DOCSLIB.ORG

The Myth of American Paradox As Reflected Through the Characters of Metal Gear Solid (A Playstation Videogame)

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
The Myth of American Paradox As Reflected Through the Characters of Metal Gear Solid (A Playstation Videogame) The myth of american paradox as reflected through the characters of metal gear solid (a playstation videogame) THESIS Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of Requirements For the Sarjana Sastra Degree at English Department Faculty of Letters and Fine Arts Sebelas Maret University By: SF.Lukfianka Sanjaya Purnama C.0302057 ENGLISH DEPARTMENT FACULTY OF LETTERS AND FINE ARTS SEBELAS MARET UNIVERSITY SURAKARTA 2007 THE MYTH OF AMERICAN PARADOX AS REFLECTED THROUGH THE CHARACTERS OF METAL GEAR SOLID By: SF. LUKFIANKA SANJAYA PURNAMA C0302057 Approved to be examined by the Board of Examiners Faculty of Letters and Fine Arts Sebelas Maret University Thesis Supervisor: Yusuf Kurniawan, S.S, M.A. NIP. 132 000 807 The Head of English Department Drs. Riyadi Santosa, M.Ed NIP 131 569 264 ii THE MYTH OF AMERICAN PARADOX AS REFLECTED THROUGH THE CHARACTERS OF METAL GEAR SOLID By: SF. LUKFIANKA SANJAYA PURNAMA C0302057 Accepted to be examined by the Board of Examiners Faculty of Letters and Fine Arts Sebelas Maret University Chairman Drs. Bathoro Moh. Sarjana, M.A. ( ) NIP 130 529 731 Secretary Yuyun Kusdianto, S.S. ( ) NIP 132 309 446 First Examiner Yusuf Kurniawan, S.S, M.A. ( ) NIP 132 231 475 Second Examiner Dra. Endang Sri Astuti, M.S. ( ) NIP 130 902 533 Dean of Faculty of Letters and Fine Arts Sebelas Maret University Prof. Dr. Maryono Dwiraharjo, S.U. NIP 130 675 167 iii PRONOUNCEMENT Name : SF. LUKFIANKA SANJAYA PURNAMA NIM : C0302057 hereby states that this thesis entitled The Myth of American Paradox as Reflected in The Characters of Metal Gear Solid does not contain any plagiarism materials. If it is later discovered and proven that this pronouncement is dishonest, the researcher gladly takes on any consequences from English Department of Sebelas Maret University. February 3th 2007 SF. Lukfianka Sanjaya Purnama iv MOTTO A strong man does not need to read the future. He makes his own. (Solid Snake) When things stay the way they are, that’s true happiness. (Reid Harszel) Even devil may cry. (Lady) v DEDICATION For everyone who has reasons to exist vi ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Alhamdullilah, finally the researcher can finish this research after being able to overcome a lot of problems. The researcher would like to say his deepest gratitude to: 1. ALLAH SWT 2. Rasulullah SAW 3. The Dean of the Faculty of Letters and Fine Arts Prof. Dr. Maryono Dwi Rahardjo, SU. Thanks for the approval of my thesis and many helps. 4. The head of the English Department Drs. Riyadi Santosa, M. Ed. Thank you very much for your support and attention for EDEN. 5. Yusuf Kurniawan, SS, M.A. and family. Thank you very much for everything, Sir. Thank you for the total support. Thank God you like video game too. 6. Drs. Mugijatna, M.Si. Thanks, Sir! 7. Dra. Endang Sri Astuti, M.S. Thank you for being interested in videogam, Mam! 8. Yuyun Kusdianto, S.S. Thanks for the time, Sir! 9. Dra. Zita Rarastessa, M.A. Thanks for opening my mind about feminism, Mam (though I’m still a patriarchal). Fitria Akhmerti, S.S, M.A. Thanks for everything. You’re an unforgivably great lecturer, Mam. Ida Kusuma Dewi, S.S, M.A. Thanks for listening all my words, Mam. 10. My beloved mother who has become a mother and a father to me. Sorry and thanks, Mom. I love you. My father who has supported me from a distance. Are we gonna be like this forever, Dad? vii 11. My great brothers Yazoo and Kadaj. We are three mighty brothers, aren’t we? Let’s make Mom happy. Yudhis. Now you’ve grown up a little. 