Metal Gear Solid 5 - Snake's Voice Actor Confirmed

Konami kicked off their pre-E3 show today and as expected the new voice actor for Naked Snake has been announced.

[Lavalamp]

I can certainly understand the fans' disappointment with Hayter being gone, but I'm sure Keifer Sutherland will give a good performance in his own right.

[SynGamer]

Sutherland is actually a great choice. Voice-wise, he has a distinct voice that will breathe a bit of new life into Snake.

I'll miss Hayter since that's what I've known for so long, but I feel Sutherland is possibly the best choice to fill the role (for whatever reason...)

EDIT: for all of the Hayter fans, deal with it. Yes, him not being the voice sucks, but don't discredit Sutherland so quickly.

[xHeavYx]

Interesting, we'll see how it turns out. I still don't see why Hayter couldn't be the voice though, unless Solid Snake will be part of the game somehow

[SOD_Delta]

I think Keifer Sutherland will do great as Snake.

[Razmossis]

Sutherland is such a douche. Famous for 24, which is a ridiculous TV show

[GrieverSoul]

The thing with Hayter is that you heard a clip of him talking like Snake and you immediatly thought about Metal Gear Solid.

Kiefer Sutherland has a great voice too but when I hear him, its Jack Bauer talking. Even when I saw Phone Boot I immediatly knew who the sniper was because his voice is very distinct.

[Gimmemorebubblez]

Hayters gonna hayte.

[zebramocha]

Damn, I was holding out for bobcat goldwaithe.

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

[crxss]

interested to see what Kiefer brings to the table for Snake and Ismael. hope to see Hayter in a future MGS title. would be amazing to see both Big Boss and Solid Snake in a title with Kiefer and Hayter.

[zeee]

Believe it or not, I always thought of Sutherland as perfect replacement of Hayter. He's an amazing actor with an amazing voice and fine dialog delivery skills. Great choice Koji san!

[BISHOP-BRASIL]

I really think we're a missing the big picture here. There must be more to just an specific performance in voice acting in choosing to not use David Hayter... It's just a guess, but I think he's planning on having the timelines crossing soon.

In Metal Gear timeline, we only see things from perspective of Solid Snake from 1995 to 2014 and through the eyes of Big Boss from 1964 to 1974 (when Solid was only 2 years old). In MGS5 Big Boss will start in 1975, go into a coma and only wake up in 1984 (Solid Snake is now 12 years old already).

I wouldn't be surprised if timelines overlay sooner or later and we get to see something before the Outer Haven Uprising where Solid Snake already take part, this time as an enemy or as an unaware but cared for character by Big Boss. And if this is the case, just like in MGS4, they'll need separated voices for Solid Snake and Big Boss, which considering Big Boss age, may be something between David Hayter and Richard Doyle voices, that's where Southerland comes in.

[GrandTheftZamboni]

@zebramocha

or Gilbert Gottfried. Tough call...

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

[Godlovesgamers]

I'm with you SynGamer.

I also happen to think that Keifer Sutherland is a great actor and very good voice actor as well (I enjoyed him in CoD W@W) and I think he will be a very good fit in the next MG game.

[Blacktric]

Unless Hayter somehow ends up being in the game again, it's just a retarded decision if you ask me. Snake is 49 years old during the events, according to the video, which is still more than acceptable for Hayter's voice. You don't need to change the damn voice actor everybody loved and revered for the sake of adding hollywood talent especially when the Japanese voice actor is still the same.

This is what you get for involving Avi Arad I suppose.

[firelogic]

Kojima doesn't think Hayter can do the job. Who are you to say it's "retarded?"

Yes I agree. Sutherland doesn't play games so it's a dumb casting choice. The reason why Robert Downey Jr is so great as Iron Man is because he started reading Iron Man comics ever since he was in diapers. The man is a diehard comic book fan which is why he's so perfect for the role. Wait a minute, no he's not. He never even heard of Iron Man until he was approached for the role. Weird.

[Blacktric]

"Who are you to say it's "retarded?""

Oh hey look. It's the "stop not liking what I like" guy.

And I hold the exclusive rights to call a retarded choice retarded for being someone who supported the series since Metal Gear Solid came out. Especially after how they treated Hayter with all this nonesense while keeping Otsuka as the Japanese voice actor.

[GameSpawn]

@firelogic

Except that Robert Downey naturally acts just like Tony Stark. Stan Lee admitted to Downey that Stark was really a role meant just for him. Stark and Downey are both cocky and snarky. All Downey had to do to play Stark was act like himself.

