Epilogue Way to Fall   Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) say goodbye to yesterday, in our final episode for the times. It's been a long journey through the Metal Gear saga, covering the story of Solid Snake, Big Boss, and Raiden over the course of 7 games. We reflect back on our coverage, our comraderie, and end it with a final ranking of our favorite games and moments. This is good, isn't it? --- Support Podcast Sans Frontieres by subscribing to Manu's Patreon   Podcast...

Chapter Seven: Metal Gear Solid V Part 11: Endings and the Video Game Power Fantasy   Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) have reached the last episode of the last Metal Gear Solid game! Today, we cover the game's many endings, and answer the last two pressing questions of our coverage: is MGSV a complete game, and how does it challenge the video game power fantasy? Just another podcast in a war without end! --- Support Podcast Sans Frontieres by subscribing to Manu's...

Chapter Seven: Metal Gear Solid V Part 10: Imperialism of Language   Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) are finally here; it's time to take vengeance on Skull Face and his demon, Sahelanthropus! But before we face off with the giant mech, we do our exploration of this game's themes on imperialism, and specifically, the imperialism of language. It's Kojima's most poignant critique yet. Major...I'm burning up! --- Support Podcast Sans Frontieres by subscribing to Manu's...

Chapter Seven: Metal Gear Solid V Part 9: Code Talker and Eli   Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) drive deeper into the African setting, both thematically and into Code Talker's hiding place. Plus several boss encounters to discuss; a sniper showdown with the Skulls, a shootout in an airport, and CQC with the King of Flies, Eli aka young Liquid Snake! --- Support Podcast Sans Frontieres by subscribing to Manu's Patreon   Podcast Sans Frontieres on Twitter Podcast Sans...

Chapter Seven: Metal Gear Solid V Part 8: David Bowie/Man on Fire & Mantis   Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) rock the tunes of David Bowie as they run their first operations out of Central Africa! We take a look at the musical influences of Hideo Kojima in MGSV, and then we drive deeper into the heart of darkness, wherein the Devil's House we come face-to-face with the Man on Fire! Oh no, not me, I never lost control! --- Support Podcast Sans Frontieres by subscribing...

Chapter Seven: Metal Gear Solid V Part 7: Quiet and Huey   Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) wrap up the first act in Afghanistan by analyzing the Central Asia setting in detail; why did Kojima take us to the famous "graveyard of Empires" for his final Metal Gear outing? Then we rejoin Snake and Diamond Dogs as they attempt to grab Huey and find out the truth about Mother Base's destruction nine years ago. But in their way stands the female sniper, Quiet! --- Support...

Chapter Seven: Metal Gear Solid V Part 6: Kaz and Ocelot   Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) join Ocelot on horseback as they ride out to save Kaz, and get "Big Boss" back into the game. We reacquaint ourselves with our two long-time Metal Gear buddies, plus we go under the mist to take a look at the Skulls, XOF's special strike team! --- Support Podcast Sans Frontieres by subscribing to Manu's Patreon   Podcast Sans Frontieres on Twitter Podcast Sans Frontieres on...

Chapter Seven: Metal Gear Solid V Part 5: Hospital Escape   Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) wake up after 9 long years, only to find themselves under attack by XOF and a mysterious Man on Fire! This week, we dive into the "awakening" of Venom Snake and the "truth" behind Big Boss as they flee the hospital in Cyprus to kick off the events of The Phantom Pain. Call me Ishmael! --- Support Podcast Sans Frontieres by subscribing to Manu's Patreon   Podcast Sans Frontieres...

Chapter Seven: Metal Gear Solid V Part 4: Gameplay   Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) take a break from the heavier narrative of MGSV to discuss the game play side of things. Mission deployment, Extra Ops, new mechanics and systems are all discussed as we tackle the Fox Engine head on. War has changed! --- Support Podcast Sans Frontieres by subscribing to Manu's Patreon   Podcast Sans Frontieres on Twitter Podcast Sans Frontieres on Instagram Manu's Twitter Brian's...

Chapter Seven: Metal Gear Solid V Part 3: Ground Zeroes Analysis   Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) run some extra ops against Camp Omega, discussing the various side missions and rewards available in Ground Zeroes. We then take a closer look at the Cuban setting, the antagonist Skull Face, and finally have a sobering discussion about the treatment of Paz and Chico in this game. TW/CW: Rape, Child Sex Abuse. --- Support Podcast Sans Frontieres by subscribing to Manu's...

Chapter Seven: Metal Gear Solid V Part 2: Ground Zeroes Main Mission   Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) make for Camp Omega as Big Boss attempts to save Chico and Paz from a mysterious Cipher agent with a Skull for a Face. We talk about this game's direct continuation of Peace Walker as well as the new voice of Big Boss, Kiefer Sutherland! Kept you waiting, huh? --- Support Podcast Sans Frontieres by subscribing to Manu's Patreon   Podcast Sans Frontieres on...

