Welcome to MetaGearSolid.org

Although this is primarily a Metal Gear fansite, its purpose is deeper than paying tribute to the series, or being an exhaustive resource for fans — it's about saying the things that need to be said, whether positive or negative.

In its short history, this site has examined a lot of controversial, obscure and admittedly subjective topics related to the Metal Gear series, and tried to give a voice to the portion of the fanbase who enjoy critical analysis more than simple praise or hate. Read our foundational thesis here.

Going forward, I intend to continue articulating what makes the series great, and cover areas of the series that could use more attention.

If you don't agree with what I write here at MetaGearSolid.org, that's okay. A lot of my analysis is speculation and dot-connecting, and is meant to be debated upon consideration. Of course you could just wholeheartedly accept it at face value; that would be good too! Either way, consider sending me an email! My e-mail address is in the Briefing Section.

Oh, and make sure to read the Comics too!

Check Out These Classics:

The Legacy of Metal Gear Solid 2

A massive three-part analysis of how Metal Gear Solid 2 was perceived, why it was designed the way it was, and the messages that can be extracted from its cryptic depths!

Whether you enjoyed the game or not, reading this will make you appreciate it on a whole new level. You have to beLIEve me!

Click here to start reading!

5 Ways That Urban Justice Is Better Than Guns of the Patriots

You probably thought there were only FOUR ways that Urban Justice starring Steven Segal was better than Guns of the Patriots, but you were wrong! There are FIVE, and I have the pictures to prove it.

Click here to start reading!

The VR Theory

How much of MGS2 took place inside of Raiden's mind? This way-too-in-depth report connects all of the dots, pulls no punches, and is sure to make me sound like a schizophrenic! But here's the thing: I'm not crazy!

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Metal Gear Declassified

Why was Metal Gear Solid 4 delayed for so long? This landmark exposé contains secret information leaked exclusively to our site by a former Kojima Productions insider. Some call it an elaborate hoax... we'll leave it for you to decide!

Click here to watch it!

The final, authoritative and definitive defense of the deconstruction and interpretation of the Metal Gear series, presented in five epic parts. This article will take its place as the foundational thesis of Meta Gear Solid.org.

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After all the hype and skepticism, what's it actually like to play Peace Walker as a long-time fan of series? Our official review weighs in and takes a stand.

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This in-depth article explores the meaning behind the "Beauty and the Beast" theme in Metal Gear Solid 4, providing important insight into some of the design choices made by Hideo Kojima.

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This in-depth article examines the whole history of the nuclear disposal facility on Shadow Moses Island, and what it may teach us about it's design, construction and problems.

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This article takes a moment to appreciate the contributions of artist Yoji Shinkawa to the Metal Gear series over these years.

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This special guest article dissects the meaning behind the oft-neglected "Special" Option in Metal Gear Solid 2. Take a trip down memory lane and gain a deeper appreciation for the extra effort put into the masterpiece that is MGS2.

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 September 3, 2010: SCII GSL draws near

 The Global StarCraft League created by GomTV is nigh, so now would be your chance to see history in the making. There is a handful of American and European players in the tournament, despite the fact that it's held in South Korea and requires them to live there!

 I wish them luck, because it would be major news if some white guy from the West walked away with tens of thousands of dollars for playing a game that's been out for a month.

 You can watch the games for free while they're streaming live, and if you want to have access to the Video On Demand for later viewing, it costs about $20. Daily games, english commentary, and a very interesting tournament.

 August 15, 2010: Landmark article published

 I am pleased to announce that the long-awaited essay I've been talking about is finally ready for you to read! This five-part behemoth will serve as the central thesis of this whole website, and I believe an absolute must-read for any Metal Gear fan who has followed the series until now.

 Here is the link.

 Thanks for your patience, and enjoy!

 August 14, 2010: Best Metal Gear Essay Awards

 Are you the kind of person who enjoys Metal Gear games, as well as reading great, thoughtful essays on them? Do you find yourself titillated by the challenge of reading not one but two incredible essays side-by-side at the same time, as with the famous JunkerHQ analysis of MGS2's ending? Do you find it hard to discover such essays? Then this is for you!

  Best Metal Gear Solid 1 Essay:
The award for best MGS1 essay must go to PopularSymbolism for their essay entitled "Genetic Bondage", wonderfully treating the topic of genetics and the themes of the game with weight and depth.

[Read it here!]

  Best Metal Gear Solid 2 Essay:
The award for best MGS2 essay... also goes to PopularSymbolism, but this time for the essay entitled "Information Control"! Guaranteed to be the most well-researched and highly knowledgeable treatment of MGS2's real-world inspirations and parallels. That's right: real-world military and technology inspirations.

[Read it here!]

 Congratulations to PopularSymbolism for winning both of these prestigious awards! With this Summer being slow for news, I'm sure they will be a welcome sight. And my apologies for waiting so long to feature these valuable writings.

 And for those who are still waiting for my major essay (which will still fail to match the scale of the above mentioned!), I assure you that I have been making good progress, but there is still much left to do. And yes that's a good thing!

 August 8, 2010: Fight of the Metal Gears demo!

 TheSnakeSoup.org has released a new awesome demo for Metal Gear Solid: FIGHT OF THE METAL GEARS. Why is it awesome? Because it has cutscenes, voice acting, good graphics, and sneaking. And shooting. And riding on top of a an aeroplane! The full game will be available at this place, which seems to be some kind of fancy Sonic website.

 Play the demo, released by KojimaProductions.net!

 August 7, 2010: Global StarCraft II League will be a $170,000 tournament

 Nothing remotely interesting is happening in the Metal Gear world, so here's some amazing StarCraft II news instead!

 Everyone knows that StarCraft: Brood War remains a huge national sport and big business in South Korea, but starting next month there will be a global, open StarCraft II tournament with a prize pool of approximately $170,000 USD! Think about the fact that the game hasn't even been released for a week, and that there are two more expansions already in the works, and it should be clear that this is an amazing day for videogames and Blizzard.

 This is a global tournament and will be viewable daily via GomTV's own live stream player, and may even be commentated in English. So far the announcement only seems to be in Korean, but I'm sure it will be making waves soon enough. GomTV is the only authorized broadcaster of Blizzard professional gaming, and has been doing this for years with StarCraft. Puts other games to shame if you ask me. [source]

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