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No Metal Gear Solid: Rising at E3 as 2012 Release Reaffirmed

At Konami’s pre-E3 event this evening, Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima said the series’ next entry, Metal Gear Solid: Rising will not be appearing at E3, giving no further details why. Kojima said a 2012 release date for the title is still targeted, as originally planned.

By Owen Good Published June 2, 2011

Metal Gear, Zone of the Enders Return With HD Collections

Konami announced today that two of its most popular franchises, Metal Gear Solid and Zone of the Enders, will be getting HD compilation re-releases on the PlayStation 3 and, for the first time, will also see action on the Xbox 360. The Metal Gear pack, due in November, will include Metal Gear Solid 2, Metal…

By Luke Plunkett Published June 2, 2011

Kojima Productions Announces An Announcement

On a recent Kojima Productions Podcast, the Metal Gear studio announced that it would be announcing announcements at E3. It also announced that it would be announcing “something special” (an announcement?) next week before E3 starts. [VideoGamer]

By Brian Ashcraft Published May 27, 2011

Relax, Twitter, Metal Gear’s Creator (Probably) Hasn’t Inspired a Final Fantasy VII Remake

Twitter is a great way to bring the world together, open up lines of communication. It’s also a great way for things to be blown out of proportion, 140 characters at a time. Hideo Kojima, creator of stealth game series Metal Gear, recently had dinner with Square Enix honcho Yoichi Wada and designer Tetsuya Nomura.…

By Brian Ashcraft Published May 19, 2011

This Might Be the Second-Best Metal Gear Toy We’ve Ever Seen

The best, of course, being 3A’s Metal Gear Rex. But since that looks as expensive as gold-plated gold with diamond chunks, this Cyborg Ninja slots comfortably into second place. Still a work in progress, as you can see by the fact he’s not fully assembled, Cyborg Ninja will be part of Square Enix’s Play Arts…

By Luke Plunkett Published May 13, 2011

Controversial Game Brought to Life With Tight Rubber, a Nice Lady and Fake Blood

Thrill Kill, a violent S&M-themed fighting game, was too much for the PlayStation 1. It’s not too much for Metal Gear cosplay queen Omi Gibson. In her latest photoset, Gibson cosplays as cattle prod-wielding, sexually charged dominatrix Belladonna. The character “accidentally” killed herself with said cattle prod, something echoed in this cosplay. While the game…

By Brian Ashcraft Published May 12, 2011

The Modern War Gear Solid Saga Continues with the Introduction of… Cardboard Gear!?!

The ultimate paramilitary crossover continues in the fifth(!) chapter of Modern War Gear Solid, which has already merged the worlds of Metal Gear Solid, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Halo into one ridiculously amusing soup. In the latest (and final?) episode, things reach even more ludicrous heights as Ghost battles Kotickovitch, Snake evolves the…

By Michael McWhertor Published May 11, 2011

Metal Gear on 3DS Is Shooting for November

Everything we’ve seen so far of Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D has made it look little more than a tech demo for Nintendo’s new console. But according to MCV, it may be less of a demo and more a nearly finished game. The British publication reckons the title, a graphical showcase for the new…

By Luke Plunkett Published May 10, 2011

Konami Preps For Giant Gaming Show with Its Own Pre-E3 Global Screening

The developer behind Castlevania, Silent Hill and Metal Gear Solid plans to hold a global online screen event the week before this year’s E3 to help “build buzz” before the big show, Konami said today. “The annual E3 show is the world’s marquee video game conference and trade show event that draws a critical mass…

By Brian Crecente Published May 4, 2011

The Lighter, Furrier Side of Metal Gear Solid

This cute little clip was put together by Gabriel Gagné. It’s the fox from the Kojima Productions (Metal Gear Solid) logo, and it’s chasing a beach ball. And that’s it (thanks Jobye!)

By Luke Plunkett Published April 27, 2011

New Metal Gear Solid Figures Sneak Out

Besides making Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, Square Enix also makes plastic figures under its Play Arts brand. And this summer, it’s releasing more Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker Play Arts figurines. There’s Peace Walker character Kazuhira Miller as well as a Snake Battle Dress version. Each is ¥5,040 (US$61). If you do decide to…

By Brian Ashcraft Published April 18, 2011

There’s A Nice Lady In That Cyborg Suit

Omi Gibson is not only a talented cosplayer, she’s the queen of Metal Gear cosplayers. Her latest photo set of a Cyborg Ninja prove exactly why she earns that moniker. The outfit she wears is killer, but while it looks fantastic, Omi blogs that it was incredibly difficult to see out of the helmet –…

By Brian Ashcraft Published April 14, 2011

Is This Metal Gear Solid or Lemmings?

It’s not Call of Duty multiplayer. Master filmmaker Freddie Wong has taken dead aim at the guilty pleasures and accepted norms of many video games. Here he goes after Metal Gear Solid, and the urge everyone has to endlessly replay this fish-in-a-barrel killfest. Want a good laugh? Read through the predictably dumbassed YouTube comments. It’s…

By Owen Good Published April 9, 2011

Dress Yourself In Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker‘s New Clothing Line

Soon you can wear your love of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker on your sleeve, thanks to Konami and Musterbrand’s new men’s clothing line, based on and inspired by last year’s PSP game. That’s right, any day now, you’ll be able to own and wear Metal Gear Solid pants The debut Peace Walker fashions include…

By Michael McWhertor Published April 4, 2011

Not Everyone Knows Who The Hell Hideo Kojima Is

You probably know who Hideo Kojima is. He makes Metal Gear Solid. But is he famous? Probably, but that doesn’t mean mainstream Japanese celebs know who the heck he is. Kojima appeared on a recent episode of variety show Real Scoop, talking about how popular he is abroad. Famous celebrities like Yusuke Kamiji as well…

By Brian Ashcraft Published April 4, 2011

Enjoy Your Promotion, Hideo Kojima

Starting April 1, 2011, Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima will be a Vice President and Corporate Officer at Konami! [via Konami]

By Brian Ashcraft Published March 30, 2011

Meet The Queen Of Metal Gear Cosplay

Noted for her detailed and highly realistic cosplay, Omi Gibson is a regular at events like the Tokyo Game Show. But there’s one thing she does better and more passionately than any other female cosplayer. And that’s Metal Gear. “Metal Gear cosplay is most representative of what I do,” Omi tells Kotaku. “I pour everything…

By Brian Ashcraft Published March 29, 2011

Metal Gear Nut Turned Stripper Is Now A Fugitive

Since she was 15 years of age, Minako Komukai worked as a pin-up model. Somewhere along the line she got into Metal Gear Solid and drugs. Her appreciation of Metal Gear earned her the acquaintance of Hideo Kojima. Her love of drugs has her on the run from the law. This month, a warrant for…

By Brian Ashcraft Published February 17, 2011

So Many Japanese People Desire The NGP

Sony’s upcoming portable, codenamed Next Generation Portable or NGP, looks great and seems to play great, too. Japanese gamers were asked if they want it, and, oh yes, they do. In a reader poll in the latest issue of game mag Famitsu, 76.2 percent of Japanese gamers stated that they wanted the NGP. Only 7.9…

By Brian Ashcraft Published February 9, 2011

See The NGP, And Its Games, In Action!

Late last week, Sony revealed its new portable, currently codenamed NGP, to the world. Perhaps you read my liveblog? Now you can watch the real thing, complete with English voice-overs. The event showed off the new NGP as well as games like Uncharted and Little Deviants. Game developers like Capcom’s Jun Takeuchi (Resident Evil 5)…

By Brian Ashcraft Published January 31, 2011