Hideo Kojima is a Japanese game designer, writer, producer and director. He is also recognized for his anonymous pseudonym Joakim Mogren. Previously employed at Konami, he currently serves as Director of Kojima Productions. In 2011, he started serving as Vice President of Konami Digital Entertainment. In the past, he has also served as Konami Computer Entertainment Japan's Vice President.

Hideo Kojima was born on August 24, 1963 in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. He is the director and creator of several successful video games which include Policenauts, Snatcher and Metal Gear. He is also the producer of Boktai and Zone of the Enders. He is often named by the industry experts and fans as the most innovative and influential writer and director of video games.