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Online retailer, The Square Enix Shop, has revealed several new details and images for their upcoming Cyborg Ninja (based on his appearance from Metal Gear Solid, which is now available on the Playstation Store for the PS3 and PSP) Play Arts Kai action figure.
Ever since the early console games, bosses have been a staple of video gaming. However, there's always at least one that really makes you scratch your head and wonder what's wrong with the sucker.
Several new images have been revealed by Hideo Kojima featuring a new mock up for the upcoming Metal Gear Solid’s Meryl Silverburgh Play Arts Kai action figure from Square Enix.
Hideo Kojima has provided the first look at the latest Play Arts Kai figure, featuring Meryl Silverburgh from Metal Gear Solid and Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots.
While mulling a possible launch trailer for Metal Gear Solid HD Collection, Hideo Kojima recently commented about how the excellent trailers are created in the previous Metal Gear Solid games.
"Starting August 12, Nintendo will drop the Nintendo 3DS’ retail price from $249.99 to $169.99 – an unprecedented drop in Nintendo’s history of pricing. What could have contributed to this drastic cut? I for one think it a result of shrewd business mixed with damage control.
When the 3DS was first announced, it was essentially the belle of the ball. The games like Kid Icarus, Metal Gear, and Star Fox were showcased – and such surprise titles like Street Fighter 4 truly showcased its potentia..."
There are always those moments in certain video games that make you do a double take and think to yourself, "What the heck just happened?" A mark of a memorable game is when...
In an interview with creative producer for the Kojima development team, Yoshikazu Matsuhana, stated that the original Metal Gear Solid will not be appearing in the recently announced HD collection. While this may be shocking to some, what’s even more shocking is the reason why it will not be included.
At their pre-E3 event that effectively kicks off the best week of video game news of the year, acclaimed developer Kojima announced and showed off his new gaming engine that shows off some incredible graphics and details.
Ever been creeped out by a game? Joystick Division has. In this article they look at the ten most disturbing things they've ever seen or done in video games.
Joystick Division runs down the ten best ensemble casts in the history of video games, from Psychonauts to Knights of the Old Republic. Did your favorite make the list?
There have been some classic combos in popular culture: Batman and Robin, Captain America and Bucky, Starsky and Hutch. However, there are some gaming sidekicks that are more of a pain than anything else.
A list I've created which includes what I think the best music/songs in video games till now. This is only the first part. I will be adding the next part as soon as I decide part II's music.
Metal Gear Solid ushered in a new chapter in cinematic gaming. Check out this retro review, as we go back in time an just how well this classic title has held up. Cheers!
"It’s been over two and a half years since we experienced the end of Solid Snake‘s tale and what would be the true “end” of the series to the fanbase.
Snake gave his final salute at the end of Metal Gear Solid 4, and to longtime fans of the series (including the MSX versions) it was one of the most powerful moments this generation.
Here we have a hero that not only came to define the PlayStation platform, but ushered in the mainstream version of the stealth genre; now he’s out of our liv..."
There are a lot of great games that appeared on Nintendo's first handheld system the Game Boy. Nintendo recently announced that the 3DS would have a virtual console service where gamers could download Game Boy and Game Boy Color classics. Here are the games I would like to see show up on the 3DS' virtual console first.
In honor of the snowstorm that's blanketed much of the country, it's time to spotlight the best snowy, icy winter levels in video game history. Grab your jacket!
"Let's face it; Metal Gear Solid 4 was basically a film anyway. If ever an example is needed of a game that gives more time to cut scenes then it does to gaming, MGS4 is it. Did that make it a bad game? No. And that fact in itself proves that Metal Gear Solid could be the basis for a fantastic film."
"Since there are literally hundreds of thousands of games out there, it’s no easy task for lead characters to make a lasting impression on the player. Once in a while however, you'll come across a leader that's different. Somehow, that character manages to set himself apart from the others."
The PSOne, which is home to some of the best games of all-time, recently turned 15 years old. Here are 15 of the best titles on the system to play during the anniversary.
