Hideo Kojima begins development of the Metal Gear series for Konami, pioneering stealth gameplay in video games.
The original Metal Gear game is released in Japan for the MSX2 computer, introducing players to stealth-based gameplay and the character Solid Snake.
Metal Gear Solid launches worldwide, bringing the series to mainstream consoles and increasing its popularity greatly.
The sequel continues the story with new characters and more advanced gameplay mechanics on the PlayStation 2.
The final installment developed by Hideo Kojima is released, featuring an open world and complex narrative.