Konami: ‘Metal Gear’ Games Are Coming Back to Stores, 35th Anniversary Miracle?

Konami is bringing back its beloved gaming franchise for the public's enjoyment, and it is with some of the "Metal Gear Solid" titles that were delisted last year due to licensing issues. Now, it is coming back in time for its 35th anniversary in the gaming industry, and it helps the public get more of the titles for the world to enjoy its story and gameplay again.

Konami is Bringing Back 'Metal Gear' Games to Stores

July 13, 1987, was the first time that Konami brought the famous stealth action video game that focuses on an operative called "David," also known as "Solid Snake." Now, it celebrates its 35th anniversary for the game, and it is coming in with a surprise from Konami that would give gamers a chance to experience the famous titles again, in modern times.

Konami's Metal Gear Twitter account said that the company prepared for its 35th anniversary special, and part of its commemoration is the return of the games on stores and different platforms. Yes, that is right, Konami is bringing back "Metal Gear Solid" games that were taken out of stores and libraries due to a previous licensing issue that it faces.

Konami Celebrates the MG 35th Anniversary

The world is celebrating with Konami and Solid Snake on the release of "Metal Gear Solid" 35 years ago on this date, and the public is using the hashtag #MG35th to share different clips and images of the games. Through the years, "Metal Gear Solid" is one significant franchise that gave the world a different view of stealth-action video games which it is one of the pioneers.

'Metal Gear' and its Significance

"Metal Gear," more commonly known as "Metal Gear Solid," is a famous game that came from Konami and under the guidance of famous games director, Hideo Kojima. It focuses on a character called "Solid Snake," with no other known names apart from "David" and the other iterations of his name as "Snake" in different versions of the game.

Konami pulled the plug on the last game of the series, "Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain," last year, and the company effectively removed it from all consoles and platforms for the world. It ceased to exist on the Xbox, PlayStation, and the PC platform, including its online features and DLCs. The game vanished from the platforms and it had a massive effect on the industry.

There would be no other stealth-action games available in the world if it were not for the "Metal Gear" franchise from Kojima and Konami. However, the world will not celebrate its 35th anniversary without anything to play, as the game would have a return to the mainstream media and for the public to re-download or purchase again for the consoles.

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Written by Isaiah Richard