In an ongoing effort to highlight great gaming artist from around the world, The Kartel brings you the works of "Pertheseus" as this week's featured artist.
If you thought the similarities between Solid Snake and Escape From New York's Snake Plisskin were too obvious to be a coincidence, you would be right. Hideo Kojima wrote director John Carpenter a letter, asking for his "blessing" in regards to the homage...
The release of Peace Walker has MGS fans excited and animated. This fan in particular has created and cosplayed practically every character in the Metal Gear universe, from sexy classics like Meryl to even crazy super Raiden from Metal Gear Solid 4.
The article covers some of the best PS1 games of all time, but there are also a couple of surprises that may come as a little bit of a shock to some. Nevertheless, please do come in and possibly give some of these games a play as they are the pinnacle of gaming goodness.
"Since the God of War collection was remastered on PS3 I’ve been thinking, there’s many more classics that were released on the PS2 that I would love to be released on the PS3 in high definition and include some trophies in there, that’s a dream come true. The God of War collection brought back some amazing memories while I played it. I’m sure you all know that feeling you get when you play a game you haven’t touched in years, it’s a really nice feeling. Anyway, here are the games that NEED to..."
"While the women in fighting games tend to get the most attention for being considered "sexy", their cousins in the action genre are out shooting it up and exploring boundaries well beyond the confines of a ring. Just because these characters are rendered in more than bikinis doesn't mean they're not sexy.
The action genre has been dominated by male characters since the creation of gaming. But there have been a few exceptions to the rule of sexes. And of course, these female exceptions have..."
Not a lot has been done with the stealth genre through the past years. While we're starting to see games incorporating aspects of stealth, few can claim to be truly "innovative." However, thanks to the following five games and franchises, we have seen amazing changes in gaming and the stealth genre as a whole.
"A brief look at the villains from your favourite books and films will reveal some common personality traits; they're all a few sandwiches short of a picnic. This is of course true of video games too, with many antagonists - who are more often than not found in the form of boss battles incidentally - displaying qualities that would suggest they're not quite with it upstairs.
Here then, are the ten most psychotic characters that have appeared in video games."
"Valentines Day is just around the corner and as intoxicating aerial aromas go, love is in the air. Some of gaming’s favourite characters have had their own share of love in recent years and it’s time to take a look back at some of the greatest relationships, flirting and canoodeling that brought a tear to our eyes, or made us sick to our stomachs."
Famitsu recently surveyed their readers on who their favorite video game character of all time was. After further review and nominees, the magazine narrowed it down to 50 candidates, and the poll results are in! Beating out some of Nintendo's most beloved icons, as well as the recognition for characters such as Cloud Strife and Ryu, Solid Snake came out wearing the gold.
Japan's list are changing ever-so-often though, so who knows what the next poll will bring. Be sure to check out the lis...
Looks aren't everything, and these games can prove it. In one of the most influential decades for gaming we've highlighted ten games from the 90s that have the ability to transcend the ravages of time. Did your favorite game make the list?
While a Metal Gear Solid movie is looking pretty unlikely, that hasn't stopped Gamerzines.com from putting together a list of the actors and actresses they would like to see star in a MGS movie.
Don't worry, Christian Bale isn't on the list :-D
"When asked to give a rough percentage of how many ideas came from his team in the making of MGS Peace Walker on PSP, Kojima told the Official PlayStation Magazine: "Well it's strange, but not so many ideas come from the other staff. Co-op Ring, Love Box - the names and the ideas come from myself," said Kojima who, after MGS4, can do no wrong in our loving eyes.
"I am taking charge of the overall game design," he said, with a final stamp of authority. Modest chap, eh?"
""An Ending with a Twist
However the Metal Gear Solid film would have ended, you can bet it would have included some kind of twist, if only in the form of a voice-over that immediately followed the credits. Just think of all the subtle plot twists and/or sequel hints that could have been thrown into the last little bits of dialogue. It would have been amazing.""
The year of 2009 saw the release of many high-profile PSOne Classics on the North American Playstation Store. So which of the classic titles were the best?
