Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

[solidsnakejej]

best part
Those who pre-order the game will be guaranteed access to a multiplayer beta test for Metal Gear Online scheduled for late April.

now where do I pre-order

[LaLiLuLeLo]

right! thanks Lali. you see, what your job is is to moderate personal attacks in this forum... you ahve had something against me for quite a while now and take every opportunity to attack my personality. find a post from me in which i personal attack someone... i attack an argument, not the person. what you just said is you wish me dead! i can guess who on this forum regularly PM each other. everybody so far took my joke in the right way... you see, we are friends and this is MY community and THEIRS. i know why this forum is going down hill

Yeah, talk about missing the joke. Sweet christ. :whip: I think it's less me being offensive and you being defensive to everything I say.

[Epix]

best part


now where do I pre-order
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FQ2D5E/ref=wl_it_dp?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1R99YAWBZLM5Q&colid=39ZBVHXHL95H5

[Jay Gee]

LOL @ the blog crashing after this news hits. This game is gonna sell like hot cakes on the PS3.
EDIT: Can somebody explain how pre-orders work? Am I paying the cash up front now or what?

[Epix]

Guys, can we discuss the MEGATON news bestowed upon us today?

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Yes, lets. Epix, why did you post MGS4 news in a new thread? when this thread is so damn popular? No way we'd miss it. I'm locking it. Post in in here.

[Epix]

Yes, lets. Epix, why did you post MGS4 news in a new thread? when this thread is so damn popular? No way we'd miss it. I'm locking it. Post in in here.Because the news transcends all rules of the universe.

[Jay Gee]

I got in before the lock!
La Forge, baby! YEAH!

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Because the news transcends all rules of the universe.

>_>
<_<
No, not really. :shrug:
But supposing it did, does this thread not already transcend space/time itself? The topic is right at home here. ^_^

[Epix]

http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/st...4762983&EDATE=

Sony Computer Entertainment America Introduces Metal Gear Solid(R)4: Guns of The Patriots PS3 Bundle Available in Late Q2 2008 in North America

Company Also Announces Limited-Edition God of War(R) PSP(R) Entertainment
Pack and April Availability of DUALSHOCK(R)3 Wireless Controller for North
America

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- At its annual retail and
publisher conference Destination PlayStation, Sony Computer Entertainment
America (SCEA) announced details of upcoming PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(TM)) and
PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) (PSP-2000) hardware bundles with two of the
most highly anticipated 2008 titles. The company also announced the April
2008 availability of DUALSHOCK(R)3 wireless controller in North America.

To coincide with the much-anticipated North American launch of Metal
Gear Solid(R)4: Guns of the Patriots in late Q2 2008, SCEA will introduce a
PS3 bundle, which will include an 80GB PS3, the upcoming blockbuster Metal
Gear Solid(R)4: Guns of the Patriots and a DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller
for $499 (MSRP).

SCEA also announced the June 2008 availability of the limited-edition
God of War(R) PSP Entertainment Pack for $199.99 (MSRP). The God of War
Entertainment Pack will include a "Deep Red" PSP with God of War himself,
Kratos, silk-screened on the back of the unit, a copy of the highly
anticipated upcoming God of War: Chains of Olympus game for PSP, the hit
comedy movie from Columbia Pictures, "Superbad(TM)," on UMD(TM) (Universal
Media Disc), and a PLAYSTATION(R)Network voucher to download Syphon
Filter(R): Combat Ops from PLAYSTATION(R)Store. The stand-alone version of
God of War: Chains of Olympus launches on March 4, 2008.

"Working closely with our retail and publishing partners and sharing
our hardware and software roadmaps at Destination PlayStation gives us a
great opportunity to outline some key milestones for the year. In response
to incredible demand, we will be manufacturing more 80GB PS3s for North
America and the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots 80GB PS3 bundle is
an ideal way to offer that continued value to our consumers," said Jack
Tretton, president and CEO, SCEA. "With Blu-ray having won the format war,
our stellar software line-up and a broad product portfolio, we will
continue to drive the incredible momentum we've been generating since last
fall."

