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2017 was an annus mirabilis for video games.

So its gonna be tough for 2018 to live up to all that.
It shows up again here, and were pretty sure itll hit shelves this time around.
Expect a gritty, grounded take on a genre that all too often devolves into pure power fantasy.
Its only about the 17th wackiest thing to happen in theMetal Gear Soliduniverse.
Were ready to protect and serve.
For those that love built-in level editors, this is a (groan) dream come true.
A deadpan sense of humor and solid puzzle mechanics make this an intriguing potential sleeper hit for 2018.
Bullets look to remain scarce, but mutants are in even more abundant supply.
Dont forget your gas mask, comrade.
Now, BiowaresAnthemappears to be angling for the top spot.
In other words, Kojima is the reigning mad genius of video games.
But when he worked on theMetal Gear Solidseries, he was often reigned in by higher-ups at Konami.
Its going to be absolutely insane, and I cant wait.