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Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Has All Kojima References Removed From Cover

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Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain has had all references to Hideo Kojima and Kojima Productions removed from its cover. Konami, the game’s publisher, had a rocky split with Hideo Kojima, who created the Metal Gear Solid series. Now, despite making efforts to reassure fans that the well-respected game designer would still be involved in the development of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom pain, Konami has removed all references to Kojima from the game’s cover.

The new box art, shown here, is essentially identical to the old box art minus the Kojima Productions logo and the text that read “A HIDEO KOJIMA GAME.” Those references to Kojima have been present in previous Metal Gear Solid games. Not too long ago, Konami removed all references to Kojima from the Metal Gear Solid website, which angered some fans. It was assumed that the final cover of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain itself would still feature Kojima’s branding as it is after all, his game.

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The Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain cover change supports the rumours that Kojima’s split with Konami was less than friendly and that the two are continuing to have issues. Chief among those issues was the cancellation of Silent Hills, a much-hyped horror game that Kojima was leading, as well as the removal of the Playable Teaser from the Playstation Network. Other rumours suggest that Kojima Productions, which was a subsidiary of Konami created by Kojima, has been forced to close. Those rumours were also supported by the voice actor who played Solid Snake in the Japanese version of the Metal Gear Solid series.

Konami has been doing a lot lately to anger fans, including announcing that it would refocus all its development on mobile games. Despite that announcement, however, Konami continued to assure fans that it would continue to work on its major console games and that their quality would not suffer. That was all well and good, but the company’s recent actions have shown that may not really be the case.

Rhiannon likes video games and she likes writing, so she decided to combine them. As well as writing about video games, she also belts out the occasional science fiction or fantasy story, edits videos, and eats strawberry oreos. In that order.

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Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.46 introduces an exciting addition to the roster of exclusive cars available in the PS5 and PS4 racing game

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Gran Turismo 7 has just received an exciting update to version 1.46 on both PS5 and PS4. This latest update introduces a unique addition to the game: the Škoda Vision Gran Turismo, a car that you won’t come across in any other game. Škoda makes its debut in the franchise with a visionary study of a single-seater, all-electric racing concept car, designed exclusively for the Polyphony Digital racer.

Once you’ve downloaded update 1.46, you’ll have the opportunity to test drive not one but two additional cars: the AFEELA Prototype 2024 and the iconic Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Sport Coupe ’70. Get ready for an exhilarating ride! Watch as they take to the track in the video above.

Additionally, the update introduces a new menu for players to tackle in the GT Café. At Collector Level 38, players have the opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of Ferrari 12-cylinder engines, gaining knowledge and expanding their collection. In World Circuits, players can look forward to exciting new events such as the Japanese Clubman Cup 550, the American FR Challenge 550, and the Vision Gran Turismo Trophy. For all the avid fans of Photo Mode, there’s an exciting opportunity to explore the captivating city of San Diego in a brand new Scape.

What are your thoughts on the latest update for Gran Turismo 7? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments section.

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ReFantazio Takes a Different Approach to Romance, Setting Itself Apart from the Persona Games

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Atlus’ highly anticipated RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, appears to incorporate familiar systems reminiscent of the developer’s acclaimed Persona series. The game features turn-based battles that heavily rely on exploiting enemy weaknesses. Additionally, players have the ability to summon warrior spirits during combat. However, the most significant aspect of this game, which will be discussed in this article, is the bonding system. Through this system, players can spend time with important characters and gain deeper insights into their personalities and stories.

In contrast to the Persona games, the bonding system ends at that point. Unfortunately, players will be unable to pursue romantic relationships with their beloved waifus, which may come as a disappointment to those who have developed strong feelings for Hulkenberg, the party’s charismatic red-haired elven knight.

According to Siliconera, the absence of romance came up during a recent question and answer session. Atlus emphasized the continued opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with your allies while also introducing additional narratives through substories. In addition, familiarizing yourself with the supporting characters will grant you access to new archetypes, which serve as the game’s character classes.

In the Persona games, romance is not obligatory; rather, it serves as a means to customize your playthrough. However, it is quite unexpected that Metaphor has chosen not to pursue such a venture, considering the significant amount of discussion it typically generates!

Were you anticipating any romantic elements in Metaphor? If you’re not satisfied with your pre-order, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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Shift Up unveils the intriguing details behind the physical packaging of Stellar Blade for the PS5

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It appears that many

are eagerly anticipating the launch of the highly anticipated PS5 exclusive, Stellar Blade. Shift Up, the developer, has shared a lengthy video showcasing the “secrets” found in the physical box of the game for PS5. From what we can gather, these secrets include a reversible cover/dust jacket and a download code for cosmetic items.

We must clarify that while we do appreciate the variant cover, it may be more appealing than the game’s standard art. However, it is not something we would typically classify as a “secret.”. However, what’s interesting is that Shift Up has confirmed through the comments section that this will be the case in all regions. Additionally, the visually striking action RPG will remain uncensored worldwide.

It’s refreshing to witness a developer going the extra mile for physical collectors, and it’s evident that the developer is determined to leave a favorable mark in the console realm. Stellar Blade is set to make its highly anticipated debut this Friday, April 26th, exclusively on the PS5.

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