Metal Gear's cast grew richer over the decades, with complex characters and behind‑the‑scenes allies. Iconic pairings include Solid Snake & Otacon, The End and his parrot, and Venom Snake with D.D.

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...