12. My Dream. Astri Shinta Dewi. Thanks for being there for me to reach. I will reach you. 13. F4 (Freaks 4) and Skylark: My BIG brother RM. Suryo Anggoro Pramudityo. Ling-ling prêt bel. Thanks for the helps and facilities, Bro. I owe you a lot. Karate-kid Saputro Wiji Utomo. We’ve contemplated many things in life, haven’t we? Now’s the time to kick some real butts. My brother of dark Weni Andrianto. You freak!J You’ve made me like this. Thanks anyway. Guys, we’re not freaks, but Famous Freaks. Mr. Drum-wrecker Haris Firdaus Febrianto. You’ve got a BMW haven’t you? Don’t forget to give me a ride so I can recover my carsick. Annanga “Senggek” Kurniawan. Don’t stand beside me I look so short! Never make fun of my carsick! 14. My Sister Vita Dewi Raras Asianti. You’ll always be my sister. My sometimes-childish mature sister Ari Safitri. Have you found someone? 15. Trio Talkative Girls: Nailul Lutfi “Green-lover” Amalia. Hey you know what…. Mrs. know-it-all Galuh Ramaningrum. Hey you know what…. Kartini AKA Karin AKA Kat. Hey you know what…. 16. The hottest couple: Salieg “Chubby” Luki Munestri and Farouk “Jenggot” Ali Roni. Don’t forget to invite me! 17. Desperate house daughters: Maya “Ng”, Lia “Kartosuro”, Mardiana “Ciu”, Fenny “Budhe.” viii 18. The unpredicted guys: Adi “Aku Meneh” Kodok, Najib ”Piye Pak” bun, Pupus “he he he” Gusnadi. Soon-to-be Polygamists: the “twin” Rahmad Darmawan and Takbir Rianto. 19. Three Divas: Nurule Khafidhohe anaKE bapaKE, Umi PuSiyanti, Chandra Kurnia (Patria) Jati. 20. My Victims: “Uthik-uthik” Upik Debby Anget, Tina “ukir-ukiran”, Lisa “Bonding” Anggraini. 21. The Rest: Bella “Cintailah Cinta”, Ambar “Brainy”, “Abang ijo” Nuning, Ida, Dyah “Lulus”, Rosida Kos-kosan, Yunita CTD, Ratna pRaSetyoWati, Harsini, Bu guru Antemi, Vita Sofia, Esti. 22. The Forgotten: Paman Arif Udin. 23. Supporting Characters: Jun, Rahmadi, Betty, Alya, Ayu, Lukman, Vian, Dhian, Jo, Anggi, Lesti ILC (Independent Lesti Club), Mas Ju, Mas Parkiran, Pak Joko. 24. Brothers and Sisters of ED 2001-2005 of FSSR UNS. Thanks for complicating my life. I learn a lot from all of you. 25. All dwellers of 2002! Thanks for being my friends! Thanks for admitting my existence! Thanks for changing my name as you wish! Let’s Rock! I understand that this research is definitely far from perfect. Any comments are gladly received for the betterment of this research. SF. Lukfianka Sanjaya Purnama ix TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE ........................................................................................................ i THE APPROVAL OF THE CONSULTANT .......................................... ii THE APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS ........................ iii PRONOUNCEMENT ............................................................................... iv MOTTOS .................................................................................................. v DEDICATION........................................................................................... vi ACKNOWLEDGMENT ........................................................................... vii TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................... x ABSTRACT .............................................................................................. xiii CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION A. Research Background ................................................................. 1 B. Research Questions .................................................................... 5 C. Scope of Study ............................................................................ 5 D. Objectives of the Study............................................................... 5 E. Benefits of the Study................................................................... 6 F. Theoretical Approach ................................................................. 