Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain was released five years ago

Five years ago, one of the most anticipated games and what would ironically be the last collaboration between Konami and Hideo Kojima before the well documented controversy became public was released - as the long awaited "Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain" hit stores and shelves internationally on September 1st, 2015 for the Playstation 3, Playstation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and PC. As a follow up to the stand alone prologue chapter that was "Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes", The Phantom Pain was the true full MGSV experience and the first open world game in the series - utilizing the proprietary FOX Engine and putting players in control of Punished "Venom" Snake.


METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN | E3 2015 Trailer [Long] (US)
Set primarily in 1984 and with the theme of vengeance at its core, Snake wakes up from a nine year coma and embarks in a journey of revenge and reestablishment following the loss of the Militaires Sans Frontieres. Reunited with Kazuhira Miller and joining forces with his old nemesis Ocelot, the man with the codename "Big Boss" leads a new mercenary army in "Diamond Dogs" - setting on missions in Afghanistan and the Angola--Zaire Border to track down those responsible for their misfortunes - the XOF, Cipher, and the mysterious Skull Face. Being an open world game, The Phantom Pain utilized familiar mechanics used in past MGS games but also allowed for near flawless movement in the environment - utilizing stealth and plotting your actions carefully to achieve goals and capturing enemies and bases in order to succeed in the mission.

Coincidentally, The Phantom Pain was released on September 2nd in Japan - the day Big Boss' mentor and mother figure was killed during the events of Operation: Snake Eater (MGS3)

Happy 43 years, Mazinger Z~!

Celebrating 43 years of fighting evil mechanical beasts and protecting humanity from evil, Go Nagai's Mazinger Z is truly one of the epic legends of Japanese Popculture, and is arguably considered the "Grandfather" of the Super Robot genre! Pilot Koji Kabuto and his robot companion have landed Rocket Punches, Rust Hurricanes, and Breast Fires in several mediums, but everything started way back in October 2, 1972 when the first manga volume was released on the Weekly Shonen Jump, followed by the classic anime series on December 3 that same year.

Let's revisit nostalgia with the original opening.

Mazinger Z Intro
Then most recently, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain had this nifty tribute... Which I took the liberty of doing a video recording during gameplay ala PS4... ROCKET PUNCH ALA VENOM SNAKE!
ROCKETTO PAAANNNNCCCHHH!!!! - Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
There you go... HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, MAZINGER Z!!!

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain's "Metal Gear Sahelanthropus" by Sentinel unveiled

Those playing Hideo Kojima's latest and possibly final masterpiece in his critically acclaimed "Metal Gear" series with Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain may already be quite familiar with the latest mech that is featured in the game, and that's none other than "Metal Gear Sahelanthropus" - the transforming bipedal weapon that is highlighted in most of the trailers of the game and then some, with the much revealing 2015 launch trailer's last moments showing what the robot's got.

Part of Sentinel's Riobot line of toys set for release on April 2016, the toy will include LED lights and will cost about 41,040 yen (aka $299)! Be sure to visit Siliconera the official website for details!

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain: Hideo Kojima' s "Debriefing" video released

As Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain enjoys its worldwide release this week, Hideo Kojima and Konami release a special "Debriefing" video that is certainly something that serves as a "Thank You" note to the fans and to a heartfelt goodbye given the circumstances behind-the-scenes between publisher and creator.


[Official] Debriefing | METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
Pretty much the stuff that hits home right there. Thank you, Kojima-San.

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is now available for PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC.

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain: Limited Edition PS4 unboxing video by Geek Culture

With just TWO DAYS left until the latest chapter in the saga started by Hideo Kojima gets its worldwide release, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is generating a lot of positive buzz and reviews courtesy of the media and gaming market. Focusing on the continued story of one Naked Snake/ Venom Snake as he completes his evolution into the legendary soldier known as "Big Boss", this game will be open-world and redefines "Tactical Espionage Operations" as we know it, as well as it being the controversial last entry Mr. Kojima will work on with Konami after a dispute between the game developer and company that will see the former tender in his resignation following the game's release.

That being said, the game will also be offered alongside a LIMITED EDITION Playstation 4 console that is decorated appropriately after Venom Snake's robotic arm colors and bearing the Diamond Dogs insignia. Popculture fansite "Geek Culture" offers a first look at the unboxing of the Asia version of the MGSV TPP LE PS4... And it looks downright GORGEOUS.


Unboxing the Metal Gear Solid 5 - LE PlayStation 4 (Asia Ver.)
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain hits PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC starting September 1st!

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain: Launch Trailer unleashed

Hitting video game stores and retailers exactly ONE WEEK from today, Hideo Kojima and Konami have released the official "Launch Trailer" for what arguably is the final entry to the long-running Metal Gear Solid series with "Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain".

