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[Espada]

Wow, this is pretty big news and it might draw in some 24 fans. I can't wait for more footage to see how well he pulls it off.

 

[Amagon]

I hope they're ready for 5 to be the worst selling game of the series

I know I won't be picking it up because of bullshit like this as will most of the fanbase

I love this cookie cutter fanboy talk. It still amazes me.

 

[Valnen]

You're right.

Its better.

Nope. Even if this new guy has better acting skills, Hayter is the established voice. Changing the voice ruins the character. Period.

 

[The Spacepope]

Great news! I'm glad that hack Hayter is gone. His work in MGS1 was great, but afterwards? Fuck no.

Looking forward to what Kiefer can bring to this role.

 

[AlexBasch]

OMGOMGOMGOMGOMG.

One of the reasons why I use this username.

OMGOMGOMG.

And come on, it's not like he personally fired Hayter or it's a bad person because of taking up the role.

 

[SolidSnakex]

"A friend of mine used to be Snake..but...Kiefer is in a class by himself." - Avi Arad

 

[gundamkyoukai]

This is going to take a while to get accustom to .

 

[Con_Smith]

I hope it's drunk Keifer. That's the only way I'll except it. Oh and snake has to tackle a christmas tree too.

 

[strafer]

Hayter had his time in the spotlight, time to move on.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

"In previous games, Snake would say, 'Kaz, are you ok?" Here we would say, 'Kaz?' I want to express emotions through Snake's facial expressions and vocal performances"

Is Kojima finally learning that MGS4's Snake said more with his face in a single motion then 10 minutes of philosophical spiels and exposition?

OMG

 

[The_Hitcher89]

Fuck.

 

[Deified Data]

My gut response is to reject him because he's not David Hayter, but I'm going to reserve my judgement until I hear more of his work.

 

[Empty]

 

[Gammacide]

Ugh. No. Should be Christian Bale as Batman's voice.

 

[supaman900s]

Sorry but you can't just change one of the main characters voices and not expect backlash

This. Why fix what ain't broken?

 

[madkiller]

Great choice.

 

[I NEED SCISSORS]

Did people bitch this much when Richard Doyle appeared as Big Boss?

 

[Big_Al]

It's strange to me as normally I'd be the first in line with pitchforks at something like this. Yet....I am actually ok with this. Really like Sutherland. I do feel sorry for David Hayter though.

 

[Marleyman]

Went from sorta want to Day one. Kiefer rules.

 

[Savitar]

You've created a paradox!

 

[ronito]

I'm a Hayter.

 

[george_us]

I grew tired of Hayter in MGS3 and 4 so I'm down with this.

 

[Kajiba]

I'm....actually not mad..

 

[Poke]

That's weird but still exciting. Hayter has got to be in there somewhere judging by his twitter hint.. hmmnn...

 

[Akihidas]

My stream is nowhere near this christ. But still, It does sadden me a little that Hayter isn't returning. MGS 1-4 (Oh and PW) is now Hayter's story

 

[theRizzle]

This. Why fix what ain't broken?

Have you played any of the last few MGS games? It was pretty broken.

 

[Heart Attack]

I hate this. No Hayter, no buy. Guess the franchise will start appealing more to the dudebro crowd.

 

[Parakeetman]

Ill agree with the better than Hayter part.

 

[SkylineRKR]

I'd buy this game even if Jim Sterling would be Snake. I don't really care.

 

[Waldo Lydecker]

And will he play Snake when there will be a movie?
Or is he the new Snake because there is a movie coming?

 

[Rich!]

Anyway, this is going to be a great tie in for kiefer with the return of 24 next year. Looking good for him.

 

[Vamphuntr]

Nice. A huge bunch of gaffers had called it already.

 

[diamount]

This. Why fix what ain't broken?

His voice is plenty broken.

 

[scion_barzahd]

Snake new catch prhase: Dammit!!!
I'm ok whit this.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Honestly don't care if it's him or hayter, as long as it's pulled off.

 

[WickedLaharl]

Thank goodness. Hayter has been phoning it in for years and a change was needed.

 

[Unspeakable Evil]

I'm ok with this.

 

[Stone Ocean]

I never understood why Hayter was voicing Big Boss in the first place.

 

[Waylon Drums]

ALL ABOARD THE OVERREACTION TRAIN.

Hopefully we can all choo-choo-choose to relax over this barely-significant piece of news.

 

[soldat7]

BOOOOOOOO!

Bring back Hayter.

.

 

[jett]

Where are the Hayter defenders now? :lol

It was obvious it was Kiefer, his voice is too distinct. Massive improvement over Hayter, obviously, who just fucking blows at acting. And I'm glad that they're using him for facial mocap and not a Japanese actor, too. Hyped

 

[SoilBreak]

 

[Salaadin]

I love Hayter, Ill miss Hayter, but I love Kiefer.

 

[- J - D -]

Kiefer's only slurring a little bit during the video. Means he's only slightly drunk.

 

[Omikaru]

Not so happy with this.

 

[SnakeswithLasers]

I hope they're ready for 5 to be the worst selling game of the series

I know I won't be picking it up because of bullshit like this as will most of the fanbase

This is like this generation's "Japanese culture (I'm an expert)" post. I just wish it was fleshed out more.

 

[mullet2000]

Do you guys really think Kojima would just ditch Hayter without a good reason or a good plan for the game?

Kojima knows what he's doing. Let him do his thing.

 

[Storm360]

This is going to just annoy me, I'm not gonna enjoy the series as much if he suddenly sounds completely different...

 

[Lumpy Onion]

Yay! I can totally dig this news. Get some new blood in here and shake things up a bit!

 

[Copenap]

I'm totally cool with this. I don't have a strong relationship with MGS though.