SCEA will introduce the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller for the first
time in North America in April 2008 for $54.99 (MSRP). DUALSHOCK 3, which
incorporates both rumble and motion sensing SIXAXIS(TM) technologies,
maintains the award-winning design and precise, responsive features of
PlayStation controllers. The added rumble feature, combined with the
SIXAXIS system, enhances the gamer experience with more interactive,
intuitive and immersive game play experience and will work with more than
100 current PS3 titles.

In additional news coming from Destination PlayStation, SCEA announced
Metal Gear Solid(R)4: Guns of the Patriots will be available in North
America in late Q2 2008. A Metal Gear Online "Starter Pack" will also be
launched to support online game play. Gamers can select a single player
experience or take the action online with up to 16 players and battle it
out using the latest weapons and stealth techniques. For those eager to
take on Solid Snake's nemesis, Liquid Ocelot, a nationwide pre-sell
promotion will enable gamers to pre-order Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the
Patriots and be guaranteed access to a multiplayer beta test for Metal Gear
Online scheduled for late April.

[Jay Gee]

Back on topic!!! That bundle kicks all sorts of ass. I wonder if they're gonna release a white PS3 version as well? I think Sony could really bring in that supremacist demographic if they did that. More sales are more sales, you know?


SCEA also announced the June 2008 availability of the limited-edition
God of War(R) PSP Entertainment Pack for $199.99 (MSRP). The God of War
Entertainment Pack will include a "Deep Red" PSP with God of War himself,
Kratos, silk-screened on the back of the unit, a copy of the highly
anticipated upcoming God of War: Chains of Olympus game for PSP, the hit
comedy movie from Columbia Pictures, "Superbad(TM)," on UMD(TM) (Universal
Media Disc), and a PLAYSTATION(R)Network voucher to download Syphon
Filter(R): Combat Ops from PLAYSTATION(R)Store. The stand-alone version of
God of War: Chains of Olympus launches on March 4, 2008.
Sony just gave my wallet a roofie, took it outside behind the rave club, and raped the SHIT out of it.;_;

[NeoPlayStation]

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots PS3 Bundle
To coincide with the much-anticipated North American launch of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots in late Q2 2008, SCEA will introduce a PS3 bundle, which will include an 80GB PS3 (U$ 499), the upcoming blockbuster Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots(U$ 59], and a DUALSHOCK 3 (U$ 55) wireless controller for $499.99 (MSRP).

Price cut?!

[GTAce]

Why? The newer bundles always had that price tag.

[Jay Gee]

80Gig's always been $500. 60GB was the only SKU originally priced @ $600 IIRC.

[cliffbo]

mmmmmmmmmmmmm.... red PSP. back on topic though, MGS games are my favourite games, so does anyone know whether -- baring in my it's supposed to be a worldwide release? -- Europe will get the 80GB deal?

[NeoPlayStation]

The MGS4 bundle has a lot more value than a normal 80G bundle.

Normal bundle: 80G and motorstorm (launch window game)
MGS4 bundle: 80G, dualshock 3 and MGS4 (AAAAAAAAAAAAA game).

[Zer0-Sum]

Europe will get the 80GB deal?

That is a great question. I wonder if it will. I can imagine that PS3 sales for an 80 GB bundle with MGS4 would drive sales to the sky and beyond all over Europe.

[Matt]

I personally think they should. Now that the 60GB has been discontinued, they should at least give newcomers the option of two.

[Epix]

80Gig's always been $500. 60GB was the only SKU originally priced @ $600 IIRC.And now that there's a $499 80GB bundle (that includes a higher priced DS3 controller) it's conceivable that a $399 80GB SKU, and consequently a $299 40GB SKU, aren't far behind.

[Jay Gee]

Sony would own in the summer if that happened.

[Lucid Delusion]

I'm so tempted for this. An 80gig PS3 with the Dual Shock 3 and MGS4. Add on top of that the MGO starter pack. That's quite a great deal. I think this just sealed the deal for me as far as getting a PS3 goes.

[cliffbo]

well sales of PS3 could well overtake the 360 in the UK by then, with there being only a million difference now... it also depends on how much disposable income Europeans have at the minute. i do know that Britain is going through something of a mini recession and that people are not borrowing anywhere near as much and dept has almost hit record numbers... whether this is mirrored elsewhere in Europe, i know not! could I afford the 80GB? at the moment no, i reckon i'd buy the 40GB and eventually upgrade the drive... i know of a few people in the same situation. it might happen, but a few things are stacked against it

[Jay Gee]

I'm so tempted for this. An 80gig PS3 with the Dual Shock 3 and MGS4. Add on top of that the MGO starter pack. That's quite a great deal. I think this just sealed the deal for me as far as getting a PS3 goes.
It's not gonna get any better than this, dude. I see no buyer's remorse as far as purchasing this bundle goes. Make the leap of faith, fella.