One game that gamers want to see become a film is Metal Gear Solid. Despite the bad track record that video game film adaptations have had there's still major interest in seeing the world of MGS brought to life. Now a director familiar with making video game film adaptations has shown some interest in making a MGS movie. But is this good or bad news?
"The final product is astounding, the look, feel & sound of a Metal Gear product is all there. Despite the lack of a true blockbuster feel, you know the kind that costs around $40,000,00, Metal Gear Solid: Philanthropy is the greatest fan made movie I have ever seen. I strongly urge you to watch this, and then get over to the comment section and tell them what a great job they did. It has taken years, literally, but they kept at it and now it’s done."
"I love Metal Gear Solid, in fact there has never been a franchise that has amazed me and left me speechless quite like this franchise has. In fact the question was asked of me recently if you could meet anyone famous who would it be; my reply was Hideo Kojima, because he created, in my eyes, the most amazing franchise ever made.
Metal Gear Solid changed my gaming life. The experiences I had are still vivid in my mind, and I often recall moments when I first experienced them. Though some ma..."
"Last time I collected NeoGAF’s great MS Paint renditions of video games, it was for a years worth. Someone decided to start the thread early, which is fine with me as a lot of great work from Junior Members of the board are now able to participate, along with some classic pieces from older members. Below are just my favorite picks, enjoy guessing which games they are from, and make sure to check the original thread which is still active on NeoGAF."
With God Of War 1 and 2 are being re-released on Blu-Ray, Kotaku asked other gaming companies whether they will consider re-releasing their big-name series for PS3.
Konami have no announcements at the moment, though they "are constantly exploring unique ways to expose players to some of our legacy titles such as Metal Gear Solid and Silent Hill".
Capcom have beeing seeing "some interested for Devil May Cry to get this treatment" and would like fans to tell them which games they'd like ...
""I personally get confused too about the whole timeline and saga of Metal Gear Solid. This is especially tricky when you create the future first and then go back in time to create something new. There are a lot of small aspects where sometimes it doesn't match completely.""
The rumors that Christian Bale will play the role of Solid Snake in a possible Metal Gear Solid movie were recently squashed by Bale himself. So that leaves the door open for any actor to play the role if the movie is indeed ever created.
But which actor would make a good Solid Snake? Go to the source for kokugamer.com's Top 5 Movie Actors Who Could Play Solid Snake...
"It can happen to anyone: let's say you are watching a film with your parents, and an insanely vulgar display of crude sexual imagery comes up on the screen. In your mind you are torn between laughing as the film has intended or trying your best to act repulsed as to make your parents think you have a better sense of morals than you really do.
This type of thing can happen in many situations, and they especially occur in video games. Whether it be a mistranslation, or an overt act of zanines..."
Jacob Patterson aka WiggaTriggaTV is back with his latest addition to the Kojima-Shinkawa Kicks Series. This episode highlights the creation of his Metal Gear Solid 1 inspired Nike Dunks and how he met Hideo Kojima.
"Video games have evolved into a much greater power from their early days of 8-bit fetushood. They are inching one step closer to mimicking reality and that means they can do more than feed your need for harmless, consequence-free violence. Some can make your skin crawl, almost to the point that it can learn how to walk. Here are the level bosses that still haunt our left and right lobes."
"25 Things About Me - Psycho Mantis:
1. Welcome…. I’ve been expecting you… but let’s not make this all about me. After all, we both know why you’re here…. You came to see if I really am the most powerful practitioner of psychokinesis and telepathy in the world!
2. So, you don’t think I can amaze you as I did for millions that played Metal Gear Solid? Well, my powers have already connected to your mind! Yes… through these very words, I can see your deepest thoughts.
3. Startled? Don’t ..."
"Generally, the first rule when it comes to rescuing hostages is ‘don’t let everybody get horribly done in.’ But sadly, this proves too much of a stumbling block for many game heroes. Be it accidentally killing geriatrics with a killer virus or letting the damsel in distress get crushed by a cow, the following rescue missions all get botched. Spectacularly."
One of the best Playstation games ever is now one of the most popular products on the Playstation Store. Metal Gear Solid was released as a PSOne Classic last week and debuted strongly as the one most downloaded product on the Playstation Store at the same period.
