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Metal Gear Solid 3 - Snake Eater Trailer Leaked

Posted by simoniker on from the snaake-snaaaaake-snaaaaaaaaaake-etc dept.

Asriel86 writes "GamingHorizon has a leaked trailer from Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. Expect more details from E3 next week." The trailer confirms the name of this much-awaited title, as well as showing some spectacular action, apparently in a jungle setting. Other articles and mirrors include this one at IGN.com, and this one over at Gaming Age.

30 comments

  1. Snake Eater? by Nutcase · · Score: 1

    I suspect something got lost in the translation of the subtitle. Because, wow... imagine the jokes.

    I am ashamed that my mind works this way, but I can't help it. Forgive me.

    1. Re:Snake Eater? by phaze3000 · · Score: 1

      For the avoidance of doubt, the movie shows Mr. Pliskin eating a snake, as in a replite.

      If it's a gay game character you're after, there's been much speculation about Ryo Hazuki from the Shenmue series..

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    2. Re:Snake Eater? by Nutcase · · Score: 1

      Thanks - I actually wasn't able to get the video (though I tried) - I am not about to net-install some random p2p client download thing.

      That said, regardless of the contents of the game (eating of said reptile) - The name just brings to mind cheesy middle school jokes. Which are sure to be made, and could be a bad marketing move. i.e. something lost in translation.

      I am not "after" a gay game character (but not really against it either.. could be a good sign of social progress)

      Guess my point is that I don't really care either way, but the title struck me as a bit odd. But then again, the "Metal Gear Solid 3" part at the beginning should counteract it pretty well. :)

    3. Re:Snake Eater? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Ah, you say you're not against a gay game character now. However, as a heterosexual male, which I assume you are, would content geared towards gay male gamers? I mean just look at female character designs and fan-service storylines of the games we have now that are aimed at straight males. Could you really enjoy the equivalent for homosexuals?

      A/C as not to be flamed on this touchy subject.

    4. Re:Snake Eater? by Nutcase · · Score: 1

      I was never against a gay game character. I may have implied that with my initial post, but I didn't mean to. I was just commenting on the fact that the title of the game seems odd to me, and likely to be joked about. Unless of course, that is the intention (which I doubt).

      As far as content geared towards male homosexual gamers.. the be honest, I don't think I would enjoy it if that was it's main reason for being. I am not against those games existing by any means... I am just not the target audience. I don't play games aimed at teaching kids the alphabet either. That said, if a male homosexual relationship were just one aspect of the game like any other, then I think the rest of the game (plot, gameplay, etc) would be my deciding factors.

    5. Re:Snake Eater? by August_zero · · Score: 1

      Im not even going to comment on how stupid this conversation has become, oh wait I just did.

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    6. Re:Snake Eater? by dimator · · Score: 1

      On a somewhat related note, why did they choose the last name "Pliskin"? Did it have anything to do with the lead character in Escape from New York (or LA), named Snake Pliskin? Was Kojima a fan of the movie?

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    7. Re:Snake Eater? by SScorpio · · Score: 1
      That's because Solid Snake was based on Snake Pliskin. And naming him Pliskin in Metal Gear Solid 2 was a homage to that fact.

      Also, he called himself Eracoy(sp?) Pliskin, and the Eracoy(sp?) is a type of snake.

    8. Re:Snake Eater? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      You mean "Iroquois".

  2. Wow, lots of water... by sockit2me9000 · · Score: 1

    This might be the game to cure my incontinance.

  3. another mirror by rumpledstiltskin · · Score: 3, Informative

    Another mirror here

  4. Woah by baywulf · · Score: 1

    I click on that link and all I see are enormous b00bies thrust towards me!

  5. Military jargon by alphaseven · · Score: 1
    Gameforms suggests it's military jargon. From here:

    S Soldier support is the #1 priority.
    N Never say, "it can't be done."
    A Accept risk, and allow soldiers to make mistakes.
    K Know your soldiers' problems.
    E Exact high standards and lead by example.

    E Earn your keep - use initiative.
    A Acknowledge good deeds publicly; discipline privately.
    T Training is not only everything - it is the only thing.
    E Encourage employer and family interest and involvement.
    R Respect all soldiers, regardless of their rank.

  6. Good, but doesn't have the awe of the MGS2 Trailer by ShaoK · · Score: 1
    It looks impressive, but not as striking as the MGS2 trailer was (the fact that the MGS2 trailer was on brand new hardware using a bunch of pretty visual effects never seen before on consoles contributed to that)

    As to the name, i guess it's ok, as long as it doesn't involve Lorenzo Lamas

  7. Big Boss by aleonard · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Rumors I've heard:

    1) That's not Solid Snake; it's Big Boss. Since Big Boss died in the early 21st century (I think Metal Gear 2, where he died, took place in 2005) at the age of 75, to look like Snake (who is roughly 30-35 now) would place it 40-45 years prior to 2005 - In other words, the Vietnam War.
    2) And that does look like Vietnam, a la Rambo: First Blood Part 2, doesn't it?
    3) "Snake Eaters" is nickname for some in the US Army Special Forces, including the Delta Force and Green Berets, which I think Big Boss was supposed to have been a member of.

