Mizuguchi working on Al Gore environmentalism project
by James Ransom-Wiley 
{ Apr 17th 2007 at 7:28PM }
Like last year's film An Inconvenient Truth, the project will focus on environmental issues, including energy conservation. Mizuguchi hinted that the effort will play on our perspective of Earth. "I think that we would need to see our own planet from outer space. We see that there are no borderlines between the countries and simply notice how beautiful it is. And maybe then, we will be more conscious about the environment. It's about gaining a new perspective, like when we moved from 2D to 3D," suggested Mizuguchi.
In an era when industry professionals have been accused of being apathetic toward their own works, it's refreshing -- no matter which side of the environmental debate you stand on -- to see Mizuguchi devoting his talents to an issue he is so deeply concerned about ... or, perhaps you disagree. For those that do, fear not, Mizuguchi ain't just about huggin' trees. If your deepest concerns are about burning Watts on Q Entertainment's next "block-buster," know that Mizuguchi plans to announce a new game in the coming weeks. Homey's still gotta eat, ya heard? (Though we hear Paramount made some decent change off that aforementioned film. So there is green in going green...)
In other 'Snake vs Zombie' news, Kojima and Suda 51 are still playing dumb about their "Project S" collabo. "Oh, should we announce it here?" they teased. Expect to hear confirmation of the alleged Snatcher sequel in the coming days.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
copa @ Apr 17th 2007 7:33PM
Hope it works out better than SimEarth.
Vexorg @ Apr 17th 2007 7:34PM
And another one drinks the Global Warming kool-aid...
Fat Sony Fanboy @ Apr 17th 2007 7:39PM
Al Gore is such a stuffed suit. God bless Bush!
Tom @ Apr 17th 2007 7:43PM
"And another one drinks the Global Warming kool-aid..."
Yes, because the earth is indestructable and there's nothing we humans could possibly do to effect it negatively.
HenryJonesJr @ Apr 17th 2007 7:47PM
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2332531355859226455&q=swindle&hl=en
Fat Sony Fanboy @ Apr 19th 2007 11:43PM
Tom, every time you fart you damage the ozone layer. I expect you to never fart again and live by example. See? More liberal hypocrisy.
Vexorg @ Apr 17th 2007 7:48PM
I'll listen to the whole global warming bit when Al Gore stops flying around in a private jet and racking up $1,500 a month in electrical bills.
hvnlysoldr @ Apr 17th 2007 7:49PM
Russia has oil and wants to sell it. China wants oil. US wants oil. Therefore we should build a tunnel under the Bering Strait and connect the oil pipeline as well as a railroad and highway. Thus solves the energy crisis.
required @ Apr 17th 2007 7:49PM
so many fossil fools so little time
Ralidore @ Apr 17th 2007 7:49PM
"'I think that we would need to see our own planet from outer space. We see that there are no borderlines between the countries and simply notice how beautiful it is. And maybe then, we will be more conscious about the environment. It's about gaining a new perspective, like when we moved from 2D to 3D,' suggested Mizuguchi."
So... Google Earth?
required @ Apr 17th 2007 7:56PM
Vexorg, You're shoving your little digits in your oily ears because Al Gore's family pays a premium for renewable electricity? Strange.
required @ Apr 17th 2007 7:59PM
Fat Sony Fanboy, http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Environment/
Grant @ Apr 17th 2007 8:07PM
Al Gore is a bit of a nut,
but everything he says about global warming does have a pretty strong basis.
and it's not about extreme action just yet, it's about moderation, earth is self rejuvenating, as long as we don't kill it faster than it can fix it's self things will get better. Just because the guy next to you doesn't care about having a place for his kids to grow up doesn't mean you should.
The earth is just a series of ecosystems, and if you weren't aware, humans are very capable of effecting every type, and eventually destroying them.
required @ Apr 17th 2007 8:07PM
Fat Sony Fanboy, here is another educational link for you: http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Environment/environment/prevention/
pangit @ Apr 17th 2007 8:17PM
global warming is real.
Bluebreaker @ Apr 17th 2007 8:15PM
The Earth is wearing out, the seasons absolutely have gone absurd with extreme weather and people are way too dependant on oil, period. I don't think I need Al Gore telling me things are very plain to see though.