Continuing the story of the legendary soldier known as Big Boss, the game is set primarily in 1984 and is a tale of revenge and conspiracy, as the man now going under the codename "Venom Snake" goes through a lengthy journey of vengeance involving stealth and warfare that ultimately leads to conflict with a new weapon that has the potential to "surpass Metal Gear".


Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Launch Trailer
As the last game to be directed by Hideo Kojima following some controversial issues with Konami that will lead to the former's departure from the company, this will be the last swan song for fans who have followed a cinematic journey that began since the very first Metal Gear game.

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain will be released for PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360, and PC starting September 1.

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain: "Stained in Blood" poster released by Hideo Kojima

In what is surely one of the most anticipated and controversial games coming out in a few months time, Konami and Hideo Kojima have released a brand new poster promoting the latest entry in the long running Metal Gear Solid series with "Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain", which features Venom Snake/ Big Boss and the new character Quiet on the one sheet, all covered in blood and looking ready to take on anything coming against them.

The poster, tweeted by Kojima and posted on Comic Book.com, comes with the tagline in Japanese that's translated as "Stained in Blood, The Aftermath of Revenge", which pertains to Snake and his army MSF/ Diamond Dogs mission seeking vengeance for the atrocities committed against them. The poster also evidently lacks the "A Hideo Kojima Game" label that is always associated with every MGS game, as internal tensions and issues between Konami and Kojima-san will see the latter depart from the company after work on The Phantom Pain in finished.

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain will be released on September 1.

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain apparently comes this September

Looks like the cat's finally out of the bag thanks to an inadvertant leak!

As reported by Kotaku and pointed out by a NeoGAF user, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is apparently getting its long awaited World Wide Release on September 1, 2015! That means the MAIN GAME and sequel to Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes will finally be coming to Current and Last Generation consoles this year, as promised by the creator and man himself, Hideo Kojima.

With the IGN announcement not yet publicly released, stay tuned for it and confirmation of this report by checking the official Metal Gear Solid Facebook page.

MGS V: The Phantom Pain will be released for the PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC.

ICYMI: Hideo Kojima reveals his Xmas surprise to Metal Gear Solid V fans- The Chicken Hat

If you were among the many diehard Metal Gear Solid fans who tuned in to a livestream for an announcement on Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain from none other than the franchise's creator Hideo Kojima... Then you were in for QUITE THE SURPRISE.

And "Surprise" is an understatement when it involves revealing a special item Big Boss/ Venom Snake can use and has him wearing a silly "Chicken Hat". As reported by Comic Book.com and Kotaku, this cluckin' item made the headlines.

However, it's not just ANY Chicken Hat. It's an item players can get in The Phantom Pain - where if they fail and die numerous times, they shall be rewarded with this poor excuse of headgear which ACTUALLY helps to make Snake slightly undetectable! It's a choice and it will certainly look ridiculous... But it has its benefits for those willing to go the distance! Check out Kojima's announcement via this YouTube clip of the segment.


"Did you rike it?" - Hideo Kojima

 And of course, no official release date for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain has been announced yet other than it comes out for PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and PC sometime in 2015.

Hideo Kojima reveals "Metal Gear Online" for Metal Gear Solid V

Officially announced and unveiled at this year's "The Game Awards" by the man who created the franchise itself, Hideo Kojima revealed the latest trailer to the online-add-on that'll accompany his very much anticipated new installment to the long running Metal Gear franchise in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain... And it's the latest version of Metal Gear Online!

Check out the trailer, courtesy of Konami, Kojima Productions, and Kojima Productions Los Angeles!

METAL GEAR ONLINE - WORLD PREMIERE TRAILER
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain and Metal Gear Online hit PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC sometime in 2015!

ICYMI: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain TGS '14 Trailers now English Dubbed

During last week's Tokyo Game Show, Hideo Kojima teased some more cinematics and gameplay for his upcoming new installment in the Metal Gear Solid franchise in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. The new trailers showed not only more action from the mysterious new character known as "Quiet", but meeting a new friend for the legendary soldier known as "Big Boss" to take with him to battle... "D.D", or "Diamond Dog" the wolf dog.

Now, we get the trailers in English dub, with Kiefer Sutherland voicing Big Boss, aka Venom Snake.


Quiet But Not Silent - MGSV: THE PHANTOM PAIN
Diamond Dog - MGSV: THE PHANTOM PAIN
No official release date has been set for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, but expect to see it sometime in 2015 for the PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and PC.

ICYMI: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain's TGS '14 new trailers and a Diamond Dog

The wait has been excruciating for most looking forward to the game, but it's undeniable that the work and attention to detail that Hideo Kojima and Kojima Productions are putting on Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is just mind-blowingly awesome. Showcasing some new trailers and gameplay previews in this year's Tokyo Game Show, Kojima and Konami teased some more new features fans can look forward to in the newest installment in the Metal Gear Solid series, which already has a confirmed release sometime in 2015.

