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18. All The Video Game References - Kong: Skull Island

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With Kong: Skull Island director Jordan Vogt-Roberts set to helm the upcoming Metal Gear Solid movie, it shouldn't be too surprising that he's a huge video game fan, and included a ton of visual nods to some of his favourite games in the film.

Perhaps most initially obvious is that a mountain featured in a prominent scenic shot closely resembles the mountain the player is travelling towards in the indie masterpiece Journey. Elsewhere, the movie's military outfit, the Sky Devils, has a logo clearly inspired by The Legend of Zelda's art style and their helmet designs were inspired by Mega Man, Gundam and Metroid.

Vogt-Roberts also planned some elements that didn't make the final movie, including a Metal Gear Solid-esque stealth sequence featuring Tom Hiddleston, and a very Okami-esque tiger complete with antlers. Whatever you make of the final movie, the guy's passion is undeniable.

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