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News Metal Gear Solid V Looks Gorgeous and Gutsy in This PS4 Gameplay Footage
Boxed in
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain had a fairly substantial showing at E3 2015, but the hype train stops for nobody, so Konami has now released an equally extensive new trailer for the title. Cleverly, the clip sees Snake attempting the same
News Remove Your Eye Patch and Ogle Metal Gear Solid V's Special PS4
Bionic beauty
Wondered how that limited edition Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain PlayStation 4 looks in the flesh? Konami has released a video showing off the Diamond Dogs branded gun metal and rust coloured box, and it definitely looks classier close-up. We're particularly fond of the limited edition DualShock 4, which should be sold separately...
News Kiefer Sutherland 'Knocked It Out of the Park' as Snake in Metal Gear Solid V
Troy Baker speaks up on celebrity lead
It's safe to say that Troy Baker - one of gaming's most prolific voice actors - knows what he's talking about when it comes to voicing video game characters. Baker, who plays Ocelot in the upcoming Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, reckons that fans shouldn't disregard Kiefer Sutherland's role as the...
E3 2015 Metal Gear Solid V's Incredible 40 Minute PS4 Gameplay Demo Is an Absolute Must-See
Top dog
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain releases on the 1st September, and this brilliant 40 minute gameplay demo could very well persuade you to part with your cash just over two months from now. The video, which has been uploaded to YouTube by IGN, showcases just about every gameplay mechanic that the open world game has to offer. From...
E3 2015 Bring Popcorn for Metal Gear Solid V's Six Minute Trailer
Epic clip will debut on Monday
Hideo Kojima may have been pushed out of the limelight of late, but Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain will still be getting its customary six minute clip next week. Geoff Keighley, who's fronting YouTube's coverage this year, revealed the tidbit on Twitter, stating that we can expect to see the "exclusive world...
News Metal Gear Solid V Is Looking Boss in These New PS4 Screenshots
The man who can do it all
When we stop to think about it, it's been a while since we had any new media for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. Fortunately, a bunch of screenshots have sneaked out of hiding, probably in the hope of getting us hyped for the game's inevitable E3 2015 showing. The embedded pictures show Big Boss doing what he does...
News Europe, You're Getting That Brilliant Metal Gear Solid V Limited Edition PS4
Yes please
Now, we're not saying that Konami's business decisions have been great recently, but we're pretty damn pleased that the rather gorgeous looking Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain themed PlayStation 4 is making its way to Europe. The bundle, which includes the console, the game, and a cool silver DualShock 4 controller, will be available...
News We're Keeping Quiet About This Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Figure
Insert Björk lyrics here
We're not going to give you a reason to assemble with pitchforks outside Push Square Towers: we're going to play this article safe. Under-fire director Hideo Kojima has revealed an action figure for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain based upon controversial character Quiet. According to the ousted executive, the toy has...
News Metal Gear Solid V's Collector's Edition Is Nowhere to Be Found in the UK
Out of hand
If you were eager to get your grubby mitts on Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain's collector's edition, then you may be out of luck - at least in the UK. According to retailer GAME, the title's most expensive package is sold out. Given that the edition is a GAME exclusive in the UK, those who were holding off on grabbing t
News This Amazing Metal Gear REX Statue Could Bring War to a Bedroom Shelf Near You
Doesn't come with a nuke
The Metal Gear Solid series has some of the best artwork and character design in the industry, and what better way to celebrate its brilliance than with an amazing looking Metal Gear REX statue? Priced at $230, we've seen lesser products go for a lot more. Sporting some articulation and even a set of glowing lights, the...
News The Curious Case of Head Transplants and Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Head case
If we assume that Hideo Kojima really is being pushed out of Konami, and his employment status isn't just a big viral marketing move, then the luminary may find his role at the company that little more untenable today. Dr Sergio Canavero, a controversial medical professional vying to complete the world's first ever head transplant, has...
News Metal Gear Online Has a Decent Player Count, Supports More on PS4 than PS3
Sounds boss
Multiplayer battles are going to be pretty glorious in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain's Metal Gear Online mode, if player counts are anything to go by. On PlayStation 4, the competitive offering will support up to 16 players, while the PlayStation 3 version of the game will support up to 12. With eight players per team on Sony's...