AlGore @ Apr 17th 2007 8:17PM
The game is called "ManBearPig", guys. I'm serial about this! Come on guys, I'm totally serial!
Rocketboy_X @ Apr 18th 2007 6:39PM
Yes, but what about the dangers of ManBearPig?
Jon @ Apr 17th 2007 8:25PM
So will fat sony fanboy now become fat microsoft fanboy since finding out that his beloved company supports liberal hypocrisy.
My girlfriend is a researcher on the subject of sustainable energy and it gives plenty of insight into rising enegry usage. Global warming is happening and I don't need a game or Al Gore to tell me that it happening.
tituspullo @ Apr 17th 2007 8:28PM
hey al, how are your charter flights going? global warming is real , but what's the cause
Sid Icarus @ Apr 17th 2007 8:37PM
Bush is the Antichrist. All of his supporters may as well carve "666" into their fucking foreheads.
Sid Icarus @ Apr 17th 2007 8:43PM
Republicans are fucktards.
Sure, even though "EVERY" respected scientist and country in the world acknowledges that global warming is real and a threat, I will listen to a group of fucking creationist bible thumpers with a strong financial interest in denying not only global warming, but science in general.
hvnlysoldr @ Apr 17th 2007 8:52PM
How do you know global warming isn't a bad thing though?
your left nut @ Apr 17th 2007 8:57PM
So, when the ice ages came and went, what caused the warming? Was it the Dino Cars? I'm just curious. Meteorologists can't predict next weeks weather accurately and you're telling me they can project 20-100 years out? Global warming may be happening, but not for the reasons Gore is claiming. Not "Every" scientist buys into his reasoning. You only hear the ones the press wants you hear.
Taylor @ Apr 17th 2007 8:56PM
why do the liberals try and stuff this global warming shit down everyones throte. plz dont git videogames involved into this onslaught of bullshit
paradox @ Apr 17th 2007 8:57PM
Name calling isn't necessary. We need to come together as a species and look past our wallets ans short-term comfort and confront the all environmental that our short-sightedness has caused. We have put a hole in the ozone layer, the thousands of acres of forest have been destroyed and many species have gone extinct directly because of our actions. I don't think that I'm being a liberal nutjob by saying that this has to stop.
P.S, getting your political views from someone else (political party, movement leader, South Park, ect) is bad for our planet, bad for our society, and bad for your mind.
Taylor @ Apr 17th 2007 9:02PM
dude in the early 90s everybody thot there was gonna b an ice age, so ur expecting me to now beleve that there will be global warming. things melt eventually the earth changes and there are weather fluctuations
your left nut @ Apr 17th 2007 9:04PM
Sorry, one more thing. There was a recent report put out by Lawrence Livermore Laboratory that said forests (I forget the exact wording, but basically, non-tropical forests) add to global warming and may be responsible for a 10 degree increase over the next 100 years. I forget all of the particulars, but you can look it up yourselves, I'm too lazy right now. But those guys at the Lawrence Livermore Lab must qualify as "respected scientist(s)". So, how can this be?
Ryan Heath @ Apr 17th 2007 9:05PM
Uh oh, Mars is heating up too!! (http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200704/s1890339.htm) Guess, Bush and Cheney must be drilling for oil and driving SUV's on our Red Planet as well. I mean, there's no POSSIBLE chance that the Sun could have anything to do with climate change.
Blue_Falcon @ Apr 17th 2007 9:05PM
Why do I feel like the Hideo Kojima/Suda 51 collaboration should've got mentioned, with the global warming stuff coming as a sidenote, instead of some big picture of Al Gore. :-\
tmmoore_nc @ Apr 17th 2007 9:08PM
OH NO! It's....
Capcomism!
paradox @ Apr 17th 2007 9:11PM
@your left nut
Sure there are those who disagree, but 99% agree that although Gore's predictions are an overestimate, Global Warming is a legitimate threat to our planet. (and the despicable partisan hacks that make up most of the U.S's press want to sensationalize every story they can)
Rising temperatures are an empirical fact at this point, weather or not we are directly responsible is the question, and the majority of the scientific community says that yes, we are.
