr joins us to chat about beating Metal Gear Solid games on a Dance Dance Revolution pad, her experience meeting Hideo Kojima and Yoji Shinkawa, and why Snatcher is a cyberpunk masterpiece. Recorded on February 22, 2023.

#83 - TKF Retro feat. John Linneman (Digital Foundry)

How do Metal Gear Solid games look and play so wonderfully? John Linneman, known for his work at Digital Foundry and Eurogamer, sits in with us to explore the finer details of graphics technology and the art of technical analysis. Recorded on February 5, 2023.

#82 - Keeping The Past Alive feat. Stephen Frost (Digital Eclipse)

What makes a good remaster? An expert on the topic, Stephen Frost, the Head of Production at Digital Eclipse, sits in with us to discuss the ins and outs of the process behind preserving classic games for future generations. Recorded on January 25, 2022.

#81 - Coming to America

It's an international rendezvous in our first episode of the new year, as ApacheSmash crosses the Atlantic to attend MAGFest with Days, take part in AGDQ, and of course, catch up with (most of) the TKF crew. Recorded on January 11, 2023.

#80 - GH2 (Working Title) feat. Garrett Hunter (Mega64)

This week, we reunite with both Garrett Hunter (Mega64) and Sam Porter Bridges as we break down the DEFCON 1 that was the Death Stranding 2 announcement trailer. We also cover other happenings at the The Game Awards (i.e. "The Keighleys"), Garrett’s foray into later Silent Hill titles, and his multiple experiences in the Tallarico manor. Recorded on December 12, 2022.

#79 - Verified Before It Was Cool

Amidst ever increasing speculation from fans, the crew examines Hideo Kojima’s direct confrontation with the rumor mill, the recursive cycle of Geoff Keighley’s ‘The Game Awards’, and the true value of eight dollars. Recorded on November 19, 2022.

#78 - The Mikami Ink Ribbon feat. CarcinogenSDA

This week, the gang celebrates Halloween by discussing our favorite game series with survival horror challenge runner CarcinogenSDA. We revisit the topic of remakes, how to strategize a “challenge run,” and the abundance of survival horror games for the foreseeable future. Recorded on October 30, 2022.

#77 - Blunt Force Horror feat. ParametricAvocado

What a week, huh? In this episode, the gang discusses the “Silent Hill Direct," including announced projects and Nitroid’s major concerns. We also sit down with ParametricAvocado to discuss their talent in merging modern memes with Metal Gear Solid while nailing that signature PS1 aesthetic. Recorded on October 19th, 2022.

#76 - One-Man Infiltration Mission feat. Antonio Freyre (Merlino Games)

It's a Stealth Action Revival! Antonio Freyre of Merlino Games joins us to discuss his new retro stealth game 'Undetected', how fans of Metal Gear Solid surprised him with their response, and why developing video games solo can be just as rewarding as it is difficult. Recorded on October 5, 2022.