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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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Documentary Explores the Making of the Highly Praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for PS5

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Square Enix has launched a captivating documentary series that explores the intricate process behind the creation of the highly praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. In the first episode, titled “Shaping the World,” the developer delves into the process of reimagining the expansive PS1 map of the original game into a vast sandbox for the PS5. The film includes personal stories shared by directors Naoki Hamaguchi and Tetsuya Nomura, as well as other important members of the team.

This reimagining of the all-time PlayStation classic was truly enjoyable. In our review, we praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for its ability to enhance the already impressive combat system of Remake. The game truly shines in its portrayal of an iconic RPG setting. If you have a deep appreciation for the original PS1 game and found enjoyment in Remake, then Rebirth’s character-focused adventure will surely captivate you from start to finish.

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Gran Turismo 7 for the PS5 and PS4 shows continuous improvement

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While Sony may not classify Gran Turismo 7 as a live-service game, the team at Polyphony Digital certainly approaches it with a similar mindset. The game continues to impress with every new update, and although v1.44 may be smaller compared to previous versions, it still manages to enhance the already extensive content of this simulation racer.

The update, now available worldwide, introduces three new cars: the Audi R8 Coupé V10 Plus ’16, the Lamborghini Urus ’18, and the Toyota GT-One (TS020) ’99. Furthermore, it introduces three fresh events to World Circuits, an extra menu to conquer in the GT Café single-player campaign, and a collection of livery stickers inspired by the upcoming Highspeed Étoile anime, set to debut next week in Japan.

If you’re not already acquainted with Highspeed Étoile, you can watch a trailer right here. “Sony has announced that a collection of 26 stickers, consisting of 8 title logos and 18 main character stickers, will be made available for a limited time,” stated Sony on the PS Blog. In addition, Fukushima will be included as a backdrop in the title’s beloved photography mode.

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TopSpin 2K25 appears to be a standout title in the recent PS5 and PS4 gameplay showcase

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This author has consistently praised the realistic portrayal of tennis in TopSpin 4. After more than a decade, we are thrilled to witness the release of TopSpin 2K25, which expands upon the success of its renowned predecessor. This gameplay video provides a comprehensive overview of the features discussed in our recent preview while also incorporating relevant footage to enhance understanding.

The series’ swing system sets it apart from arcade-style games like Virtua Tennis, as it requires players to charge up their shots in a different way. In order to succeed, timing is crucial, and fortunately, a new meter above your player will assist you in achieving that. Surfaces have their own distinct characteristics, such as clay, where you’ll experience a noticeable amount of sliding.

The game ensures that every player has a distinct set of animations, adding a touch of individuality to each competitor. The courts, found in all Grand Slams, possess a remarkable amount of individuality and charm. It is mentioned in the video that with each in-game season, players can expect a plethora of additional content, such as animation packs. This indicates that there will be plenty to anticipate even after the game’s initial release.

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