Jokes apart, I'm in! Even if I make a crappy game...the last time I was developing games was in the Global Game Jam last January. I still don't update that game after that.
podunkian made merry gear solid and kojima hasn't called out a hit on him yet so i think the rules are less stringent than you may imply
It's because none of those names infringe the registered trademarks made by Konami. Check the Metal Gear Solid' disc covers and you will see I am right.