[Mr_Nuts]

Kojima is such a douche

Whats the point of a new vision for MGS by changing the voice actors.....OH BUT NOOOOO he keeps the Japanese actor, don't you find that a little odd and harsh on hayter. Why do they get rid of the English voice actor every english speaking person loved but Japanese fans get to keep the one they love.

Thats highly un fair, I don't understand how people can defend Kojima on this, I'd understand if the Japanese voice actor was gone or Snake was getting old but even then Richard Doyle would of been a good choice.

This is probably going to be his last MGS game since theres nothing else he can do, the story arc is over with MGS4 and another prequel was pushing it for MGSV so I don't see why they didn't get Hayter for the last one.

Instead of Naked Snake/Big Boss were getting Jack Bauer

[Eyeco]

Man when you put it like that it kinda pisses me off

[theDECAY]

Fairness aside, I still think that Solid Snake will make an appearance, if not just plain be in the game. So Hayter may still be apart of this.

[ShiranaiJittai]

One Kojima is not a douche.Two. Though I really don't want David Hayter to be replaced at all (and he still might not be as this is not Snake that Sutherland is playing it is Big Boss) if he has to replaced Kiefer Sutherland is probably the only actor I have heard in any kind of action tv show where I found myself saying "hey he kind of has that gruff Solid Snake type attitude in his voice.

24 has demonstrated this time and time again. He IS a good fit for Snake. Also he is a very professional actor who immerses himself in every role he plays. He just happens to be Pigeon-holed as Jack Bauer as that is his most well known role. Look at "The Confession" That is a great Non-Bauer performance to get an idea of just how good his voice can be.

Most importantly though voice actors in the US are not treated with the same respect and contracts as they are in Japan. THAT is why the Japanese voice actor isn't being replaced in Japan most likely. Seiyuu (voice actor in Japanese) are greatly respected, and admired there. In many circles they get far more press, fans, and exposure then any japanese actor could ever hope to have. This mostly has to do with just how imbedded Anime is in Japan, and how it is one of their bigger exports now. As an american I have far more words in my language then a Japanese person will in Japanese. However they have 20 some-odd ways to say just about any of their phrases which then mean something else entirely. So the diversity when it comes to voice acting is far more prevalent and noticable in Japan than it is in the US.

The Japanese voice actor though he may be the same guy is most assuredly playing a different "voice" if Kojima is looking for something different this time around.

I forgot to add as well when I was talking about how much Sutherland studies a character he was going to play. I can guarantee you playing Big Boss is going to be make a gamer out of him, because there is no way he will be that role without playing the Metal Gear Solid games first. He may only play Snake Eater since Big Boss is who he is reprising but it just isn't possible. The voice is in good hands. I understand entirely your hesitation and disappointment but if Hayter HAS to be replaced (still don't think he is entirely) Sutherland IS a good fit. You won't see how good a fit until the game releases in (given the delays of Kojima titles...2016?)

[Mr_Nuts]

@ShiranaiJittai

Yeah ok then man...Kojima "can't do no wrong" I get it

/s

[ShiranaiJittai]

I never said Kojima can do no wrong just that he wasn't a douche. Personally I think the Whole Metal Gear Solid..Rising....revenge of the revengenance of the maybe we will or will not feature a,b,c was featured very poorly.

I just said he wasn't a douche. All developers make mistakes Kojima does as well he just makes them far less often then some other devs I know of. He is a perfectionist he won't announce or release any details on anything he is working on until he is ready to. I admire that in a developer personally. I would rather wait for a quality product then be given "test footage" over and over again. Of something that may or may not exist or be worked on.

Now Naughty Dog? They can do no wrong. Rockstar? They can do no wrong. I have yet to play a game from those companies I didn't enjoy. Rockstar Table Tennis was (meh) as was Jak X Combat Racing but neither were horrible games.

Some would say the Metal Gear Acid games were a joke as well. Personally I enjoyed them but more because of how crazy and off the wall the concept is than from it actually being a quality title.

Otacon :Snake discard a card from your hand to move forward a space...(gets to ladder)

Otacon : Snake you can't climb the ladder without the ladder card... (wtf?)

[OrangePowerz]

No matter how good Sutherland is as q voice actor, he is not Snake. I bet you the reason for the change is to sell more copies in the states and western regions generally, because now they can advertise big that they have Sutherland.

