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[Baust]

So here's a quick theory on the cover:

I find it interesting that there's no text on the cover to indicate what game this is, especially given this is a magazine cover.

But we all recognize that character. "That's Snake. This is Metal Gear." And this is exactly what Kojima wants us to think.

I really think that, alongside race, MGSV will cover the theme of "Identity". Especially with the whole "Moby Dick Studios" and "Joakim Mogren" thing going on in the beginning.

Hopefully, Kojima will twist around our expectations again just as he did with MGS2.

Spoiler

Please make MGSV crazy, Kojima.

 

[LuuKyK]

Weird. It's not displaying for me. Oh well. Thanks for the response.

Direct link here.

I rehosted it on imgur, just in case it still doesn't work for you.

 

[Marvel]

Damn I can't wait for this.

 

[jmood88]

Damn, I was hoping for a different game to be the cover story.

 

[Drencrom]

So much better than the cover art we're getting.

Why Konami?

 

[ZeroMaverick]

Do we have a shelf date yet for this issue? I'm not a subscriber, but I'd definitely be interested in picking this up.

I'm guessing no one knows. I've asked a few times already.

 

[DeafSnake13]

Guys,

For me it goes like this:

MGS3>MGS1>PW>MGS2>MGS4

I won't buy GZ at launch not even if they announced a MGO3 pack in.

I'll wait for the eventual bundle for the PS4.

 

[Betty]

Spoiler

Please make MGSV crazy, Kojima.

 

[Sub_Level]

Guys,

For me it goes like this:

MGS3>MGS1>PW>MGS2>MGS4

I won't buy GZ at launch not even if they announced a MGO3 pack in.

I'll wait for the eventual bundle for the PS4.

Did you play all of the MGS2 Substance missions?

 

[IdreamofHIME]

It's sad times when a magazine has a better cover than the game it's talking about.

 

[Sn4ke_911]

When can we expect a summary of new info?

 

[cafemomo]

Beautiful cover.

Will get

 

[10k]

Oh fuck yes. Dat cover(age)

 

[Z3M0G]

Never forget:

MGS box arts in the US have always been hit or miss.

Anyways, awesome cover and hopefully a lot more info on MGS V is given.

Never forget?

Wait, are you saying it's good, or bad?

How could that possibly be bad?

 

[RdN]

About time they start to hype it up.. I feel like the game is flying under the radar for most people, specially with Titanfall and Infamous coming out at the same time, but still, it's my second most expected game of March (The Show takes the cake).

 

[Z3M0G]

So here's a quick theory on the cover:



I find it interesting that there's no text on the cover to indicate what game this is, especially given this is a magazine cover.

But we all recognize that character. "That's Snake. This is Metal Gear." And this is exactly what Kojima wants us to think.

I really think that, alongside race, MGSV will cover the theme of "Identity". Especially with the whole "Moby Dick Studios" and "Joakim Mogren" thing going on in the beginning.

Hopefully, Kojima will twist around our expectations again just as he did with MGS2.

Spoiler

Please make MGSV crazy, Kojima.

By the end of Ground Zeroes, we'll learn that

Spoiler

Sutherland's voice being for Snake is a ruse. Hayter will be back as Snake in The Phantom Pain. In the initial Phantom Pain trailer, Sutherland's voice was not that of Snake, but the imaginary guy who was leading Snake through the hallway as Snake was crawling along the floor... Sutherland will be the voice of the main villain in Phantom Pain, while he was the "voice of Snake" in Ground Zeroes.

I'm calling it. There is going to be a major twist around all this.

 

[Mr.Marston]

Never forget?

Wait, are you saying it's good, or bad?

How could that possibly be bad?

Its not bad its just not as good as the Shinkawa version that PAL regions got.

 

[DeafSnake13]

Did you play all of the MGS2 Substance missions?

you know these Substance missions doesn't count towards the overall story right?

 

[Love Deterrence]

you know these Substance missions doesn't count towards the overall story right?

... So?

 

[DeafSnake13]

Did you play all of the MGS2 Substance missions?

Its not bad its just not as good as the Shinkawa version that PAL regions got.

No. no, this is better:

 

[DeafSnake13]

... So?

So, why play them if they aren't canon?

 

[Betty]

No. no, this is better:

Every region got the same Subsistence art. But for the vanilla version, most prefer the pal boxart.

EDIT: Jayzus at that boxart below.

 

[Ricky_R]

 

[The Praiseworthy]

Now that's a beautiful Art <3

 

[DeafSnake13]

Every region got the same Subsistence art. But for the vanilla version, most prefer the pal boxart.

The pal boxart is meh... I prefer the Subsistence art.

 

[Love Deterrence]

So, why play them if they aren't canon?

In my opinion, you're missing out on a lot. Not just here, but anytime you avoid something that isn't "canon."

The VR Missions helped me master the gameplay mechanics, while - at the same time - providing a fresh take on MGS2.