[Sephiroth_VII]

So good news! But, as always, only the US will be invited to the BETA, I guess :cry2:

[Kiosko]

I had a feeling the bundle was coming but not so soon. Amazon also listed the release date as June 12th. That would be the perfect graduation gift for me as I get out in May. And the Beta for the online mode in april sounds great but i have to pre-order to sign up.
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/02/26/destination-playstation-news-mgs-ps3-bundle-kratos-psp-and-dualshock3-release-date-by/

[cliffbo]

i expect a rise in the sales of the 40GB PS3 as a lot of people who can afford it wait for the bundle and those that can't wait, but want a PS3 anyway, will go for the cheaper option. if i'm not right with this we can expect sales of the PS3 to decrease a little before June

edit: but then again it depends on how many people actually bother with looking for news like this on the net

[AC!D]

This is great news! What a time to be a gamer:)
GTP in March
GTA4 in April
Haze in May
MGS in June

Who knows what Sony has planned for the end of the year along with LBP and Resistance! Hopefully Killzone, WKS and Infamous!

[cliffbo]

Backwards compatibility confirmed for new 80gb PS3 bundle #1
An FYI for a lot of people, the PS blog responded to the question of BC in the 80gb MGS4 bundle:


nmc75 | February 26th, 2008 at 11:11 am

Does the new 80gb PS3 bundle include a PS3 with backwards compatibility for PS2 games?

adeleon replied on February 26, 2008 at 12:44 pm
adeleon's Avatar

Yes, similar to the Motorstorm bundle, the new MGS4 bundle features an 80GB PS3 with some PS2 backwards compatibility.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=246143

[Sephiroth_VII]

Well duh. :duh:

[NickSCFC]

Wow, 80GB for me it is then.

[Lucid Delusion]

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=246143

Well that settles it. A 80gig PS3 that retains some backwards compatibility along with a game and a DS3? That's a must have right there.

[OG_Monkey]

when is Q2 2008? Like what month to what month?

[NickSCFC]

So what's "some backwards compatability" mean?

Only PS2 games I wanna keep are MGS2 and 3, the Final Fantasy games, DMC games, Tekken5, Resi 4 and Code Veronica.

[Lucid Delusion]

I'd be set as long as I could play the entire MGS collection DMC 1-3, and Fire Pro Wrestling Returns. I doubt a newer game like FPR would be backwards compatible though. Still it's nice to know there'll be some backwards compatibility.

[Matt]

when is Q2 2008? Like what month to what month?

April-June

[OG_Monkey]

oooooh...thanks

[Matt]

So what's "some backwards compatability" mean?

Only PS2 games I wanna keep are MGS2 and 3, the Final Fantasy games, DMC games, Tekken5, Resi 4 and Code Veronica.

You can check which games are compatible here (http://faq.eu.playstation.com/bc/)

[LiquidEagle]

O-M-G!! Such great news :-D

So glad they're bundling it with an 80 GB instead of a 40 GB... This is also guaranteed to sell really well :)

Hopefully if I pre-order the game through Amazon I can get in the beta... I sure as hell ain't giving any money to Gamestop.

*EDIT* If anybody here does NOT own a PS3, June 12th is the last day for you to purchase one before you become officially dead to me.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Man you can't beat this deal with a stick, June PS3 sales are gonna be somethin' else.

[dork]

i'll most definitely be getting a ps3 now

[Zer0-Sum]

PlayStation 3 Metal Gear Bundle Is PS2 Backward Compatible

METAL... GEAR?For those of you wondering (and not already discussing the news in the Kotaku comments section!), yes the PlayStation 3 included in the Metal Gear Solid 4 bundle announced earlier today will play select PlayStation 2 games via hardware and software emulation. SCEA PR manager Al De Leon confirmed that the hardware is similar to what was included in the 80GB Motorstorm bundle and will feature partial backward compatibility. While the original Metal Gear Solid for PlayStation should play without a hitch and Metal Gear Solid 2 is listed as having "no major problems", you may experience a hiccup or two playing the third MGS game.

