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This week, we spread our wings and fly into the world of Jim Piddock as he discusses his life as a writer and actor, what he remembers about voicing Major Zero, and getting "caught with his pants down." Recorded on March 15, 2023.由The Kojima Frequency

As Metal Gear Rising celebrates its 10th Anniversary, the incredibly talented KittyRawr joins us to chat about beating Metal Gear Solid games on a Dance Dance Revolution pad, her experience meeting Hideo Kojima and Yoji Shinkawa, and why Snatcher is a cyberpunk masterpiece. Recorded on February 22, 2023.…

How do Metal Gear Solid games look and play so wonderfully? John Linneman, known for his work at Digital Foundry and Eurogamer, sits in with us to explore the finer details of graphics technology and the art of technical analysis. Recorded on February 5, 2023.由The Kojima Frequency

What makes a good remaster? An expert on the topic, Stephen Frost, the Head of Production at Digital Eclipse, sits in with us to discuss the ins and outs of the process behind preserving classic games for future generations. Recorded on January 25, 2022.由The Kojima Frequency

It's an international rendezvous in our first episode of the new year, as ApacheSmash crosses the Atlantic to attend MAGFest with Days, take part in AGDQ, and of course, catch up with (most of) the TKF crew. Recorded on January 11, 2023.由The Kojima Frequency

This week, we reunite with both Garrett Hunter (Mega64) and Sam Porter Bridges as we break down the DEFCON 1 that was the Death Stranding 2 announcement trailer. We also cover other happenings at the The Game Awards (i.e. "The Keighleys"), Garrett’s foray into later Silent Hill titles, and his multiple experiences in the Tallarico manor. Recorded o…

Amidst ever increasing speculation from fans, the crew examines Hideo Kojima’s direct confrontation with the rumor mill, the recursive cycle of Geoff Keighley’s ‘The Game Awards’, and the true value of eight dollars. Recorded on November 19, 2022.由The Kojima Frequency

This week, the gang celebrates Halloween by discussing our favorite game series with survival horror challenge runner CarcinogenSDA. We revisit the topic of remakes, how to strategize a “challenge run,” and the abundance of survival horror games for the foreseeable future. Recorded on October 30, 2022.…

What a week, huh? In this episode, the gang discusses the “Silent Hill Direct," including announced projects and Nitroid’s major concerns. We also sit down with ParametricAvocado to discuss their talent in merging modern memes with Metal Gear Solid while nailing that signature PS1 aesthetic. Recorded on October 19th, 2022.…

It's a Stealth Action Revival! Antonio Freyre of Merlino Games joins us to discuss his new retro stealth game 'Undetected', how fans of Metal Gear Solid surprised him with their response, and why developing video games solo can be just as rewarding as it is difficult. Recorded on October 5, 2022.由The Kojima Frequency

Amidst news that the recent rumors surrounding Metal Gear Solid and Silent Hill remakes were by a YouTuber, super-fan and indie developer Vapor Cephalopod sits in with the crew to discuss his very real mission to bring the original game to both Unreal Engine and VR. Recorded on September 21, 2022.由The Kojima Frequency

The more things change the more they stay the same... or do they? The past and future collide in our minds as Hideo Kojima's newest series, 'Brain Structure', officially launches. Not only do we have a review of his first entry, but we've also got some big announcements of our own. It's our Snake of the Union address, and you don't want to miss it!…

Hideo Kojima celebrates his birthday by launching a new podcast titled 'Brain Structure', Geoff Keighley announces more video games set in outer space, and event live streamers are once again beneath the DMCA sword of Damocles. It's Gamescom 2022, and The Kojima Frequency is here to try and make sense of it all! Recorded on August 24, 2022.…

Comic artist and streamer 'othatsraspberry' sits in with the crew to talk about creating art, life in Japan, and playing through the Metal Gear Solid games for the first time in what is easily our most wholesome episode yet. Also, who gave Wes our codec frequency? Recorded on August 5, 2022.由The Kojima Frequency

Is There Anybody Out There? After the unceremonious 35th anniversary of Metal Gear, the community showed up Outside The Wall with passion projects, convention plans, and new WR's to celebrate. The gang searches for The Deeper Meaning. Recorded on July 20th, 2022.由The Kojima Frequency

Ever asked "who would win in a fight"? One of the masters of the craft, CRISIS, joins us to discuss the art of hypothetical combat, Metal Gear's recent takeover of Games Done Quick, and the contentious canonicity of Portable Ops. Recorded on July 6th, 2022.由The Kojima Frequency

This week, we dive back into the Rising Memes with funnywes, who breaks down getting new fans into the series and just what it takes to rev up that Raiden voice. We also debrief on the Summer Games Fest: Did E3 leave a vacuum that hasn't been filled? What's Kojima got in store with Microsoft? And why are Sony fans so mad about it? Recorded on June …