News Metal Gear Solid Voice Actress Backs Away from Kojima Comments
Burke's feeling like a burk
Hideo Kojima has been fired – at least, that was Metal Gear Solid voice actress Donna Burke's read of the situation last week. Konami has since said that her comments were inaccurate, and, writing on Facebook, the Ground Zeroes performer agreed. "I should be more accurate," she said, no doubt with a drawn
News Sony's Making a Metal Gear Solid Movie
Just show Metal Gear Solid 4 at cinemas
Sony's making a movie for practically every video game franchise in existence – well, that is if you read the news. Not content with ongoing Uncharted, The Last of Us, and Shadow of the Colossus projects, the firm has apparently signed up British writer Jay Basu to work on a Metal Gear Solid adaptation...
News Konami's Recruiting a New Team to Build a Fresh Metal Gear Series
Not like this
Read between the corporate double speak and it's becoming increasingly clear that Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima has been targeted by a tranquiliser gun, bundled into a cardboard box, and put out with the trash. Following yesterday's rumours regarding an internal power struggle, publisher Konami has now revealed its intention t
Rumour Konami Power Struggle Leads to Hideo Kojima Craziness
War never changes
Just as we were going to press with our report on suggestions that Hideo Kojima has parted company with Konami, our friends at GameSpot posted a slightly more speculative article regarding the inner-happenings at the Japanese publisher. According to the site – via an anonymous source – a power struggle between the organisat
News Has Metal Gear Solid Maker Hideo Kojima Quit Konami?
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The web has gone utterly bonkers today – and not just because Push Square has been offline for the majority of it. While we were playing office charades waiting for our server rack to be fixed, Konami was busy removing references to acclaimed video game veteran Hideo Kojima from virtually every asset under its umbrella. Seriously, it's almost as...
News Yes, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Sneaks to PS4, PS3 on 1st September
Collector's Edition comes out of hiding
As rumoured yesterday, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain will step out of its cardboard box on 1st September. Konami's countdown concluded moments ago, confirming the date for the hotly anticipated PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 sequel. According to series creator Hideo Kojima, this will be the last entry...
Rumour Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Sneaks to PS4, PS3 on 1st September
Kept you waiting, huh?
Remember that big Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain announcement? Well, it looks like it's just leaked. The web is currently going gaga over a screenshot from an IGN video, which hints that the latest entry in Hideo Kojima's colossal stealth series will deploy on 1st September on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3. This...
News There's Going to Be a Big Metal Gear Solid V Announcement Tomorrow
Get your hopes up
In approximately 23 hours, at the time of writing, there's going to be some sort of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain announcement. The news comes courtesy of the game's official Japanese website, which features a stylish countdown. So, what's it going to be? Well, the obvious bet is that the title's finally getting a concrete...
News Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain's Release Date Is Edging Ever Closer
Boxed in
Seeing as Hideo Kojima's big Christmas announcement turned out to be a chicken cap rather than a release date, we're still none the wiser regarding Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain's hotly anticipated PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 deploy date. Fortunately, developer Kojima Productions has hinted as part of its weekly webcast that
News Don't Be a Chicken in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Cluckin' hell
Remember that Christmas Day livestream that Hideo Kojima cunningly revealed as part of a Swedish t-shirt slogan last month? Nah, we were too busy scranning stuffing and reporting on the ongoing PlayStation Network outage in between mouthfuls to pay
Weirdness What if Hideo Kojima Was the Star of Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes?
War changes
The best thing about games releasing on the PC is that modders instantly get to work tinkering with the source code. While this isn't our idea of entertainment, said part-time programmers do often come up with some nifty tweaks. And this Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes modification, which puts auteur Hideo Kojima in the lead role, is...
Rumour Did Hideo Kojima Just Announce the Release Date for Metal Gear Solid V?
Kept us waiting
Reporting on rumours surrounding Hideo Kojima's games is risky business. On the one hand, the talented provocateur is infamous for his sneaky teases, but on the other, the leaks are usually completely outlandish. For example, you may recall that Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain was originally announced as the project of a...
