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#11 - Engulfed in Truth

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!

#10 - Infinite Ammo

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!

#9 - To Be Remembered

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!

#8 - Hell Had No Vacancies

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!

#7 - Only a Few Steps to Outer Heaven

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.

#6 - Prisoners of Death

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.

#5 - Mission Briefing: Sam Sheehan

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!

 

#4 - It's Not Over Yet, Snake!

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!"

#3 - What Are We 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!

#2 - Video Game Players, Huh?

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!