Chapter Seven: Metal Gear Solid V Part 1: Production History   Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) haven't let age slow them down one bit. We've arrived at the final chapter of Metal Gear Solid, Ground Zeroes and The Phantom Pain! Today we dive into the development cycle of both releases, the spat between Konami and Kojima, and where we were when this game landed. Listen to it now on your iDroid! --- Support Podcast Sans Frontieres by subscribing to...

Chapter Six: Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (2013) Part 6: Wrap-up episode   Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) cap off their analysis of Metal Gear Rising by hitting all their thematic staples: setting, imperialism, and power fantasy! The game twists these concepts compared to its Solid bretheren, but in the end brings it home to truly feel like a game to surpass Metal Gear! -- Support Podcast Sans Frontieres by subscribing to...

Chapter Six: Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (2013) Part 5: Senator Armstrong   Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) come to the end of another Metal Gear game, which means it's time for big mech fights and bigger villain monologues! Raiden squares off with Metal Gear Excelsus, before finally facing the Patriot behind this new War on Terror, Senator Armstrong! -- Support Podcast Sans Frontieres by subscribing to Patreon.com/Manuclearbomb.   Podcast Sans Frontieres...

Chapter Six: Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (2013) Part 4: The Winds of Destruction   Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) pick up their Revengeance coverage with Jetstream Sam confronting Raiden with his life of violence! We dish on this Metal Gear trope for a bit as we work through the remaining Colorado chapters and face off with Monsoon, Sundowner, and most of all Sam! -- Support Podcast Sans Frontieres by subscribing to Patreon.com/Manuclearbomb.   Podcast...

Chapter Six: Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (2013) Part 3: R-01 to R-03 Intro   Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) ninja run through the first third of the main story, following Jack from Abkhazia to Mexico and finally Denver as he tracks Desperado and uncovers their secret child soldier project! We also face down our first Winds of Destruction member and an AI wolf who will become Raiden's best doggo! -- Support Podcast Sans Frontieres by subscribing to...

Chapter Six: Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (2013) Part 2: Raiden/Prologue   Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) reacquaint themselves with our game's protagonist, Jack aka Raiden, and catch you up on life following Guns of the Patriots. We detail his support staff as well before diving into the game's prologue, where we meet two of this game's main villains and fight a frickin' Metal Gear RAY!   Support Podcast Sans Frontieres by subscribing to...

Chapter Six: Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (2013) Part 1: Production History   Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) let 'er rip! It's time for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, the continuation of Raiden's story following the events of MGS4. This episode sets up our coverage with a history of production and discussion of game design and the video games of 2013!   Support Podcast Sans Frontieres by subscribing to Patreon.com/Manuclearbomb.   Podcast Sans Frontieres...

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) Movie Review   Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) hop multiverses as they break down Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness! We give some non-spoiler thoughts up top before diving deep into the characters, twists, turns, and the Raimi of it all. By the hoary hosts of Hoggoth!   Support Podcast Sans Frontieres by subscribing to Patreon.com/Manuclearbomb.   Podcast Sans Frontieres on Twitter Podcast Sans...

Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) Bonus Episode   Manu (@ManuclearBomb) decided to celebrate his birthday by giving YOU a gift; a full breakdown and analysis of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, to my mind still the best film the MCU has to offer. We go into Captain America's comic history and MCU history before going beat by beat through the film. And oh yeah, Metal Gear Solid is all over this film! Before we get started, does anyone want to get out? --- Support Podcast...

50th Episode Celebration What We've Been Playing   Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) have officially recorded 50 episodes! In a more laid back episode, we talk a bit about what games we've been playing, including Elden Ring, Cyberpunk, Psychonauts and more! And then we look back at our previous 40+ MGS episodes for what we've learned as we look ahead to the final titles in the series!   Support Podcast Sans Frontieres by subscribing to Patreon.com/Manuclearbomb.   Podcast...

Chapter Five: Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (2010) Part 10: Finale   Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) finish their coverage with a deep dive into Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker's settings, takes on imperialism, and how it challenges the video game power fantasy. This one is chock full of history and a tad of homoerotica!   Support Podcast Sans Frontieres by subscribing to Patreon.com/Manuclearbomb.   Podcast Sans Frontieres on Twitter Podcast Sans Frontieres...

Chapter Five: Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (2010) Part 9: Game modes/Co-op   Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) take an episode to dive deeper into Peace Walker's many game modes and extras, from main missions to side ops and Mother Base management. They also share their experiences playing cooperatively online, and how form and function inform this game's themes!   Support Podcast Sans Frontieres by subscribing to Patreon.com/Manuclearbomb.   Podcast Sans...

Chapter Five: Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (2010) Part 8: Chapter 5/Zero   Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Brian (@BrianJDraft) wrap up Peace Walker's story which involves Paz revealing her true self and commandeering Metal Gear Zeke! As Snake rushes to stop her, the hidden undercurrent to the plot is revealed. Join us as we wrap up the story and deep dive Cypher, also known as Zero!   Support Podcast Sans Frontieres by subscribing to Patreon.com/Manuclearbomb.   Podcast Sans...