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Episode 98:

Do Me A Solid

Runtime: 61 Minutes

We look back at Metal Gear (1987) and the early career of its creator, Hideo Kojima. As part of our discussion, we look at the development of Metal Gear, and what inspired it. Afterwards, we'll share some reviews from some not-so-big fans of the game. Finally, we'll talk about what Metal Gear did for the stealth genre, and the rest of its legacy. Join us for today's trip down Memory Card Lane.

Metal Gear

References:

Wikipedia Article:

  Wikipedia - Metal Gear

Game-Specific Wiki:

  Metal Gear Fandom Wiki

Additional Sources:

Hideo Kojima Interview

  Hideo Kojima: video game drop-out – interview part 1

Penguin Adventure Polygon Article

  Hideo Kojima made a penguin delivery game before Death Stranding

Penguin Adventure Wikipedia Page

  Wikipedia - Penguin Adventure

Wikipedia - The Great Escape (film)

  The Great Escape (film)

Wikipedia - MSX

  MSX
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Wikipedia - Metal Gear

  Metal Gear

Wikipedia - Hideo Kojima

  Hideo Kojima

Hideo Kojima Interview at GO3 Conference

  GO3: Kojima Talks Metal Gear History, Future

Metal Gear MSX Play Through

  Metal Gear (1987) MSX2 - Complete Walkthrough

How to Score More Points In Nintendo Games

  How to Score More Points in Nintendo Games #1 :: VHS (1080p / 60FPS) - VIDEO GAME B-ROLL

Audio Sources:

Cold Open Music:

Bleeping Demo by Kevin MacLeod (incompletech.com)

Link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/music.html

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Podcast Intro Music:

Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyes

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/