Rumors have been floating around the 'net that popular Hollywood actor Christian Bale will play the role of Solid Snake in the possible Metal Gear Solid movie. But that's news to Bale. In a recent interview with mtv.com, he admitted that he has not been approached for the movie.
At least Bale has one thing in common with Solid Snake - They both keep their conversations brief and to the point!
Go to the source for the full interview.
After years of complaints, Sony is finally ready to beef up the PSOne Classic lineup on the Playstation Store for the PSP and Playstation 3. By the end of the year, they are planning to have eighty Playstation games available for download on their digital store.
"In celebration of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots’ one year anniversary, Konami has announced today that they will release “exciting” Metal Gear announcements all week long. Each day this week, Metal Gear fans can expect to receive game updates and other highly anticipated announcements about the best-selling series direct from Konami."
"Konami has announced that the original Metal Gear Solid game will cost you $9.99 to download from the Playstation Network. The game will be released on June 18, according to a Konami press release."
"Time to put down your guns, patriots! Everyone will know you mean business when you're wearing the new Foxhound Coat from AbbyShot. We succeeded in our dangerous mission: To take Liquid Snake's classic trench coat design from Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes and turn it into a wearable and durable trench coat. We went above and beyond this time, and we're sure you'll agree!"
It looks like North America's PSN will soon be catching up to the Japanese PSN's abundance of PSOne classics, with Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil: Director's Cut, Spec Ops: Covert Assault, Spec Ops: Ranger Elite and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six all ready to be released stateside.
Screwattack counts down the Top 10 'Wimps' In Video Games. Who do you think will be at the top?
"We’ve all had the same thought. With the enourmous library of PlayStation One titles at Sony’s disposal, why haven’t more PSOne Classics made their way to the PS Store?
Well soon enough, you won’t have to ask that question again, as the word is that Sony will be bringing a big chunk of PSN classics to the North American PS Store."
"With releases on just about every platform from the past twenty years, numerous sequels, remakes and non-canonical spinoffs, Metal Gear is one of the most prolific and longest-living series in gaming. It paved the way for stealth gaming in general, and in particular, broke ground for tech-stealth games like Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell and Syphon Filter. It's impossible to do justice to such a wide-ranging experience in so few words—that this history can only hope to scratch the surface is a te..."
"Arm your mobile device with the tactical action and espionage of Metal Gear Solid, as Nokia have today announced a demo version of the forthcoming Metal Gear Solid Mobile is now available for free download on N-Gage systems..."
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"There's nothing like a steamingly camp villain to really set off a game plot with a bang (and a mince and a girly titter). There's just something about a preening effeminate bad guy that instantly undermines a hero, no matter what abilities and attributes said doer of good might have. He's threatening to destroy the world? Pah. He's threatening to destroy the world in lip liner!? Christ, he must be confident.
And that's to say nothing of the countless enemies who are hilariously camp purel..."
A Turkish man has escaped a prison in western Germany by making use of the tried and true Solid Snake method of using a cardboard box. There is now a manhunt taking place to recapture the clever escapee.
Racketboy has browsed through the plethora of games in the Playstation library and weighed out the defining elements - things that molded the system, and console gaming for years to come.
This is much more than a list of the best Playstation games, it goes into elements that changed gaming as we know it. These are the quintessential video games.
Read through the article for in-depth analysis of the games/series as well as a little back story to each of them that you might not be familia...
Sniper Rifles are something you love and hate at the same time. You love it when you own someone halfway across the map with a headshot, and you hate it when your on the...well receiving end. Sniper Rifle's have existed since the dawn of FPS's and beyond and this article examines the god like weapon. It's history, its ups and downs, and a list of some of the best of these beastly weapons every to grace a game are all present here.
"Solid Snakes story is finished, but that doesnt mean Konami is going to seal the Metal Gear Solid franchise in an early grave. The first sign of a new Metal Gear Solid game comes from the Japanese Trademark database where Konami registered Metal Gear Existence with the boring image on the right. Its made to be used with video games so its likely, very likely, the name of a future Metal Gear Solid game."
