I like the cut scenes, the story is one of the best bits of MGS games, and yes, Solidus Snake (the uber soldier created with Big Boss's DNA) "looked after" Raiden. He seemed to have a special relationship with him, there must be some reason why.

Does anyone else like Revolver Ocelot in MGS3? He's a lot cooler in 3, he's not a bastard to anyone or anything.

And I don't know how obvious this is to you all, but all that talk of defecting must be to do with Big Boss fighting for Zanzibar in MG2.