The Ringer-Verse 'Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater' and 'Twisted Metal' Season 2 | Button Mash
Aug 29, 2025
Matt James, the deputy art lead at The Ringer, dives into the remastered 'Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater' and the excitement surrounding the second season of 'Twisted Metal.' The hosts discuss the intriguing balance between nostalgia and modernization in gaming, exploring the challenges of remaking a classic and the legacy of Hideo Kojima's narratives. They also shed light on the future of 'Twisted Metal,' sharing behind-the-scenes insights from showrunner Michael Jonathan Smith on character arcs and production dynamics, along with a humorous pitch story.
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Console Wars: Exclusivity Eroding
- Platform exclusivity is collapsing as major franchises appear across consoles and PC.
- This reflects a shift: platform holders now behave more like publishers seeking audiences than gatekeeping hardware buyers.
Consoles Are Getting Pricier
- Console prices are rising across manufacturers due to supply and tariff pressures.
- The old expectation that consoles get cheaper as generations age may no longer hold.
MGS3 As The Right Entry Point
- Metal Gear Solid 3 remains a great entry point because it is a chronological origin story with focused espionage storytelling.
- The remake is highly faithful, which preserves Kojima's tone but limits bold reinterpretation.