What does it take to build your very own nuclear-equipped bipedal robot? The aptly named MetalGearDmodel joins us to chronicle his efforts to perfectly recreate his namesake, going so far as to hunt down the original Japanese model kits used by Konami during the development of Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake. Recorded on June 6, 2022.…

In recovery mode from all the big rumors and even bigger guests, the gang discusses the recent Silent Hill "leaks", the latest renaissance in Metal Gear Rising memes, and take some more questions from listeners like you. Recorded on May 25, 2022.由The Kojima Frequency

In my restless dreams, I see those remakes... Silent Hill streamer and speedrunner AnEternalEnigma steps into the nightmare this episode to talk about ongoing rumors, his impressions as a newcomer to the Metal Gear Solid series, and how he managed to buy his very own Konami pachislot machine. Recorded on May 11, 2022.…

Do you know what day it is today? Well, it's not April 30th, but that didn't stop George Weidman of Super Bunnyhop fame from sitting in with us to talk about Metal Gear Solid 2, the legacy of his Critical Close-up video series, and how ancient myths dovetail with Hideo Kojima's penchant for magical realism. Recorded on April 27th, 2022.…

What're ya runnin'? This week, Maxylobes sits in the guest seat to discuss what makes a good horror game, Kojima's sudden office transition, and whether or not Metal Gear Solid 3 can be beaten with just a cigar... also, where the hell is Nitroid!? Recorded April 11, 2022.由The Kojima Frequency

The mysterious BadHumans steps out from the shadows as we talk Death Stranding: Director's Cut launching on PC, obscure Metal Gear Solid trivia, the battle between cloud streaming and emulation in the war for video game preservation, and how everyone's favorite inline skating villain, Fatman, is being memorialized as a plushie. Recorded on March 30…

It's Round Two with Mega64! Rocco Botte (you know, the main guy) joins us this time around and fills our heads with stories about creating comedy, Hideo Kojima swearing profusely, and accidentally spoiling Metal Gear Solid V for a large audience. Recorded on March 14, 2022.由The Kojima Frequency

If you ignore a Metal Gear Solid rumor, does it still make a sound? Did "Git Gud" actually originate in Metal Gear Online 2? Are Konami employees too busy playing Elden Ring to renew their website domains? Join us as we search for the answers to these questions and more on the latest episode of The Kojima Frequency! Recorded on March 2nd, 2022.…

As classic games like Earthbound and Chrono Cross make their debut on the Nintendo Switch in the wake of Microsoft and Sony acquiring large game developers, all eyes are on Konami. Will they bring new life to Metal Gear Solid by porting the games to more platforms, or is another company buyout on the horizon? Recorded on February 16, 2022.…

What does it take to be the best? Metal Gear speedrunner extraordinaire, dlimes13, joins us to talk about setting world records and staying at the top of the leaderboards. Elsewhere, Metal Gear Solid 4 and Metal Gear Online 2 continue to find new life thanks to the efforts of the RPCS3 community. Recorded on January 26, 2022.…

Kicking off the new year, The Kojima Frequency returns to ask the hard questions that no one else will, such as "Should old acquaintance be forgot, or just turned into a Konami NFT?", "Is The Matrix Resurrections just Metal Gear Solid 4 all over again?", and "Wait, we have a Q&A mailbox?" Recorded on January 12, 2022.…

Ryan Payton of Kojima Productions, 343, and Camouflaj fame helps us close out the year as we discuss the development of several Metal Gear Solid titles, the pitfalls and perils of AAA game development, and Young Nitroid's stymied expectations for Old Snake. Recorded on December 18, 2021.由The Kojima Frequency

This week, the gang goes to the Moon, Mars, and beyond as we discuss Hideo Kojima’s space travel dreams, the rise and fall of Zone of the Enders, and the announcement of his new Los Angeles studio. Listener Q&A also makes a return as we once again dive into our mail bag! Recorded on December 1st, 2021.…

Historical Licenses? Delisted? Super Baby Method? ForceWave, Metal Gear Solid super fan and moonlighter for The Snake Soup, joins us this episode as we tackle misinformation and celebrate MGS2's 20th Anniversary amidst the game's removal from digital storefronts. Recorded on November 17th, 2021.由The Kojima Frequency

Twenty years have passed since Metal Gear Solid 2 blew our collective minds, and we're kicking off the celebration by reminiscing about the game's release, cheering on ApacheSmash has he prepares for a blindfolded speedrun of the Tanker Chapter at AGDQ, and questioning Nitroid's sanity as he mods the game to make Fatman playable. Recorded on Novemb…

Laugh and... go fast? A playable Fatman mod for MGS2, Hideo Kojima's new book, and the recent 'UnMetal Unleashed' event are the topics du jour as Plywood, administrator for the Metal Gear Speedrunners community, fills the guest spot this episode. Recorded on October 22, 2021.由The Kojima Frequency