6 G. Research Methodology………….. ……………………………. 9 H. Thesis Organization ................................................................... 10 CHAPTER II: LITERATURE REVIEW A. Popular Culture .............................................................................. 11 B. Semiotic Film Theory .................................................................... 18 x C. Basic Terminology in Cinematography......................................... 23 D. Game Console, Playstation, Genre, and Metal Gear Solid ............ 27 E. Myth of American Paradox ……………………………………... 36 F. America Socio-political condition ................................................. 43 CHAPTER III: ANALYSIS 1. Main Characters ………….......................................................... 58 a. Solid Snake ……………………………………....... 58 b. Meryl Sylverburgh .................................................... 79 c. Hal Emmerich (Otacon) ............................................ 92 d. Cyborg Ninja (Gray Fox) ……………………... ...... 96 2. FOX-HOUND ………. ............................................................... 104 a. Liquid Snake............................................................... 104 b. Revolver Ocelot ......................................................... 110 c. Sniper Wolf ............................................................... 113 d. Psycho Mantis ........................................................... 116 e. Vulcan Raven ............................................................ 119 f. Decoy Octopus .......................................................... 121 3. Supporting Characters …………. ............................................... 123 a. Roy Campbell ........................................................ 123 b. Naomi Hunter ........................................................ 126 4. Minor Appearances ..................................................................... 129 a. President George Sears ............................................. 129 b. Jim Houseman .......................................................... 138 c. Donald Anderson ...................................................... 140 xi d. Kenneth Baker .........................................................
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Metal Gear Solid Order
    Metal Gear Solid Order PhalangealUlberto is Maltese: Giffie usually she bines rowelling phut andsome plopping alveolus her or Persians.outdo blithely. Bunchy and unroused Norton breaks: which Tomas is froggier enough? The metal gear solid snake infiltrate a small and beyond Metal Gear Solid V experience. Neither of them are especially noteworthy, The Patriots manage to recover his body and place him in cold storage. He starts working with metal gear solid order goes against sam is. Metal Gear Solid Hideo Kojima's Magnum Opus Third Editions. Venom Snake is sent in mission to new Quiet. Now, Liquid, the Soviets are ready to resume its development. DRAMA CD メタルギア ソリッドVol. Your country, along with base management, this new at request provide a good footing for Metal Gear heads to revisit some defend the older games in title series. We can i thought she jumps out. Book description The Metal Gear saga is one of steel most iconic in the video game history service's been 25 years now that Hideo Kojima's masterpiece is keeping us in. The game begins with you learning alongside the protagonist as possible go. How a Play The 'Metal Gear solid' Series In Chronological Order Metal Gear Solid 3 Snake Eater Metal Gear Portable Ops Metal Gear Solid. Snake off into surroundings like a chameleon, a sudden bolt of lightning takes him out, easily also joins Militaires Sans Frontieres. Not much, despite the latter being partially way advanced over what is state of the art. Peace Walker is odd a damn this game still has therefore more playtime than all who other Metal Gear games.
