August 5, 2010: New computer, delays
A little update here about my situation. I bought a new computer last weekened, but it gave me so many problems that I returned it and bought a new one, which will be coming in soon. That's why my awesome new article is going to be a little delayed.
Sorry about that, chaps. You know how it is.
July 29, 2010: StarCraft II
It's out now, and I certainly will be playing it. You should too! You can add me as a friend by adding character name "Mediocrites" with character code "766".
July 28, 2010: Modern Gear part 2
You watched the previous one right? Well the second part is out, and it's also excellent. It's very rare to see a fan made video that doesn't rely on self-deprecation or breaking the fourth wall gags. I think they did justice to Old Snake and Liquid Ocelot, actually.
July 26, 2010: Fan video, cosplayer update
What kind of site would this be if we didn't promote this? Not a Metal Gear fansite, that's for sure. Apparently they're actually going to make new ones!
And you know how I said that I've never seen a Raiden with bare legs? A site fan has notified me that such a creature exists. A creature terrifying to behold:
Ravi Singh isn't the only one who can make
humorous photoshops of Metal Gear news
July 25, 2010: Comic Revival number two!
I can hardly believe it myself, but another awesome Comic Revival has taken place! Truly we are fortunate! Read on!
July 24, 2010: Kojima likes these costumes
In an apparent bid to stifle the neverending parade of Naked Snake/Big Boss cosplayers who've been clogging up the psychotic Metal Gear cosplaying scene for years, Kojima has given both 1st and 2nd place prizes to these folks:
See that broken-hearted Naked Snake in the background? Hmm, why don't I remember Raiden having bare legs before? In any case, it was good enough to catch Kojima's eye, so there you have it. [Source]
Sitewise, a major landmark article is in the works right now, so look forward to that!
July 18, 2010: The Unofficial Site is back
Well fancy that, it looks like TUS has returned! Or at least some site that has the same domain name which is claiming to be TUS. The "real" TUS may never be seen again, may it Rest In Peace.
Hey what the hell is my old article doing there? Oh that's right, the old admin not only sold the domain name, he also sold all of the content that was submitted to the site by other people! I never gave them permission to do that, and I didn't get a cut of the deal. Unfortunately I'm too lazy to get worked up about it. Go read it if you want to know some of my thoughts on MGS2 back in 2004!
July 12, 2010: That's a lot of cigarettes
The first Comic Revival has taken place. These are events, you know. Look at all the pretty colors!
July 11, 2010: Mega64 ANALyzes the MGS series, and Comic Section Revival!
Are you curious about what the words "Metal Gear Solid: Rising" REALLY refer to? Or "Solid Snake" for that matter? Mega64 wants to educate you. Learn something.
Also, ever noticed that some of the comics in the Comics section are really terribly drawn? Actually about half of them? Well so did I, and I can't think of a single good reason why I couldn't update them -- so I'm going to!
You have to understand that when I first made those comics, I was under the belief this site would only get about ten viewers and then die shortly afterwards, so I didn't exactly try my best (and I still don't) but since I make them for other people's enjoyment (sometimes,) I figured I should make them more presentable. Perhaps with color?? Don't hold me to that. But do look forward to the Comics Section Revival!
July 8, 2010: Peace Walker Review
The most recent installment in the Metal Gear series is out there for the world to see, and now it's time to find out whether Peace Walker is really worthy. Check out the review!
Also, there's more downloadable content for Peace Walker today, such as pink camoflauge, a song, and different voices.
July 7, 2010: Kojima: Next game will be MGS5 or an original one
So Kojima has narrowed down the possibilities of his next, show-stoppingly amazing, "taboo" game to exactly two possibilities: it's either Metal Gear Solid 5, or an original one.
Judging by how confident and happy he seems to be with the project, and how it wouldn't really be taboo for him to make Metal Gear Solid 5 (actually, maybe it would be at this point,) I'll assume it's original. I hope it's original.
You really have to read the article. It's major.
July 3, 2010: Peace Walker review in progress, TF2 comic
So just in case you were wondering, I am making a Peace Walker review. It should be finished within a reasonable amount of time. Say... less than a week? Don't hold me to that, because I may choose to make it epic in length.
Also, I assume you like awesome things, so I'm going to direct your attention to this knee-slapping hoot of a free, official, canon-story, fully-colored comic featuring the Engineer.
June 30, 2010: Nutritious, delicious comic
The 25th comic in the La-Li-Lu-Le-LOL series is finally ripe for the picking! Enjoy!
June 27, 2010: Rising sequel
If you're hyped about Metal Gear Solid: Rising, then you will be glad to know that they're alluding to sequels already. This begs the question of when the sequel would be set, since Rising is supposed to cover the time between MGS2 and 4.
Could we see a post-MGS4 Rising, or will they simply leave enough plot holes to make multiple games out of a prequel?
June 20, 2010: Beauty, Beast and MGS4 article
Just how much of a connection is there between the old fairy tale of Beauty and the Beast and Metal Gear Solid 4? That's exactly what this wonderful new article expounds. Come, sit and read the tale of a cynical storymaker's allegory!
June 19, 2010: "The Real Metal Gear" Amazing article at Kotaku
Do yourself a favor and read this.
June 16, 2010: MGS 3DS the secret game, not the taboo game. Also, Rising is a prequel.
Remember when Kojima tweeted about a "taboo" game in the works that could potentially end his career? Also, remember that "top-secret" game? He's confirmed that MGS 3DS is the secret one, and the next big project he's working on is the taboo one. Thank you, Anoop Gantayat!
Also revealed is that Rising will be a prequel, between MGS2 and 4. This is highly disappointing, since it once again means that the Kojima Productions team is afraid to make a true sequel in the series, despite the fact that Kojima tried to perfectly set them up for it with MGS4.
June 15, 2010: MGS3DS screens
Kotaku has a couple of screenshots from the Metal Gear Solid 3DS, or whatever it's called. Don't know whether those are all in-game or whether they're renderings, but either way it basically looks like the PS2 version.
The real question is what makes it special beyond a 3D gimmick, and that's something we don't know. Here's a trailer of some blonde girl's chest, with a sad little glimpse of the demo at the end.
June 14, 2010: Rising trailer boasts mindless, gruesome ultraviolence
The new Metal Gear Solid: Rising trailer has been revealed at E3, showcasing the ability to slice pretty much anything with a sword with extreme precision. Although I suspected the game would be full of violence and action, I would never have guessed that it would be so disgustingly over-the-top.
Come on guys, this is the Metal Gear series here. Of course, this is just a new-generation version of the kind of stuff that Cyborg Ninja did in MGS1 already, but to make a whole game revolving around it? Should make the people who hated the deeper themes of the previous games happy, I suppose.
I would bet you'll be able to slaughter these guys with the PlayStation Move by the time it's released.
June 12, 2010: Revamped KPN site almost as cool as this picture, plus exclusive coverage
 The fancy new version of Kojima Productions.net has finally made its debut, looking nearly as handsome as this seriously cool picture that Kojima uploaded to his Twitter. Similarities include a mostly white background with bold black writing in a simple font, as well as a KPN-related theme. Spooky coincidences — or is it some more of that infmaous "collaboration"?
As for content itself, make sure to download the Original MGS2 Game Plan from the main page, since somebody went through all the work of translating it!
Of course, all of this is overshadowed by this awesome coverage of the Peace Walker World Tour 2010 by none other than Metal Gear Solid: The Unofficial Site™. Manually copying the Twitter feed of the official Kojima Productions coverage, and then adding a watermark to the official images — how clever! Let's hope they maintain these excellent journalism standards with the upcoming E3 events.
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