Video game creator Hideo Kojima won’t stand for ‘fake news’ linking him to Shinzo Abe’s assassination

On Saturday, the prolific Japanese video game designer's Kojima Productions shared a statement condemning 'fake news' in response to people – ranging from 4chan users to politicians – who have incorrectly identified him as the assassin of Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. — AFP

Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima is not playing games when it comes to misinformation.

On July 9, the prolific Japanese video game designer’s Kojima Productions shared a statement condemning “fake news” in response to people – ranging from 4chan users to politicians – who have incorrectly identified him as the assassin of Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.