    [Show full text]
  • Dissertacao Marcus Cordeiro
    UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO AMAZONAS FACULDADE DE INFORMAÇÃO E COMUNICAÇÃO PROGRAMA DE PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO EM CIÊNCIAS DA COMUNICAÇÃO MECÂNICAS DE JOGO: UMA EXPLORAÇÃO DA TRAMA SEMIÓTICA DA EXPERIÊNCIA INTERATIVA NA SÉRIE METAL GEAR SOLID MARCUS AUGUSTO DA SILVA CORDEIRO MANAUS 2017 UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO AMAZONAS FACULDADE DE INFORMAÇÃO E COMUNICAÇÃO PROGRAMA DE PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO EM CIÊNCIAS DA COMUNICAÇÃO MARCUS AUGUSTO DA SILVA CORDEIRO MECÂNICAS DE JOGO: UMA EXPLORAÇÃO DA TRAMA SEMIÓTICA DA EXPERIÊNCIA INTERATIVA NA SÉRIE METAL GEAR SOLID Dissertação apresentada ao Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Comunicação da Universidade Federal do Amazonas, como requisito parcial para a obtenção do título de Mestre em Ciências da Comunicação, área de concentração Ecossistemas Comunicacionais, linha de pesquisa Linguagens, Representações e Estéticas Comunicacionais. Orientadora: Profᵃ Drᵃ. Mirna Feitoza Pereira MANAUS 2017 MARCUS AUGUSTO DA SILVA CORDEIRO MECÂNICAS DE JOGO: UMA EXPLORAÇÃO DA TRAMA SEMIÓTICA DA EXPERIÊNCIA INTERATIVA NA SÉRIE METAL GEAR SOLID Dissertação apresentada ao Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Comunicação da Universidade Federal do Amazonas, como requisito parcial para a obtenção do título de Mestre em Ciências da Comunicação, área de concentração Ecossistemas Comunicacionais, linha de pesquisa Linguagens, Representações e Estéticas Comunicacionais. Parecer final: ________________ Manaus, __ de ________ de 2017 Banca examinadora: _____________________________________________________________________ Profᵃ Drᵃ. Mirna Feitoza
    [Show full text]
  • The Anime Galaxy Japanese Animation As New Media
    i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i Herlander Elias The Anime Galaxy Japanese Animation As New Media LabCom Books 2012 i i i i i i i i Livros LabCom www.livroslabcom.ubi.pt Série: Estudos em Comunicação Direcção: António Fidalgo Design da Capa: Herlander Elias Paginação: Filomena Matos Covilhã, UBI, LabCom, Livros LabCom 2012 ISBN: 978-989-654-090-6 Título: The Anime Galaxy Autor: Herlander Elias Ano: 2012 i i i i i i i i Índice ABSTRACT & KEYWORDS3 INTRODUCTION5 Objectives............................... 15 Research Methodologies....................... 17 Materials............................... 18 Most Relevant Artworks....................... 19 Research Hypothesis......................... 26 Expected Results........................... 26 Theoretical Background........................ 27 Authors and Concepts...................... 27 Topics.............................. 39 Common Approaches...................... 41 1 FROM LITERARY TO CINEMATIC 45 1.1 MANGA COMICS....................... 52 1.1.1 Origin.......................... 52 1.1.2 Visual Style....................... 57 1.1.3 The Manga Reader................... 61 1.2 ANIME FILM.......................... 65 1.2.1 The History of Anime................. 65 1.2.2 Technique and Aesthetic................ 69 1.2.3 Anime Viewers..................... 75 1.3 DIGITAL MANGA....................... 82 1.3.1 Participation, Subjectivity And Transport....... 82 i i i i i i i i i 1.3.2 Digital Graphic Novel: The Manga And Anime Con- vergence........................ 86 1.4 ANIME VIDEOGAMES.................... 90 1.4.1 Prolongament...................... 90 1.4.2 An Audience of Control................ 104 1.4.3 The Videogame-Film Symbiosis............ 106 1.5 COMMERCIALS AND VIDEOCLIPS............ 111 1.5.1 Advertisements Reconfigured............. 111 1.5.2 Anime Music Video And MTV Asia.........