According to the official PlayStation 3 backwards compatibility database, Metal Gear Solid 3 has the following issues: "At various points throughout gameplay, the title performs at a significantly slower than normal performance speed" and "During various FMA sequences throughout the title, the FMA does not play as 'smooth' as normal." Not bad. Not bad at all.

http://kotaku.com/361081/playstation-3-metal-gear-bundle-is-ps2-backward-compatible

It sounds like it is all good. :hugegrin: Computability is GOOD! SWEET!!! I am going to get this so soon. As soon as I have the cash to spare.

[yoshaw]

http://xs224.xs.to/xs224/08093/2295218300_45a8832ff7_o621.png.xs.jpg (http://xs.to/xs.php?h=xs224&d=08093&f=2295218300_45a8832ff7_o621.png)

Well, I've got my ticket to heaven right here!!!

[VideoGame mania]

Got my check today, time to reserve my copy with GTA IV.
Great bundle, I would buy one in a heart beat if didn't have one.
I expect ~1 million sales in July NPD's epic sales I've reading so many forums today.
This game is gonna sell PS3 like hot cakes.

[Lucid Delusion]

http://xs224.xs.to/xs224/08093/2295218300_45a8832ff7_o621.png.xs.jpg (http://xs.to/xs.php?h=xs224&d=08093&f=2295218300_45a8832ff7_o621.png)

Well, I've got my ticket to heaven right here!!!

That picture is such a nice visual. I can't wait until that box is sitting comfortably in my room in the corner as I play through MGS4.

[Rockmond]

Omfg...

[OG_Monkey]

I seriously don't understand why we can't get any other colors

[solidsnakejej]

Looks like three different versions to chose from.
-MGS4 : just the game
-MGS4 Special Edition : game + trailers + making-of, all on Bluray Disc
-MGS4 Premium Pack : all the content of the special edition + PS3
From Famitsu via Neogaf (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=246297)

[Nameless]

This will be the first game that I actually buy the special edition for the additional content.
*Since this is suppose to be the final title... :( *

[Xer0]

Okay, if this doesnt sell a shit ton of PS3's, people are fucking retarded.

[Jay Gee]

This will be the first game that I actually buy the special edition for the additional content.
This is TRUE.
Okay, if this doesnt sell a shit ton of PS3's, people are fucking retarded.
This is TRUER.

[Diresu]

Special Edition FTW.

[OG_Monkey]

so the special edition and the game are all on ONE blu-ray disc? Seems like a rip off to me, like know what I'm saying? There are no art books, action figures, nothing, just the same disc thats in the reg version with stuff they choose not to burn. Like you all understand what I'm saying? Why not just burn that stuff to all the discs. I see if there were stuff like another disc, concept art, all that, then yea, but not here

[Zer0-Sum]

Okay, if this doesnt sell a shit ton of PS3's, people are fucking retarded.

True that man. That box art makes me feel like I want to go by another PS3.

[TEEDA]

here ya go mama !
http://ruliweb4.empas.com/ruliboard/gup/img_link6/263/262460_1.jpg

[Coded-Dude]

+ rep

[Bsack]

wow this is such a cool deal for people that have yet to own a PS3. Such a shame I couldn't get this deal. =/

[LiquidEagle]

so the special edition and the game are all on ONE blu-ray disc? Seems like a rip off to me, like know what I'm saying? There are no art books, action figures, nothing, just the same disc thats in the reg version with stuff they choose not to burn. Like you all understand what I'm saying? Why not just burn that stuff to all the discs. I see if there were stuff like another disc, concept art, all that, then yea, but not here

I would definitely agree with that but it looks like the image a couple posts beneath yours shows that it will indeed have an extra disc (and hopefully somethin' else too). Special Edition for me!!

btw, is that picture of the box legit? Something seems way off with the reflection of Snake on the PS3...

[section]

Maybe the reflection is actually printed on PS3 cover? :)

Now _that_ would be an edition of PS3 to buy...

[Sephiroth_VII]

+rep x infinity!

[LiquidEagle]

Maybe the reflection is actually printed on PS3 cover? :)

Now _that_ would be an edition of PS3 to buy...

