Hideo Kojima’s Metal Gear series enjoys the distinction of being an icon that still resonates with the majority of the gaming community. Even if you've never played any of them, chances are you've at least heard of it by now. With all of the positive attention that the relatively recent Metal Gear Solid 5 has received, it’s easy to forget about the game that that could have potentially killed the series. And no-- it’s not MGS 2 (although I’ll never forgive it for those protracted conversations between Raiden and his nagging girlfriend). Nope, I'm referring to something much, much worse-- Snake's Revenge.
As I'm writing this, I'm nursing a couple of cuts to the face. I bought a new shaving razor to replace my dreadfully worn down Gillette Mach 3 model and got a little careless in an area near the mouth. I'm not going anywhere until the bleeding (which isn't much) is less noticeable. At least the blades are sharp. I do feel rather stupid as a 35 year old man who can't seem to shave himself without getting clumsy.
Aside from some shitty weather and some much-needed vehicular repairs for my truck, 2015 ended about as good as any year.
2015 looks like a crazy good year with what we have announced so far. I'm sure something will get delayed, but on the other hand, I'm also sure Nintendo will announce three or four awesome games that will make up for them at E3. While there's a lot to enjoy, these five stand out head and shoulders from the rest of the pack in my mind.
In 1999, I bought a Playstation after seeing a fried of mine playing Final Fantasy VII. I was so impressed at how it looked and he was giddy about having spent 50 hours playing and not being close to finishing. I'd played on a Playstation before, but hadn't been taken with it until that point.
So I just picked up Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes for the PS4. Normally, I'd be upset at the price tag for what's supposed to be a 2-3 hour game, but I'm a huge Metal Gear fanboy so doing such would pull me apart. I will play Metal Gear and I will play it ASAP.
Hello my friends. I am on a public computer at the public library. I have only 30 minutes to use the PC. so I will be brief.
The PixlBit staff is quite diverse in their gaming passions, and it’s one of my favorite things about writing here. In addition to being “Mr. Final Fantasy” I probably also hold the title of biggest Metal Gear Solid fanatic. Well, I might tie with Patrick Kijek, but MGS is a series that I’ve followed religiously since playing the Japanese Famitsu demo disc way back in 1998. It follows, then, that I should be beyond excited at the announcement of Metal Gear Solid 5, right? While I’m always happy to hear of another main entry in the series directed by Hideo Kojima, I just can’t muster up much enthusiasm for this one. Even the shininess of new console hardware and the Fox Engine can’t get my blood pumping. Why? Chalk it up prequel fatigue, and a longing for what could have been. (Note: The following editorial contains major spoilers for Metal Gear Solid 4. You have been warned.)
EA has been in the news a lot lately, and it’s been pretty much all negative. Between the advent of the Online Pass, the botched launch of SimCity, and the appearance of micro transactions in full retail games like Mass Effect 3 and Dead Space 3, it’s really easy to dump on the company. I’m not here to do that, though. I have a complicated relationship with EA; one that moved from hate to love to apathy. So turn down the nerd rage for five minutes, because I’m about to present a different opinion on what a vocal minority consider to be the most hated company in America.
I've been seeing quite a few blogs and web site stories and previews on the upcoming Metal Gear Solid 5.
Okay seriously who had any doubts? I'm just running this through Eurogamer but i'll give you the Highlights
As Hideo Kojima continues his press tour to talk about the new Platinum Games rework of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, he took a little time to tease something new. The Metal Gear creator has a reputation for being cryptic and playful with fans and press alike, so take what you’re about to see with a grain of salt. But there’s a chance that the pictures Mr. Kojima showed on his Twitter could very well be a peek at his next project.
There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding the newly-renamed Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance and Hideo Kojima. Since showing off the new game concept at the Spike TV VGAs, Kojima has been all over talking about the reason for the changes, and why he went with Platinum Games for the game design. He’s been pleased with the reactions on Twitter, and has said that he feels that the VGAs will be the place to announce games in the future, as opposed to E3. Mr. Kojima recently talked at length about the new Rising project, and even let slip a little tidbit about what Metal Gear Solid 5 could be.
Hideo Kojima is a legend in game design, but he’s had a hard time getting away from his most successful franchise, Metal Gear. Since 1987, Kojima has done almost exclusively games that center around the adventures of his beloved character Snake (in various incarnations) and, even though he’s tried to pass the series on to the next generation of Konami designers, he keeps getting pulled back. But that’s not to say that Kojima hasn’t been about to branch out a bit over the years. You may remember his portable game Boktai, which had a direct sequel and a DS follow-up called Lunar Knights. No? Well, you certainly remember Zone of the Enders. You know…the game that was included free with the Metal Gear Solid 2 demo? Despite having that moniker for years, ZoE has its share of dedicated fans, and they will be happy to hear that the series isn’t far from Kojima’s thoughts.
In the newest issue of Official PlayStation Magazine UK, Hideo Kojima revealed his plans for Metal Gear Solid 5. Konami has not confirmed the development of the game but I doubt they won't want to move forward with a sequel to one of the biggest franchises in video games.
