+0 Mr. Kazinec11/30/09:
He was phased out. In the current version of the game they left it open for him to come back but it's been announced that he won't be returning. He's been the main character for the first four games so this is a big change. I know, I'm a bit fruity for knowing all of that.
+0 Secret Alias11/30/09:
I'll tell you...
+0 cutie12240312/01/09:I was kept up until 1 in the morning by this game. All I heard was "Snake"! I'm sure it could go on without him.
+0 BigT12/09/09:Metal Gear games have always been top notch. I think that is what will continue to make them great, with or without snake as the main character.