Rising CO2 levels are unquestionably our fault (unless we haven't noticed some extra volcanoes erupting recently) and that in itself is causing major damage to our oceans even without the warming.
Our planet is very resilient, short of nuking every square inch of it's surface there is nothing that we can do to erradicate its life. But if current trends continue, we may not like the earth that emerges from the ashes of our actions.
Rubang B @ Apr 17th 2007 9:12PM
The question isn't IF the planet's atmosphere goes beyond the point of no return, it's WHEN. Many respected scientists think it's already too late and we'll be totally fucked in under 50 years.
Zachary Hinchliffe @ Apr 17th 2007 9:13PM
BLAH BLAH BLAH LIBERAL HYPOCRISY
BLAH BLAH BLAH BUSH IS THE DEVIL
BLAH BLAH BLAH POLITICS POLITICS POLITICS
Politics shouldn't be on Joystiq. =D
Diskoboy @ Apr 17th 2007 9:17PM
Hi! I'm a stupid democrat! I believe in global warming! I believe what everyone tells me, even if I know it's a blatant lie! I spout hatred and bullshit all day long but never can seem to find the time to back my words up. I make idiotic decisions on a minute-by-minute basis. I'm a coward who doesn't stand up for my beliefs or my country.
Excuse me - all my friends are going to jump off abridge now! I have to go join them beacuse it's popular!
Fucking idiots.
hvnlysoldr @ Apr 17th 2007 9:21PM
Where's the proof that global warming is bad? The dinosaurs went extinct because CO2 levels lowered killing off plants which killed off O2 which killed them. Therefore global warming could be a good thing and actually help generate more life.
Blue_Falcon @ Apr 17th 2007 9:25PM
...So no one's excited about a 'new' Kojima project?
What kind of gaming blog is this?
Gary Combs @ Apr 17th 2007 9:26PM
http://www.snopes.com/politics/bush/house.asp
Just that that was a tad bit interesting. Anyway, sure the globe is warming but is it due to this "global warming" that Gore speaks of? I'm not saying we shouldn't work on reducing the emissions that we put into the environment, but lots of these "scientists" urge drastic economic changes that are uncalled for.
James @ Apr 17th 2007 9:40PM
Al Gore was the one whom pushed for the bombing of Kosovo with depleted uranium shells (which are basically radioactive and have cause mutations in newborn babies). The debris from which still wafts in the atmosphere to this day.
Damian G. @ Apr 17th 2007 10:10PM
Honestly, I wish that those of us with dissenting opinions on the issue weren't treated as pariahs.
We have good points, and you have good points. Stifling debate and arrogantly dismissing sceptical scientists - of which there are many, such as Tim Ball, Fred Singer, Robert Carter, William Gray, Frederick Seitz, Sallie Baliunas, Willie Soon, Roy Spencer, Richard Lindzen and David Deming, to name a few - only casts further doubt on your side.
Oh, and I am completely cereal.
J3r3m`/ @ Apr 17th 2007 10:21PM
Global warming is caused by video game violence.
paradox @ Apr 17th 2007 10:20PM
@Diskoboy
Your right, it's too bad that one of us "stupid Democrats" didn't say the exact same thing 9 posts above yours...oh, wait...
Name calling and obscene generalizations add nothing to the conversation and make you look uninformed.
@ on topic
Not much is revealed about the game, so I'm not too sure what to think. Hopefully it will deal with environmental issues with rational insight, so as to avoid adding fuel to the skepticism fire.
The Last Microsoft Fanboy @ Apr 17th 2007 10:30PM
"Everything we have developed over the last 100 years should be destroyed."
"I suspect that eradicating smallpox was wrong. It played an important part in balancing ecosystems."
Gary Combs @ Apr 17th 2007 10:37PM
I wonder if the game will promote nuclear energy in ways to reduce carbon emissions?
John @ Apr 17th 2007 10:38PM
This kind of game will help evolve videogaming. Games have not really dealt with these kind of responsibilities, and as such it will be a fresh and interactive platform to explore the ideas of responsibility to the planet and fellow humans, so that we can all advance.
