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Manu (@ManuclearBomb) has started a Patreon! I'll be taking on some additional projects, including:
Listen to the short audio clip for more info and subscribe today! https://www.patreon.com/ManuclearBomb
Check out Brian's Patreon on NBA Draft and Summer League coverage: https://www.patreon.com/BrianJNBA
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) has started a Patreon! I'll be taking on some additional projects, including:
Listen to the short audio clip for more info and subscribe today! https://www.patreon.com/ManuclearBomb
Check out Brian's Patreon on NBA Draft and Summer League coverage: https://www.patreon.com/BrianJNBA
Sequels, Prequels, and Remakes
Special Episode
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) take some time to ruminate on the future, if any, of the Metal Gear Solid games franchise. We address the Kojima of it all, and if we even would want another MGS game in the first place. Finally, we opine on some of the popular ideas for future MGS games. A little something extra before our sojourn into Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots begins!
Sequels, Prequels, and Remakes
Special Episode
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) take some time to ruminate on the future, if any, of the Metal Gear Solid games franchise. We address the Kojima of it all, and if we even would want another MGS game in the first place. Finally, we opine on some of the popular ideas for future MGS games. A little something extra before our sojourn into Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots begins!
Retro Gear Solid
Guest Episode
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) sits down with his good friend and brain behind Retro XP, Marc Normandin (@Marc_Normandin)! We discuss Marc's recently completed project, The Nintendo Top 101, as well Marc's experience with Kojima and Metal Gear games. A fun bonus episode while we get ready to launch our Metal Gear Solid 4 coverage! Check out Marc's content at the links below.
Marc's Retro XP substack: https://retroxp.substack.com/
Marc's Baseball Newsletter: https://www.marcnormandin.com/
Retro Gear Solid
Guest Episode
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) sits down with his good friend and brain behind Retro XP, Marc Normandin (@Marc_Normandin)! We discuss Marc's recently completed project, The Nintendo Top 101, as well Marc's experience with Kojima and Metal Gear games. A fun bonus episode while we get ready to launch our Metal Gear Solid 4 coverage! Check out Marc's content at the links below.
Marc's Retro XP substack: https://retroxp.substack.com/
Marc's Baseball Newsletter: https://www.marcnormandin.com/
Chapter Three: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004)
Part 8: Finale
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) are joined by Will (@Willhammer_40K) to wrap up our coverage of Metal Gear Solid 3! We hit all the familiar beats of a PSF wrap-up episode; setting, imperialism, and video game power fantasies are back on the menu as we put the finishing touches on our Snake Eater analysis!
Check out Will's pod Raw Intelligence available on Spotify!
Chapter Three: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004)
Part 8: Finale
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) are joined by Will (@Willhammer_40K) to wrap up our coverage of Metal Gear Solid 3! We hit all the familiar beats of a PSF wrap-up episode; setting, imperialism, and video game power fantasies are back on the menu as we put the finishing touches on our Snake Eater analysis!
Check out Will's pod Raw Intelligence available on Spotify!
Chapter Three: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004)
Part 7: Ending
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) return to finish covering the denouement and epilogue of Metal Gear Solid 3! While the main gameplay might be over, the biggest twists are still ahead. Join us as we witness Snake's escape from Tselinoyarsk, his face-to-face with President Lyndon B Johnson, and his honoring of a True Patriot. Press F to pay respects.
Chapter Three: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004)
Part 7: Ending
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) return to finish covering the denouement and epilogue of Metal Gear Solid 3! While the main gameplay might be over, the biggest twists are still ahead. Join us as we witness Snake's escape from Tselinoyarsk, his face-to-face with President Lyndon B Johnson, and his honoring of a True Patriot. Press F to pay respects.
Chapter Three: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004)
Part 6: Volgin and The Boss
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) deep-dive the game's primary antagonists, Colonel Volgin of the GRU and The Boss, Snake's former mentor and mother figure. Somewhere amidst the C3 explosions, bike chases, and nuclear doomsday weapons is one of the saddest, most profound death in games history. There is room for only one Boss, and one Snake!