 

[brickarts295]

 

[Sn4ke_911]

By the end of Ground Zeroes, we'll learn that

Spoiler

Sutherland's voice being for Snake is a ruse. Hayter will be back as Snake in The Phantom Pain. In the initial Phantom Pain trailer, Sutherland's voice was not that of Snake, but the imaginary guy who was leading Snake through the hallway as Snake was crawling along the floor... Sutherland will be the voice of the main villain in Phantom Pain, while he was the "voice of Snake" in Ground Zeroes.

I'm calling it. There is going to be a major twist around all this.

Yeah, something like this will happen, i'm sure of it too. In the E3 trailer we never hear Sutherland talk and see Snake open his mouth at the same time. Its always Sutherland talking and Snake having his back turned like when he free's Kaz from Afghanistan.

 

[lherre]

Every region got the same Subsistence art. But for the vanilla version, most prefer the pal boxart.

EDIT: Jayzus at that boxart below.

Yes, we got the same subsistence boxart.

We have a steel book too

 

[Betty]

The pal boxart is meh... I prefer the Subsistence art.

I think they're both beautiful, but for the original Snake Eater, most felt the pal art was better than it's US counterpart.

Yes, we got the same subsistence boxart.

We have a steel book too

Yes we did, snagged mine from France and it looks great...

Spoiler

even with the dent it came with -_-

 

[WolfForager]

It'd be an absolute travesty if this issue didn't include a proper poster of that cover. Dear god that is some awesome art.

 

[Alienous]

Kojima.

Kojima, pls.

EDIT: Could I get this mock up with the 'Ground Zeroes' subtitle? Kojima needs to be tweeted this.

 

[DeafSnake13]

In my opinion, you're missing out on a lot. Not just here, but anytime you avoid something that isn't "canon."

The VR Missions helped me master the gameplay mechanics, while - at the same time - providing a fresh take on MGS2.

You realize that the VR mission concept has been done in MGS1 Integral? and playing as Snake in these missions doesnt equal as a reason to play these missions considering Kojima basically took him out halfway through the game leaving us with a guy that grates on our senses?

 

[Sn4ke_911]

Seriously someone tweet this to Mr. Kojima.

 

[MiamiWesker]

So, why play them if they aren't canon?

This is the worst post I have seen in a long time. This hurts my brain.

 

[Warewolf]

That coverage trailer; "Yoji Shinkawa's Art"

Aaaaaaaaaaaand I'm sold.

 

[DeafSnake13]

Yes, we got the same subsistence boxart.

We have a steel book too

Damn, that's a low quality pic. It makes my eyes hurt.

 

[DeafSnake13]

I think they're both beautiful, but for the original Snake Eater, most felt the pal art was better than it's US counterpart.



Yes we did, snagged mine from France and it looks great...

Spoiler

even with the dent it came with -_-

As a standalone, I like the US cover.

But compared to everything else - I prefer the Subsistence cover.

 

[Chronology]

Yeah, something like this will happen, i'm sure of it too. In the E3 trailer we never see Sutherland and Snake open his mouth at the same time. Its always Sutherland talking and Snake having his back turned like when he free's Kaz from Afghanistan.

I get this feeling too. The whole thing with Hayter only makes me feel more like something strange is going on, although Kojima didn't switch out Snake's Japanese voice actor.

 

[MormaPope]

Never forget?

Wait, are you saying it's good, or bad?

How could that possibly be bad?

It's really plain and bizarre compared to other MGS3 box art. Big Boss's face looks neat, but him hiding behind a tree is goofy and plain.

 

[DeafSnake13]

This is the worst post I have seen in a long time. This hurts my brain.

Fanboys who thinks the Substance missions count as canon makes my head hurt like seriously because that defies all known physics of what makes canon work.

 

[Rogue Agent]

Is the UK magazine the same as the US one?

 

[Buckethead]

Dat Shinkawa

 

[Spaghetti]

dat art

going to remain on media blackout the best i can though

 

[kmax]

Now, if they'd release the full priced demo with that cover, I must admit that it would of been harder not to buy. Damn!

Right now, they're making it pretty easy, though.

 

[Omega]

i still don't understand this game

Are they two separate titles under the MGSV banner, is like like GT5 where GZ serves are Prologue..

 

[MiamiWesker]

Fanboys who thinks the Substance missions count as canon makes my head hurt like seriously because that defies all known physics of what makes canon work.

What does it being canon have anything to do with anything?!

 

[DeafSnake13]

What does it being canon have anything to do with anything?!

Because I play for the story, not the side extras.

 

[kmax]

i still don't understand this game

Are they two separate titles under the MGSV banner, is like like GT5 where GZ serves are Prologue..

Yeah, they both fall under the MGS V banner. GZ is the prologue, which takes place 9 years prior to the events of TPP. GZ is merely a prologue, which means that it's much shorter in scope and length than TPP.

TPP is the mainline game.

It's confusing indeed, but it's what they've decided to do.

 

[MiamiWesker]

Because I play for the story, not the side extras.

Ugh, whatever. Then watch it on youtube.