It sure would! If they released a silver one that had the KojiPro logo I think I'd have to find some way to buy it... even if it meant selling my cherished, current PS3.

[Omega Blue]

Is it the normal version of MGS4 thats in the bundle? Is so will it include MGS Online?

[Coded-Dude]

MGO starter pack comes with MGS4 - I think they have different release dates.

[Rockmond]

OMFG...Still.

[cliffbo]

new scans: http://www.ene3.com/archives/020938.html

[the boney king of nowhere.]

ohmygodiwannaplaythisgame

[section]

^Don't we all? :)

[curryking1]

I want that MGS4 PS3 box... very badly... This all came yesterday? I missed it :( lol

[cliffbo]

“No plans” for MGS4 or GoW bundles in Europe

February 27th, 2008 @ 10:01

metalgear8.jpg

Looks as though you may not want to hold your breath if you’re banking on a European version of the MGS4 or God of War: Chains of Olympus bundles announced in the US yesterday.

“We have no plans to release either bundle at the moment,” a SCEE spokesperson told videogaming247.

If we were betting men, and we’re not, we could speculate that this may mean MGS4 isn’t going to release in Europe until the back half of the year. Nicht so gut.

Update: Or maybe not. Konami has previously announced that MGS4 is “due for a simultaneous worldwide release early in 2008.” Hold that thought.


http://www.videogaming247.com/2008/02/27/no-plans-for-mgs4-or-gow-bundles-in-europe/

[GTAce]

Fuck... i hate my continent.

[Sephiroth_VII]

Thank you, SCEE, THANK YOU! :rant:

[yoshaw]

Who cares, I'm importing. This shit is so cool!!! It's worth the extra spend'n

[cliffbo]

well the 80GB SKU has been selling on a similar level to the 40GB in America, while the 80GB SKU is an unknown quantity in Europe, so it could be a straight forward strategy going on here. MGS has been on the cards to have a world wide release so it could be that we get the same bundle but with the 40GB SKU

[OG_Monkey]

http://www.videogaming247.com/2008/02/27/no-plans-for-mgs4-or-gow-bundles-in-europe/

thats cuz they are still probably gonna get that rumored 120/160GB Bundle, a white one, and all that other stuff

[LiquidEagle]

Europe's already gotten tons of bundles we haven't seen in the States so it's definitely something handled by the individual companies SCEA/SCEE, but I still have a pretty hard time believing Europe would pass up a bundle as epic as this one... I think SCEE just doesn't have their stuff for the bundle finalized (as in, rights to sell it in each individual country), so they aren't going to announce it until then. They have time :)

And as for those scans... OMG!!!

[cliffbo]

what's 80GB80GO?

[LaLiLuLeLo]

GB=gigagbyte, GO=Gigaoctet

Same thing, different word, for different territories.

[cliffbo]

GB=gigagbyte, GO=Gigaoctet

Same thing, different word, for different territories.

thanks!

[LiquidEagle]

New avatar, in honor :-D

[LaLiLuLeLo]

2nd'd!

[cliffbo]

Japan Gets Three Metal Gear Packs
They always have to top us.
by IGN Staff

US, February 27, 2008 - We were all bubbly following the news that in addition to a standard version of Metal Gear Solid 4, Konami would be releasing the game here in America as part of a PlayStation 3 bundle packed in a special Old Snake-themed box.

Then we learned what Japan will be getting to commemorate the game, due out over there in early June, and the bubbles sorta went away.

The latest issue of Famitsu reports that Konami will be commemorating the Japanese release of MGS4 with three packages. The game's base pack includes MGS4 and Metal Gear Online. But real fans of the sneak will want to pick up the Special Edition box set, which includes a Blu-ray disc featuring all the trailers released so far along with making-of footage. Finally, there's the premium pack, which will include everything in the Special Edition version along with a PlayStation 3 unit.

In America, the PS3 unit to be bundled with MGS4 has been confirmed as the current 80 gigabyte model with a Dual Shock 3 controller thrown in. Famitsu referred to the hardware that's set to be bundled with the Japanese version as a "special model," but said that it couldn't reveal the color. Konami will give out the details on March 21, according to the magazine.