Chapter Three: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004)
Part 6: Volgin and The Boss
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) deep-dive the game's primary antagonists, Colonel Volgin of the GRU and The Boss, Snake's former mentor and mother figure. Somewhere amidst the C3 explosions, bike chases, and nuclear doomsday weapons is one of the saddest, most profound death in games history. There is room for only one Boss, and one Snake!
Chapter Three: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004)
Part 5: Cutscene Ketchup
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) play a little catchup with the story beats in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. Meet Comrade Granin, quiver in Snake's torture, and be reborn as Big Boss as we work through the second act of the game's narrative!
Chapter Three: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004)
Part 5: Cutscene Ketchup
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) play a little catchup with the story beats in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. Meet Comrade Granin, quiver in Snake's torture, and be reborn as Big Boss as we work through the second act of the game's narrative!
Chapter Three: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004)
Part 4: The Cobra Unit
In this episode, Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) break down the infamous boss unit from Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater! Join our hosts as they go in-depth on the unit's history, and individually break down its members, considered to be some of the best boss designs in video game history. All the pain and all the sorrow and all the fury... listen now!
Chapter Three: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004)
Part 4: The Cobra Unit
In this episode, Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) break down the infamous boss unit from Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater! Join our hosts as they go in-depth on the unit's history, and individually break down its members, considered to be some of the best boss designs in video game history. All the pain and all the sorrow and all the fury... listen now!
Chapter Three: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004)
Part 3: ADAM and EVA
Today we meet the final of the founding Patriots, ADAM aka Ocelot and EVA aka Tatyana. Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) break down these two spies and their introductions in the opening moments of Operation: Snake Eater. Finally, we discuss the founding members of Patriots...La Li Lu Le Lo!
Chapter Three: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004)
Part 3: ADAM and EVA
Today we meet the final of the founding Patriots, ADAM aka Ocelot and EVA aka Tatyana. Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) break down these two spies and their introductions in the opening moments of Operation: Snake Eater. Finally, we discuss the founding members of Patriots...La Li Lu Le Lo!
Chapter Three: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004)
Part 2: Naked Snake and Support Team
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) lay out Operation: Snake Eater; we discuss the mission objectives and symbolic meaning of the mission, then do a character analysis of the would-be Big Boss aka Naked Snake as well as his support staff. We lay out the narrative to come, starting at Square Zero!
Chapter Three: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004)
Part 2: Naked Snake and Support Team
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) lay out Operation: Snake Eater; we discuss the mission objectives and symbolic meaning of the mission, then do a character analysis of the would-be Big Boss aka Naked Snake as well as his support staff. We lay out the narrative to come, starting at Square Zero!
Chapter Three: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004)
Part 1: Introduction
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) kick off coverage of their favorite Metal Gear Solid title, MGS3: Snake Eater! We cover the game's production, design, and systems, and then we HALO jump headfirst into the story's opening, Virtuous Mission. This is one for the history books!
Chapter Three: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004)
Part 1: Introduction
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) kick off coverage of their favorite Metal Gear Solid title, MGS3: Snake Eater! We cover the game's production, design, and systems, and then we HALO jump headfirst into the story's opening, Virtuous Mission. This is one for the history books!
Outer Op: James Bond
Interlude
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) take a minute to run down the James Bond franchise, the most significant influence on the Metal Gear Solid series. We break down 007's nonfictional and fictional histories, talk about our franchise favorites, and finally bring the conversation back around to how Bond informs the Metal Gear saga. For King and Country!
Outer Op: James Bond
Interlude
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) take a minute to run down the James Bond franchise, the most significant influence on the Metal Gear Solid series. We break down 007's nonfictional and fictional histories, talk about our franchise favorites, and finally bring the conversation back around to how Bond informs the Metal Gear saga. For King and Country!
