Watch Sunny from Metal Gear Solid 4 all day as you play

by Nick Doerr { May 16th 2008 at 7:30AM }

This is sort of a weird thing that was stumbled upon we haven't really mentioned yet. If you expect Kojima and the Metal Gear universe to be 100% straight-faced, serious, or somber, you're crazy. There are always some silly things in there -- like the Sunny Camera. At the bottom of the menu screen, there is what appears to be a live webcam that keeps track of what Sunny is doing in her room 24 hours a day. We'd explain who Sunny is, but if you didn't play the second Metal Gear Solid, it could be quite a spoiler.

A number of companies have collaborated with Kojima Productions, including Japanese energy drink companies, Apple's iPod makes an appearance, and more. What's funny is that if you choose a background track with Snake's iPod, Sunny will start dancing to the tune on the menu screen if the game is paused. Awesome. If you want to read more about some hands-on, go for it. We just thought the Sunny Camera was hilarious and the collaboration with real companies to feature their products rather strange.

Tags: hideo-kojima, konami, metal-gear-solid-4, mgs4

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

evilfoxhound @ May 16th 2008 8:24AM

A webcam in her room? Erm, how old is she? That seems a little wrong LOL Oh hold on, I forgot that this is a Japanese game. (In case you didn't know, the japanise age of sexual consent is 13)

tr4nc3 @ May 16th 2008 8:38AM

ROFL, so many lolicons will be happy to hear about this feature. orz

Paul (PSN: heypaul) @ May 16th 2008 10:27AM

This is far from innocent. There are definitely has pedophelic undertones, just like there were voyueristic undertones in Silent Hill 4 from that spy hole into your neighbor's room. It's not technically illegal, but it certainly feels...icky...

MattDark @ May 16th 2008 8:28AM

Certainly seems like an interesting idea, but at the same time, it seems a bit of a waste of space.

James @ May 16th 2008 8:30AM

I played the second Metal Gear Solid and I still don't remember who she is.

naruto007 @ May 16th 2008 8:49AM

hahaha same here cant remember her -.-

LaughingMan @ May 16th 2008 9:06AM

Her mother's name was Olga.

MJ @ May 16th 2008 9:07AM

Trying to do this in as spoiler free way as possible (for those who haven't played through the MGS games, though one of the trailers for 4 actually tells you lol)

She wasn't 'in' MGS2 as such, but is related to someone from it and is very important to the storyline.

Seems a bit odd to have her on camera all the time (supposedly she does things with eggs a lot as well :S)

Maverick Saturn @ May 16th 2008 9:05AM

Sorry, but I don't remember Sunny either :S

Nope, only remember Raiden and the others, no Sunnys come to mind.

Looking at her on Webcam? Stick Halle Berry on there and we have a deal ;)

Brodie-san @ May 16th 2008 9:25AM

Hmm ... just noticed a worrying conflict.

June 12th - MGS4 is released but it's also the day Irish people get to vote on the Lisbon Treaty.

So, take the day off work and stay at home with Snake ALL day or go execute my right to vote and help forge the future of Europe.

Hmm ...

Ah well, democracy is over-rated anyway.
:)

Jove @ May 16th 2008 11:58AM

lmao lolzzzzzzzzz

JoJo @ May 16th 2008 10:28AM

SMEXYYY

Byron517 @ May 16th 2008 11:01AM

LoL this is just too funny!

ADPolicenaut @ May 16th 2008 11:26AM

Need I remind you, you are watching my grandchild? You will be off the computer and out of there NOW.

Zombie Huggles @ May 17th 2008 10:50PM

I actually love this concept. I imagine Sunny will act as emotional inspiration to succeed within the game, so having this "live," open connection with her should hopefully reinforce one's emotional response.

Jove @ May 16th 2008 12:00PM

is she olga gurlokuvich or whatever's daughter?

WolfBangaz888 @ May 16th 2008 2:50PM

Yes she is.

James @ May 16th 2008 3:04PM

I vaguely remember this part of the storyline now. It's coming back to me through the haze.

Vertrucio @ May 16th 2008 4:43PM

I think it's okay to spoil something from MGS2, especially since it's been revealed in trailers for MGS4. And honestly, Snake did promise he'd find her.

Product placement in MGS games isn't that new. Remember those Caloriemate rations? I thought those were just a made up product, but while I was visiting Japan they're a real product.