It's worth noting that the 80 gigabyte PS3 was never released in Japan. Is this just Konami making a big fuss over the Japanese release of the previously unavailable model through the MGS4 pack? Or can we look forward to a completely new color? We'll find out in late March!

As for the bonus goodies that are set to be included in the Japanese Special Edition, we wouldn't be too surprised if they ended up coming our way as well, possibly in the form of an unannounced limited edition. We'll have to wait for official announcement from Konami.

http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/855/855284p1.html

[Zer0-Sum]

So is a pic of Snake really printed on the case of the PS3 in the bundle? If so that makes me a sad Panda. :cry2: I want one, but all ready have a 80 GB PS3. Oh well....

[Sephiroth_VII]

2nd'd!
3rd'd. (Almost, but not quite the same as yours, I see now):matrix:
http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/855/855284p1.html

The Japanese always get the best...

Can't we get SCEJ to take control of SCEE?

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Sephiroth!!!!!

[Lucid Delusion]

That news so makes me want to import one from Japan, but I'll settle for the U.S version. In any case, what are they going to offer to those not in the U.S and Japan?

[<3frosty]

Why wasn't a thread made about the PS3/MGS4 package? Wish i woulda known sooner about this.

Interesting none the less.

[solidsnakejej]

Some more information from a translation
MGS4

-Briefings:

You control Mk.II during the briefings, allowing you to adjust the camera (including a 4-angle split-screen and ability to turn the window off) and move around. You can also rewatch any of them from the title screen. In the picture on the left, he's ignoring the briefing and looking at what else is going on. He sees Sunny doing something. You can play different songs on the little stereo.

-Special Edition disc contains all the trailers and some making-of videos.

-Website relaunches 2/29.

-Pricing for different versions and look of bundled PS3 will be released on 3/21.

-TGS '07 trailer will be uploaded to the Japanese PSN Store on 2/29.

MGO

-Starter pack contains 5 maps, some new (some from previous titles, I'm assuming). Expansion packs add new characters and maps. Pricing and release schedule will be announced at a later date.

-New beta test is for Japan too. No need to pre-order, open to anyone 17 or older with a PS3 and online account. You can apply from 2/29 to 5/5, and it runs from 4/21 to 5/6.


Hideo Kojima (translated by Marc) posted:Here's Kojima's message from the article:

Hello again, everyone. Sorry for staying silent so long.
MGS4's release date has finally been decided.
It will be released worldwide on June 12th.
We are currently making our final adjustments and polishing the game.
I and the rest of Kojima Productions feel your excitement.
Snake's final battle is almost here.

Hideo Kojima

Designer / Producer / Director




*Source; TUS - Marc (Translator) - Dengeki PlayStation

Updated: The following is a guess as to what maps will be returning (based off trailer footage and the recent magazine scans).

Brown Town (via magazine scan)
City Under Siege (seen in TGS trailer)
Groznyj Grad (seen in TGS trailer)
Water Tunnel Map (seen in TGS trailer)
Cat Walk Map (seen in original screenshots
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=246799
http://www.metalgearsolid.org/show_news.php?id=1460

[GTAce]

-New beta test is for Japan too. No need to pre-order, open to anyone 17 or older with a PS3 and online account. You can apply from 2/29 to 5/5, and it runs from 4/21 to 5/6.
If its in the Japanese Store i will download it for sure, even if its not playable with a europe machine. lol

[Rockmond]

omfg....again.

[Segitz]

Has there been any indication as to what languages will be available on the discs (i.e. will I be able to play MGS4 in japanese on my European copy?)

[Voidler]

Why would you play in Japanese?

[Segitz]

Why would you play in Japanese?

Why not?

[Sephiroth_VII]

Because the voice acting is so superior it's not even funny?

[Diresu]

Because the voice acting is so superior it's not even funny?

Having options is good.

[TEEDA]

a new cardbox snake will use to be undestructible.
http://i27.tinypic.com/22nivd.jpg

[GTAce]

http://www.gfdata.de/archiv02-2008-gamefront/mgs3.jpg
http://www.imagebam.com/image/4e51d33220685

[Zer0-Sum]

a new cardbox snake will use to be undestructible.
http://i27.tinypic.com/22nivd.jpg

:lol:!!!!! + rep, that rules.

[Raitei]

why is all the box text reversed.

