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173.65.30.80 wrote: Again with the rambling and BS about Mega Man games no one cares about. Jesus, take the hint. It's not just that, but the absurd expectation that Kojima just has to think and act identically to other people, like some kind of mindless robot. Kojima is renowned as a bit of an eccentric who does his own thing, whether or not it ultimately makes for a good game.

The Snake Soup has some good articles that sum up a lot of my feelings on Kojima, MGR/MPO, Phantom Pain, the convoluted canon, and closure for long-time fans of the series:
 * A Few Things to Clear Up Before Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
 * Let It Be Game Over