[THamm]

Hayter will be Solid Snake, theyre making 2 games at one time, the two will meet in game hopefully, good thing I never watched 24 or whatever, so Keefers voice will be fresh to me at least.

[Tainted Gene]

I hope your right... but if not, eh; even though I LOVE Hayter as Snake, I still believe in Hideo's ability to make a great game.

also 1984 is a GREAT year.

[vickers500]

Keifer has an awesome voice. The first thing I ever heard him in was Phone Booth, a pretty good movie in which all he does is pretty much talks (and he's awesome at it) you only see him *movie spoiler* at the very end of the movie as he walks away while the character passes out, so it's blurry, .

I eventually watched 24 afterwards, but I don't think I'll think of Jack Bauer every time I think of snake. Even if I did, that's not necessarily a bad thing. I was never a fan of Hayters voice, to me it just sounds like some guy trying to do the batman voice(christian bale batman), which I personally find annoying.

[RedDeadLB]

Why is everyone so disgruntled about Sutherland being Snake? The man is a good fucking choice. Sure, I love Hayter as Snake as much as any of you, but Hayter was Solid Snake first and Big Boss isn't Solid Snake.

Let Kiefer do his freaking job. He's good at it and I can see him as Big Boss, Kojima made a good choice.

[OrangePowerz]

They already had a great Voice Actor in Doyle that voiced Big Boss and did a great job.

[LastDance]

Are we talking about the guy in Lost Boys?.....

Oh dear.

[Xandet]

With the way Hayter has been trolling on twitter and knowing how Kojima loves to troll his fans, I fully expect David to play some version of Snake, albeit not Big Boss.

I can see it now... the E3 trailer following Big Boss, going about his business in Outer Haven, talking to a mystery-person via radio, giving him orders.

Scene zooms out to suddenly follow behind someone in a wetsuit. He emerges, the camera slowly pans around his body, positioned in the classic codec pose, to reveal his face...

Solid Snake (played by David Hayter): "Roger."

!

[Omar91]

just stop it already with the whole Kojima trolling us nonsense. It's over. Kojima has a new vision in mind for the voice actor and thats Sutherland.

I'm very upset David Hayter isn't reprising his role. Just reading these comments makes me hurt knowing it's all real (I'm not over exaggerating or anything, but I am upset about all this). Hopefully Sutherland can be on par or out perform David.....hopefully,

[Xandet]

Riiiiiight, because Kojima has NEVER misled his fans before. The whole situation is increasingly fishy, leading me (and many others) to believe that we haven't heard the last of Hayter in a MGS game.

[LastDance]

Then why is the Japanese voice actor the same?

[Abdou23]

I like Keifer, and i think Kojima did this because the Engine can now capture facial expressions, so he wanted an experienced actor with deep voice and colose in age with Snake.

[wanieldiik]

not too shabby. he's got a great voice for snake

[Snookies12]

Yeah, even though I'm a huge Hayter fan, I think he'll do fine. I wish we'd gotten to hear him do some lines though in that video.

[crimsonfox]

Although I trust Kojima...My heart still burns for Hayter (No Homo)
To the memory of David http://www.youtube.com/watc...

Also I was expecting another trailer...but whatever till E3 it is!

[deep_fried_bum_cake]

Who are you trying to kid? It's totally homo. We both know that David Hayter's voice is pure unrestrained sex for the ears.

[Tainted Gene]

hhmmmmmmmm

[CalamityCB]

Let the shit storm commence. (I think he will be a great voice actor for snake btw)

[Sandmano]

BOOOOO !!

[Number-Nine]

awful

[Pozzle]

Well this is...unexpected.

[Pozzle]

Not sure why I got so many disagrees? Am I the only one genuinely surprised it ended up being Keifer Sutherland? o.O

[Etseix]

you are getting Hayted

[NYC_Gamer]

Jack Bauer is Snake

[Etseix]

hope the game lasts 24 hours.

[mastemikegee]

hahahahaha nice one (bubble)

[Donnieboi]

David will likely play as Solid. While Keifer will be Big Boss.

Either way, I trust kojima's judgement.

[Donnieboi]

A lot of people disagreed with me, but think about it, people:

What sense does it make for Big Boss AND Solid Snake to be acted by the same voice actor, if their likely to both be in the same game? Hayter talking to Hayter (himself)?

That's freaking nonsense.

And from all the promo's and posters ever since the announcement of this new MGS game (back when it was known as Ground Zeroes), we were given countless hints that Big Boss AND Solid Snake will BOTH likely be in the same game.