This will be one of the few games i buy a special edition of

[NeoPlayStation]

Metal Gear Solid 4/Metal Gear Online Teaser Sites:

http://www.konami.jp/mgs4/en/
http://www.konami.jp/mgo/us/index.html

[OmniCloud]

June=-o

Sheesh...

[solidsnakejej]

Info on MGO beta and MGS4 faq
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/02/28/metal-gear-solid-4-guns-of-the-patriots-faq/
Q: Is there any special process that consumers must go through to verify their participation in the beta?
A: When the pre-order program begins in April 2008, consumers who pre-order Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots will receive the Metal Gear Saga 2.0 DVD, containing a Prologue that recaps the Metal Gear franchise, a 20th Anniversary retrospective, character bios for Big Boss, Liquid Snake, Solidus Snake, and Solid Snake, plus a collection of international trailers of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. This pre-order package also contains an insert with a download code and special instructions for accessing the Metal Gear Online beta test when it goes live in late April.



Edit: Those that wanted to know if there are alternate languages for MGS4, Ryan said there wasn't enough disk space to do include it on the new KP report.

http://www.konami.jp/kojima_pro/radio/the_report/the_report_081.mp3

[Voidler]

Because the voice acting is so superior it's not even funny?
Not really. I don't get the appeal of playing these Western looking characters from America, talking about American patriotism yet speaking in Japanese... Don't you think that's just awkward?

Anyway Ryan Payton announced there won't be a Japanese track in the English version on the Kojima Report today :devious:

[yoshaw]

Bummer!!

[VideoGame mania]

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/1995/28vrij5ui1.jpg
They're implying SNAKE OUT on those banners.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Oh I get it! An anagram!

[³¹¹]

Very interesting with the "SNAKE" Out theory. I'm durnk and it makes sense. I think a lot of people want to play as Big Boss again.

My background is that one of Snake orgasming. And to mention, it doesn't look like old Snake. That octocamo looks pretty spiffy.

[Sephiroth_VII]

Please, Big Boss!

I really want him and Snake to fight one last time...

[Bsack]

I'm a bit confused is there going to be a beta available for everyone to play on? Just trying to put all the pieces together for myself. =)

[LiquidEagle]

I almost came when I saw that wallpaper... I'M SO EXCITED!!!

Can I put the launch timer in my sig or is that too big/unable to be put in?

[Segitz]

Sadly, the wallpapers look quite crappy stretched to 16/10 TFT resolutions (i.e. 1680x1050) and I am too freaking lazy to crop it myself^^

[yoshaw]

Solid Snake may die a legend. But it can re-appear thanks to cloning tech of the story.

[Sephiroth_VII]

Not if he makes sure to destroy his body(and the other Snakes) completely.

His father and brothers will be a problem though, since all three bodies are in the hands of the Patroits.

[LiquidEagle]

Not if he makes sure to destroy his body(and the other Snakes) completely.

His father and brothers will be a problem though, since all three bodies are in the hands of the Patroits.

Solid Snake's the man who makes the impossible possible! Also, yoshaw, you should know by now that there is too much that isn't written in our DNA ;)

And Segitz, use a normal resolution :-p I've got my wallpaper on my 1600 X 1200 CRT and I get an immeasurable amount of joy every time I look at my desktop :-D

[Xclusion]

I think the majority of us are rocking that wallpaper

[Segitz]

Solid Snake's the man who makes the impossible possible! Also, yoshaw, you should know by now that there is too much that isn't written in our DNA ;)

And Segitz, use a normal resolution :-p I've got my wallpaper on my 1600 X 1200 CRT and I get an immeasurable amount of joy every time I look at my desktop :-D

What do you suggest, I should use, to alter my fixed resolution tft? A sledgehammer??

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Yeah...I set it as my wallpaper as soon as I saw it. O_O

[Epix]

9572957395749575

[Raitei]

loving it.

i wonder if us yuroopeens get any beta action

[GTShotoKen]

I don't know if this has been posted before, but here's a link to the direct-feed HD TGS 07 trailer for MGS: ONLINE.

http://www.gamersyde.com/news_6065_en.html

[Fredag]

I cropped it and moved the foxy logo down a bit. 1920x1080, to fit your 16:9 screen!
http://xs224.xs.to/xs224/08095/1920x1080_copy180.gif (http://xs224.xs.to/xs224/08095/1920x1080617.jpg)
(may load slow, saved in maximum quality)

[Sephiroth_VII]

Good work, all of you! Especially Fredag :)

[Lucid Delusion]

Looks like I'll be having a new desktop wallpaper on my laptop when I get home from work. Nice job Fredag.