News Here's Your First Look at Metal Gear Solid V's Online Mode
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As promised, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain's online mode received its debut trailer at The Game Awards today. The clip itself is something to behold, showing off what appears to be a suitably intense and exciting multiplayer extravaganza in which you and your friends infiltrate hostile bases together. Of course,
News You'll Be Seeing the New Metal Gear Online for the First Time Next Week
Courtesy of Keighley
The always embarrassing VGAs are gone for now, but that doesn't mean that Geoff Keighley fuelled extravaganzas are a thing of the past. Indeed, the showman is hosting his own event, The Game Awards, which will air on 5th December next week. Spruiking the show on Twitter, Keighley revealed that one of this year's patented 'world...
News Wait, Metal Gear Solid V and Silent Hills Are Set in the Same Universe?
See the sequels cross over
Why does Hideo Kojima have to be so darn awesome all of the time? With the auteur taking the reins of the upcoming Silent Hills, it’s no real surprise to see the reboot crossing streams with the hotly anticipated Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain – but we didn’t expect it to happen quite so soon. In the video...
TGS 2014 There's a Rumble in the Jungle in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Footage
Snake eater
As part of a Tokyo Game Show presentation to the press, Konami has revealed new footage from Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. Confirming that the desert isn’t the only section of the game that Kojima Productions has made, this new 20 minute clip shows protagonist Big Boss busting baddies in a thick, jungle environment. As with...
Live Watch the Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Pre-TGS Stream Right Here
Snake? Snaaake!
There’s yet another major gaming convention right around the corner, which means that Kojima Productions auteur Hideo Kojima (fresh from four hours sleep) is preparing to show a little more of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. The latest Kojima Station broadcast – which is set to go live from 11:00AM BST/06:00AM EDT/03:
Live Watch the Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Gamescom 2014 Preview Show Right Here
Box clever
Once more with feeling. Gamescom 2014 is far from over, but this is the last livestream of the week, we’re afraid. Join us as Hideo Kojima and Geoff Keighley open the cardboard box on PlayStation 4 title Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain from 19:00PM BST (11:00AM PDT/14:00PM EDT). [liveblog=mgs5_ps4_gamescom14]#MGSVTPP...
News Unsurprisingly, Metal Gear Solid Still Sells Best on PlayStation Platforms
PS4 version of Ground Zeroes triples Xbox One numbers
Series creator Hideo Kojima may like popping up during Microsoft press conferences, but Metal Gear Solid will always belong on PlayStation platforms. As part of Konami’s latest financial report, the publisher has revealed that Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes sold three times as much on the...
News News Network Mistakenly Uses Metal Gear Solid Screens in Child Soldiers Report
Raiden people use their brains?
Kojima Productions, the Konami subsidiary responsible for the Metal Gear Solid series, has proudly flaunted the photorealistic elements of its internally developed FOX Engine over the past few years – but it’s received its biggest vote of confidence yet courtesy of a cock up during a news broadcast. In a harrowing...
Video Will David Hayter Star in PS4's Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain After All?
Solid theory
Metal Gear Solid overlord Hideo Kojima loves a good ruse – and we reckon that he’s up to his old tricks again. David Hayter, otherwise known as the voice of Solid Snake and Big Boss, may have been rather publicly ‘replaced’ by 24 star Kiefer Sutherland in his familiar role, but is this just another Phantom Pain-esque troll from...
Feature Five Reasons Why Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Should Be on Your PS4 Wishlist
There's no Snake oil here
Konami just wrapped up a live broadcast of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain’s behind-closed-doors PlayStation 4 gameplay demo from E3 2014. Originally shown to journalists in Los Angeles last week, the footage showed protagonist Big Boss storming a sandy base, recruiting some troops, and rescuing a hostage. It all...
Live Watch Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain's E3 2014 Demo Right Here
Live on PS4 today @ 11AM UK
Eager for a chance to ogle some of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain’s gameplay on the PlayStation 4? Konami is streaming last week’s E3 2014 gameplay demo – and we’re giving you front row seats to the show. Tune in for all the action from Hideo Kojima’s latest cinematic hit...
E3 2014 This Sheep Won't Be the Only One Flying in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Woolly jumper
We love to have a little fun with our games here at Push Square, and a first look at Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain's gameplay shows our antics won't be limited to killing guards while they drool over naughty magazines. Over on Konami's YouTube channel, dedicated fans were able to get a sneak peek at the exclusive 30 minute de
E3 2014 Metal Gear Solid V's Latest Trailer Is About As Epic As You'd Expect
Planet Kojima
Never one to shy away from the most bombastic, outrageous promotional trailers that you can possibly imagine, Metal Gear is a series that's always drowning in emotional and downright ridiculous story telling. Unsurprisingly, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain's E3 offering lives up to the franchise's pedigree. With a wailing...
