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.
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.
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 on December 12, 2022.
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.
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.
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.
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! Recorded on September 8, 2022.
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.
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.
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.
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 22, 2022.
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.
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.
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, 2022.
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.
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.
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.
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 November 3, 2020.
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.