Thumpah @ Apr 17th 2007 10:51PM
THIS ARTICLE IS FALME BAIT AND GORE IS A HYPOCRITE.
Moe @ Apr 17th 2007 11:14PM
@ Damian G.
It is fine to have a dissenting opinion as long as it is based on some kind of reasonable evidence and not partisan divisions or "liberal conspiracy" theories. There is no real scientific debate about global warming anywhere because there is a near universal scientific consensus about global warming in relation to anthropogenic release of greenhouse gases. Many of the "scientists" who tried to cast doubt on the issue in the mainstream media had a conflict of interest or weren't qualified to report on the issue. Take a university science class today or read peer-reviewed scientific journals and you'll see that there is no credible doubt about human induced climate change in looking at the evidence.
Listing off names does not create a dissenting position. Look at the people you named:
Fred Singer: http://environment.guardian.co.uk/climatechange/story/0,,1875762,00.html
Tim Ball:
http://www.kantor.com/2007/02/05/timothy-ball-opinion-without-evidence/
Robert Carter:
http://www.smh.com.au/news/environment/minchin-denies-climate-change-manmade/2007/03/14/1173722560417.html
I picked those four at random and each one of them has questionable academic authority or significant conflicts of interest in reporting on global warming. Deny the scientific body of evidence all you want, but don't try to pretend that there's a credible argument against it lying with these sham authorities and professors.
hvnlysoldr @ Apr 17th 2007 11:29PM
Galileo said we revolved around the sun. The pope didn't read his theory and based on his cardinals and counsels' advice shunned him.
I'm not saying people should hurt the environment but to say that we are doomed and we'll burn ourselves up is ridiculous.
samfish @ Apr 17th 2007 11:34PM
"Politics shouldn't be on Joystiq. =D"
What's really sad is that global warming shouldn't be considered 'politics'.
...but to these right wing half-wits, it is...because it's part of some big "liberal" conspiracy to...destroy capitalism?
It's EVER so frightening when you that that this is the line of thinking that is currently in charge of the White house today.
"Honestly, I wish that those of us with dissenting opinions on the issue weren't treated as pariahs."
You're treated as "pariahs" because you have no reason to continue believing what you do, in light of all the science. You don't deserve respect on this issue, to be honest. Just like people who say the Earth is only 6000 years old don't deserve respect.
You DON'T have any good points. The doubt that is cast upon global warming is EXACTLY akin to the cigarette debate of the 60's and 70's. No, we didn't know EXACTLY why or how carcinogens in cigarettes caused cancer (and we STILL don't know 100% today!), but we WERE sure that they caused it.
But the cigarette companies seized that one GRAIN of doubt and managed to convince countless people that cigarettes were healthy.
...all because, in the back of their minds, they didn't want to admit that cigarettes caused cancer.
Just like today, these extremist, irrational Republicans don't want to admit that global warming is happening, courtesy of mankind.
To the few morons who said Al Gore is a hypocrite for various reasons.......GO LEARN SOME FUCKING FACTS, YOU SHIT HEADS. I'm sick and tired of seeing Fox "News" propaganda about Gore repeated everywhere.
As for the rest of you right-wing snakes better get over this illogical hatred of "lib'ruls" quick and admit that this is happening before it's too late. Considering that everything these dumbasses have ever said, especially about climate change, is wrong, they don't have much room for error.
Not that it matters. Gore'll probably run for President later this year and he'll easily win both the primary and the general.
hvnlysoldr @ Apr 17th 2007 11:49PM
Our world is in peril. I Gaia the spirit of the Earth have called 5 brave young ones to summon Captain Planet.
__ from Africa with the power of earth.
__ from Europe with the power of wind.
Maya from Asia with the power of water.
Wheeler from North America with the power of fire.
And Maati from South America with the power of heart.
With our powers combined we summon Captain Planet.
Captain Planet. He's our hero.
Gonna take pollution down to zero.
Gonna put asunder
bad guys who like to loot the yonder.
(I'll get you Captain Planet!)
We're the Planeteers. You can be one too.
Because saving our Planet is the thing to do.
Polluting and looting are not the way.
Hear what Captain Planet has to say.
The power is yours!