Metal Gear Solid - Page 13 of 35

How Metal Gear Solid V Should Probably Be Played

Dunkeyis both better and worse than you at Metal Gear Solid V WARNING: SOME SLIGHT TINY SPOILERS IN THE VID MAYBE DEPENDS HOW SENSITIVE YOU ARE

By Luke Plunkett Published September 7, 2015

Kotaku East

The Bloody Phantom Pain Scene That Got Censored in Japan

Back in August, Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima tweeted that the violence in “only one scene” differed between The Phantom Pain’s Japanese version and the international release. This, it seems, could be that scene. Note: This article might contain spoilers! Yes, spoilers! Via Censored Gaming (and Kotaku reader Kazami), check out the differences in…

By Brian Ashcraft Published September 7, 2015

Reviews

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain: The Kotaku Review

There’s a cutscene, late in Metal Gear Solid V, that’s ostensibly serious but contains a musical interlude so awkward it sent me into giggle fits. A dozen missions later, there’s a harrowing sequence that ranks among the best video game scenes I’ve ever played. If you don’t know how to reconcile those two things, then,…

By Jason Schreier Published September 4, 2015

Fan Covers “Konami” with “Kojima Productions” on New Metal Gear Solid

Kojima Productions, apparently, is no more. The studio started by Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima has been “dissolved,” says Snake’s Japanese voice actor. The box art for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain does not read “Kojima Productions.” It does read Konami. On Taiwan’s Gamer forums, a member named Gtaaaaa decided to change that.…

By Brian Ashcraft Published September 4, 2015

10 Things I Noticed as a First-Time Player of Metal Gear Solid 3 and 4

In preparation for Metal Gear Solid V, I’ve been playing through the entries in the series that I missed. It’s been enlightening. This post originally appeared on Kotaku UK Over the past week, in preparation for Metal Gear Solid V, I’ve been racing through MGS 3: Snake Eater and MGS 4: Guns of the Patriots,…

Julian Benson Published September 4, 2015

5 Hilarious Metal Gear Solid V Helicopter Songs

There’s nothing like dashing away on your horse after infiltrating a compound, calling in a pick-up, and then hearing your favorite song blaring in the distance as the helicopter makes its way closer to you. It’s gratifying. Cathartic. And sometimes, damn funny—especially if you’re playing on the PC version of Metal Gear Solid V. You…

By Patricia Hernandez Published September 3, 2015

One Of Metal Gear Solid V‘s Most Important Story Scenes Was Cut

Rumors have suggested that Konami was unhappy with how much money Hideo Kojima spent on his most recent epic, which might explain why one of Metal Gear Solid V’s most pivotal story missions isn’t actually in the game. Fans who bought the Collector’s Edition of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain found that the…

By Jason Schreier Published September 3, 2015

Kotaku East

Hideo Kojima Sneaks Out, Signs Autographs

While Konami is giving out Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain posters signed by… somebody, series creator Hideo Kojima spent the game’s launch putting his name on anything he could. It’s not uncommon for game developers to stealthily visit stores when their games are released. After all that work, many enjoy seeing first hand…

By Brian Ashcraft Published September 3, 2015

Check Metal Gear Solid V On Your Birthday For A Cool Surprise

When you start a new game of Metal Gear Solid V, it asks you for your birthday. There’s a reason for that—the game actually uses it in a pretty sweet way. Obviously, if you don’t want to be spoiled on this, you should stop reading now! If you happen to play Metal Gear Solid V…

By Patricia Hernandez Published September 2, 2015

A Metal Gear Solid Primer in Podcast Form

I just played the first 30 minutes or so of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, and I’m hooked. I’m also slightly—emphasis on slightly—less confused than I otherwise would have been, because I asked Jason Schreier of Kotaku and Ashly Burch of Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin’? to talk about why they like the Metal…

