The Inside Story Of Recording Metal Gear Solid

On this special edition of The Game Informer Show, we take a deep dive into the history and recording process of 1998's Metal Gear Solid. Hosts Ben Hanson and Tim Turi (who is no longer with Game Informer) are joined by voice director Kris Zimmerman Salter and a stellar menagerie of voice actors involved with that first game to tell the full story.

To jump to a particular point in the discussion, check out the timestamps below...

2:38 - Casting and auditioning for Metal Gear Solid
11:08 - The surprising recording process
20:05 - Kris Zimmerman Salter's directing style
22:35 - The voice of Solid Snake
26:55 - Recording Otacon
32:33 - Creating the classic Game Over screams
33:30 - Recording Meryl
34:50 - Recording Liquid Snake
41:30 - Recording Vulcan Raven
47:43 - The fan reaction to Metal Gear Solid
57:55 - David Hayter's thoughts on Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
1:03:50 - The legacy of the first Metal Gear Solid