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“Stories allow you to experience places you could never go - the past, the future, or distant worlds. You can become a different ethnicity or gender. Even when you're reading all by yourself, you're sharing those stories as they unfold before you with countless people whom you've never met. We are alone, but we are connected.”

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Book:The Creative Gene: How Books, Movies, and Music Inspired the Creator of Death Stranding and Metal Gear Solid
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The Creative Gene: How Books, Movies, and Music Inspired the Creator of Death Stranding and Metal Gear Solid

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Hideo Kojima
Hideo Kojima

Hideo Kojima is a celebrated video game designer, best known for his work on the Metal Gear series. Born on August 24, 1963, Kojima has been a key figure in the video game industry, blending rich narrative with groundbreaking gameplay. more

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