The first new cinematic trailer shown gives a look more at one of the new characters making her debut in the series, the mute sniper known as Quiet.

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain TGS 2014 Trailer
Then the 20 minute plus gameplay demo on an African Jungle area in the game, as demonstrated by Kojima-San himself.
Metal Gear Solid 5 The Phantom Pain - Gameplay Demo
And then, meet DD the Wolf Dog... Big Boss' new ally and best friend that will undoubtedly warm up people's hearts. :D
Metal Gear Solid 5 The Phantom Pain - DD The Wolf Trailer
MGS V: The Phantom Pain is slated to be released for PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and PC/ Steam sometime in 2015.

E3 2014: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain releases new E3 2014 Trailer

It's E3 Week - Meaning it's another healthy dose of everything and anything about video games and the gaming industry, which will be revealed in the 2014 edition of the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo event happening stateside. While there's certainly no shortage of reveals and announcements, Konami has gone ahead and released online one of the most awaited new trailers to one of their most anticipated games - Hideo Kojima's next chapter in his illustrious Metal Gear Solid franchise - Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain!

Courtesy of Kotaku, here's the new trailer ripe for the viewing of all MGS fans looking forward to what's happening in Big Boss' story!


Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain - E3 2014 Trailer
UPDATE (6/10/14): And HERE'S THE US VERSION released by Konami for E3 2014. 

METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN | E3 2014 Trailer What more could happen after this!? The Diamond Dogs form... And nothing will ever be the same. Stay tuned for E3 for more!

Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes will be released on March 18, 2014

Fans anxiously awaiting the release of Hideo Kojima's next installment of his epic Metal Gear Solid franchise won't have to wait too soon, as the first half of what makes up Metal Gear Solid V finally has a release date. The head of Kojima Productions has officially announced during an interview with XBox Wire that the prologue entry, Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes, is geared up for release on the first quarter of 2014 - specifically March 18, 2014 to be exact!

Much like its Playstation Portable predecessor Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, Ground Zeroes will once again feature the return of Big Boss/ Naked Snake and his Militaires Sans Frontieres, continuing the events from the previous game and seeing the legendary soldier lead his army in a rescue and retrieve mission in a mysterious black site called Camp Omega located somewhere in Cuba. The game will also carry over gameplay mechanics and base building from Peace Walker, while incorporating some new innovations such as "day and night cycles" and new ways to sneak and chart a path through the story while retaining the main message behind it.

E3 2013: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain 9 minute extended director's cut trailer released

After confirming its release for both the Xbox One and PS4 in addition to current generation consoles, Konami and Kojima Productions up the ante for MGS fans in E3 by releasing yet another "extended director's cut" 9 minute trailer for their next "Tactical Espionage Operations" game, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.

Check out more action from the next game featuring Big Boss and his comrades in an open world MGS game powered by the new "Fox Engine".

E3 2013: Metal Gear Solid V is coming to Xbox One, And a new E3 2013 poster & gameplay trailer revealed!

The Electronic Entertainment Expo 2013 is currently happening as of this post, and Microsoft just wrapped up their E3 2013 presscon, showcasing what to expect from their newest and upcoming eight generation console, the Xbox One. Priced at $499 and coming this November 21st, the new console is home to some exclusives like a new Killer Instinct game (ULTRA COMBOOOOO~!) and Dead Rising 3, as well as unique Microsoft titles like a new Halo and an impressive new mech shooter called "Titan Fall". However, the console is also getting something extra... And that's Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.

Metal Gear Solid V: Kiefer Sutherland is Snake in MGSV

Looks like it's official: We have a new voice actor for Snake, and he is the man who played Jack Bauer.

Announced today via their own Pre-E3 Press Conference video, Hideo Kojima and Konami have revealed that Kiefer Sutherland, famous for the smash hit action series 24, is now your new "Snake" in the next Metal Gear Solid game. That pretty much confirms that iconic and longtime Snake actor David Hayter has been replaced, and it's also Kojima's decision based on advice from producer Avi Arad.

For more information and details, watch the Konami Pre-E3 Press Conference video by Kotaku right here, as well as details on Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2.

Metal Gear Solid V Confirmed by Hideo Kojima at GDC 2013

Hideo Kojima, Konami, and Kojima Productions have dropped the bombshell announcement and have announced that the mysterious "Phantom Pain" and "MGS Ground Zeroes" BOTH make up MGS V... formally known at Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain!

Announced and unveiled during Kojima Productions' "The Core of MGS: Ground Zeroes" panel discussion, the new game utilizes the new proprietary "Fox Engine", and Hideo Kojima formally introduced the mystery game "Phantom Pain" as MGS V by unveiling a trailer that remains an enigma but fleshes out some details of what to expect of the next tactical stealth game starring Snake!