Just a few ticks left.... Got to hold on until midnight... So, how's the wait going for you guys? Is the store near you holding a midnight launch for Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots? If it is and you're up late, we thought of a little way to kill time.

We've compiled for your reading pleasure all the features that we've run on MGS4 which you may want to look back at. This includes the entire Metal Gear Solid 4 Character Countdown series, the Everything You Need to Know about Metal Gear Solid 4 FAQ, and a certain list of prophecies this blogger wrote from more than a year back. Let's get it rolling.

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots - Everything You Need to Know. A collection of ten questions that people who have barely ever heard of the Metal Gear series. If you don't know what the heck a tactical espionage action game is, if you're confused about the MGS4 bundles, and you find yourself scratching your head and thinking "what's the fuss all about?" this is the post for you. Read it if you haven't already and be enlightened.

MGS4 Character Countdown: Liquid Ocelot. We take a look back at MGS4's main villain. If you're confused as to why the cowboy-themed Patriots agent Revolver Ocelot and former FOXHOUND chief Liquid Snake are now one entity, you should freshen up with this post. You'll be briefed on the character histories of the two and we'll provide you with some insights as to what motivates him.

MGS4 Character Countdown: Vamp. Icky? Perhaps. Freaky? Sure. Deadly? You damn right he is! If you're not familiar with the bisexual and vampiric antagonist Vamp from MGS2, you better get him scouted. We have a report on some of the abilities that he has and much more. You'll need it if you ever get to face him in MGS4. We also try to psychoanalyze this graceful killer to find out what keeps him living.

MGS4 Character Countdown: Otacon. He may look geeky to you, but Solid Snake's trusted sidekick is responsible for creating one of the deadliest weapons humanity has ever known. Also, we don't call him "Dirty Hal" for nothing as he's been known to have a way with women in very unusual ways. Intrigued? Click the link and read on.

MGS4 Character Countdown: Roy Campbell. Old Snake's longtime friend and commanding officer, Col. Roy Campbell is back in MGS4 and he has given our faded hero his last and most dangerous mission: terminate Liquid. We take a look back at his proud military career and his relationship with both Naked and Solid Snake.

MGS4 Character Countdown: The women of Metal Gear. Meet MGS4's femme fatales who will be supporting Old Snake in his final mission. We're running profiles on Meryl Silverburgh, Naomi Hunter, Mei Ling, and EVA. Read up on them and tell us who you like most!

MGS4 Character Countdown: Raiden. The hero of MGS2 is also on the comeback trail as he dons the Cyborg Ninja suit and swings a high-frequency katana to dice his foes. To everyone who thought he was soft back then, Jack is back and he's a tougher nut than ever before. Read on his profile and watch him in action after clicking the link.

MGS4 Character Countdown: The Patriots. Just who are these Patriots? Nobody really knows, but if you check out our profile on them, read the analysis, and build your conclusions, you just might get an inkling. The mystery continues when you click on the link.

MGS4 Character Countdown: Johnny Sasaki. Just who is the man under the mask? Oh, you know very well who we're talking about. The name may not ring a bell to some of you, but there's no doubt that you remember him from every game in the series. The great poopmeister gets his shot at the limelight in this feature.

MGS4 Character Countdown: Solid Snake. Our hero is back in the main character seat and this time he'll be whooping some serious tail even in his advanced age. We covered his background and traced it back to Big Boss's days. The full post tells all when you click on the link.

Seven MGS4 plot twists we can see coming. We're taking you back to more than a year ago when we drew ups some predictions on what'll drop for MGS4. Some of the items have hit, some may miss. Read all about us going prophetic when you follow the link.