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  • Konami Open to Remake More ‘Metal Gear Solid’ Games

    Konami Open to Remake More ‘Metal Gear Solid’ Games

    It was rumored for quite some time but there was still some surprise that Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is getting a remake before the original first entry. Yet, there’s also the fact that the numbered series starts to jump between the past and present. The stories of Naked Snake and Solid Snake are deeply intertwined. With a new Delta in the title, it seems the franchise is moving towards a new direction and Konami offered some insight into why they decided to kick it off with Naked Snake’s story.

    A Konami spokesperson shared the following statement offering insight into why they went with Snake Eater first:

    We chose Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater because it depicts the birth of BIG BOSS (Naked Snake), which is the starting point of the Metal Gear series. Another reason is that many fans have been requesting a remake of this game for a long time.

    They also highlight that they are using the Greek letter Delta as a way to highlight that this remake is a change but won’t change the structure.

    The Delta symbol (Δ) was chosen because its meaning fits the concept of the remake project. Delta is a character from the Greek alphabet that means ‘change’ or ‘difference’ in mathematics and variables, and also has the meaning of changing an amount without changing the structure.

    The big takeaway from an interview with IGN, however, is that they are quite open to remaking other projects even as they are re-releasing the originals for those that haven’t had the chance to play these iconic gaming titles.

    Regarding remakes of previous games in the series other than Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, we will listen to player demand and consider accordingly.

    Metal Gear Solid is quite popular as a franchise and a modern take on a classic; if proven they can keep it on the same level as the Resident Evil remakes. So, it wouldn’t be too surprising if they could start their own take on reviving the classic franchise as they build the story from Snake Eater to The Phantom Pain.

    Source: IGN

  • Hideo Kojima Not Involved with ‘Metal Gear Solid 3’ Remake

    Hideo Kojima Not Involved with ‘Metal Gear Solid 3’ Remake

    We’ve kind of suspected it but the long-rumored Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater remake won’t have an involvement from Hideo Kojima, who created the original franchise. After he left Konami, they kept the rights to his creation and he went on to found his own production studio, Kojima Productions. While he’s currently busy with Death Stranding 2, Konami is trying to revive the franchise with a remake of the original.

    Sadly, Kojima is not involved at all with the project and neither is Yoji Shinkawa, who created the iconic designs for the various characters from the franchise. Though it seems that Konami developers are actively working on the game even though they wouldn’t outright confirm who was the development team. Virtuos is supporting and has worked on the Metal Gear series in the past.

    A Konami spokesperson only had the following to say in an interview with IGN:

    They are not involved. However, the development team will work hard to create this remake and also the ports (for Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection) so that they can be enjoyed on multiple platforms by even more players all around the world.

    It’s uncertain if Konami will even try to get Kojima’s sign-off on the project, especially with how their relationship ended some years ago. Long-time fans are still uncertain about his involvement and if the team can truly keep the spirit of the original alive. His work was a very personal one and you always knew it had his hand in some form or another involved. So, we’ll see if Konami can carry on the torch and avoid another Metal Gear Survive.

    Source: IGN

  • ‘Metal Gear Solid 3’ Remake Lives!

    ‘Metal Gear Solid 3’ Remake Lives!

    After being rumored for quite an extensive time, the confirmation has finally arrived for the remake of Metal Gear Solid 3. Surprisingly, it doesn’t have a new subtitle and the 3 has been replaced with a triangle. Still, it’s great to know that the story of Naked Snake will finally return in the modern era and hopefully, they didn’t leave any of the iconic elements behind.

    The game is confirmed as a multi-release and isn’t just available on PlayStation, but it’s definitely not a coincidence they were the ones to confirm its existence. It’s definitely exciting to see the franchise return even if Hideo Kojima is no longer involved due to his falling out with Konami, but perhaps he supported as a consultant on the project.

    Supposedly, the game will be titled Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, which may be their attempt to start building the franchise from one of its most popular entries, even if the jump from Naked to Solid Sanke might be jarring for those that aren’t that deep in the franchise. There’s also the question of how the original game’s mechanics would work in a modern game. So, here’s hoping the wait isn’t too long before we actually get some gameplay as well.