    In fact, a quick google search of the terms "snake eater army rangers" turns up information on this book: "Don Bendell, Snake-Eater: Characters in and Stories about the U.S. Army Special Forces in the Vietnam War. New York: Dell, 1994. 166 pp."

    Another link says "Some climb mountains or hike the Appalachian Trail. And for some, the way to scratch this itch is to join the military, join the military and become a "snake eater," a "night stalker," or a member of the super-secret Delta Force."

    4) If it is Big Boss, then, why call it MGS3? The MGS line appears focused on the saga of Solid vs Liquid, the two snakes. Shouldn't it have a different name? Like how Aliens went back to Alien 3. Then again, it could get real confusing like the Legacy of Kain series, Blood Omen series, Soul Reaver series, etc.
    5) If it's Big Boss, this will freaking rock. :) But I hope it's more than a simple recreation of Rambo: First Blood Part 2.

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    1. Re:Big Boss by Babbster · · Score: 2, Insightful

      You're exactly right about "snake eater" being a nickname for members of Army Special Forces (the "Green Berets"). Specifically, it was a derisive term coined by other members of the Army in the 60s who were making fun of their training where they would be sent out on a "mission" without enough supplies to complete it and were expected to live off the land. They were, and I would presume are, taught during training how to prepare wild animals, including snakes, so that they are edible.

    2. Re:Big Boss by aleonard · · Score: 1

      Another point - perhaps, like the MGS2 trailer, we're only seeing a prologue set in Vietnam. Remember, the MGS3 (I presume) poster available on konamijpn.com, I think, shows a map of RUSSIA, and there are no jungles in Russia...

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    3. Re:Big Boss by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      I'm pretty sure your big boss theory might be on the money. If you listen closely to the Snake in the video, he doesn't sound at all like the voice actor used in MGS and MGS 2 (it was David something I think).

      Ok, so you only hear him scream and grunt, but if you follow the MG titles like I do, then you can tell their not the same voice actors. I highly doubt they would ditch Snake's voice actor in MGS 1/2 for a new guy.

    4. Re:Big Boss by Wheaty18 · · Score: 1

      For the record, David Hayter did the voice overs for Solid Snake in MGS1 and MGS2 (American versions, of course).

    5. Re:Big Boss by SuiteSisterMary · · Score: 1

      Actually, I think it's just more a harkening back to the original Metal Gear for the NES; jungle...dogs...

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  8. Disappointed!!! by Dot.Com.CEO · · Score: 2, Insightful
    The trailer looked as if we were talking about some action FPS. Snake spraying bullets? What the hell?!??!??! Where is the stealth element that made the previous game amazing?

    SS2 on the PS2 was craptastic, especially the second part. Truly disappointing, the story was one of the worst EVER. If this trailer is anything to go by, we are going to have another disappointement coming our way...

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  9. Fetish? by UltimaL337Star · · Score: 1

    This snake thing is starting to freak me out... And I'm starting to think it's true that Hideo Kojima has a snake fetish... The Snake brothers... the Snake on the patriots flag, the snake like metal gear ray... I bet that's the only reason he's taking back his word on never working on another MG title again (I might've heard that one wrong) I think we may expect to see a naked Solid Snake going ace ventura style and calling on snakes to fight against his enemies.

    1. Re:Fetish? by Brother+Grifter · · Score: 1

      Actually, Hideo Kojima commented several times in different interviews that he's a big fan of Escape From New York and Escape From L.A..

      And guess who the main characters name is? Snake.

      If you seen movies, you'll notice that the voice acting in MGS for Snake is pretty damn close to identical to that of Kurt Russel's.

      I heard (or read) that Kojima is no longer producing and directing MG titles, but he did say that he was planning on helping with the script for MGS 3.

    2. Re:Fetish? by Mechanik · · Score: 1

      The Snake brothers... the Snake on the patriots flag, the snake like metal gear ray...

      Actually, the patriots' flag in MGS2 was supposed to be a reproduction of the "Don't tread on me" flags flown by members of the American revolution. So, I don't think it was so much his "snake fetish" as much as it was a total fit for the "Sons of Liberty" concept.


      Mechanik

    3. Re:Fetish? by DragonPup · · Score: 1

      Actually, in MGS2, Snake infiltrates that hexagon facility thing claiming his name is Lt. J.G. Iroquois Pliskin.

      The protaginist of Escape from LA is Snake Pliskin.

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  10. Fan Site by Doodleman3 · · Score: 1

    Here's a site everyone might find interesting

    www.metalgear.be

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  11. Roy Campbell's thoughts... by szemeredy · · Score: 1

    Snake? What are you eating? Snake?! SNAAAAAAAKE?!

    1. Re:Roy Campbell's thoughts... by th3space · · Score: 1

      heh...that made me want to go play the either of the first two games just so I could die and hear someone say that. thanks.

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  12. LOL! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    nt

  13. Ahh...Back Home by ragmana · · Score: 1

    Interesting to see a Metal Gear Solid title back in something like the original Metal Gear jungle setting. Playing the old NES titles will probably give a loose indication of what MGSIII gameplay would be like. Except that I hated the old NES Metal Gears. Ah, well, that's just my problem. I've faith in Kojima now; he hasn't led me wrong in years.