Chapter Two: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2001)
Part 5: Finale
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) are joined by PD Web (@abovethebreak3) to wrap up coverage of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2001). American hegemony as enforced by oil markets, Y2K and the turn of the century, memetic transfer of culture, and Dadaism are just some of the topics broached in our concluding analysis. And stay for the special little chats on strategy guides and the Star Wars Legends Canon!
Chapter Two: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2001)
Part 5: Finale
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) are joined by PD Web (@abovethebreak3) to wrap up coverage of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2001). American hegemony as enforced by oil markets, Y2K and the turn of the century, memetic transfer of culture, and Dadaism are just some of the topics broached in our concluding analysis. And stay for the special little chats on strategy guides and the Star Wars Legends Canon!
Chapter Two: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2001)
Part 4: Solid Snake and Raiden
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) lead us through the final parts of the MGS2 story, including the game's most iconic moment, the deranged Colonel AI and his absurd rantings. And we interrogate the game's "heroes," Solid Snake and Raiden. They're out there, they bleed, they die!
Chapter Two: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2001)
Part 4: Solid Snake and Raiden
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) lead us through the final parts of the MGS2 story, including the game's most iconic moment, the deranged Colonel AI and his absurd rantings. And we interrogate the game's "heroes," Solid Snake and Raiden. They're out there, they bleed, they die!
Chapter Two: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2001)
Part 3: Antagonists
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) dive into the second act of the Big Shell incident, packed with new characters and revelations that start to bring the story into focus (or out of focus, depending on your point of view). And in the main event, we dive deep into the third Snake, this so-called "Solidus." Be remembered as an exon of history!
Chapter Two: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2001)
Part 3: Antagonists
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) dive into the second act of the Big Shell incident, packed with new characters and revelations that start to bring the story into focus (or out of focus, depending on your point of view). And in the main event, we dive deep into the third Snake, this so-called "Solidus." Be remembered as an exon of history!
Chapter Two: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2001)
Part 2: Dead Cell
Snake...I mean Jack...I mean Raiden begins his infiltration of the Big Shell as Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) begin their exploration of the Big Shell portion of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2001). We meet our new, very not-Solid-Snake playable character as well as the members of the enemy unit Dead Cell, this game's version of FOXHOUND. Join us as we discuss the biggest twist (and more) in video game history!
Chapter Two: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2001)
Part 2: Dead Cell
Snake...I mean Jack...I mean Raiden begins his infiltration of the Big Shell as Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) begin their exploration of the Big Shell portion of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2001). We meet our new, very not-Solid-Snake playable character as well as the members of the enemy unit Dead Cell, this game's version of FOXHOUND. Join us as we discuss the biggest twist (and more) in video game history!
Chapter Two: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2001)
Part 1: Introduction
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) reach the sneak point of the USS Discovery as they begin their coverage of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2001)! We sprint through the production of the game, jump off with a summary of the Tanker Stage, and land on an analysis of sequels, language, and the nature of fiction.
Chapter Two: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2001)
Part 1: Introduction
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) reach the sneak point of the USS Discovery as they begin their coverage of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2001)! We sprint through the production of the game, jump off with a summary of the Tanker Stage, and land on an analysis of sequels, language, and the nature of fiction.
Chapter One: Metal Gear Solid (1998)
Part 4 (Finale)
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (A fallen patriot) wrap up their coverage of Metal Gear Solid (1998) with a discussion on the game's broader themes. What are we passing on to the next generation? Genetics, nuclear bombs, Seward's Folly and The X-Files are just some of the ideas we play with as we wrap a bow on this historic game.
Chapter One: Metal Gear Solid (1998)
Part 4 (Finale)
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (A fallen patriot) wrap up their coverage of Metal Gear Solid (1998) with a discussion on the game's broader themes. What are we passing on to the next generation? Genetics, nuclear bombs, Seward's Folly and The X-Files are just some of the ideas we play with as we wrap a bow on this historic game.
