Has Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima quit Konami, or just gone on holiday?

The ongoing saga of the Kojima/Konami beef continues, with reports that the developer quietly left the company earlier this month. The only problem is, Konami seems to think he might just be on holiday

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Metal Gear Solid Director Hideo Kojima Leaves Konami

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Metal Gear Solid's Hideo Kojima Leaving Konami?

Hideo Kojima left Konami earlier this month - report

Hideo Kojima Has Left Konami and Kojima Productions [Update] - GameSpot