This year, Zelda and Sonic celebrated anniversary's with new games released, musical concerts and a ton of toys galore. Oh the happy celebrations!
What other BIG franchises out there have birthday extravaganzas? Why Metal Gear of course.
Released in Japan, in the summer of 1997, Snake's first adventure was a MSX title. The MSX was a Microsoft, Japanese/European computer with impressive tech underneath it's hood. In North America, Snake would debut in the summer of 1998 on the NES. I loved playing this port not only on the NES but on my PC-DOS as well. Snake would dodge the entire 16-bit console experience and it wasn't until Metal Gear Solid on the PS1, was his official North American return.
Yes, I know about Snake's Revenge. It's an unofficial NES sequel which was playable, yet left a sour taste for fans.
Metal Gear Solid changed a lot of lives. It legitimized video games as a narrative delivery experience. Only the player was in control. This game blew me away. It continues to be one of my favourite game's of all time.
Today, the Metal Gear Solid: HD Collection is out for the PS3 and X-Box 360. Peace Walker is awesome. Transfarring is sweet. Life is good.
What plans does creator Hideo Kojima have planned for his fanchise's 25th Anniversary? Only time will tell.
Expect a Metal Gear retrospective podcast early in the New Year!
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