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A Metal Gear Solid mod finally lets us play as Grey Fox in the PS1 classic, and it's not just his disappointing VR…A new mod for the original PlayStation 1 Metal Gear Solid allows players to control Grey Fox, the Cyborg Ninja. This mod, developed by Perfect Pizza, goes beyond simply porting Grey Fox from Metal Gear Solid: VR Missions, adding new abilities like an arm cannon, a buffed High Frequency Blade with ricochet capabilities, and custom animations and codec calls. The mod utilizes the PSX decompilation project to modify the game's C code, with the goal of eventually enabling a full campaign playthrough as Grey Fox.
A rubbish Silent Hill game that's free on PS5 is £52 for the physical editionLimited Run Games is releasing a physical deluxe edition of the free-to-play PlayStation 5 title Silent Hill: The Short Message for $69.99, shipping in January 2027. Despite including art cards, a poster, and a keychain, the high price is criticized given the game's short length and perceived low quality, especially when compared to other recent Silent Hill releases and upcoming titles like Silent Hill: Townfall.
Hyper Crash is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2, SwitchHamster announced that Hyper Crash, originally developed by Konami in 1987, will be the next release in the Arcade Archives series for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The game is a racer featuring six stages and will be available on July 9th with various modern features like save states and rewind, as well as new Time Attack Mode and VRR support for the Arcade Archives 2 series.
That free, two hour long Silent Hill game is getting a physical for some reason — and of course it costs $70The free PlayStation 5 exclusive horror game Silent Hill: The Short Message is receiving a physical disc release for $69.99 as part of a deluxe edition from Konami and Limited Run Games. This limited edition includes bonus physical items, despite the game being available digitally for free. Pre-orders open July 10, with shipping expected early next year.
Games Inbox: Is the Xbox doomed to failure?Readers express concerns about the future of Xbox, citing recent studio closures and a reliance on aging franchises like Halo and Gears of War. The discussion also touches on the shift towards digital-only games, the impact on game preservation, and the potential for companies like Sony to influence Kickstarter campaigns.
Are these the 100 most influential games of all time?Kitfox Games CEO Tanya Short discusses a list of the 100 most influential video games of all time, compiled by professional game designers. The list, assembled through the Polaris game design retreat, aims to serve as a tool for designers to improve their craft and create influential games.
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Death Stranding Director is Afraid of the World Going Fully Digital After PlayStation’s AnnouncementHideo Kojima has expressed concerns about Sony's move towards digital-only game releases on PlayStation, fearing that individuals will lose ownership of their digital data. He cited the delisting of P.T. as an example of how digital content can become inaccessible. Kojima's new horror game, OD, is in development for PC and Xbox Series X/S.
Hideo Kojima's fears resurface as PlayStation ends physical games: "Eventually, even digital data will no longer be owned by individuals on their own initiative"Hideo Kojima has voiced concerns about the shift to digital-only games, echoing sentiments from 2021 about the potential loss of ownership. He fears that access to digital media, including games, could be revoked due to global events or publisher decisions, citing the delisting of P.T. as a prime example of digital game unavailability.
Koei Tecmo's next project is a new IP that's just been revealed… by the Japanese governmentKoei Tecmo has revealed a new intellectual property codenamed 'Fuji', selected for support by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The project aims to be a worldwide hit, expanding beyond games into other media, and is described as an action game with oriental-style aesthetics.
Konami fans rejoice, there's Prime Days deals just for usKonami titles are featured in Prime Day deals, offering discounts on games like Silent Hill f and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. While Silent Hill 2 is currently sold out, other Konami games are available with significant price reductions, catering to fans of horror and action RPG genres.- Game Crossovers and CollaborationsThis article highlights recent game crossovers and collaborations, including a costume collaboration for Silent Hill f with Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly, and Old School RuneScape's appearance in Phoebe Bridger's music video. It also briefly mentions a Casio collaboration.
Silent Hill f Gets Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake Collaboration CostumeSilent Hill f has received a free update adding collaboration costumes from Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake. Players can now equip the Crimson Butterfly costume on protagonist Hinako, making her resemble Fatal Frame 2's Mio Amakura. This cosmetic update is available for all players on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Nintendo Download – June 25, 2026 (North America) – Star Fox, Namco Legendary Mountains, moreThe North American Nintendo Download for the week of June 25, 2026, features new releases on the Nintendo eShop, including Star Fox and Namco Legendary Mountains for the Nintendo Switch 2. The report also details ongoing summer sales for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 systems, as well as special in-game events for Pokémon Pokopia and Tetris 99.- Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Silent Hill 2, and More Konami Games Get Major Price Cuts for Prime DayKonami is offering significant price reductions on several of its games, including Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and Silent Hill 2, as part of Prime Day promotions. This sale presents an opportunity for gamers to acquire titles at a reduced cost.
Feature: 10 N64 Games We Played In A Wondrous Alternate TimelineThis article explores a hypothetical alternate timeline where the Nintendo 64 achieved greater market success, imagining 10 games that could have been released. It speculates on potential N64 entries for series like Fire Emblem, Tekken, Metroid, and Final Fantasy, and discusses what might have been if sequels to GoldenEye 007 and Super Mario 64 were prioritized.
Ramizes - Tutankham inspiration and winner of ROMA.EXE 2026 demo'd for the AmigaA playable demo for the Amiga game "Ramizes" has been released, developed by Pawel Tukatsch. This title won the ROMA.EXE 2026 game competition and serves as a tribute to Konami's 1982 arcade classic, Tutankham. The game is optimized for vintage Commodore hardware, requiring modest specifications.
After almost 25 years, Metal Gear Solid 2 players are still finding secrets: "This is the kind of stuff somebody posts on an online forum in 2005 and no one believes it"Players are still discovering hidden secrets in Metal Gear Solid 2 nearly 25 years after its release, with a recent find on Reddit detailing a specific interaction involving a falling pipe. This discovery highlights the game's intricate level of detail, which continues to impress long-time fans and showcases the enduring legacy of Hideo Kojima's design.
Japanese Charts: Tomodachi Life Finally Slips From The Top SpotPowerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 has topped the Japanese sales charts, knocking Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream from the number one spot. The Nintendo Switch dominated hardware sales, with the Switch 2 leading the pack, followed by the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition and Nintendo Switch Lite.
Famitsu Sales: 6/8/26 – 6/14/26Famitsu has released its physical game sales data for Japan for the week of June 8-14, 2026. Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 for Nintendo Switch was the top seller, with 100,976 units sold. Hardware sales were led by the Nintendo Switch 2, followed by the PlayStation 5 family of consoles.