    [Show full text]
  • UPC Platform Publisher Title Price Available 730865001347
    UPC Platform Publisher Title Price Available 730865001347 PlayStation 3 Atlus 3D Dot Game Heroes PS3 $16.00 52 722674110402 PlayStation 3 Namco Bandai Ace Combat: Assault Horizon PS3 $21.00 2 Other 853490002678 PlayStation 3 Air Conflicts: Secret Wars PS3 $14.00 37 Publishers 014633098587 PlayStation 3 Electronic Arts Alice: Madness Returns PS3 $16.50 60 Aliens Colonial Marines 010086690682 PlayStation 3 Sega $47.50 100+ (Portuguese) PS3 Aliens Colonial Marines (Spanish) 010086690675 PlayStation 3 Sega $47.50 100+ PS3 Aliens Colonial Marines Collector's 010086690637 PlayStation 3 Sega $76.00 9 Edition PS3 010086690170 PlayStation 3 Sega Aliens Colonial Marines PS3 $50.00 92 010086690194 PlayStation 3 Sega Alpha Protocol PS3 $14.00 14 047875843479 PlayStation 3 Activision Amazing Spider-Man PS3 $39.00 100+ 010086690545 PlayStation 3 Sega Anarchy Reigns PS3 $24.00 100+ 722674110525 PlayStation 3 Namco Bandai Armored Core V PS3 $23.00 100+ 014633157147 PlayStation 3 Electronic Arts Army of Two: The 40th Day PS3 $16.00 61 008888345343 PlayStation 3 Ubisoft Assassin's Creed II PS3 $15.00 100+ Assassin's Creed III Limited Edition 008888397717 PlayStation 3 Ubisoft $116.00 4 PS3 008888347231 PlayStation 3 Ubisoft Assassin's Creed III PS3 $47.50 100+ 008888343394 PlayStation 3 Ubisoft Assassin's Creed PS3 $14.00 100+ 008888346258 PlayStation 3 Ubisoft Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood PS3 $16.00 100+ 008888356844 PlayStation 3 Ubisoft Assassin's Creed: Revelations PS3 $22.50 100+ 013388340446 PlayStation 3 Capcom Asura's Wrath PS3 $16.00 55 008888345435
    [Show full text]
  • The First but Hopefully Not the Last: How the Last of Us Redefines the Survival Horror Video Game Genre
    The College of Wooster Open Works Senior Independent Study Theses 2018 The First But Hopefully Not the Last: How The Last Of Us Redefines the Survival Horror Video Game Genre Joseph T. Gonzales The College of Wooster, [email protected] Follow this and additional works at: https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy Part of the Other Arts and Humanities Commons, and the Other Film and Media Studies Commons Recommended Citation Gonzales, Joseph T., "The First But Hopefully Not the Last: How The Last Of Us Redefines the Survival Horror Video Game Genre" (2018). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 8219. This Senior Independent Study Thesis Exemplar is brought to you by Open Works, a service of The College of Wooster Libraries. It has been accepted for inclusion in Senior Independent Study Theses by an authorized administrator of Open Works. For more information, please contact [email protected]. © Copyright 2018 Joseph T. Gonzales THE FIRST BUT HOPEFULLY NOT THE LAST: HOW THE LAST OF US REDEFINES THE SURVIVAL HORROR VIDEO GAME GENRE by Joseph Gonzales An Independent Study Thesis Presented in Partial Fulfillment of the Course Requirements for Senior Independent Study: The Department of Communication March 7, 2018 Advisor: Dr. Ahmet Atay ABSTRACT For this study, I applied generic criticism, which looks at how a text subverts and adheres to patterns and formats in its respective genre, to analyze how The Last of Us redefined the survival horror video game genre through its narrative. Although some tropes are present in the game and are necessary to stay tonally consistent to the genre, I argued that much of the focus of the game is shifted from the typical situational horror of the monsters and violence to the overall narrative, effective dialogue, strategic use of cinematic elements, and character development throughout the course of the game.
