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Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Is An Exciting Return To Metal Gear’s Past
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 includes Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, and Metal Gear Solid: Ghost Babel. While Metal Gear Solid 4 retains its cutscene-heavy nature and dated controls, it runs well on PC and Steam Deck. Peace Walker offers digestible missions perfect for quick play sessions, and Ghost Babel is a charming showcase of early Metal Gear Solid design.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 24 to 28
This week's Xbox update highlights numerous game releases between August 24th and 28th across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, with many titles also available on Game Pass. Notable releases include STAR WARS Zero Company, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, and Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters, alongside various indie titles and remasters.
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots review
This review examines the PC Master Collection port of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, praising its improved 4K resolution and 60 fps performance over the original PlayStation 3 release. While the game's second half is criticized for pacing issues and excessive cutscenes, the first half is lauded for its intricate stealth gameplay and Hideo Kojima's unique storytelling.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 (PS5) Review: Kept You Waiting, Huh?
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 brings Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker to modern platforms, offering significant performance upgrades like 4K resolution and 60 FPS. While the games themselves are praised, the collection suffers from the same issues as its predecessor, including a lack of unified front-end and minimal bonus video content. It includes fewer titles than Vol. 1, with only the Game Boy Color's Metal Gear spin-off joining the two main entries.
PlayStation 5 Console Exclusive Silent Hill Looks Great in Lengthy Gameplay Trailer
Konami released a new gameplay trailer for Silent Hill: Townfall, showcasing several minutes of footage captured on PlayStation 5 Pro. The upcoming survival horror game, developed by Screen Burn Interactive, will feature a first-person perspective and take place in Scotland. Silent Hill: Townfall is set to release on September 24, 2026, for PC and PlayStation 5.
Review: eFootball Kick-Off (Nintendo Switch 2)
eFootball Kick-Off for the Nintendo Switch 2 offers a compelling soccer experience from Konami, rivaling titles like EA Sports FC. It features slick visuals, straightforward controls with an accessible "easy" option, and a robust set of modes including World Tour and International Tournament. The game performs well on the Switch 2, providing smooth framerates and minimal loading times, making it a strong contender for sports game fans.
Massor av nytt gameplay från Silent Hill: Townfall
Konami has released an 18-minute gameplay trailer for Silent Hill: Townfall, showcasing protagonist Simon Ordell exploring the town of St. Amelia and its terrifying 'otherworld'. The trailer highlights elements of exploration, puzzle-solving, and survival horror as players search for clues and evade monstrous creatures. Silent Hill: Townfall is set to release on September 24 for PlayStation 5 and PC.
Two Players, One PS1 Classic: Metal Gear Solid Co-Op Shown Off In New Trailer
A trailer has been released showcasing a co-op mod in development for the original 1998 PlayStation game Metal Gear Solid. This fan-made project aims to bring the classic title online for two players, utilizing emulation and reverse-engineering without altering the game's core design. While a release date is not yet set, the mod creator emphasizes this is a world-first attempt at a true online multiplayer experience for the game.
Silent Hill: Townfall Gameplay is Delightfully Unsettling, Reveals Puzzles and Signal Tuning
Konami and Annapurna Interactive have released nearly 19 minutes of gameplay for Silent Hill: Townfall, showcasing exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat mechanics. The trailer reveals the use of a CRTV for locating enemies and navigating the environment. Silent Hill: Townfall is set to launch on September 24th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (Master Collection Vol. 2) – 15 Key Details You Need to Know
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 will include Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, a 2010 PSP title that introduced key gameplay mechanics like the Fulton Extraction System and Mother Base management, which were later expanded upon in Metal Gear Solid V. The collection features remastered versions of Peace Walker, with PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC versions capable of 4K resolution at 60fps. It also includes enhanced features like control remapping and multiple resolution settings, though high-resolution cutscenes may not be available at launch. The collection releases on August 27th for $49.99 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Metal Gear Solid is getting co-op after 28 years thanks to "world first" mod, turning "the original PlayStation classic into a true online multiplayer experience"
A modder named Felipe has released a pre-alpha trailer for a Metal Gear Solid mod that introduces two-player co-op to the original PlayStation classic. This mod, built on the GOG PC release, aims to create a true online multiplayer experience, a feature not present in the original game. The modder is considering adjustments to gameplay elements like boss health and guard reinforcements to balance the experience for two players.
