Tag: hideo kojima

“The only me is me. Are you sure the only you is you?”

From: PT

Genre: Video games

Who said it?: The Brown Paper Bag

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the now defunct demo game PT. Released by Konami as a playable trailer for a proposed new entry in the Silent Hill franchise, the actual game was going to be produced and directed by acclaimed game designer, Hideo Kojima. However, after the two had a falling out, Hideo Kojima left Konami and the demo as well as the proposed game was scrapped.

The quote is given a couple of times throughout the demo. When you first start the game, the quote will be displayed on the screen, hinting at what’s to come. Later on, near the end of PT, the game will look like it crashes and the unnamed protagonist will wake up in the room just like at the start of the game. This time, a brown paper bag will appear in the table in the corner of the room and, in some circumstances, will utter the quote.

Geek wisdom: We like to think of ourselves are totally unique. However, this might not be the case as we do like to copy and imitate others. So, in a way, a good chunk of what we are is actually because of us mimicking others.

“It’s not about changing the world. It’s about doing our best to leave the world… the way it is. It’s about respecting the will of others and believing on your own.”

From: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

Genre: Video Games

Who said it?: Big Boss

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from, chronologically, the Metal Gear franchise, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. Developed  and published by Konami, Hideo Kojima puts a close to Solid Snake‘s story with this entry.

The quote comes during the ending cutscene as Solid Snake visits The Boss‘ grave. He is then visited by his mentor, Big Boss, who he thought was dead. Big Boss comments on how he, along with his friends, despite their best intentions, have caused all of the conflicts during the majority of the series. Speaking to The Boss’ grave, a remorseful Big Boss (voiced here by Richard Doyle) delivers the quote.

Geek wisdom: Everyone has their own vision of what the world should be. Unfortunately, we neve consider how this might affect the people who don’t share the same vision. Worse, we consider them to be the enemy when they’re just doing what they think is right as well.

“A strong man doesn’t need to read the future. He makes his own.”

From: Metal Gear Solid 

Genre: Video Games

Who said it?: Solid Snake

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the PlayStation game, Metal Gear Solid. The game was a big hit for Konami and put Hideo Kojima on the map as one of the best game producers and directors. The game was also remade as Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes for the Nintendo Gamecube. The game follows Solid Snake as he attempts to stop FOXHOUND, a rogue special unit and their attempt to steal Metal Gear REX, a bipedal tank with nuclear launch capability.

The quote comes from the middle of the game, after the battle with Psycho Mantis. One of the tricks to beat the boss is to connect the controller into another port, which stops Psycho Mantis from “reading” your inputs. Mantis laments that he wasn’t able to see the future this time around. Solid Snake (voiced by David Hayter) then delivers the quote.

Note: the clip above does come from the Gamecube version, The Twin Snakes.

Geek wisdom: We have no idea what our future holds. But our future isn’t written. We can control our destiny as long as we are willing to put the effort.

“Infinite ammo.”

From: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty

Genre: Video Games

Who said it?: Solid Snake

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the PlayStation 2 game, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, the much anticipated sequel to the PlayStation smash-hit, Metal Gear Solid. In a rather controversial move, Hideo Kojima places you in the skin-tight sneaking suit of Raiden instead of Solid Snake.

The quote comes near the end of the game. Raiden has just escaped capture on board Arsenal Gear. He meets up with Solid Snake, who gives Raiden his sneaking suit and a sword. As they are about to take on great enemy forces, Snake tells Raiden that, if he runs out of ammo, he will give him some. Raiden then asks if Snake would need some of it. Snake then points to his bandanna/head and delivers the quote.

Geek wisdom: Snake pointing to the bandanna is a wink and a nod to an Easter Egg from the first Metal Gear Solid, as it’s a special item that does grand him unlimited ammunition. However, you can also say that Snake is pointing to his head, referring that his brain has “infinite ammo.”

The brain has limitless possibility and potential. You can actually say it’s unlimited in what it can do. The thing is you have to put it to work.

“Fighting was the only thing… the only thing I was good at. But… at least I always fought for what I believed in.”

From: Metal Gear Solid series

Genre: Video Games

Who said it?: Gray Fox

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the incredibly popular PlayStation video game, Metal Gear Solid, which was created by Hideo Kojima. In the game, you take control of Solid Snake, a retired solider called back to action to stop a terrorist organization from stealing a mobile tank that’s able to launch a nuclear missile from any where in the world, the titular Metal Gear.

The quote is said near the end of the game. Solid Snake attempts to take down the new Metal Gear model, dubbed Metal Gear Rex. During the battle, a former ally named Gray Fox rescues him and sacrifices himself. Before dying himself, Gray Fox tells Solid Snake that he isn’t a tool for the government before delivering the quote.

Geek wisdom: Always stick to your convictions and beliefs. It may be hard to do so because the world is telling you what you know and what you can do goes contrary to your beliefs. But there is always a way to make things work out to your goals, not theirs.

“Kept you waiting, huh?”

From: Metal Gear Solid series

Genre: Video Games

Who said it?: Solid Snake, Naked Snake and Big Boss

The story behind the quote: Before anything else, I’d like to give an extremely belated shoutout to Pouria Memarvar who gave me the idea for this quote…

The quote comes from the Metal Gear Solid series of games. The series is the brainchild of Hideo Kojima and the man has directed every single Metal Gear Solid game but that was before his falling out with Konami. It’s hard to say what Konami will do with the series now that Kojima is out of the picture and it’s difficult to see if other Metal Gear Solid games will actually be good since a lot of what made the games great was Kojima’s rather cinematic way of telling a story… which is probably why the man with the “Snake” codename (whether it be Solid, Snake or Naked Snake/Big Boss) says the quote in practically all installments of the game.

Geek wisdom: Patience is a virtue. It can be maddening to be waiting for something to happen but, most of the time, the wait will be worth it.