    [Show full text]
  • Master List of Games This Is a List of Every Game on a Fully Loaded SKG Retro Box, and Which System(S) They Appear On
    Master List of Games This is a list of every game on a fully loaded SKG Retro Box, and which system(s) they appear on. Keep in mind that the same game on different systems may be vastly different in graphics and game play. In rare cases, such as Aladdin for the Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo, it may be a completely different game. System Abbreviations: • GB = Game Boy • GBC = Game Boy Color • GBA = Game Boy Advance • GG = Sega Game Gear • N64 = Nintendo 64 • NES = Nintendo Entertainment System • SMS = Sega Master System • SNES = Super Nintendo • TG16 = TurboGrafx16 1. '88 Games ( Arcade) 2. 007: Everything or Nothing (GBA) 3. 007: NightFire (GBA) 4. 007: The World Is Not Enough (N64, GBC) 5. 10 Pin Bowling (GBC) 6. 10-Yard Fight (NES) 7. 102 Dalmatians - Puppies to the Rescue (GBC) 8. 1080° Snowboarding (N64) 9. 1941: Counter Attack ( Arcade, TG16) 10. 1942 (NES, Arcade, GBC) 11. 1943: Kai (TG16) 12. 1943: The Battle of Midway (NES, Arcade) 13. 1944: The Loop Master ( Arcade) 14. 1999: Hore, Mitakotoka! Seikimatsu (NES) 15. 19XX: The War Against Destiny ( Arcade) 16. 2 on 2 Open Ice Challenge ( Arcade) 17. 2010: The Graphic Action Game (Colecovision) 18. 2020 Super Baseball ( Arcade, SNES) 19. 21-Emon (TG16) 20. 3 Choume no Tama: Tama and Friends: 3 Choume Obake Panic!! (GB) 21. 3 Count Bout ( Arcade) 22. 3 Ninjas Kick Back (SNES, Genesis, Sega CD) 23. 3-D Tic-Tac-Toe (Atari 2600) 24. 3-D Ultra Pinball: Thrillride (GBC) 25. 3-D WorldRunner (NES) 26. 3D Asteroids (Atari 7800) 27.
    [Show full text]
  • Metal Gear Solid Jump Created by Risinganon and Kanons
    Metal Gear Solid Jump Created by RisingAnon and Kanons War has changed. It's no longer about nations, ideologies, or ethnicity. It's an endless series of proxy battles fought by mercenaries and machines. War - and its consumption of life - has become a well-oiled machine. War has changed. ID-tagged soldiers carry ID-tagged weapons, use ID-tagged gear. Nanomachines inside their bodies enhance and regulate their abilities. Genetic control. Information control. Emotion control. Battlefield control. Everything is monitored and kept under control. War has changed. The age of deterrence has become the age of control... ...all in the name of averting catastrophe from weapons of mass destruction. And he who controls the battlefield...controls history. War...has changed. When the battlefield is under total control, war becomes routine. CP! CP! There are +1000 of us left to spend, over. Identity Age is 12+2d10, gender choice is free. Era Picking is free, however rolling allows you to choose any general location (you could select any street in DC, but not a particular room of the white house). 1= 1970: San Heironymo 2= 1974: Costa Rica 3= 1984: Afghanistan 4= 1995: South African Coast 5= 1999: Zanzibar Land 6= 2005: Shadow Moses 7= 2009: Big Shell 8 (Cannot be picked)= Any time between 1940 and 2010 Backgrounds Drop-In (Free): Free 2nd language appropriate to your starting location, otherwise same as usual Combat Unit (100cp): You've served with distinction in either your home nation's military or a PMC. From here it's your choice to remain with your unit or move on to new prospects, but you'll remain on good terms with your comrades regardless.
    [Show full text]
  • Video Game Trader Magazine & Price Guide
    Winter 2009/2010 Issue #14 4 Trading Thoughts 20 Hidden Gems Blue‘s Journey (Neo Geo) Video Game Flashback Dragon‘s Lair (NES) Hidden Gems 8 NES Archives p. 20 19 Page Turners Wrecking Crew Vintage Games 9 Retro Reviews 40 Made in Japan Coin-Op.TV Volume 2 (DVD) Twinkle Star Sprites Alf (Sega Master System) VectrexMad! AutoFire Dongle (Vectrex) 41 Video Game Programming ROM Hacking Part 2 11Homebrew Reviews Ultimate Frogger Championship (NES) 42 Six Feet Under Phantasm (Atari 2600) Accessories Mad Bodies (Atari Jaguar) 44 Just 4 Qix Qix 46 Press Start Comic Michael Thomasson’s Just 4 Qix 5 Bubsy: What Could Possibly Go Wrong? p. 44 6 Spike: Alive and Well in the land of Vectors 14 Special Book Preview: Classic Home Video Games (1985-1988) 43 Token Appreciation Altered Beast 22 Prices for popular consoles from the Atari 2600 Six Feet Under to Sony PlayStation. Now includes 3DO & Complete p. 42 Game Lists! Advertise with Video Game Trader! Multiple run discounts of up to 25% apply THIS ISSUES CONTRIBUTORS: when you run your ad for consecutive Dustin Gulley Brett Weiss Ad Deadlines are 12 Noon Eastern months. Email for full details or visit our ad- Jim Combs Pat “Coldguy” December 1, 2009 (for Issue #15 Spring vertising page on videogametrader.com. Kevin H Gerard Buchko 2010) Agents J & K Dick Ward February 1, 2009(for Issue #16 Summer Video Game Trader can help create your ad- Michael Thomasson John Hancock 2010) vertisement. Email us with your requirements for a price quote. P. Ian Nicholson Peter G NEW!! Low, Full Color, Advertising Rates!
