Memes, Genes, & Snakes was created for fans, by fans to celebrate the Metal Gear franchise and we hope you can join us for the second year of MGSCON this July in Long Beach, California!
❗GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT ❗
Kept you waiting, huh?
We're so excited and proud to announce that David Hayter will be joining us at MGSCON on July 20th at the Hilton Long Beach!
Metal Gear Solid fans! MGSCON 2: Cons of Liberty is officially underway! Bigger panels! More side-ops! New and returning guests! And an all new base location! Stay tuned!
With the completion of our first stretch goal, we're thrilled to announce Cynthia Harrell will be attending MGSCON 2!
Meet the legendary voice behind the iconic MGS3 opening theme "Snake Eater" on July 20th!
We are thrilled to announce the great Christopher Randolph will be joining us at MGSCON! Meet Metal Gear’s favorite Otaku this July at the Long Beach Hilton!
THE Boss herself, the talented Lori Alan will be joining the troops at MGSCON! The only thing we can believe in, with absolute certainty, is the mission, Passholder. Join us on July 15th in-person or digitally!
Special guests David Hayter and Vanessa Marshall will be playing Metal Gear Solid 2 this Sunday on the OuterHeaven stream! Take a break from the Super Bowl and watch Solid Snake take on Olga!
We're halfway through the Kickstarter and we wanted to give a huge thank you to Streamers Sans Frontières on OHN for helping raise money for the con.
As well as a special thank you to MataraKan for her generous donation of over $7k, putting us over our first stretch goal! 💚
That's right... this is no trick.
The brilliant Doug Stone will be showing us true power at MGSCON! Bring your controllers and join us in-person or virtually!
Ocelots are proud creatures & we’re proud to announce Josh Keaton will be at MGSCON! Get your passes today & join us July 15th at the Hilton LAX! It’ll be a …pretty good… time
Will YOU be playing the Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake? We don't know much about Δ, but we DO know the Boss herself Lori Alan will be at MGSCON July 15th at the Hilton LAX to face herself in battle! Will you be loyal to the end and join her?
It’s not over yet❗️The one and only Cam Clarke will be leading the revolution July 15th at MGSCON! As a metal gear fan you can’t fight your genes - secure your passes today!
Meet the man behind some of the most iconic voices of Metal Gear - the one and only Greg Eagles will be joining us on July 15th! Be careful... a cornered fox is more dangerous than a jackal!
We are honored to announce the one and only Harry Gregson-Williams will be joining MGSCON for the Music of MGS panel to discuss his decade-long work composing the music of Metal Gear Solid.
25 years ago today, METAL GEAR SOLID was released in Japan and changed the video game world with its gameplay, storytelling, graphics, and attention to detail.
Tell us your favorite memories from playing the game!
We are honored to reveal the brilliant Debi Mae West will be leading the patrol at MGSCON! You're no rookie - get your tickets today and join us on July 15th!
Many great photos from MGSCON are up on the website so we wanted to share what we have for now (still waiting on one photographer's)!
It's been amazing seeing all the great photos and videos captured of the event! Thank you all for sharing!
Do you think love can bloom even at MGSCON? We’re honored to announce Christopher Randolph will be joining us July 15th at the Hilton LAX! Get your passes today and don’t forget the ketchup!
Infiltrate the Hilton LAX with and verify the existence of Memes, Genes, & Snakes!
Don't miss your chance to meet Christopher Randolph for a special signing at MGSCON July 15th! Come celebrate the Metal Gear franchise with panels, art, games, music, signings, & more!
BONUS MISSION
Operators KittyRawr and othatsraspberry will be infiltrating the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol 1! Tune into their transmissions to obtain special operations intel!
Conflict and Victory were her parents!
Vanessa Marshall, the voice of Olga Gurlukovich and Dr. Strangelove will be attending MGSCON 2!
Meet the insanely talented actress, host, and streamer on July 20th.
We're ready to bring back the memes, genes, & snakes for MGSCON 2: Cons of Liberty July 20th, 2024 at the Hilton Long Beach!
To celebrate the Kickstarter launch for our sequel, share your favorite memory from Metal Gear Solid 2 with
#MGSCON2
The guest announcements aren't over yet—the legendary Jennifer Hale is joining us at MGSCON2! After her surprise virtual drop-in at last year's con, we're proud to announce she'll be joining us in Long Beach live and in-person!
The MGSCON 2 celebration launches tonight at midnight PST as OuterHeaven Network kicks off a 30 day long Metal Gear marathon! All month OHN will be hosting streamer showcases & special guests in support of the MGSCON2 Kickstarter!
Watch the Kickstarter launch tomorrow @ 9am PST!
The Kickstarter has come to an end and we have officially cleared all stretch goals!
Thank you to our Streamers Without Borders and to all of the amazing fans that made this happen!
MGSCON is bringing Metal Gear fans together like never before. You don’t want to miss Memes, Genes, & Snakes: A Metal Gear Fan Convention powered by fans, for fans on July 15th! In-person & virtual tickets available now❗️
Thank you to all the amazing backers so far but as we said - it’s not over yet! Continue spreading the word and help us reach our next goal: bringing the songstress of Snake Eater herself... the talented Cynthia Harrell!
Only 14 days left until the release of Volume 1 of the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection! Fans around the world are all gearing up to tread through the series once more!
With all of the different Snakes in one package, which Snake is your favorite?
