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You’re going to have to wait a little bit to play Metal Gear Online. Konami just announced that the PC version of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain will be coming out at the same time as the console versions. But Metal Gear Online apparently needs more time, and will come to consoles and…
By Evan Narcisse Published August 3, 2015 -
Metal Gear: The Cartoon Series? Would Watch.
If Assassin’s Creed works as a cartoon, then Metal Gear can too. Each episode would probably run for 127 hours, 126 of which was verbose political dialogue, but fans wouldn’t have it any other way. These pics, by msynowicz(via Super Punch), may not be as anime as some would hope for, but I’m digging the…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 2, 2015 -
Seven Times Game Creators Cameoed As Themselves
Whether it’s a classic adventure game, or a shooter that came out a few months, ago it doesn’t matter. Some developers and publishers just can’t resist putting themselves in their games, usually as a hidden easter egg, but sometimes they’re just right in front of us. YouTubers at OutsideXbox collected seven of these cameos. All…
By Gergo Vas Published July 30, 2015 -
It’s Official: No Kojima On Metal Gear Solid V‘s Box
Konami, a well-known Japanese spa manufacturer, yesterday uploaded final versions of Metal Gear Solid V’s box art. As you might expect, there’s no “Hideo Kojima” in sight. Previous versions of the cover of MGSV, which comes out September 1, featured both the Kojima Productions logo on the bottom left and the words “A Hideo Kojima…
By Jason Schreier Published July 14, 2015 -
Metal Gear Solid‘s Cast, Redrawn As Cartoon Characters
Artist Matt Synowicz’s Metal Gear Solid drawings are just like concepts from a Saturday-morning cartoon. It makes me sad we didn’t have a MGS-themed one. Sniper Wolf, Psycho Mantis, Vulcan Raven, Revolver Ocelot and Decoy Octopus are above and here’s a few more below. Obviously it’s not the entire cast of the series, but the…
By Gergo Vas Published July 13, 2015 -
Kojima Productions Was “Dissolved,” Says Snake’s Japanese Voice Actor
Iconic voice actor Akio Otsuka might have shed some light on the murky Metal Gear Solid situation. According to him, Kojima Productions is no more. This isn’t the first time we’ve heard this. Rumors have been swirling for months, and the Kojima Productions logo seemed to vanish from Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain’s…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 12, 2015 -
Artist Recreates Iconic Moments From Metal Gear Solid… Quickly
Pretty cool stuff from concept artist Lap Pun Cheung, who’s currently redrawing all the key moments from Metal Gear Solid, in the form of speed paintings. A total of thirty-seven pictures. They’re all very nostalgic. Here are the best ones. Go check out his ArtStation or DeviantART gallery for the complete set. To contact the…
By Gergo Vas Published July 3, 2015 -
Metal Gear Solid V Dogs Are Useful And Hilarious
Yes, that’s a dog taking a break and relieving themselves in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. Goofs aside, your canine friend can do a bunch of really amazing things in Snake’s latest. This year is The Phantom Pain’s last appearance at E3, as the game races towards its September release date. IGN has…
By Patrick Klepek Published June 18, 2015 -
Kotaku East
It’s Like Metal Gear, Only with More Panty Shots
I’ve heard Summer-Colored High School compared to everything from Skyrim to GTA. But really, while playing it, it feels more like Metal Gear—only instead of stealthily killing people, you’re stealthily taking panty shots. Warning: This post includes NSFW content. I mean, think about it, you enter an area with an unsuspecting target. Sneak around using…
By Richard Eisenbeis Published June 17, 2015 -
Watch Hideo Kojima’s Last Metal Gear Solid E3 Trailer Ever
Metal Gear Solid V will be Hideo Kojima’s last Metal Gear Solid game, as we’ve all come to accept by now. This is his last Metal Gear Solid E3 trailer. MGS V is, of course, coming out in September. Read more about the game in our hands-on preview
By Jason Schreier Published June 15, 2015 -
Two Hours With Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
You know how Konami tried to pull Hideo Kojima’s name off the box art on their website? With Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, Kojima more than gets his due. Every mission in the newest Metal Gear game—which will almost certainly be Kojima’s last—both begins and ends with a brief credit sequence that runs…
By Jason Schreier Published June 9, 2015 -
How To Destroy Watchtowers In Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes
Who needs stealth or cardboard boxes, when you can launch a military jeep directly into one of Camp Omega’s watchtowers. AttilaJP’s clip turns Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes into Just Cause for a few seconds. Snake, standing stock-still like a maniac, makes it even better. To contact the author of this post, write to:…
By Gergo Vas Published June 1, 2015 -
Konami Sends Out PR Statement, Addresses Nothing
After weeks of silence over rumors about Hideo Kojima’s employment and the deletion of P.T. from the Internet, Konami’s spoken up. But if you were hoping for answers, keep hoping. It wasn’t the endless headlines about Hideo Kojima, Silent Hills, or P.T. that caused the company to stir. No, it was the perception Konami’s future…
By Patrick Klepek Published May 29, 2015 -
There’s Metal Gear Solid Hiding In This Week’s My Little Pony
Apparently Snake’s box hiding box isn’t as fool-proof as we thought. Even Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima managed to spot it. It’s no secret the makers of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic love their video game references, like last year’s BioShock Infinite Easter egg. And this isn’t the first time Metal Gear Solid…
By Mike Fahey Published May 17, 2015 -
Kotaku East
Hideo Kojima Shows off Metal Gear Figure With Soft Boobs
Quiet from Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is a deadly sniper in skimpy clothes. There’s apparently a reason for the character’s sexy outfit. Ditto for this figure. The reason for the figure is, of course, that lots of fans will buy this figure. Make of that what you will! Today, Metal Gear Solid…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 11, 2015 -
Kotaku EastThat Awkward Moment When Hideo Kojima Doesn’t Appear
Yesterday, the biggest game magazine in Japan, Weekly Famitsu, held an awards ceremony. In the past, Hideo Kojima has attended the Famitsu Awards. This year, he did not. Many other famous creators were on hand to go on stage and receive their awards. [Photo: Famitsu] Like Level-5’s Akihiro Hino, creator of the incredibly popular Yokai…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 23, 2015 -
A Metal Gear Solid V Comparison Shows Differences Between TPP and GZ
Metal Gear Solid V comes in two iterations. There is bite-sized MGS V: Ground Zeroes, released in 2014, and the upcoming (and much, much longer) MGS V: The Phantom Pain. As pointed out by the MGO Forums, here’s a comparison that shows the differences between both games. MGO Forums shows how nearly the exact same…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 15, 2015 -
Kotaku East
The Kojima Rumors Are True, Says Metal Gear Singer [Update]
There have been rumors that Hideo Kojima is leaving Konami. Those rumors, claims Metal Gear singer and voice actor Donna Burke, are allegedly true. Donna Burke sang the breathtaking “ Heavens Divide” for Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. More recently, she sings “Sins of the Father” for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain and…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 10, 2015