New "Metal Gear" Title Could be "Snake Eater" Sequel

9:00 PM EST came and went and the mysterious countdown teasing a possible new "Metal Gear Solid" title from Kojima Productions expired to yield:

Another countdown:


However, this new countdown is slated to end at 6:00 PM on Sunday May 31st, just days before E3 and possibly resulting in the big announcement at Konami's press conference.

Also, after a lightning flash there is a picture of what appears to be Solid Snake - or perhaps Big Boss. The Letter "R" is now appearing as well.

This could suggest another game in the series recounting the escapades of Big Boss in a sequel to "Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater."

More word will arise when surely another teaser will arrive on May 31st.