So let's grow the hell up. Plus, the Japanese voice actor is known for having a lot more range in his voice, so he's able to sound differently. But Hayter may not have the range to switch things up enough. So they likely reserved Hayter exclusively for the SOLID role. But they don't want to out-right mention SOLID because it will give away the surprise when Big Boss meets Solid Snake (Keifer meeting Hayter--in voice acting).

[LastDance]

Japanese voice actor is the same.

[Donnieboi]

@Dance: I already acknowledged that. READ the whole comment b4 u post.

[mastemikegee]

That's almost what I was gonna say.

As you stated the Japanese actor has more range.
Aside from that, Kojima stated he wanted someone of similar age to represent the voice. Plus the new tech. Hence the voice change.

The real question is though:
Why use David Hayter as Solid Snake and Big Boss to begin with?

It should of been:
MGS1: Solid Snake -> David Hayter
MGS2: Solid Snake/Pliskin -> David Hayter
MGS3: Big Boss -> Someone Else
MGS4: SS -> David Hayter & BB: -> Someone Else
MGS5: Big Boss -> Someone Else

That 'someone' could of been Kiefer all along but instead they kept David for the role of both Solid Snake and Big Boss (except in MGS4 coz of obvious reasons) and that's the mistake. Now everyone sees Big Boss AND Solid Snake as David Hayter.

David Hayter is Solid Snake!
Does he need to be Big Boss too?

[illtornworld]

I agree with this, im glad its keifer sutherland than anyone else.

[ArnoldSchwarzenigra]

Kojima has never sufficiently argued his reason for replacing Hayter. Even the articles explanation is not enough for me, since Kojima doesn't see fit to replace the Japanese voice actor. Unfortunately; for me, Hideo has screwed up.

[ZodTheRipper]

It's his game, he can do whatever he wants or sees fit.

[ArnoldSchwarzenigra]

You're right. He can. Fuck the fans, fuck Hayter. When Kojima wants to play Hollywood, everybody should just pat him on the back and tell him to go and play.

[dumahim]

Plus, the reason he gives is that Snake is older and he wants someone who can play a character in his late 40s. David ages just like everyone else and he's 44. Not that far off from 49. Kiefer is 46. Besides, David played old Snake and was just fine. It just doesn't make any sense at all and I don't think he's being honest.

[Prcko]

One of my favorite actors in one of my most favorite games :)
happy!!!

[illtornworld]

i wished others would see it like that :) positive rules lol

[JKelloggs]

And with people saying Kojima was trolling...

[ZodTheRipper]

But if there is one guy in the game industry that would be capable of such massive trolling it's Kojima. And Hayter even seemed like he's playing along judging by some of his twitter postings.

[DeletedAcc]

Good actor im fine

[Firan]

Big Bauer.

[LOL_WUT]

I'm not getting the game no more ;)

[illtornworld]

Sadly me either.

[PygmelionHunter]

Good, more copies for people who actually care about the franchise, I know Hayter is legendary but you shouldn't be so immature about such changes. That'd be like saying I will stop playing Zelda games once Miyamoto retires, unless the games start to suck, of course.

[Double_O_Revan]

Did anyone else catch the one guy saying
"FRIEND of mine used to be Snake, now Keifer"

He didn't name David by name.

[Lionalliance]

I'm ok with his :)

[Adva]

Right.... needed a new voice actor to match the age of the character in-game. THAT must be why the same Japanese voice actor is still playing him again.

[MrMister]

Maybe the Japanese actor is old now too. Maybe he's in his late 40's, unlike Hayter.

Just throwing it out there.

[dumahim]

Hayter is a whole 2 years younger than Sutherlan and he already did the voice for Old Snake. I think he can manage doing the voice for a not-as-old Big Boss.

[Joe913]

He is old the voice actor for big boss is the father in real life to the actor that plays as solid snake in Japan. It makes sense that they would choose a different American voice actor for big boss since the next game would have to have solid snake in it.And since they are doing mocap they could not use Richard Doyle or big boss would have looked super old why can't more ppl see this.

[Majin-vegeta]

I think he's a good choice.I loved his work in WAW.
http://youtu.be/ge5E3u0yVlQ

Off topic:He will be back in a new season of 24 :D.
http://www.digitalspy.com/t...

[JackVagina]

More like a new season of 12

[TesMgsFan]

I miss Hayter. The true voice of a Snake and always will be !!