    Source: Twitter

  • Konami’s ‘Metal Gear Solid’ Producer Teases “Many Announcements” in 2023

    Konami’s ‘Metal Gear Solid’ Producer Teases “Many Announcements” in 2023

    We’ve seen quite a few rumors about Metal Gear Solid getting remakes in some form or another. We’ve heard stories that the first entry on Moses Island was going to get adapted with others hinting at the story of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater potentially getting the remake treatment. While we still have no official confirmation, long-time Konami and Metal Gear Solid producer Noriaki Okamura hinted that 2023 might be a bit year.

    The producer has hinted that “2023 will be a year of many announcements” for the franchise and even used the wording “long-awaited.” Of course, this kind of statement potentially hints that multiple rumors could end up being true but with no exact window, we’ll have to see when these announcements come together. Perhaps they’ll pull something similar as they did with Silent Hill, just dropping multiple game announcements in a special coverage.

    It should be noted that Metal Gear Solid is very likely going to be developed by an external studio since Konami moved away from the gaming industry’s usual standards. There’s also the fact that the mastermind behind the franchise is no longer involved with Konami and left in bad blood. It seems unlikely to think that Hideo Kojima and his self-owned production company would adapt a new entry with how their relationship ended all that time ago.

    There’s also a movie in development with Oscar Isaac attached as Solid Snake. Production has been moving forward slowly with the film adaptation, and it’s unclear if it is still in some form of active development. Sadly, many projects eventually land in development hell if there’s not enough push behind them. Still, here’s hoping it comes together and perhaps we finally get some update as part of this new tease for 2023.

    Source: Famitsu via Insider Gaming

  • RUMOR: Long-Rumored ‘Metal Gear Solid’ Remake May Be PS5 Exclusive

    RUMOR: Long-Rumored ‘Metal Gear Solid’ Remake May Be PS5 Exclusive

    There’s been quite a few rumors throughout the years about Metal Gear Solid making its return. While it seemed that the franchise creator Hideo Kojima was continuing work on his own projects, it was surprising that one of gaming’s biggest IPs wasn’t going to make a return at some point. The longest running rumor is that there’s been a remake of the original Metal Gear Solid in some form of production thoughout the years, not too dissimilar to the recently confirmed Silent Hill projects. Now, a Spanish site AreaJugones has seemingly revived that rumor oncea gain with a bit more info.

    According to them, the upcoming remake of MGS might be exclusive to PlayStation 5 with an announcement potentially already on the horizon. There’s always a chance that something gets announced at The Game Awards this year, and a remake of this classic game would definitely be a big one. Though, Kojima has close ties to the award show’s creator Geoff Keighley and who knows if they might want to keep the focus on whatever Kojima is working on and has recently started to tease quite a bit.

    What is worth noting is that there’s also . So, who knows which one this rumored adaptation might end up being or they are taking a different approach. The first entry isn’t famously long and they could take the approach to echo the stories of Solid Snake and future Big Boss. Even if this rumor doesn’t pan out,t here’s also the Oscar Isaac-led film remake that the actor last talked about back in March before it went silent once again. Here’s hoping that fans get something from this series at some point.

    Source: AreaJugones via PlayStation LifeStyle, GameRant

  • Oscar Isaac Offers Update on ‘Metal Gear Solid’ Movie

    Oscar Isaac Offers Update on ‘Metal Gear Solid’ Movie

    Oscar Isaac has been busy promoting his upcoming Disney+ series Moon Knight, but that didn’t stop IGN from asking him for an update on the long-awaited cinematic adaptation of the popular gaming series Metal Gear Solid. He was cast back in December but we haven’t heard anything since and luckily the actor offered a small update on the project.

    We’re searching, we’re searching like Solid Snake. We’re climbing through air ducts, we’re looking for the story.

    Oscar Isaac

    It looks like the film is still in its early stages, as director Jordan Vogt-Roberts is getting the script together. He has hinted that the series’ creator Hideo Kojima has also been involved in some capacity, but it’s unclear if he’ll also have a say in the film’s overalls story and script. We also don’t know if they will directly adapt Snake’s infiltration of Shadow Moses, or take a more unique approach to make the adaptation stand out from the original. Still, it’s good to hear that they are still actively working on the project and it seems Isaac is having fun with some callbacks to the game.

