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The renowned video game series Metal Gear is back

By Lindsay Totty

Published August 27, 2025 at 4:05 AM EDT

The Metal Gear video game series is known for its innovations in game design, as well as stories that confront heavy philosophical themes — like the relationship between people and technology.

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