Metal Gear Sold : We Interrupt This Game For A Word From Our Sponsor…
Yes, Metal Gear Solid 4 is an awesome game. Possibly the best game ever in fact. As well as taking overblown action sequences and hifalutin dialogue to unseen levels, this game has a less appealing side effect of delusions of cinematic grandeur - product placement. Lots of product placement.
The power of the Playstation 3 has been harnessed in order to shill all manner of gadgets to their captive audience. From Macbooks and iPods, to Triumph motorcycles, to alarm clocks, the new title really pushes the envelope of selling out. It may add a new level of realism in a graphically amazing title, but it also adds new levels of cynicism as Sony Ericsson manages to shoehorn their new W62S phone into a number of scenes.
Photos (and micro-spoilers) follow…