Due to a scheduling conflict, we've updated the date for our Metal Gear Solid 25th Anniversary Stream with David Hayter, Kris Zimmerman Salter, and Eric Marks
The stream will now take place on September 10th, 2023
Join us to celebrate the legend!
It brings us great Joy to announce the amazing Lori Alan will be joining us this July for MGSCON! Don't miss the opportunity to meet The Boss herself in Long Beach!
We are thrilled to announce Mega64 will be sneaking their way onto the MGSCON panel stage for what is sure to be a great time! You won't want to miss it - join us July 20th at the Hilton Long Beach!
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to watch Olga battle... Olga? Here is your chance! The insanely talented actress, host, and streamer Vanessa Marshall will be joining MGSCON for games, panels, autographs & more!
This weekend so many amazing people came from all over the world to celebrate the franchise we all love so much. I’d say the main thing felt during the event was just that - love. The kindness, the friendships new and old, and the passion from these fans made MGSCON what it was -
Metal Gear Master Collection Vol. 1 coming this October, new First 4 Figures & Fangamer collections announced, MGS board game and remake on the horizon…
What a time to be a Metal Gear fan!
What are you most excited for?
MGS: MASTER COLLECTION Vol. 1 will release on October 24th, 2023. Hands up, who's excited?! 🙌
Volume 1 will be coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch & Steam.
For more information, visit:
#MetalGearSolid
#MGSVol1
#MG35th
We are currently SOLD OUT of in-person passes and cannot thank this community enough!
If you didn’t snag a pass there is still hope - join the waitlist via eventbrite in the case a pass opens up.
Virtual passes still available. We can’t wait to celebrate with you all in July!
10 days until Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 releases!
Metal Gear Solid 2 released in 2001 with an expanded take on the Metal Gear formula, a fearsome Metal Gear RAY, and a few eerily spot on predictions for today’s world!
Who’s your favorite member of Dead Cell?
NEW SIDE OP AVAILABLE!
Artists of all skill levels are welcomed and encouraged to participate in our SideOpstober campaign as we countdown the release of Metal Gear Solid Master Collection VOL. 1!
Tag us and use
#SideOpstober
in your posts so we can see your wonderful art!
We thank our 209 generous backers who raised $2K OVER our goal to make MGSCON a reality. We are truly moved by how the community came together and rallied in support. Thank you and stay tuned... we're just getting started
MGSCON was honored to have so many industry giants in attendance for our inaugural event! A big thank you to our guests for this amazing fan experience!
9 days until the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol 1 releases!
Metal Gear Solid 3, beloved by fans for its storytelling, gameplay, and unique cast, tells the story of how Naked Snake became Big Boss.
With its large cast, who or what is your favorite character/interaction?
Unit level increased: The MGSCON livestream has gained the legendary singer, actress, and iDroid herself, Donna Burke! Join us on July 15th in-person or virtually to catch her special guest spotlight
Want to be part of MGSCON but can't make it to Los Angeles?
The people have spoken and we are now offering the COLONEL tier! This tier gets you access to MGSCON's exclusive livestream where you can experience the event with fellow virtual fans and some amazing special guests!
Special guests David Hayter and Vanessa Marshall will be playing Metal Gear Solid 2 this Sunday on the OuterHeaven stream! Take a break from the Super Bowl and watch Solid Snake take on Olga!
Metal Gear?! It can't be - because it's the incredible cosplayer Ruby Taki who will be participating in MGSCON's cosplay contest! We can't wait to see what she has in store for us July 15th!
The Metal Gear Solid Master Collection, Vol 1, can't be complete without adding a re-release of the first ever sequel in the franchise; Snake's Revenge!
While not a Kojima title, the music is vibrant and the game is a fun ride!
Are you going to be playing Snake's Revenge?
Hold onto those cardboard boxes, the amazing Tortilla Senpai will be joining MGSCON for our Cosplay Contest!
What characters do YOU want to see at the event?
11 days until Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol 1 releases!
Released in 1998, MGS1 set the bar for dramatic storytelling, compelling gameplay, and core memories for generations of games and gamers.
Let us know which moment from the game resonated with you!
❗️Guest Photo Op tickets go live this Wednesday at 9am PST on eventbrite! Get the chance to snag a professional photo with your favorite individuals or one of these great groups photos! Tickets will be limited
The commander is here! We're excited to announce the talented Debi Mae West is joining us for MGSCON 2!
If you're a fan of Metal Gear you don't want to miss the chance to see Meryl reunited with Snake this July in Long Beach!
12 days until Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 releases!
Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake was never released outside of Japan. We wouldn't receive it until it was bundled alongside MGS 3: Subsistence 15 years later!
New fans and veterans, what are you looking forward to most?
Thank you so very much to our amazing volunteers (including those not pictured 🥲) who worked tirelessly and selflessly to make MGSCON happen! Each and every one of you made a big difference and we are forever grateful.
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This is it.
Tomorrow, rookies and vets will finally get to experience a new wave of fandom as Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 releases on all platforms.
How long did it take you to pull the trigger? And which game will you pull it on first?
Let us know!
Thanks to the amazing Metal Gear community we have surpassed our first stretch goal and are well on our way to the next:
A live script reading by the actors who brought these scenes to life! You never know what characters may switch or who might pop in to direct.
5 days left until Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 releases!
With the inclusion of a strategy guide of the different games, the achievement hunting of these long awaited titles can take off like we've never seen before!
Which one will you be trying to 100% first?