The best Easter eggs in 'Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain

The world of video games is notorious for "Easter Eggs" ' hidden delights that are often referential, tongue-in-cheek, and meant for the detail-oriented. The latest "Metal Gear Solid" game, "Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain," is a perfect example of this concept.First, some context: "Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain" is the final game from the original creator of the "Metal Gear" game series which started in 1987. It was an expensive game to make and took many years, which led to a very public schism between the creator (Hideo Kojima) and the game's publisher (Konami). That's important to know, as this game is essentially Kojima's love letter to longtime fans and his now defunct team (Kojima Productions).Head below for a walk through Kojima's many small nods to the series, his other works, and you ' the player ' in "Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain."Happy birthday!One of the first things you'll do in "Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain" is create a character, which includes selecting a birthday. So, what happens when your in-game birthday coincides with that day in reality'You're called back to home base urgently. What could be wrong'!RAW EmbedYou hear what sound like gunshots in the distance. Emergency lights are flashing.RAW EmbedSee the rest of the story at Business Insider NOW WATCH: League of Millions: Inside the video game phenomenon that's selling out global arenas and earning stars up to $1 million
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