[Nate-Dog]

I think Hayter will be in Ground Zeroes and Kiefer in Phantom Pain, especially since Kojima explicitly pointed to Big Boss's age in TPP and the year of it.

But I'm glad I was wrong that Hayter will do everything. I love everything Hayter has done, but I would personally like a change and think Kiefer can do a good job. I just wonder how distinctive he can sound like considering all the work he's done.

[JP1369]

The Phantom Pain and Ground Zeros don't take place that far apart, why would they use two different voice actors? As far as I know, going into a coma doesn't change your voice.

[Nate-Dog]

9 years is fairly long. Plus who said his voice actually had to change? Plenty of video-game characters have had a change in voice-actor within a much smaller space of time in the game world - did the creators always have to make up a reason in-game to explain it?

[JP1369]

"Plus who said his voice actually had to change?"
You did when you said, "I think Hayter will be in Ground Zeroes and Kiefer in Phantom Pain."

"Plenty of video-game characters have had a change in voice-actor within a much smaller space of time in the game world - did the creators always have to make up a reason in-game to explain it?"

Give one example in which a change of voice actor took place within the same story arc. Between games, yes, it happens. But remember, Ground Zeroes is a prologue to The Phantom Pain. To change voice actors within that story would be ridiculous and isn't nearly the same thing as changing voice actors in between sequels.

[TotalHitman]

"As far as I know, going into a coma doesn't change your voice."

Well, get reading buddy. There are cases where one's voice changes after a coma. Some people can come out of a coma with an accent they've never even heard.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...

[JP1369]

Hitman,
Maybe you should read your own link. Why don't you read through it and tell me how many of those were the result of a coma. Better yet, I'll just tell you now: none. Not a single post mentions a coma. Also, Neurological damage resulting in an accent does not affect the vocal chords. Even if someone is speaking with an accent, their voice is still the same. Try again.
http://storify.com/popscien...

[GiantFriendlyCrab]

cant go wrong with Jack Bauer http://i.imgur.com/ZzJmace....

[CalamityCB]

"!"

[JonnyBigBoss]

This is the only person I can think of that I'm ok with.

[King-Prodigy-X]

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!

Its all Avi Arad fault.

[Kran]

Its gonna be weird. Because if TPP is set before a lot of the Metal Gears, there's gonna be a time Snake's voice just sorta... choked in his life before he got old :/

[fossilfern]

You mean set before MG1,2,MGS1,MGS2 etc. You play as Solid Snake in those games. This is where you play as Big Boss (Naked Snake). Though keeping the Japanese voice actor is strange but kiefer sutherland is a good choice if you ask me.

[chrisgay]

I loved David Hayter's voice work on the MGS games, I grew attached to Snake in a big way, and it almost certainly plays into my opinion that the series is the greatest video game series of all time. I have to stress this.

However, it was terrible voice acting. No, really. It is almost laughable how bad it actually was. It was more of a comedy impression of a generic tough guy and sounded unnatural due to the fact that it WAS an impression. David Hayter was basically putting on a silly voice, one that sounded as if it was doing him serious and permanent throat damage.

Now Kiefer Sutherland is a strong actor, those who've seen Lars Von Trier's Melancholia will attest to his abilities beyond 24 and I believe that this will be a good move for the series. It will offer an organic and comfortable gruff, weathered hero. And I'm always, always glad to see high profile and competent actors involved with the video game industry, it just helps to strengthen its credibility and integrity.

[Pozzle]

"However, it was terrible voice acting. No, really. It is almost laughable how bad it actually was."

Wait...what? Were we listening to the same guy? o.O

[FarCryLover182]

I didn't think he was actually going to be Snake, but hopefully he can pull it off. After all these years though, kinda strange to change the seminal voice actor.

[krontaar]

Has nobody here seen phonebooth? The dude's voice is amazing and a perfect fit.

[TheOneWhoIsTornApart]

I'm still betting that David will play Solid Snake. Its going to be a surprise in the game I tell you.

[Heisenburger]

If this isn't some sort of ridiculous, elaborate trolling by Kojima then this really turns me off to him.

I have nothing against Sutherland as an actor or a person. However, I cannot support this decision by giving Kojima my money.

You won't see Heisenburger crying and repeating myself in other articles. I'll say what I want to say here and that will be that. I don't need to travel down the road of redundancy.

I might rent this. But I really doubt I will be interested enough to ever even play it. I was truly shocked by Kojima's decision.