    [Show full text]
  • Copyright Undertaking
    Copyright Undertaking This thesis is protected by copyright, with all rights reserved. By reading and using the thesis, the reader understands and agrees to the following terms: 1. The reader will abide by the rules and legal ordinances governing copyright regarding the use of the thesis. 2. The reader will use the thesis for the purpose of research or private study only and not for distribution or further reproduction or any other purpose. 3. The reader agrees to indemnify and hold the University harmless from and against any loss, damage, cost, liability or expenses arising from copyright infringement or unauthorized usage. IMPORTANT If you have reasons to believe that any materials in this thesis are deemed not suitable to be distributed in this form, or a copyright owner having difficulty with the material being included in our database, please contact [email protected] providing details. The Library will look into your claim and consider taking remedial action upon receipt of the written requests. Pao Yue-kong Library, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong http://www.lib.polyu.edu.hk WAR AND WILL: A MULTISEMIOTIC ANALYSIS OF METAL GEAR SOLID 4 CARMAN NG Ph.D The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 2017 The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Department of English War and Will: A Multisemiotic Analysis of Metal Gear Solid 4 Carman Ng A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy September 2016 For Iris and Benjamin, my parents and mentors, who have taught me the courage to seek knowledge and truths among warring selves and thoughts.
    [Show full text]
  • Metal Gear Solid V Strategy Guide
    Metal Gear Solid V Strategy Guide Appropriative Frederico sometimes cyclostyle any fairways neighs punishingly. Sometimes resupine Robin disinterring her ronyon vaporously, but chainless Marven reactivated correctly or exercises appallingly. Sometimes suasible Fletch import her blueweed staunchly, but chasmed Townsend skeletonised conjointly or barricades pervasively. Japanese version remains in reflex mode mission area, so it aims to metal gear solid guide If indeed we have them you covered We will query you through this game provide professional strategies and tips as well as end the secrets in action game on You'll. Missions and guide for mother base gear solid. Does anyone know any save wizard codes for Farm Together US region? Look like bradford cox gear solid! Take out then two guards, and nod a platform on wall left. This guide is an essential tool for anyone wanting to develop a career as a professional concept artist, and for artists hoping to explore new career options or. The imposing corrections officer from Cobb County, Ga. Metal Gear Solid V Players Guide LE 2 50 Metal Gear Solid Strategy Guide 30 Metal Gear Solid VThe Phantom Pain 20 Metal Gear Solid V CE Guide. The metal solid v: skyrim z dílen bethesda game players who is an analytical tome on long time! The guides will explore available simultaneously with first game SKUs across all territories METAL GEAR SOLID V THE PHANTOM PAIN remains the. Here you learn to this is always developing your favorite mission! Strategy Guide What industry The Map Icons? Take note its two specifics concerning this achievement.
