Welcome to MetaGearSolid.org

I suppose this is primarily a Metal Gear fansite, but its purpose is deeper than paying tribute to the series, being an exhaustive resource for fans, or even exploiting the popularity of one of the most popular videogame franchises in history — it's also a form of therapy. It's part of the healing process.

With Metal Gear Solid 4, the series has become like a best friend who suddenly has a nervous breakdown and becomes a shell of his former self. It's a tragic event, and we need to work through the emotions. There are too many unresolved feelings surrounding the series today, and why shouldn't we shine a light on them?

Of course it's not all complaining! I intend to articulate what made the series great as well, and cover areas of the games that deserve more attention. And by using our impressive Digital Camera Screenshot™ technology, we can give you a unique look at any moment in the series!

If you don't agree with what I write here at MetaGearSolid.org, I have no problem with that! A lot of my analysis is speculation and dot-connecting, and is meant to be debated upon consideration. Or 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.

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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!

Part 1 / Part 2 / Part 3 / Part 4 / Part 5 / Part 6 / Part 7 / Part 8
Part 9 (new!)

As a sequel to the previous two articles about Kojima's relationship with Guns of the Patriots, this report will finally get to the in-game evidence that the game was secretly designed to tell the story of Kojima's suffering!

Click here to start reading at Part 1!

A retrospective on "TUS", the self-proclaimed "unofficial Metal Gear site", and a look at what it's demise means for the series and its community.

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With information leaked exclusively to MetaGearSolid.org by a former Kojima Productions staff member, this video reveals for the first time what was really behind the constant delays of MGS4. Can you handle the truth?

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It's still a few months until the true sequel to MGS4 is released for all the world to enjoy, but in the meantime we can enjoy the demo, and whet our appetites for what's to come. Does it live up to the the hype, or does this "peace offering" carry the smallpox virus in its blankety-depths?

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Starring Michael Madsen (Resevoir Dogs, Kill Bill), David Carradine (Kung Fu, Kill Bill), DMX (Exit Wounds, Cradle 2 the Grave), Last Hour dares to rival even the great Urban Justice!

Guaranteed to be the longest, most in-depth review of this movie you will ever see, even David Carradine has to do a face palm when he remembers this masterpiece.

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If Metal Gear AC!D² was Cinderella, does that make Peace Walker a crack whore with glass slippers? And what about the Prince's royal balls? This bizarre two-part examination answers questions you didn't even know you had!

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Joey and I discuss our impression of the Peace Walker demo, predictions, and speculation on Metal Gear Solid: Rising. It's the "bee's knees!"

Click here for Part 1 / Part 2 / Part 3 on YouTube!

Does Kojima's unoriginality know no boundaries? Here are the top 4 examples of Kojima ripping off my very own MGS5 fan fiction. I guess I should take it as a compliment.

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 March 12, 2010: GDC news, twitterings, plus a new comic to match!

 I'll admit, it's becoming harder and harder to resist Kojima's Peace Walker hype, since he is now calling it his "ultimate masterpiece". This is a far cry from the death threats and complaining about MGS4. He seems to genuinely love this game, and that makes me want to love it too. (source) 

 There's a new trailer as well, which shows some crazy ass gameplay. And according to his Twitter, the game was inspired by some news he saw 5 years ago about Costa Rica. Interesting! I guess we'll keep an eye on his blog, huh?

 Also, inspired by the cool new trailer, here's a cool new comic about Big Boss!

 March 6, 2010: La-Li-Lu-Le-LOL #20

 Worlds collide in the newest exciting installment of our popular MGS comic series! Hurray for comics! Read read read!

 March 2, 2010: MGS2 fans vs MGS4 fans

 Mr. Singh of Snake Soup wants you to seriously reflect on the division of the MGS fanbase with this very serious comic.

 Also a heads up: I'm trying to find a non-boring way to review Portable Ops soon... You know, before Peace Walker retcons the whole thing and the point is moot.

 February 21, 2010: MGS4: Sold Out part 9

 Another addition to the MGS4: Sold Out series has been added, focussing this time on product placement. Don't you just love it when corporate interests converge? Read on, brothers.

 February 14, 2010: Valentine's Day artwork

 Departing from the MGS3 holiday theme for a change, I present a Valentine's Day art piece featuring the one and only Meryl Silverburgh:

 Happy Valentine's Day.

 February 13, 2010: 404'd But Not Forgotten

 In memory of Metal Gear Solid: The Unofficial Site, we present a look back at what made the site so good, and so bad. We call it 404'd But Not Forgotten.

 Thanks for the memories guys.

 February 12, 2010: Unofficial Metal Gear site dies

 Yes, Metal Gear Solid: The Unofficial Site (better known simply as "TUS") has been taken down by its creators after years of dedication on behalf of its authors, who strove to live up to its weighty, self-given name.

 In its place we now have KojimaProductions.net, which has yet to receive an abbreviation but will no doubt be full of the same antics as its predecessor soon enough. Good luck guys!

 February 8, 2010: "The Favorite Website Award" given to Piece Walker

 Yes, the must-play competitive puzzle game that is Piece Walker has already received a fancy award, being titled the "Site of the Day" by some website whose purpose it is to pick new favorite sites every day. I guess that's pretty good.

 Japanese players are dominating the game, according to Kojima Production's Twitter page. This probably is due their ability to become obsessed with quirky marketing schemes.

 January 26, 2010: Online Jigsaw Puzzle Battle!

 Remember how Peace Walker was being hyped since before it was even announced? Well the Hype Train isn't stopping any time soon, as you can see from this exciting teaser site, promising some crazy "Online Jigsaw Puzzle Battle":

 My bet? There'll be some little twist where you can unlock a hint about the game's story or some official art or something. I mean come on... There's gotta be something. We'll all be shitting ourselves with anticipation in any case, I'm sure.

 January 17, 2010: METAL GEAR DECLASSIFIED

 Remember when I told you about that secret information given to our humble site regarding Metal Gear Solid 4? I've finally finished analyzing the data and am ready to present what will surely become one of the most controversial behind-the-scenes reports in videogame history.

 Go to our brand new Newgrounds page to see it for yourself!

 January 12, 2010: The Full Peace Walker Demo Review has been published

 I finally sat down and played through the English demo of Peace Walker, and the verdict is in. Check out the report for my analysis and impressions! Peace peace peace peace.

 January 8, 2010: Vamp Becomes Science

 As promised, another installment of MGS4: Sold Out is here for your enjoyment, continuing somewhat from the previous article on "Nanomachine Overkill". I also slightly updated some older Sold Out articles that had faulty layout.

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