Metal Gear Solid
News, coverage and analysis tracking Metal Gear Solid across the outlets.
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.
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.
FINAL BOSS AAA Merch Store Launches Today with Resident Evil and Metal Gear Solid CollectionsFINAL BOSS, a new merchandise store for gaming brands, has launched today, powered by DPI Merch. The store features collections from iconic franchises including Resident Evil, Metal Gear Solid, Banjo-Kazooie, Fallout, Hitman, Plants vs. Zombies, and Guild Wars, with more products planned for release. DPI Merchandising LLC specializes in creating high-quality gaming merchandise for industry titans.
Big companies told Hideo Kojima he's 'crazy' for making OD: 'it's something that no one has…Hideo Kojima revealed that major companies rejected his new horror game concept, OD, deeming it too unconventional. The game, co-written with Jordan Peele and published by Xbox Game Studios, is described by Kojima as a new game system unlike anything seen before. Despite initial skepticism from other companies, Xbox leadership, including Phil Spencer and Asha Sharma, supported Kojima's vision for the project.- Metal Gear Solid and Breaking the “Fourth Wall”Metal Gear Solid on PlayStation 1 is recognized for its innovative use of "fourth wall" breaking mechanics. The game famously incorporated elements that directly addressed the player, contributing to its iconic status.
Promising PS5 Action Game Announced a Year Ago Is Canceled – ReportThe PlayStation 5 action-adventure game Mudang: Two Hearts, developed by EVR Studio, has reportedly been canceled following the studio's bankruptcy filing. EVR Studio, which was also set to publish the game, declared bankruptcy on June 5, 2026, halting development on the project that was previously known as "Project TH" and had a 2024 release window.
The two best years in video game history were both in the 2010s - Reader's FeatureA reader argues that 2011 and 2013 were the best years in video game history, citing a high volume of quality releases and industry-shifting console launches. The article details numerous significant titles from both years, including The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, Skyrim, The Last of Us, and Grand Theft Auto 5, alongside the debut of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Silent Hill 2 and f Characters Appear as Machiboke Still Waiting for You FiguresKonami and Bandai Namco are releasing new Machiboke 'Still Waiting for You' figures featuring characters from the Silent Hill 2 remake and the Silent Hill f spin-off. The collection includes James Sunderland, Pyramid Head, Hinako Shimizu, and Fox Mask, with pre-orders shipping in September 2026. This follows a similar Metal Gear figure collection released earlier.
Japanese gamers vote on most influential game and series, favorite character, favorite developer, moreFamitsu magazine's 40th-anniversary survey of over 5,000 Japanese gamers revealed Nintendo as the favorite developer and Mario as the favorite character. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was highly recommended, while Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest series dominated influence and sequel requests. Masahiro Sakurai was named favorite creator.- Here’s Why Everyone Is Talking About Hideo Kojima And Geoff Keighley’s “Divorce”Speculation arose online about a falling out between game director Hideo Kojima and The Game Awards host Geoff Keighley, fueled by their perceived lack of interaction on social media and at industry events. The "divorce rumors" intensified with social media posts and fan reactions, but the pair have since shared posts of their reunion, putting an end to the speculation.
The Counter-Intuitive Nature of Metal Gear SolidThe author discusses the counter-intuitive nature of Metal Gear Solid, highlighting how its emphasis on stealth and restraint challenged their previous reliance on firepower and quick reflexes. This forced patience and thoughtfulness ultimately made them a better gamer. The article draws parallels to the spiritual journey of following Christ, which also requires a rewiring of natural instincts and surrendering to His way.- The Reason I Bought a PlayStation 1The author explains their decision to purchase a PlayStation 1, driven by exclusive titles like Crash Bandicoot, Gran Turismo, Final Fantasy VII, and Metal Gear Solid, which were unavailable on their existing Sega Saturn and Nintendo consoles. The article then draws a parallel between choosing a gaming platform and sharing faith, emphasizing authentic joy and peace through Christ.
"Maybe AI could create art, but while I live, I don't think I'll see it" - weeks after starring in a Prada art promotion created with AI tools, Hideo Kojima seems to dismiss the controversial tech's creative abilitiesHideo Kojima expressed skepticism about AI's ability to create true art during his lifetime, despite his recent collaboration with Prada on an AI-assisted art project. While acknowledging AI's potential for efficiency and future creative applications, he emphasized that art is intrinsically linked to life and human experience. Kojima believes young people will ultimately determine the ethical path for AI integration in creative fields.
Despite going to space in an AI short film created by a Death Stranding 2 partner, Hideo Kojima says he's actually…Hideo Kojima has expressed his disinterest in AI-generated art, despite appearing in an AI-generated short film. He believes that art requires human involvement and that while technology will evolve, he is not personally interested in AI creating art during his lifetime. Kojima previously stated he would use AI to boost efficiency and handle tedious tasks in game development.- Burn-9 makes an entire game out of Metal Gear's Codec scenesA new game called Burn-9 is being developed, which focuses entirely on the codec scenes from the Metal Gear series. Additionally, a new trailer has been released for the cosmic horror game Penguin Colony.
Did Marvel’s Wolverine make a good impression in the State of Play?Readers express mixed feelings about recent gaming showcases, with "Marvel's Wolverine" drawing comparisons to "Uncharted" and "Batman: Arkham Asylum" for its perceived lack of originality. Concerns are also raised about the frequency of sequels and the potential for Xbox to offer more surprising content. Additionally, discussions touch upon Nintendo's infrequent announcements, the modern trend of extensive post-launch downloads for games like "007 First Light," and the perceived decline in innovation within triple-A titles.
Round Up: What Was Announced in Sony's State of Play Livestream for June 2026?Sony's June 2026 State of Play livestream showcased over an hour of new PlayStation 5 titles. Key announcements included God of War Laufey, Until Dawn 2, Marvel's Wolverine, and a new Tomb Raider game. Several classic titles and remasters were also revealed, alongside updates for PS Plus Extra and Premium.
Google is raising an army of 32 million mosquitoes like some kind of Metal Gear Solid villainGoogle's Debug project is releasing 32 million male mosquitoes, infected with the wolbachia bacteria, in California and Florida to reduce the population of disease-carrying female mosquitoes. This method aims to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses like malaria and dengue fever without using chemicals or genetic modification, building on decades of research in pest control.
Zack Snyder is set to direct a "reimagining" of the '80s sci-fi action classic that inspired Metal GearDirector Zack Snyder is set to write and direct a remake of John Carpenter's 1981 sci-fi action film Escape from New York. The original film, starring Kurt Russell as Snake Plissken, inspired the Metal Gear video game series. This remake was previously in development with other directors attached before Snyder took over.
In 1997, Warren Spector told us the upcoming PC classic Deus Ex was inspired by Final Fantasy, Miyamoto, and 'the…A 1997 interview with legendary game designer Warren Spector reveals his early inspirations for the upcoming PC classic Deus Ex, including Final Fantasy VII and Shigeru Miyamoto's work. Spector discussed his move to Ion Storm and his vision for a first-person RPG that blended console accessibility with deep simulation, initially planning to use the Quake II engine before ultimately opting for Unreal.