Hideo Kojima and Geoff Keighley Feud Becomes an Overseas Meme
The ongoing joke between two major industry figures reflects how public perception can turn a single awkward moment into a persistent online narrative, even as both parties appear to play along.
Reporting from 1 sources: Game Spark.
A rumor that Hideo Kojima and The Game Awards host Geoff Keighley are on bad terms has spread online, originating from Kojima's reaction to losing all seven nominations at TGA2025. The lack of visible interaction since then, including Kojima's absence from Summer Game Fest, has fueled the meme. Keighley has replied to Kojima's posts without response, but Kojima reposted a joke about the feud, showing he is aware of the meme.
At The Game Awards 2025, Hideo Kojima's 'Death Stranding 2: On the Beach' lost all seven of its nominations to 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33'. A clip of Kojima briefly showing a puzzled expression before smiling and applauding was widely shared. Since then, overseas gamers have noted no visible social media interaction between Kojima and host Geoff Keighley, and Kojima did not appear at the recent Summer Game Fest. Meme images about a feud have circulated on X. Keighley has started replying to Kojima's posts, but Kojima has not responded. However, Kojima reposted a photo from Washington Post reporter Gene Park captioned 'Don't show this to Geoff Keighley!', indicating he is aware of the joke. Neither has blocked the other, suggesting the feud is a running gag rather than a real rift.
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