"Kojima Is on Vacation and Still an Employee, Says Konami"

"Konami has responded to a detailed report which revealed that Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima has left the company. The publisher suggests that he is still [an] employee and on a lengthy vacation, following the protracted development of Metal Gear Solid V."

Well, if that's true, and Kojima actually hasn't abandoned the sinking Konami shitp yet, then... all I can say is: poor Hideo Kojima. Seriously, dude, get out. Get out while you still can.

(EDIT) My guess is that he's got paid vacation to burn, and he's using it all up before he rides off into the sunset. (/EDIT)