Famous video game developer Hideo Kojima is seemingly a fairly big fan of the inclusion of photo modes in video games as the Death Stranding creator recently took to Twitter to more or less defend the inclusion of photo modes in various titles. Notably, Death Stranding and the upcoming Death Stranding Director’s Cut, which is set to release for the PlayStation 5 on September 24th, include photo modes. According to Kojima, in-game photo modes can actually help folks improve their ability to take photos out in the real world.

1/2There are still some people who make fun of the fact that you are taking virtual pictures in the game. If you keep taking pictures, even in-game, your sensitivity and skills will naturally improve. Composition, layout, focus, etc.

2/2Most importantly, you will know what you want to photograph. After that, the in-game experience will surely come in handy when you shoot with a real camera or smartphone.