Close-Quarters-Combating the Pre-release Criticisms: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

"Metal Gear is one of the greatest game series ever made, with 4 being one of the only two truly perfect games (in my opinion) in existence. Everyone and their grandma is stoked for the first part of the upcoming Metal Gear Solid V experience, Ground Zeroes, which is due Spring 2014 for PS3 and 360 retail ($30) and digitally ($20), and One and PS4 digitally ($30). Seeing how incredible 4 and even Peace Walker were, Kojima must pull out all of the stops if he wants to even reach an inch of 4′s raw, masterful brilliance. Luckily, I think he has. I’m going to run you through some of my thoughts on some new features and mechanics being introduced to the series by Kojima’s next behemoth, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, and, by extension, Ground Zeroes."