Ben places a codec call to Steve Ahlman and Matt James to review the new remake of 'Metal Gear Solid 3.' First, they discuss a deluge of upcoming sequels (including 'Hollow Knight: Silksong') and react to the latest indication that the console wars are over, hardware price hikes, and comebacks by two venerable ninja-centric series. Then they discuss how 'MGS3' holds up, how the remake alters the original, and the post-Kojima future of the franchise, before recommending indie gem 'Sword of the Sea.' Finally, Ben has a (mostly spoiler-free) chat with 'Twisted Metal' showrunner/writer Michael Jonathan Smith about how he conceived of the first two seasons, depicting the titular tournament in a bigger-budget Season 2, drawing on 'Twisted Metal' lore, the show's cast and comedic tone, and his vision for a third season.

Intro (0:00)
'Metal Gear Solid 3.' Review (23:00)
Interview with Michael Jonathan Smith (1:09:13)
Outro (1:41:14)

Host: Ben Lindbergh
Guest: Steve Ahlman, Matt James and Michael Jonathan Smith
Producer: Devon Renaldo
Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell

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