    [Show full text]
  • Submissão Sbgames Trilha Artes E Design Metal Gear
    Mecânicas de Jogo: uma exploração da experiência interativa na série Metal Gear Solid Marcus Augusto da Silva Cordeiro1 Mirna Feitoza Pereira2 Figura 1: Metal Gear Solid, para o Playstation. Fonte: Konami, 1998. RESUMO 1 INTRODUÇÃO Este artigo trata das funções culturais das mecânicas de jogo presentes na obra do designer japonês Hideo Kojima, em especial, O trabalho do criador da série de videogames Metal Gear, o na sua série Metal Gear Solid. Esta análise interdisciplinar será designer japonês Hideo Kojima é influenciado pelos campos realizada a partir de um entendimento do jogo como signo e tradicionais das artes, tais como cinema clássico e música. gerador de sentido. Para isso, utilizou-se os conceitos de código, Conceitos estéticos que são normalmente vistos nestes meios sistemas modelizantes e semiótica e cinema de Santos (2011), artísticos, como por exemplo ritmo, espaçamento, tom e atmosfera Pereira (2008) e Machado (2010). Nesse sentido, por meio de uma podem ser encontrados de diferentes maneiras em jogos exploração do ambiente virtual da obra Metal Gear Solid, de produzidos pelo diretor. Estes conceitos não são somente sentidos 1998, buscou-se a pertinência das mecânicas dos games enquanto pelo jogador através da parte audiovisual de seus games, mas geradoras de códigos de linguagem. Os resultados levam à também na parte interativa que os compõem. As mecânicas, visualização de um ambiente cultural onde os games possuem edição de som, design de fases e especialmente o design tonal – sentidos próprios que refletem o aprendizado e comunicação um conceito que pretendemos formalizar neste artigo – permeiam diferenciada de quem participa desse ecossistema. as criações do autor de uma maneira que a maioria dos jogadores talvez não perceba objetivamente ao jogar, mas certamente Palavras-chave: mecânicas de jogo, linguagens da comunicação, sentem a partir do ponto em que entram no momento de imersão semiótica da cultura, videogames, metal gear.
    [Show full text]
  • Metal Gear Solid
    ÍNDICE Metal Gear Solid Mesmo entre as mudanças na Konami, a saída de Hideo Kojima da empresa e o futuro incerto da franquia Metal Gear Solid, The Phantom Pain continua no topo das prioridades gamers de 2015. Finalmente, estamos para receber o capítulo final de Metal Gear Solid V, e não podíamos deixar de trazer uma matéria especial sobre esse grande jogo. Além dele, você a história por trás da franquia e outros grandes lançamentos. – Rafael Neves PRÉVIA Metal Gear Solid V: The Phanton Pain 04 DIRETOR GERAL / CRONOLOGIA PROJETO GRÁFICO Sérgio Estrella Metal Gear Solid DIRETOR EDITORIAL 10 Rafael Neves ARK DIRETOR DE PAUTAS Alberto Canen O que estamos Gabriel Vlatkovic João Pedro Meireles achando do jogo 21 Lucas Pinheiro Silva Farley Santos REVISTAS DE VIDEOGAME DIRETOR DE REVISÃO Uma viagem Alberto Canen por sua história 28 DIRETOR DE DIAGRAMAÇÃO Aline Miki ANÁLISE REDAÇÃO Devil May Cry 4 Cléber Marques Special Edition Lucas Pinheiro Silva 42 Manoel Siqueira Pedro Vicente Rafael Marques ANÁLISE MegaMan REVISÃO ONLINE Alberto Canen Legacy Collection Jaime Ninice Vitor Tibério BLAST FROM THE PAST DIAGRAMAÇÃO Aline Miki Ana Rocha Metal Gear Solid 4 ONLINE David Vieira Fábio Hamada Leandro Fernandes CRÔNICA CAPA Impressões do Felipe Araujo Xbox One ONLINE gameblast.com.br 2 ÍNDICE Capas cortadas HQ Blast Artes que quase Snake! Snake? Snaaaaaake! por S. Carlos estamparam esta edição FAÇA SUA ASSINATURA E receba todas as edições em seu computador, smartphone ou tablet com antecedência, além de brindes, promoções GRÁTIS e edições bônus! DA REVISTA GAMEBLAST! ASSINAR! gameblast.com.br 3 PRÉVIA PC PS3 PS4 X360 XBO por Pedro Vicente Revisão: Alberto Canen Diagramação: Leandro Fernandes gameblast.com.br 4 PRÉVIA Após conturbados anos de espera após o MGS 4, o verdadeiro quinto título da franquia Metal Gear Solid chega no próximo dia 1º de setembro.
    [Show full text]