But neither Kojima nor Konami commented on Canavero’s move but knowing the two companies and their track records in gaming, it is highly unlikely that they are capable of doing such a thing.
Kojima’s site has been redirecting browsers to Konami’s website and even the Kojima Production’s Facebook page has already been deactivated.
Despite the legal issues and entanglements, Konami expects to make a killing for “Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain” since the collector’s edition got sold out in the UK ahead of its schedule.
Priced at £99.99, the special edition set for the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One, includes the full game in a collectible steelbook package, a physical map, an in-game DLC, a behind-the-scenes documentary and a half-scale replica of Snake’s bionic arm.
“Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain” is also expected to become a big hit when it hits the retail markets in September. And it would be business as usual for Konami.
The fallout between Konami and Kojima has also trickled to another major game project called “Silent Hills,” which has already been cancelled as a result.