Konami's Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls to be taken offline next month
Konami has announced that its Apple Arcade exclusive, Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls, will be delisted on August 20 and shut down entirely on September 3. The game, which originally launched in 2019 and later moved to Apple Arcade without microtransactions, will no longer be playable after September 3. This follows similar service terminations for other mobile titles like Mario Kart Tour.
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 has apparently removed MGS4’s PS3 on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2, launching August 27, 2026, for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, appears to have removed references to the PlayStation 3 in Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. While the original game featured a PlayStation 3 console and a line referencing its Blu-ray disc, the Nintendo versions reportedly replace the console with GA-KO figures, sparking speculation about dialogue changes. Konami has also provided details on the games' performance on Nintendo's platforms.
Nintendo Switch version of Metal Gear Solid Master Collection 2 seemingly removes the PS3 from Snake's plane, suggesting an iconic joke will have to be changed
Screenshots for Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 2 indicate that the Nintendo Switch version of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots will alter or remove the PlayStation 3 console from certain in-game scenes. This change suggests that iconic fourth-wall-breaking jokes referencing the PS3's Blu-ray capabilities may be modified for the port.
Japan’s best-selling games of July 2026 – huge sales for Rhythm Heaven Groove and Splatoon Raiders
Famitsu data reveals Rhythm Heaven Groove and Splatoon Raiders had massive debuts in Japan during July 2026, selling nearly 700,000 and 500,000 physical copies respectively. Nintendo dominated software sales and was the top publisher for the month, with the Nintendo Switch 2 remaining the best-selling console.
Games Inbox: What is the best The Simpsons video game?
Readers discuss their favorite Simpsons video games, with a desire for retro collections including titles like Hit & Run and the arcade game. Other topics include the longevity of Fortnite, the future of the Halo franchise, the implications of digital-only consoles, and the state of Blizzard's game development.
An Exclusive Castlevania Game Is Shutting Down
Konami has announced that the Apple Arcade exclusive Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls will be removed from the service on August 20 and will shut down permanently on September 3, 2026. The game, originally released in 2019 and re-released on Apple Arcade in 2021, will no longer be playable after its service termination date. No specific reason was given for the shutdown.
Konami’s Castlevania relaunch will be delisted and removed before the popular side-scroller gets the chance to…
Konami is delisting Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls from Apple Arcade on September 3, 2026, after which its servers will shut down, rendering the game unplayable. The action-RPG, which launched in September 2021, featured live-service elements like co-op and PvP. The article also briefly mentions the upcoming Castlevania: Belmont's Curse.
2K funds new AAA sports studio as EA Sports FC faces potential new rival
Take-Two Interactive, through its 2K label, has established Small Axe Studios in Vancouver, staffed by veterans from EA Sports FC and FIFA. The new studio aims to create a AAA sports game, potentially challenging EA Sports FC's market dominance. While the specific sport is unconfirmed, evidence suggests a focus on football, with key personnel having extensive experience in football game development.
How Stephen King watching a train hit a kid led to Kiefer Sutherland making his videogame horse crap on command: A PC…
This article traces an unlikely causal chain from a childhood tragedy witnessed by Stephen King to Kiefer Sutherland's ability to command a horse to defecate in Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain. The connection is made through the film Stand by Me, which starred Sutherland, its popularity in Japan, and the influence of the TV show 24, also starring Sutherland, on Hideo Kojima's design choices for Metal Gear Solid 5.