It's his character, and it is absolutely his right to change it.

It's my right as a fan to absolutely despise his treatment of David.

This is what we get for making Kokina work on only "Metal Gear" for so many years.

What a crushing disappointment.

Edit: typographical error

[Relientk77]

Yes bring it on, I am ready for a new Metal Gear Solid

[jagstar44]

Kojima hasn't released anything good since MGS4, he's lost it.

just leave metal gear alone, do something new.

[BlaqMagiq24]

Umm, he only released Peace Walker after MGS4, which BTW had great reviews.

Lost it? Hah! Try harder bro.

[General Shrooms]

WHAT THE FUCK!

FIRST SAM FISHER AND NOW SNAKE!

WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY YYYYYYYYY!

[raiden-49]

fun fact snake has always been played by a (part)Canadian.

[BlaqMagiq24]

I will pass judgment when I hear Sutherland's performance as Big Boss, although I will miss Hayter's voice.

[Inception]

I want to cry and forget this day never happen. Thinking that i will not hear David voice as Snake on future MGS is just...heartbreaking. So i want to close my journey with MGS by playing MGS4 for the last time...

But one part of me thinking i should give Mr Keifer a chance as the new snake.

[American_Gamer]

This seems to be the way the game industry is going these days, they want real emotion with their games. They are using motion capture with real actors more and more, and obviously real actors are going to be able to do this better than voice actors.

If you look at the new voice of Sam Fisher in Splinter Cell, they went younger and someone who they actually could motion capture doing these things, looks like the same for the new Metal Gear. Not sure how I feel about it just yet, but I'll keep an open mind, and it's not like Kiefer is a bad actor in any way, should be interesting to say the least.

[PirateThom]

He's done voice work for games in the past and was awful.

It should be Hayter or Doyle.

[PANTHER1030]

Sutherland is a great actor, is ok for me that he will play the role of Snake.

[Welcome2Die]

Im more disappointed that the game is a multiplat rather than a change of voice actors.

But Im still gonna buy it on PS3 because thats where Metal Gear is best.
Anyway to you crybabies that want Hayter back, he will be back lets just hope Kojima makes more games.

[S2Killinit]

I think he is going to do just fine, but somehow I can't imagine Snake without his voice.

[sharkraiden0]

I know Kojima is a real legend but he maked the biggest mistake when he gaved HAyter voice to bigboss too... Hayter voice was best for solidsnake and he is DAVID like solid snake real name but big boss is jack i would gave bigboss in mgs3 suderland or mgs4 old bigboss voice actor.

[S2Killinit]

what was the reason for the change btw??

[RazMaTaz0121]

Well its not like Kojima is doing the mistake Capcom did with DmC with totally changing the character in every way. I wanna hear his voice as snake before making any judgement. Hes not playing Solid Snake so logically it makes sense. He does have a distinct voice, he is a good actor as well, so while it might not be 'david hayter' level, it might still be good never the less.

[Mr Tretton]

So many fanboy tears. lol

[Kennytaur]

Hayters always sounded like he's faking the voice, Sutherland is real.

[Krosis]

*sigh

[Krosis]

AH...Avi Arad...that explains this ridiculous decision.

[ajax17]

Spelled his name wrong...

[user5575708]

eh whatever after playing a ton of MGS games i have david hayters snake voice memorized and i can mimic it well so ill mute the TV and do the voice myself :)

[justaddh30]

JAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAACK

[Thomaticus]

Okay, Okay... I got it... let Hayter play Pliskin.. and Sutherland play Snake.

[Soldierone]

No where does it say he is the voice actor too. It just says he is the actor. The Japanese voice actor remains the same, and he didn't do the mocap.....

Hayter could easily still voice it, just like changing a language.

[titans9999]

This pisses me off!! If they weren't going to use David Hayter, then AT LEAST change the main character....!

[titans9999]

This just in....Gilbert Godfried to be the voice of Raiden in Metal Gear 7

[Gameatholon]

To everyone who said Kojima was trolling everyone, you still believe that now?

It really is amazing, some of these comments, boycotting the game, even going as far to believing Mr.Hayter will return as Solid Snake. #letitgoalready

Go back, listen to the interview again, Kojima explains WHY they chose to do this. Basically in the nicest way possible they said that David Hayter isn't good enough to pull of the subtleties.

[Jayjayff]

Playing this game on mute.
The Arad guy produced X2. Fishy.