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" In the past, the U.S. was the centre of the world, where everything was happening. I think my stories have always sought to question this, maybe even criticise it. "

Hideo Kojima

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Were

Where

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Aging

Change

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Parents

Horror

" In Japan, there are storm channels on either side of the main roads. There were so many times when I'd fall into these ditches because I was lost in stories as I was walking along. It's still dangerous for me to drive. I've driven into the gate outside my house numerous times. "

Hideo Kojima

Storm

Roads

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