News You Can Download Free DLC for Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes Right Now
Raiden solo
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes is a short game. Or at least, that's what some people would have you believe. Others would argue that the tactical title provides hours upon hours of replay value, and a robust set of challenges to complete. Whatever your stance, we're pretty sure that no one will be complaining about the title's...
News Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes Moved 278k Units Last Month in US
Snake oil
The core campaign in Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes may match the length of the average episode of Game of Thrones, but that’s not stopped publisher Konami from selling 278,000 copies of the jumped-up demo in the United States last month. The title finished sixth in last night’s March NPD report, but still sold reasonably well –...
News Here's How Kojima Made Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes Look So Foxy
Graphical grunt
Do you want to know how Hideo Kojima made Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes look so good? Are you eager to learn how every follicle of Snake's facial fleece was fashioned to a fine finesse? Is all of this alliteration making you physically ill? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you're in for a treat, as Konami has...
Weirdness This Metal Gear Solid V iDroid iPhone Case Is Epically Impractical
But totally rad
One of the most intriguing new pieces of tech in Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes is Snake's handy dandy iDroid. The technological toy replaces some of the functions of the traditional codec, while also adding in a few nifty new abilities. It's a pretty unsubtle jab at the insanely popular iPhone, but we'll forgive it, if only...
News Wait, Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes Has Had Another Price Cut?
Again?
The price of the PlayStation 4 version of Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes has been reduced on the European PlayStation Store, representing the title's second official price cut. To be clear, the boxed copy is still £29.99, however the digital version will now set you back £24.99. On first glance, it may seem that this change has come from...
News What's the Best Price for Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes on PS4 in the UK?
Snake doesn't pay a premium
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes is a brilliant game – but it’s also a short one. Our roving reviewer managed to play through the paltry prologue’s main mission in about 62 minutes, making its £29.99 price tag on the PlayStation 4 look particularly steep. Fortunately, a slew of UK retailers have been
News War Never Changes in Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes Launch Trailer
Base thumping
It may not have garnered the greatest score in our review, but Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes is still a massive release. And in order to celebrate the title’s arrival in North America, publisher Konami has deployed a brand new trailer showing off the paltry prologue’s stunning presentation. Are you still planning to pick up the...
News How Do You Complete Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes in Ten Minutes?
Faster than Fatman's roller-skates
As explained in our review, Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes is a delicious appetiser for full sequel Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain – it’s just a shame that it costs more than a potato skin starter at a posh central London bistro. If you intend to pick up the paltry prologue, the only way that you’ll...
Review Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes (PlayStation 4)
Kept us waiting
Hideo Kojima is one of the most talented and respected developers of all time. The patriarch of the Metal Gear franchise has led us on one Hell of a crazy ride over the course of the last year or so, that saw just as many twists, turns, and red herrings as the plots of the very games that he’s famous for. The end result of this...
News Aussie Gamers Will Have to Wait an Extra Week for Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes
Snake? Snake! Snaaaaake!?!
If our Australian readers were looking forward to spending their weekend sneaking about underneath a cardboard box, they'll be sorely disappointed, as the release of Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes has reportedly been delayed for a week in their home nation. The title was originally planned to launch on 20th March, but...
News Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes PS4 Trophies Sneak Out Without a Platinum
Just another Hideo Kojima ruse?
Konami may have lowered the price of its paltry – but insanely pretty – prologue Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes, but the upcoming release is still fighting the stigma of its miserably meagre running time. Sadly,
News Hideo Kojima Wants You to Play Metal Gear Solid 5 with a Smartphone in Tow
Thinking outside the box
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes is quietly creeping up on us, so Sony has put together this video interview with franchise director Hideo Kojima, in which he explains some of the title's exciting new features. One such element that the auteur is keen to emphasise is the ability to access information such as Snake's map and...
Hands On Scouting Out Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes on PS4
Looking foxy
You’re no doubt sick and tired of reading about Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes’ running time, so we thought that we’d give you a break from that line of discussion, and focus on the actual game for a change. Having recently had a chance to go hands-on with Hideo Kojima’s gorgeous next-gen debut, we’ve compiled our...
