Hideo Kojima

is a Japanese video game designer, director, producer, and writer. 
In 1986, he was hired by Konami, for which he designed and wrote "Metal Gear" (1987) for the MSX2. He is also known for producing the "Zone of the Enders" series, as well as writing and designing "Snatcher" (1988) and "Policenauts" (1994).