S3: Sam Sheehan Simulation
Guest Episode
The boys break off from their in-depth coverage of Metal Gear Solid (1998) to welcome Sam Sheehan (@NiceSheehan)! Sam just played the original Metal Gear Solid for the first time, and he tells us what it feels like to dive into MGS 22 years after its release (spoiler: he's in love with Kojima's brain). Join us for an open forum on Metal Gear and Kojima as we start winding down our coverage of the landmark 1998 game and prepare for our big finale next time!
S3: Sam Sheehan Simulation
Guest Episode
The boys break off from their in-depth coverage of Metal Gear Solid (1998) to welcome Sam Sheehan (@NiceSheehan)! Sam just played the original Metal Gear Solid for the first time, and he tells us what it feels like to dive into MGS 22 years after its release (spoiler: he's in love with Kojima's brain). Join us for an open forum on Metal Gear and Kojima as we start winding down our coverage of the landmark 1998 game and prepare for our big finale next time!
Chapter One: Metal Gear Solid (1998)
Part 3
The hi-tech special forces unit FOXHOUND has seized the nuclear disposal facility on Shadow Moses Island. They're demanding $1 Billion and the remains of legendary soldier Big Boss. But who actually *are* the antagonists of Metal Gear Solid (1998)? Join Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@Cosmis) as they explore the thematic richness and boss battle designs of "The Sons of Big Boss!"
Chapter One: Metal Gear Solid (1998)
Part 3
The hi-tech special forces unit FOXHOUND has seized the nuclear disposal facility on Shadow Moses Island. They're demanding $1 Billion and the remains of legendary soldier Big Boss. But who actually *are* the antagonists of Metal Gear Solid (1998)? Join Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@Cosmis) as they explore the thematic richness and boss battle designs of "The Sons of Big Boss!"
Chapter One: Metal Gear Solid (1998)
Part 2
We're no heroes, but we are here to talk about some! Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@Cosmis) dive into the protagonists of 1998's Metal Gear Solid. We kick it off with a full character and thematic exploration of Solid Snake, his allies Hal "Otacon" Emmerich and Meryl Silverburgh, and the rest of his support staff for the Shadow Moses Incident. If you get through this, we will tell you what you're fighting for!
Chapter One: Metal Gear Solid (1998)
Part 2
We're no heroes, but we are here to talk about some! Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@Cosmis) dive into the protagonists of 1998's Metal Gear Solid. We kick it off with a full character and thematic exploration of Solid Snake, his allies Hal "Otacon" Emmerich and Meryl Silverburgh, and the rest of his support staff for the Shadow Moses Incident. If you get through this, we will tell you what you're fighting for!
Chapter One: Metal Gear Solid (1998)
Part 1
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@Cosmis) kick off their coverage of Metal Gear Solid (1998)! We catch fans up on Metal Gear lore from the MSX/NES era, layout the landscape of video games in 1998, and then dive headfirst into production and synopsis of this historic game. Be it lists, twists, or Snakes fighting with fists, we untangle it all!
Chapter One: Metal Gear Solid (1998)
Part 1
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@Cosmis) kick off their coverage of Metal Gear Solid (1998)! We catch fans up on Metal Gear lore from the MSX/NES era, layout the landscape of video games in 1998, and then dive headfirst into production and synopsis of this historic game. Be it lists, twists, or Snakes fighting with fists, we untangle it all!
Prologue
Meet your hosts, Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@Cosmis), as we embark on the mission of decoding the Metal Gear Solid franchise. In this free-wheeling introduction, we dive into our history with games and the Metal Gear franchise before diving full on into Discourse with: rankings! Finally, we preview the series to come and how we hope to take down Metal Gear. First mission: Metal Gear Solid (1998)!
Prologue
Meet your hosts, Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@Cosmis), as we embark on the mission of decoding the Metal Gear Solid franchise. In this free-wheeling introduction, we dive into our history with games and the Metal Gear franchise before diving full on into Discourse with: rankings! Finally, we preview the series to come and how we hope to take down Metal Gear. First mission: Metal Gear Solid (1998)!
