Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-17468962-20140610143947/@comment-17468962-20140610153257

Well, personally, I don't think Hideo Kojima is particularly original when naming his characters, but it has been working well throughout the years, and they have some meaning behind which might make them even more charismatic. They portray some literal notions, carrying values, virtues and vices attached with them; it´s a way to caricaturize an idea into our minds and they are easy to rebember as well, surviving in our memory despite the passage of time. Quiet is a very recent example of this; we still don't know her, but she is already a popular character; ok, maybe much is due to her looks, but the fact that she is called Quiet while being a silent sniper is very appropriate! Don't you think?

Also, I belive Venom Snake suits Big Boss better than Punished Snake. The name itself is a better representation of what Big Boss has become; he is more bitter than ever, and he is capable of inflicting more damage than ever before; so, imo, Venom Snake reflects better this idea of a more dangerous Snake, one that can inspire dread and awe to both his enemies and allies.