After Kiefer Sutherland (voice of Big Boss) accepted an award for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, Keighley revealed that a lawyer representing game publisher Konami had informed Kojima of his restriction prior to the event.
After permitting a chorus of “boos” from the crowd at the awards ceremony, Keighley shared his personal thoughts on the situation.
We have reached out to Konami for a statement on the issue, and are waiting on a response. For more on this developing story, keep an eye on GameSkinny.