The online mode will be free,

[The Subsistence disc will include the a modified version of the single-player mode of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. As revealed at E3, it plays the same as the original MGS3, but will feature a number of additions, including more camouflage and face paint options, and a controllable camera angle.] First-person shooters are popular overseas, and the camera angle in the original MGS3 wasn't too popular, ... A [camera angle] engine was already in development, so we decided to add it.

I always say, 'This will be my last 'Metal Gear.'

I believe that even today we can only tell a simple story without really interfering with gameplay. But in the future, I think it will almost be a requirement of all storytellers when they create games, how they can tell a more complex story without conflicting with the gameplay.

I am tremendously excited to introduce a unique 'Metal Gear Solid' experience to a new audience of gamers as well as collaborate with my mentor in game design, Mr. Miyamoto, on 'Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes' for Nintendo GameCube.

In Japan, there are storm channels on either side of the main roads. There were so many times when I'd fall into these ditches because I was lost in stories as I was walking along. It's still dangerous for me to drive. I've driven into the gate outside my house numerous times.