With Ryan Payton having left Kojima productions now, 1UP have published their last interview with him, before he left the department, which sheds yet more light on how this masterpiece came to be.
[Full Interview]
"Plenty of people use non-expensive laptops and desktop pcs for simple school projects, music management, and web browsing. A lot of these people are also gamers, but don't buy games for their PCs because they think that their setup can't handle anything beyond Bejewled. Well they're wrong. I happen to be one of those gamers. I got my laptop last Christmas and ignorantly popped in the Orange Box and after the lengthy install, dove into Half-Life 2. It wasn't pretty. I thought my computer was g..."
"The Strong Pretty-Boy- Usually Doesn't Show Emotion
Read: Sephiroth, Cloud, Squall, etc...
The Pure Hearted Love Interest
Read: Any Princess, Riona, Aerith, Yuna
The Masked Mystery Man
Read: Master Chief, Grey Fox (Cyborg Ninja)
The Stereotypical "Black-Guy"
Read: Barret, 50 Cent
The Half Naked Armor Clad Woman
Read: Does it matter?"
Gamers have been hearing rumors of a Hollywood Metal Gear Solid movie for years. But while fans wait for that, let's take a look at a little fan-made movie that is currently in the works called "Metal Gear Asynja".
Created by TM Gear "Metal Gear Asynja" is (apparently) a parody of the MGS series, and it has slowly but surely been gaining notoriety on the 'net.
Here is the first teaser trailer ...
There's something about PSone games ... they have a certain charm. Replaying them brings back doses of nostalgia and is sure feels nice to look back on the memories of when those games were first released. Games Equal Life agrees, and has written a blog on the nostalgia they felt while watching a Metal Gear Solid 1 video.
The duel against Ocelot sure was fun, but who could forget the memorable battle where we had to switch controller ports to prevent Psycho Mantic from "reading our minds"...
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The Metal Gear Solid series is well-known for it's unique and interesting bosses. From a weirdo who can control bees, to a buxom blonde sniper with a thing for wolves, to a seemingly-invincible bisexual vampire... MGS has every type of odball imagineable up against poor Snake and Raiden.
Here's a list of the insane bosses of Metal Gear Solid.
(For a funny little twist, read the article to find out why Rosemary and a ladder make the list) ...
"Konami look set to announce that the ultimate Metal Gear Solid experience, MGS for the PSOne, will be making its way to Sony's Playstation Network sometime in the next month, after the launch of Metal Gear Solid 4 Guns Of The Patriots. Along with further rumours that they are also planning to launch a software update with MGS4 to include cross media bar integration and those infamous trophies, it seems this is another rumoured aspect of the MGS saga.
The series has always been rumoured to..."
The Metal Gear series has been going for a long time, and during that time there have been many MANY awkward moments... listening to a certain 'guard' peeing in MGS2 comes to mind... however this article is only for the top 5 of those awkward moments... let's take a look at the top 5 list:
5) Crotch Grabbing
4) Homoerotic Sword Fighting
3) Otacon Sleeps With His Mom
2) Do You Think Love Can Bloom?
1) Jack and Rose
Be sure to go to the source for more videos for each of the above (I'...
"If you haven't played all of the games in the series, there's every chance that some of it will leave you feeling slightly adrift and a bit confused. Heck, even if you've been following every labyrinthine twist and Byzantine turn of the story so far, there's every chance it will leave you pretty confused. That's because with each new game in the series, the story so far has got more elaborate, more complex, and more convoluted, to the extent that trying to make sense of it all is a bit like h..."
Someone on XMBonline believes that not everyone can review a Metal Gear Solid game. He/she believes that the review for Eurogamer did not appreciate the 'core value' of the franchise and believes the negatives(long loading cutscenes) are more of a 'blessing than a curse'. He/she says that only hardcore gamers should be able to review it properly in their perspective, rather than a casual gamer.
An enhanced version of Metal Gear Solid Mobile, originally released March 2008 in North America by Verizon, has been announced for Nokia's N-Gage mobile gaming platform.