By Chris Suellentrop Published September 2, 2015

Kotaku East

Metal Gear Fan Does Sony’s Job, Makes Phantom Pain PS3

The PlayStation 4 has a pretty Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Painconsole. The PS3 does not. One person decided to change that. Over on South Korea’s Ruliweb (via tipster Sang), net user NCDinos created this custom painted PlayStation 3, complete with the Diamond Dogs gold emblem and the “Molybdeum” misspelling. [Photo: Ruliweb] [Photo: Ruliweb]…

By Brian Ashcraft Published September 2, 2015

Hideo Kojima’s Sad Farewell To Metal Gear

It starts slow, and feels a little self-indulgent. But this Metal Gear Solid V debriefing ends with something of a genuine tear-jerker. Sorta like the games themselves. It’s funny as I was watching this I felt a little frustrated. This 10 minute video was essentially a montage of people telling Hideo Kojima how great he…

Mark Serrels Published September 1, 2015

Culture

Metal Gear Has Had Some Amazing Art, Yo

For nearly twenty years now, the Metal Gear Solid franchise has featured some of the most iconic characters and design in the business. As we say goodbye to Hideo Kojima’s involvement with the series—and maybe the series itself—I figured today was a good time to look back on the best of Metal Gear’s art. Most…

By Luke Plunkett Published September 1, 2015

Screw Kimmel, I’m Streaming Some Metal Gear Solid V [UPDATE: Done]

Let’s stream some Metal Gear Solid V. Eat it, Jimmy Kimmel For the next hour or two, I’ll be playing through a couple of side-ops and showing off a lot of the gameplay in the fifth Metal Gear Solid. I’m going to do my best to avoid spoilers, so we’ll stick to side-ops and non-critical…

By Jason Schreier Published September 1, 2015

Tips & Guides

Tips For Playing Metal Gear Solid V

So you just woke up from a nine-year coma, you’re missing an arm, and there’s a giant horn implanted in your forehead. Whatcha gonna do? Whether you’re a series newcomer or an experienced Metal Gear Solid cut-scene watcher, allow us to give you some helpful tips for getting the most out of Metal Gear Solid…

By Jason Schreier Published September 1, 2015

How Microtransactions Actually Work In Metal Gear Solid V

Last week, the website GameSpot reported that there was a paywall on Metal Gear Solid V’s PVP mode. Turns out that’s not true. Let’s cut through the misinformation and clear up exactly how Konami is trying to get your money here. Anyone playing through the newest Metal Gear will eventually unlock a feature called Forward…

By Jason Schreier Published September 1, 2015

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, As Told by Steam Reviews

Steam reviews are often quite funny! This time they might even be, dare I say, touching? Originally, The Phantom Pain’s box art read “A Hideo Kojima Game” just like the previous Metal Gear Solid titles. But suddenly, it was removed, leaving people wondering if this decision was related to the rumored weirdness at Konami. While…

By Brian Ashcraft Published September 1, 2015

Culture

Metal Gear Soldier Climbs Invisible Ladder To Heaven

Today on Highlight Reel we have parachute shooting, Destiny comebacks, tiny covenant soldiers, invisible ladders to heaven, and much more! Watch the video above, then link any of your favorite highlights in the comments, and be sure to check out, like and subscribe the original videos via the links below. Battlefield 4 – best moment…

By Chris Person Published August 31, 2015

I’ve Played 30 Hours Of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain And It’s Friggin’ Great

For the past few days, I’ve done very little but play Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, a new video game made by the well-known spa company Konami. I’ve been sneaking and shooting through deserts and forests. I’ve infiltrated bases, crippled soldiers, and taken four showers. It has been wonderful. UPDATE (8/31): I’m now…

By Jason Schreier Published August 31, 2015

If Wes Anderson Directed Metal Gear Solid V

Well this gives a whole new meaning to the collectible cassette tapes in Metal Gear Solid V. In a Wes Anderson version we’d probably have B-sides of counterculture-rooted rock music instead of additional story elements. YouTuber Jacob Rich and his friends imagined how Metal Gear Solid V would look as a Wes Anderson film. It’s…

By Gergo Vas Published August 31, 2015