Hideo Kojima has responded to reports that The Matrix’s creators, Lilly and Lana Wachowski, once pitched a game idea to Konami while he worked there. On his X account, Kojima posted that he was unaware that the conversation had taken place, and he was surprised to read stories suggesting that they wanted him to work on a Matrix video game adaptation.

"I was surprised to see on social media that the Wachowski sisters had 'offered me a Matrix game project' back in 1999," Kojima wrote. "In all these 26 years, no one ever told me such a conversation had taken place. At the time, we were mutual fans and exchanged emails. The Matrix hadn’t been released in Japan yet, but I had already seen it in theaters in the US and at a preview screening. When the Wachowskis came to Japan for promotion, I believe I met them three times."

I was surprised to see on social media that the Wachowski sisters had “offered me a Matrix game project!” back in 1999. In all these 26 years, no one ever told me such a conversation had taken place. At the time, we were mutual fans and exchanged emails. The Matrix hadn’t been… pic.twitter.com/4P10P9eEfT

— HIDEO_KOJIMA (@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN) October 29, 2025

Kojima explained that there was no mention of an offer to develop a Matrix video game, and back then, he was busy working on Metal Gear Solid 2. "If someone had told me, maybe there could've been a way to make it work," Kojima added. In the original interview on Time Extension, Bergstresser recalled a meeting with the Wachowskis and former CEO of Konami Digital Entertainment, Kazumi Kitaue, but Kojima says he wasn't present for it, and he arrived back at Konami headquarters after the discussion had wrapped up.

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The definitive ninja action-adventure franchise is back. Ninja Gaiden 4, launched October 21, has ushered in a new era of dynamic combat, stylish gameplay, and unforgettable Ninja storytelling.

Available on Xbox Series X|S consoles, PC, and Xbox Cloud via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, this latest installment is shaping up to be the must-play action title of the year.

Team Ninja’s classic combat merges seamlessly with stylish, high-intensity gameplay.

At the heart of Ninja Gaiden 4 is a thrilling fusion of Team Ninja’s classic combat philosophy with PlatinumGames’ signature, high-intensity gameplay. The result? A game that feels both familiar to longtime fans and refreshingly bold for newcomers.

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The legendary ninja action-adventure series is back with Ninja Gaiden 4, and it’s available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Cloud with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Combining dynamic combat, fluid movement and intense encounters, the game is undoubtedly one of the most thrilling and action-packed releases of the year. Every moment challenges players to master their skills -- like lightning-fast combos or wall-running through neon-lit Tokyo streets — and adapt to ever-changing combat scenarios.

Fluid combat and precision combos put player skill at the forefront.

At the heart of Ninja Gaiden 4 is a combat system that rewards precision, timing and creativity. Players can chain together fast, satisfying combos, executing parries and counterattacks that feel deadly and rewarding. Each encounter is an opportunity to test reflexes, whether slicing through hordes of enemies or taking on towering bosses that demand perfect execution.

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After years of waiting, Ninja Gaiden has finally returned. Ninja Gaiden 4 brings one of gaming’s most iconic action franchises back into the spotlight, combining the precision and challenge of the originals with some clever modern twists. And you’ll be able to jump in right now with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, whether you’re on Xbox Series X|S, PC, or cloud.

Tokyo is on the edge of collapse. A deadly miasma blankets the city after the resurrection of an ancient enemy, and its fate now rests in the hands of Yakumo, a young ninja prodigy stepping out of the shadows. Alongside the legendary Ryu Hayabusa, players get to explore two intertwined stories that honour the franchise’s past while offering a fresh perspective on its dark, dangerous world.

This isn’t just another sequel. It’s a full-on revival.

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At Hatsune Island’s Kazami Academy, a boy named Junichi Asakura, whose catchphrase is “boring,” possesses both the power to create wagashi (Japanese sweets) from thin air and the slightly fairy-tale-like ability to show others their dreams. Junichi is about to graduate from school, alongside friends like Kotori Shirakawa, a talented singer and the school idol. Then one day... Junichi’s childhood friend Sakura Yoshino returns after going abroad six years earlier - and she looks exactly the same as she did six years ago. On a spring day with cherry blossoms fluttering in the air, an awkward love story begins.

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask celebrated its 25-year anniversary on October 26, 2025. Below, we examine how it leveraged its unconventional time-travel element to tell some memorable stories.

Even a series as storied as The Legend of Zelda has produced a black sheep or two in its long history, but perhaps no installment is as divisive as Majora's Mask. The second Zelda title released for the Nintendo 64 and the follow-up to the universally acclaimed Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask retained much of its predecessor's mechanics and assets, but it reframed them with a recurring three-day structure that proved to be controversial among fans at the time. But while this unconventional time loop contributed to the game's divisive reputation, it also gives it a unique identity among the series, and is the reason the game remains so moving more than two decades later.

Although Majora's Mask revolves heavily around time travel, it was not the first Zelda game to explore the concept. Time also plays a central role in Ocarina of Time, embodied in the eponymous instrument that allows Link to access the inner chamber of the Temple of Time and retrieve the Master Sword. Once he pulls the sword from its pedestal, he can freely trek back and forth between two distinct ages: his idyllic childhood, and the dark future that awaits Hyrule.

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Battlefield Redsec is available now, having launched alongside Season 1 of Battlefield 6. The new battle royale game is free-to-play and also available as part of the Battlefield 6 experience, which can make it a little confusing if you're just getting started. Here's how to install and play Battlefield Redsec if you own Battlefield 6 already, and if you don't.

How to play if you own Battlefield 6

If you already own Battlefield 6, you'll have an exceptionally easy time starting up Battlefield Redsec. All you have to do is make sure the game is updated to its current patch, start it up, and choose the Redsec option from the main menu. You'll see it listed on the side among other options like Campaign and Multiplayer. The patch is substantial, so give yourself a little time to install it (on Xbox Series X|S, it clocked in at a little over 21GB) but there's nothing else you have to do past that point. Enjoy!

How to play if you don't own Battlefield 6

If you don't own Battlefield 6, the good news is you are still free to play Redsec--you'll just be accessing it a different way. There are standalone clients available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S that you will need to download in order to play:

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