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Metal Gear Turns 25

With so much history behind it, it's hard to talk about Metal Gear without getting a little caught up in nostalgia and awe. The series constantly challenges video game traditions. Each new Metal Gear game strives to be cinematic, bold, and filled with subtle gameplay systems that allow for player experimentation. This is the essence of Metal Gear: It's as much about sneaking around to avoid conflict as it is about testing the boundaries of the world around the player. Each unique adventure presents a gripping narrative rich with social political commentary that engages the state of the military world and the effects of rapidly growing technology.

NegativeCreep4274314d ago (Edited 4314d ago )

That is at least one statement that Nintendo and Sony elitists can agree on. If you disagree, you must be a gamer that only recognizes Microsoft's gaming consoles.

Heavenly King4314d ago

Caption of the pic:

Which element does not belong in the picture XD

optimus4314d ago

I would have thought that with this anniversary they would have released some kind of special edition compilation for all platforms...or at the very least an hd release of the original game.

PirateThom4314d ago (Edited 4314d ago )

Yeah, I'm a little disappointed the Vita version of MGS HD is the "game" that celebrates the anniversary. I would have loved for some sort of collectors editions or something to celebrate it properly... originally, the Limited Edition for MGSHD on PS3 from Zavvi in the UK was going to have the game, a download code for MGS1 and MGS4 all in the same box.

Unless Kojima is going to announce a game....

optimus4314d ago

That's odd they would pick that one since it's only 17 yrs old. I guess it's because that's the one most people remember and the one that broke new ground...maybe they'll give it a proper compilation for the holidays.

I know i missed out on several metal gears seeing as how they were spread out through several platforms that i don't have, so it would be nice to have them all in one package...ooorr how about a disk that would include levels from all the metal gears in order, that way people can catch up on what they missed from not playing the others on other platforms.

I don't think something like that has ever been done before (not counting fighting game compilations).

PirateThom4314d ago

Well, MGS HD has Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2 for the MSX anyway within MGS3, so if you get the PS3/360 versions you get 5 of the cannon games right off.

MGS1 can be downloaded from the PS Store and MGS4, obviously, isn't too expensive anymore.

The only thing you're really missing then is Portable Ops, but it's place in cannon is... disputed, since Peace Walker kind of ignores it.

After that it's things like Ac!d, Snake's Revenge, Mobile and the GBC game, none of which follow the proper timeline and are spinoffs.

optimus4311d ago

I don't have a ps3 or a wii so that's why i missed those others. I played metal gear 4 at a store and was impressed but it wasn't enough to make me run out and buy a ps3. Same for the portable versions...good to know metal gear hd has those old games within it, i like when they do that as easter eggs like ninja gaiden did when it moved to the xbox. More developers should do that.

PirateThom4311d ago

Not sure what your PC is like, but MGS is available on PC as well... might fill that gap for you anyway.

optimus4310d ago

This is my last bubble... Well my pc is a pentium 3 and i never use it for gaming as all it's parts are over 8 yrs old. And i'm not about to spend money on parts just to make games run smoothly for a year or 2 before the "latest and greatest" parts come out a mere 2-3 months later. (don't get me started on pc gaming)...

i stick with consoles for the most part and even then i tend to just buy 1 and that's it (even if i could afford others)...

I'm not a religious metal gear player as once i finished solid:substinance on the xbox the ending left me with little to look forward to as it went into this political sociological rant (all that for a life lesson, really??)...

The other sequels after that on ps2 and gamecube have intrigued me from what i've seen and read but i'm kind of over it being a "must have" franchise for me.
It's been years since i actually played another which is why i tend to keep my fingers crossed for a compilation of some kind for the 360...but i'm not holding my breath...

Nowadays there are other games that fill that void of action/stealth for me. If i end up feeling nostalgic for it i suppose i can put an emulator on my tablet and download those other metal gears. ;)

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Metal Gear MSX Trophy Guide & Walkthrough (Master Collection)

The original Metal Gear is playable on modern consoles! Our Metal Gear walkthrough will get you through the beginning of this classic series.

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7 Lesser Known Metal Gear Solid Games

Metal Gear Solid is a hugely popular series, but not every game has achieved true notoriety. Here are 7 lesser known Metal Gear Solid games.

Chocoburger288d ago

The list is missing Metal Gear Solid Mobile for Nokia phones, but it includes the well known and multi million selling Portable Ops? 🤨

cerpintaxt44288d ago

lmao theres like 10 mgs games what a dumb article idea

SegaSaturn669288d ago

Metal Gear Acid 1/2 are crazy good games. Great portable experience.

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Konami Is Making a Comeback, but What About Metal Gear?

Now is a good time for those who shy from broad daylight. Silent Hill is coming back, with its concrete-coloured fogs. Fans might get a new Castlevania, with interest in the series sharpening like a thirst, thanks to the Dead Cells crossover DLC. A trademark has also been registered for something called “Project Zircon” – the zircon being a collectible item in numerous Castlevania games, most notably in Symphony of the Night. The begetter of both series – and thus the celebrated bringer of gloom – is Konami, which, like a recumbent Dracula, is gradually returning to health.

But there is one more cherished Konami son, of whom we are yet to hear anything solid. Where is Snake? And what should we reasonably hunger for, as fans of Metal Gear?

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Nyxus403d ago

That's what I want to know. Konami did say that the series will still be supported: https://www.metalgearinform...

This was in 2016 mind you. Still nothing. They also removed some of the games from digital storefronts and despite promises that this was only temporary and they will return soon, so far it hasn't happend.

cammers1995402d ago

Konami stated after the collapse and cancellation of silent hills they would support the series and it went on that long hiatus. Hopefully they’ll bring back other stuff soon.

Nyxus402d ago

Yeah I hope the revival of the Silent Hill series means Konami is going to bring back some of their other franchises as well.

Strange402d ago

MGS without Kojima is not MGS

Nyxus402d ago

Perhaps but they could at least rerelease the old games on new platforms. They haven't released them since the HD Collection on PS3 / 360.

mastershredder401d ago (Edited 401d ago )

You mean without his very large staff that make 95% of the game for him to overlay in the credits (SEVERAL TIMES): “all made be me! Hideo Kojima! because the game is actually about me!

They don’t need Kojima's ego, drama or misappropriation of company funds. Be glad that they have moved on, and Kojima can align himself in new holes to dig himself out of with MS (and of course, take no accountability for).

MG and MGS never belonged to Kojima and THAT is a nice little sting he’s always and justifiably going to feel. Good riddance.

Outside_ofthe_Box401d ago (Edited 401d ago )

I will never understand Kojima haters. Yeah he doesn't code the game but he's providing the overall gameplay direction and story. Every MGS game he released introduced something innovative in the stealth department. That won't be the case in any future MGS entry.

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H9402d ago

Just remaster the old games, without Kojima it's not Metal Gear

Flawlessmic402d ago (Edited 402d ago )

Mgs is coming guys, there's been to many rumours of a ps exclusive for there not to be smoke.

The remake will be exclusive and hopefully we get 4k set for all the other games.

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