"Before everyone who was involved in the original is gone, we need to create a path to preserve the Metal Gear series for 10 or 50 years into the future," Okamura said. "I think this is something we have to do."
It's interesting to note though as Konami is already heavily involved in another path with a series of remakes and re-releases. The Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection, a Volume 1, bundles the first five games.
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