Ken Mendoza

Ken Mendoza (Hashimoto) served as a Producer and Localization Manager for Death Stranding (2019) and its expanded version, Death Stranding: Director's Cut (2021). Working directly at Kojima Productions alongside studio head Hideo Kojima, Mendoza was instrumental in bringing the game to global audiences. He also frequently acted as Kojima's public translator during major industry events, such as the Death Stranding presentation at PlayStation Experience (PSX) Mendoza has an extensive history working with top-tier Japanese game developers and franchises: Konami Digital Entertainment (2011–2015): Handled international development, licensing, and overseas translation coordination. His high-profile credits here include Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes, and Hideo Kojima's critically acclaimed horror teaser, P.T. Kojima Productions (2016–2021): Joined Hideo Kojima immediately after the director split from Konami. He initially worked as an Assistant Producer before moving up to full Producer and Localization Manager for Death Stranding Capcom (2021–Present): Works as a Global Marketing Producer. He has overseen production and promotional elements for massive Capcom projects, including Mega Man Battle Network: Legacy Collection, Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium, and Dragon's Dogma 2.