Kong: Skull Island director Jordan Vogt-Roberts knows his stuff when it comes to gaming. Now, the director has revealed that the movie contains multiple video game references that you may hve missed.In a series of tweets (via GoNintendo), Vogt-Roberts said things like the soldier`s helmets in the film were inspired by Mega Man, Gundam, and Metroid, while there were also Zelda/Hylian influences. The acclaimed indie game Journey also influenced Vogt-Roberts for Skull Island. Small details no one will ever notice but I spent wayyyy too much time designing: The Megaman, Gundam & Metroid inspired helmets in Kong. pic.twitter.com/UQawzrDJBS — Jordan Vogt-Roberts (@VogtRoberts) May 18, 2017In my last video game related KONG post today...The Sky Devils logo has a very Zelda / Hylian influence. Surprised no one has spotted this. pic.twitter.com/8djyilXen5 — Jordan Vogt-Roberts (@VogtRoberts) May 18, 2017Another video game homage in KONG. Anyone who knows me is aware that JOURNEY is one of my favorite things... ever. (cc: @hunicke) pic.twitter.com/M9sUGeJCg4 — Jordan Vogt-Roberts (@VogtRoberts) May 24, 2017Not all of Vogt-Roberts` video game tributes made it into Skull Island. He also revealed a really cool-looking tiger-with-antlers creature inspired by Okami, but this was unfortunately cut. At one point there was a very OKAMI inspired creature in KONG. I was obsessed with a tiger that had antlers. Didn`t make the cut. pic.twitter.com/E8zv9MU20p — Jordan Vogt-Roberts (@VogtRoberts) May 18, 2017In another tweet, the director said what`s been revealed so far about the Skull Island`s video game tributes/influences/references is only the `tip of the iceberg.` Vogt-Roberts is directing the upcoming Metal Gear Solid movie, which appears to be more of an idea than a real thing at this stage. But what`s clear is Vogt-Roberts sounds like the right person for the job.`I think it`d be a massive film, I think it`d be an incredible film, but it needs to be ...
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