Let's talk about eating tree frogs in the name of democracy. When Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater released in 2004, it did something genuinely audacious for a video game franchise that had built its reputation on nanomachines, cyborg ninjas, and increasingly convoluted conspiracy theories about artificial intelligence. It went backwards. Not just chronologically, but … Continue reading MGS3: Snake Eater – Cold War Politics and Espionage in Video Games
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Philosophical Themes in Metal Gear Solid 2
When Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty was released in 2001, few could have predicted its lasting philosophical impact. What appeared to be a simple sequel to a popular stealth-action game turned out to be one of gaming's most profound explorations of complex philosophical concepts. More than two decades later, Hideo Kojima's ambitious creation … Continue reading Philosophical Themes in Metal Gear Solid 2
My Gaming History: PlayStation 2
Previously on My Gaming History… ColecoVision Atari 2600 Nintendo Entertainment System Game Boy Super Nintendo Nintendo 64 PlayStation Ah, the PlayStation 2 - a true gaming icon that defined an entire generation of gamers. As someone who was entering adulthood during its reign, I have a treasure trove of fond memories associated with this console. … Continue reading My Gaming History: PlayStation 2
The Confusing Middle 