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)

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: 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!

Hideo Kojima promotes "Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes" w/ hilarious Micromania commercial

While visiting Paris to promote the launch of the first "prologue" chapter of his MGSV experience that is "Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes", legendary series creator and video game developer Hideo Kojima took time to "sneak in" at a local Micromania video game store in the country and do something that Snake would literally be proud of his maker for.

And here is Kojima "sneaking in" in this awesome new commercial video by Kojima Productions and Konami and via the official Metal Gear Solid Facebook Page.

Hideo Kojima infiltrates Micromania [Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes]
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes is now out for PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One consoles worldwide.

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.