    Source: IGN

  • What to Expect from the Future of Video Game Adaptations and When to Expect It

    What to Expect from the Future of Video Game Adaptations and When to Expect It

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  • Konami Reportedly Remaking ‘METAL GEAR SOLID 3’

    Konami Reportedly Remaking ‘METAL GEAR SOLID 3’

    No video game company has purposefully dismantled its own legacy more than Konami. A few years ago, the company got rid of collaborator Hideo Kojima, essentially ending the Metal Gear franchise as we knew it, and shelved further development on a lot of their top-tier console titles like Silent Hill in order to focus on gambling games like slot machines.

    However, a new report is indicating that the company may have had a change of heart as they are allegedly remaking the seminal PS2 game, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. According to VGC:

    The new project is currently in early development and multiple sources suggested it would be centred around fan-favourite entry Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, rather than the original MGS. Konami also intends to release remasters of the original Metal Gear Solid games for modern consoles, ahead of the larger project, we understand.

    Remakes are all the rage these days with the arrival of the next-gen consoles. Rumors of a remake of the 1998 classic Metal Gear Solid have been circulating online for quite a while but this report indicating that a Snake Eater remake takes precedence is somewhat unexpected. Nonetheless, it should all be very lucrative for the company as these games are so sought-after.

    Source: VGC

  • Summer Game Fest: Hideo Kojima Reveals ‘Death Stranding: Director’s Cut’ for PlayStation 5

    Summer Game Fest: Hideo Kojima Reveals ‘Death Stranding: Director’s Cut’ for PlayStation 5

    It looks like Hideo Kojima and Kojima Productions aren’t quite done yet with Death Stranding, as they just revealed that an updated version is heading to the PlayStation 5 in the form of Death Stranding: Director’s Cut. The video reveal was actually quite clever by playing a prank on its viewers who thought they might get some Metal Gear Solid-inspired elements when Sam Bridges briefly jumps into a box just like Solid Snake used to. While it didn’t quite go that way and they didn’t reveal much, it seems like it’ll serve a similar role as Final Fantasy VII Remake: Integrade had. It was just an additional naming for the PS5 upgrade of the game which might include some new content.

     

    Source: YouTube

  • Oscar Isaac Set to Play Solid Snake in ‘Metal Gear Solid’ Film

    Oscar Isaac Set to Play Solid Snake in ‘Metal Gear Solid’ Film

    Hot of the tails of his run in a galaxy far far away as the rebel pilot Poe Dameron, Oscar Isaac seems to be filling up his post-Star Wars career and covering all bases. Recently it got announced that Isaac would be playing Moon Knight on the upcoming Disney+ show. Not just that, he will also be starring in the new HBO series Scenes From A Marriage alongside Jessica Chastain. Now, we got the news that Isaac has found his new lead role in an upcoming big-budget film. He will star as Solid Snake in the live-action adaptation of Hideo Kojima’s Metal Gear Solid.

    The film has been in development for a while now. Jordan Voght-Roberts was the first to join the production as director. The film is produced by Avi Arad and overseen by Peter Kang. Derek Connolly wrote the script for the adaptation. It is uncertain if it got a rewrite since. The casting is a huge deal, as Isaac has been a popular fancast of the role, especially after the actor showed his interest in it. Director Voght-Roberts at one point even commissioned a mock-up of what he’d look like as the character from the popular digital artist BossLogic. It isn’t the first time his artwork predicted a future casting.

    The film currently has no release date, and it’s unknown when the project will begin production, especially Isaacs‘s packed schedule and commitments. So, it could be a while before we see him pop out from under a box anytime soon. We also don’t know if it will be an adaptation of a specific storyline from the franchise’s long run. There is a good chance the story will adapt Shadow Moses but integrate aspects from future story arcs. Now, the question is will we see the other two of the Les Enfants Terribles project.

    SOURCE: Deadline, Twitter