Delve into the dark arts of reverse engineering networks and unobtainable game servers in this 51-minute conference talk from BruCON Security Conference. Explore the gruesome details of resurrecting Metal Gear Online by digging through console binaries and forgotten network protocols. Examine the process of reverse engineering custom network protocols from multiple angles, including packet logs and low-level disassembly of client code. Gain insights into the unconventional application of reverse engineering techniques beyond binaries and byte-code, and discover how to breathe new life into abandoned gaming experiences.