Xbox is reportedly close to publishing the next Kojima Productions game

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A new report indicates Microsoft is extremely close to a deal to publish Hideo Kojima's next game.
VentureBeat indicates that Kojima and Microsoft have agreed to a letter of intent to start working together, while further details are being figured out.
This game will apparently explore the use of Microsoft's cloud technology.


Earlier this year, a report indicated that Microsoft was exploring publishing the next game from Hideo Kojima, head of Kojima Productions. Now, it seems like talks are progressing well and Kojima's new game is extremely likely to be with Xbox. According to VentureBeat reporter Jeff Grubb, Kojima and Microsoft have signed a letter of intent indicating both want to work together, while lawyers will continue to fine-tune other specifics of the agreement.

Grubb explains that Microsoft has "begun preparing" for what Kojima will need for his next game, including hiring Kim Swift, a veteran developer who has...