ASUS ROG and Kojima Productions have collaborated to release a themed gaming laptop and accessories.
Hideo Kojima has been a huge part of the gaming industry for years, delivering fantastic games like the Metal Gear Solid series, Death Stranding, and more. The renowned game director already has more games in the pipeline, including Physint and OD; however, the latest reveal is not about a game but about gaming tech.
Hideo Kojima-Themed ASUS ROG Flow Z13 – KJP Revealed
ASUS ROG and Kojima Productions have released this project under shared philosophies, “For Those Who Dare, and We Are Those Who Play”. The new device has been designed as something to be equipped by Ludens and is a symbol of “those who play”. Yoji Shinkawa, the art director at Kojima Productions, has stated that he planned to create a gadget “that belongs to Ludens” and integrated it into the new gaming laptop design.
The design features a gold-and-black colour scheme, with other elements inspired by Kojima Productions. In terms of the specifications, the laptop features AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 Processor, AMD Radeon 8060S Graphics, and AMD XDNA NPU with 50TOPS. Regarding memory, it comes with 128GB unified memory with a quad-channel design. The laptop features a QHD 180Hz display with 500 nits of brightness and 100% DCI-P3 coverage. Lastly, for thermals, it features a Vapor Chamber and Liquid Metal, with a CNC-milled chassis and carbon fiber.
Hideo Kojima-Themed Peripherals Have Been Revealed Too
The collaboration between ASUS ROG and Kojima Productions doesn’t introduce a gaming laptop, but a whole line of peripherals, too. Players can purchase a customized carrying case, a gaming mouse, a mouse pad, and a headset. Moreover, the Armour Crate has received an exclusive KJP theme, introducing a custom UI, a Ludens-inspired colorway, and a new loading animation.
In other news, Hidoe Kojima has shared a heartfelt message about the Stranger Things finale. Additionally, he has asked fans to watch the OD trailer ‘100 times’ just to get some hints about the game. What are your thoughts on the Hideo Kojima-themed ASUS ROG gaming laptop and accessories? Leave your thoughts down in the comments, and join the official Insider Gaming Discord server.
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Cringe. Asus going to lose money on this