Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
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Kojima laments ‘terrifying’ amplification of social media’s ‘false information,’ as MGS2 predicted
Hideo Kojima expressed concern over the amplification of false information on social media, drawing parallels to themes explored in Metal Gear Solid 2. He described the current state of online discourse as 'terrifying.'
Hideo Kojima’s New Photos Indicate He is Working With Sony on Something – Rumor
Hideo Kojima has posted photos from Sony offices, fueling rumors of a new collaboration despite Sony dropping its publishing deal for his upcoming game Physint. While Physint is now set to be published by Xbox, Kojima has praised Sony's technical expertise and hinted at future work together. Kojima Productions is also working with Xbox on the horror title OD.
Metal Gear Creator Doesn’t Like AI Tech Like DLSS 5, Concedes it Will “Probably Become Standard”
Hideo Kojima expressed mixed feelings about generative AI technology like DLSS 5, concerned about its potential to alter artistic intent in game development. While acknowledging its usefulness and likely industry adoption, he dislikes the idea of AI changing his work without his direct control. Kojima's past games have explored AI themes, and he remains uncertain about its role at Kojima Productions.
I got my start writing for a PlayStation 2 magazine: These are my 12 PS2-pilled recommendations from the Steam Autumn…
This article recommends 12 games available on Steam, inspired by or ports from the PlayStation 2 and Dreamcast era. It highlights six modern titles that draw inspiration from the 'sixth generation' of consoles, such as Promise Mascot Agency and Hi-Fi Rush, alongside six classic ports like Metal Gear Solid 3 and Final Fantasy 10.
Metal Gear Solid 2's first-ever boss skip has been discovered after 25 years, and it involves making a guard do the…
A significant boss skip has been discovered in Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty after 25 years, allowing players to bypass the Olga Gurlukovich fight entirely. The exploit involves manipulating an unconscious guard and a checkpoint to bypass the bomb sequence, marking the first boss skip found for the game and potentially impacting future speedruns.
Metal Gear Solid 2 Speedrunner Discovers First Ever Boss Skip in 25 Years
A speedrunner named Apel has discovered the first-ever boss skip in Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, 25 years after its release. The skip allows players to bypass the Olga Gurlukovich boss fight in the Tanker chapter by manipulating game progression flags. This discovery is a significant development for the game's speedrunning community and is expected to lead to new world records.
Achievement hunters: Can you identify the games these milestones are from?
This article presents a quiz challenging readers to identify video games based on their achievement descriptions. It includes 17 questions covering a variety of titles and encourages players to share their favorite or most dreaded achievements.
Someone finally gave Metal Gear Solid 2 the perfect mod, letting us experience the entire tanker opening in…
A new VR mod for Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty's Master Collection allows players to experience the game's iconic tanker opening in virtual reality, with both third-person and first-person perspectives available. The mod, created by YouTube user Shiffo, is considered highly fitting for the game's narrative themes of simulated reality and is set to be released in beta soon.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Updates MGS4’s Disc Swapping Joke With New Voice Lines
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 will update a fourth-wall-breaking joke from Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots for modern platforms. Instead of referencing the PlayStation 3's Blu-ray technology, Otacon's voice lines will now mention PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. The collection, set to release on August 27th, will also include Peace Walker and Ghost Babel.
Video: Metal Gear Solid 4 Nintendo Switch 2 vs. PS5 vs. PS3 graphics comparison
A graphics comparison video showcases Metal Gear Solid 4 running on the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 3. The Nintendo Switch 2 version targets 60 FPS, a significant upgrade from the PS3's 30 FPS, while the PS5 version offers slightly higher resolution and better shadows. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 is set to release on August 27, 2026.
Modder restores missing PS2-era visual effects to Metal Gear Solid 2, including 'a ton of things that were literally left marked as BLUEPOINT TO-DO still in the source code'
A modder has restored numerous missing PS2-era visual effects to Metal Gear Solid 2, which were left unimplemented in the Bluepoint Games HD remaster. The MGSHDFix 4.0.0 update effectively returns the game to its original state, restoring effects like depth of field, water effects, and motion trails. This mod aims to provide the visual experience intended by the original designers for the PC version.
PlayStation’s Disc-Free Future Is Starting to Look Like a Walled Garden
Sony Interactive Entertainment's decision to cease manufacturing physical game discs after January 2028 has been met with significant backlash, with many viewing it as a move towards a restrictive digital-only ecosystem. This shift prioritizes Sony's control over ownership and revenue, potentially alienating consumers and impacting retailers who rely on physical sales. The company's move is seen as a strategic business decision driven by increasing digital sales and a desire to control the market, rather than consumer preference.
Death Stranding Director is Afraid of the World Going Fully Digital After PlayStation’s Announcement
Hideo 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.
Proton 11 Beta 5 released with more regression fixes
Valve has released Proton 11 Beta 5, focusing on regression fixes and improving compatibility for various games on Linux. This update addresses controller input issues, performance problems, and ensures games like BattleBit Remastered and Assassin's Creed Shadows are playable. The release also includes updates to underlying components like vkd3d-proton and dxvk.
Metal Gear Solid 2 Mod Uncovers Third-Person Mode That’s Apparently Been Hidden Since 2011
A modder has uncovered a hidden third-person camera mode in Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, which appears to have been present in the game files since the Bluepoint Games' Metal Gear Solid HD Collection. This discovery allows for a new way to play the classic title and is being celebrated by fans of the series.
Full Metal Gear Solid 2 source code leaks online on 30th April
The full source code for Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, including assets for various versions up to the PlayStation Vita, has been leaked online. The leak occurred on April 30th, a date significant to the game's narrative, leading to speculation about its origins. Fans are discussing potential modding possibilities such as VR support and raytracing.
Proton Experimental and Proton 11 Beta updated to fix issues with the EA App
Valve has released updates for Proton Experimental and Proton 11 Beta, primarily to address issues with the EA App on Linux and SteamOS. The updates include a new version of Xalia, which should resolve lockups when interacting with the EA App. Numerous other game-specific fixes and improvements are also detailed, covering a wide range of titles and functionalities.
Hideo Kojima went to Valve and like a master troll took a photo of himself with 3 Half-Life gravity guns
Hideo Kojima visited Valve's headquarters in Seattle, sharing photos of himself with iconic items like gravity guns and portal guns from the Half-Life series. The visit also brought to light Kojima's past admiration for Half-Life's design and attention to detail, which influenced his work on Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty.
Proton Experimental upgraded to Proton 11 for better Linux gaming compatibility
Valve has updated Proton Experimental to align with the latest stable Proton 11 release, enhancing compatibility for Windows games on Linux and SteamOS. This update includes fixes for various regressions and adds support for numerous previously unplayable titles, alongside improvements to graphics, audio, and controller functionality.
Proton 11 Beta arrives to bring enhanced gaming compatibility to Linux / SteamOS
Valve has released Proton 11 Beta, an update to their compatibility layer for running Windows games on Linux and SteamOS. This version is based on Wine 11 and includes enhancements like NTSync for potential performance improvements, alongside an ARM64 build. The update brings numerous game-specific fixes and improvements, including better video playback, text-to-speech accessibility, and controller support for many titles.