Unique additions to the title include an in-game camouflage system that utilises the phone's camera and unlockable achievements in the form of N-Gage Point Pickups.
Furthermore, Nokia will be the sole distributor of all future KONAMI mobile titles. These will be made exclusively available for purchase on all compatible ...
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Further proof that anime Lupin The Third makes everything better. Even Metal Gear Solid. Hit the jump for the Lupin The Third opening.
^ Original Lupin The Third intro ^
"Here’s a joke: Did you hear the one about Uwe Boll directing a movie version of the acclaimed video game series “Metal Gear Solid”? So did Uwe Boll – only he’s not laughing.
“This was an absurd story,” Boll told MTV News about how his name got attached and then removed from a cinematic adaptation. “Two French guys wrote a script, said they are from Konami hired to write the script, said ‘You wanna direct it?’ I read the script, I liked the script. I said, ‘Yes, I can do it.’”
A quick deal..."
The bigger they are, the harder they fall. The same saying goes for the PSP. It's already made big waves this year with God of War: Chains of Olympus and Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core, but don't think for a second that it's done pulling the punches yet!
PSP Blogger takes a look at some of the titles still planned for the PSP in 2008. Among these are a few new games, but there's also a few older ones coming out via the Playstation Store.
"Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising
Batman: Dark Tomorrow
Battletoads
Castlevania: Circle of the Moon
Contra 4
Etrian Odyssey
F-Zero GX
Gradius Galaxies
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
Metal Gear Solid
Super Mario Bros. 2: The Lost Levels
Super Mario Galaxy
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz
Trauma Center: New Blood
Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure
Super Impossible Brothers
I Wanna Be The Guy
Mega Man and Bass
Super Mario World: Kaizo Edition
Super G..."
Remember the good ol' days of the original PSone? Remember when the PSone's choppy graphics wow-ed us all? Some great series started way back when this console was only beginning, and many of those "series starters" are still considered to be better than the games that succeeded them. It's hard to believe that over a decade has passed since the PSone was first released.
Many new gamers wouldn't understand why Ridge Racer was fun with only one track, or why the original Resident Evil terri...
"Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today confirmed speculation that Metal Gear Solid ®: the Essential Collection is currently planned for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. Now Metal Gear Solid fans have the final chance to fully immerse themselves in the Metal Gear Solid universe before the release of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots."
"Video games have a long tradition of creating tough-as-nails protagonists that fight hordes of oncoming enemies. Still, few have been able to elevate themselves to true badass status. Sam Fisher and Solid Snake are two characters that have been known for years for their ability to strike fear into enemy NPOs and let gamers unleash their inner Special Ops soldier. However, there is only room at the top for one badass to rule them all. Myarcadeplanet is putting that power in your hands. Its..."
"Every game has a different storyline and different factors driving that storyline, but all games have one factor in common. That one factor is the bad-ass whose music or voice sends chills up your spine when you hear it and you know what's about to happen. Each villain is different and each has it's own way of doing things. To make this list they have to have done something either extremely evil, have a truly dark and deprived past, or simply make the player soil themselves when they make the..."
"Twenty years ago, a bandana-rocking badass stepped onto the Nintendo Entertainment System and went to work on bringing down some bad guys at Outer Heaven. His name was Snake, and the videogame world would bow to his presence.
Well, they eventually would. After a couple sequels, Snake receded into the background of gaming culture. While the world moved on, Snake rested. Snake waited.
In 1998, Metal Gear Solid shipped for the PlayStation and turned the industry on its head. Sequels ..."
http://www.konami.jp/gs/game/mg20th/index.html
Konami have decided to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Metal Gear in style by opening up this new page on their official website, and I have to say it's looking pretty good! The Metal Gear series has had success on all these different platforms, so it deserves to be recognised.
![Box shot of Metal Gear Solid [Europe]](http://i.neoseeker.com/boxshots/R2FtZXMvUGxheXN0YXRpb24vU3RyYXRlZ3kvVGFjdGljYWw=/metal_gear_solid_frontcover_small_Qa3CkjhQYOJmZad.jpg)