Are you tired of rumors? Because we sure are. Shaine Smith joins us once again as we collectively cope with the onslaught of Metal Gear Solid, Castlevania, and Silent Hill remake "news" in the wake of Sony's acquisition of Bluepoint Games. Recorded on October 8, 2021.由The Kojima Frequency

This week, the crew sees what happens when you combine the love of an old computer platform with concentrated parody as we talk to the UnMetal team about MSX development, writing comedy in gaming, and building a relationship with the Metal Gear community. Recorded on September 25, 2021.由The Kojima Frequency

Happy 50th! F1NG3RS returns to the show as we explore Hideo Kojima's appreciation for The Matrix, share our thoughts on the recent PlayStation Showcase, and reflect on our favorite moments from episodes past. Recorded on September 10, 2021.由The Kojima Frequency

This week, prolific Metal Gear critic and Kojima Productions localizer James Clinton Howell talks about connections in Kojima games that you may have not noticed, but your brain did. We also discuss game glitches, Death Stranding: Substance and digital decay. Recorded on August 27, 2021.由The Kojima Frequency

The world of Metal Gear Solid is once again rocked as a game breaking glitch is discovered by Yogscast member, Twitch streamer, and series newcomer Boba. She joins us this week to discuss viewing classic games through a modern lens, 'Kojima Logic', and her experience playing through MGS for the first time. Recorded on August 21, 2021.…

We're back! ApacheSmash fills in for F1NG3RS this episode as we investigate what Abandoned by Blue Box Game Studios has to do with P.T. and Silent Hills, how to play Metal Gear Solid 3 blindfolded, and what our Top 3 favorite Cyborg Ninja levels in MGS: VR Missions are. Recorded on August 6, 2021.由The Kojima Frequency

Professional localizer Jeremy Blaustein joins us this week to talk about his history with Metal Gear Solid and Silent Hill, the myths surrounding the art of translation, and what the future holds for both he and his new company Dragonbaby. Recorded on July 9, 2021.由The Kojima Frequency

This week, the crew explores the more technical side of Metal Gear content creation, talking with Adam_Online about Metal Gear modding and his work on 'MGSV: The Definitive Film'. We also discuss Sony acquisitions, Kojima's "did you know" tweets, and the rumors surrounding a possible Microsoft partnership. Recorded July 2nd, 2021.…

This week, the wonderful Donna Burke keeps us on our toes as we discuss her vocal work in Metal Gear Solid V and Silent Hill, her new podcast 'Making it in Japan', and her upcoming concert series. Recorded on June 24, 2021.由The Kojima Frequency

Composer extraordinaire Ludvig Forssell joins us this week to talk about his work on Metal Gear Solid V, P.T., and the upcoming Death Stranding Director's Cut. Recorded on June 14, 2021.由The Kojima Frequency

In the midst of the Summer Game Fest and E3, the hosts discuss their favorite reveals, the lasting appeal of FromSoftware games, oh, and one more thing... the Death Stranding Director's Cut! Recorded on June 11th, 2021.由The Kojima Frequency

Does Liquid Snake have dominant or recessive genes? Is Portable Ops canon? The answers may surprise you! Dead Vector returns on the show's 1st Anniversary to help us tackle these surprisingly complicated questions, and to muse about the return of everyone's favorite cobalt soda. Recorded on June 3, 2021.…

What's it like to be part of PlayStation history? Joey Chiu joins us to discuss his experience as a Sony cornerstone. We also revisit Resident Evil Village and start our E3 predictions. Recorded on May 28, 2021.由The Kojima Frequency

This week, Vincent Fallow joins us to share his love for Resident Evil Village, the perils and pitfalls of managing a Metal Gear Solid community in the wake of MGSV, and how cosplaying morphed into a career in voice acting. Recorded May 13th, 2021.由The Kojima Frequency

ApacheSmash joins us this week as we babble on about Metal Gear: Ghost Babel. The crew also dives into Resident Evil Village, and how modders are taking MGS speedrunning to a new frontier. Recorded on May 7, 2021.由The Kojima Frequency

As Metal Gear Solid 2 fans celebrate "Big Shell Day", we examine the ever increasing demand for Konami to develop ports, remasters, and remakes, and Nitroid elaborates on the inner workings of the Tom Olsen gimmick account, as well as the reactions of the press and the fan community. Recorded on April 30, 2021.…

Who is Tom Olsen, and why is he tweeting about the Big Shell? Metal Gear superfan Shaine Smith joins us this week to talk about the swirling Metal Gear rumors, her work on translating the Metal Gear Solid novels, and her experiences while living in Japan. Recorded on April 23, 2021.由The Kojima Frequency