[Epix]

Kojima Report 081 (http://mp.i-revo.jp/user.php/kp-ryan/entry/164.html). Release Date re-announced obviously. I'm listening and updating as I go...

Solid Eye Info:
Mappable to L2 button
Gives Name/Affiliation/Weapon/Health of any NPC you're looking at.
Shows details of items you're looking at.
Powered by rechargeable battery (ALA Half Life 2 Flashlight).

*Contractor brought in to double check subtitles couldn't get through all the dialog in 3 days of work.

*Each regions disc will contain only that region's VA.

*Briefings are back and you will be able to control the camera during the cutscenes via Snake's MkII. You can move around the room ect. If you don't want to maneuver the camera you can press L2 and the camera control for the cutscene will be automatic.

*Realtime cutscenes. Whatever camo+weapon you have active at the time will be in the cutscene ect.

[Zer0-Sum]

Kojima Report 081 (http://mp.i-revo.jp/user.php/kp-ryan/entry/164.html). Release Date re-announced obviously.

Solid Eye Info:
Mappable to L2 button
Gives Name/Affiliation/Weapon/Health of any NPC you're looking at.
Shows details of items you're looking at.
Powered by rechargeable battery (ALA Half Life 2 Flashlight).

*Contractor brought in to double check subtitles couldn't get through all the dialog in 3 days of work.
*Each regions disc will contain only that region's VA.

That Solid Eye is serious pimp style stuff man. it is like having the scanner from Metroid Prime in MGS4. That is so so very sweet.

[Lucid Delusion]

Kojima Report 081 (http://mp.i-revo.jp/user.php/kp-ryan/entry/164.html). Release Date re-announced obviously. I'm listening and updating as I go...

Solid Eye Info:
Mappable to L2 button
Gives Name/Affiliation/Weapon/Health of any NPC you're looking at.
Shows details of items you're looking at.
Powered by rechargeable battery (ALA Half Life 2 Flashlight).

*Contractor brought in to double check subtitles couldn't get through all the dialog in 3 days of work.

*Each regions disc will contain only that region's VA.

*Briefings are back and you will be able to control the camera during the cutscenes via Snake's MkII. You can move around the room ect. If you don't want to maneuver the camera you can press L2 and the camera control for the cutscene will be automatic.

*Realtime cutscenes. Whatever camo+weapon you have active at the time will be in the cutscene ect.

This game just continues to sound better and better with each new detail. The whole Solid Eye system sounds outstanding.

[cliffbo]

this verifies that this game is going to be big. i thought they were using a 50GB disk:

Metal Gear Solid 4 will only have local voice tracks

Posted Feb 29th 2008 6:00PM by Jem Alexander
Filed under: News
Ryan Payton has confirmed in the latest Kojima Productions podcast that the European and American versions of Metal Gear Solid 4 will not have the Japanese voice tracks. Likewise, the Japanese version of the game will not have any English voice tracks either. This is apparently down to a lack of space on the Blu-Ray disc due to the large amount of story in the game.

Wait a second, running out of space on a Blu-Ray disc? Well, we knew this would happen at some point but this is definitely earlier than we expected. Our only worry about this is regarding the European release - will it only have English vocals? If so, then non-English speakers might have to settle for subtitles of their mother tongue. Fans of the Japanese language will either have to survive with English or risk importing from Japan and hoping there'll be English subtitles.

http://www.gametab.com/news/2516042/

[masteratt]

50 million hours gameplay confirmed.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/3600/eqtl5lxp6.jpg

[Voidler]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwISJ9erFPE

Scans there of the briefing

[LaLiLuLeLo]

SPOILERS! SHEEEEeeeeeEEESSSsssshhHH!

[hidex]

Oh shit Snake is going super saiyan. lol

[Epix]

They're using 25GB discs I believe. Kojima mentioned something about wanting 50GB discs but never confirmed that's what they're using.

[chartwel]

They're using 25GB discs I believe. Kojima mentioned something about wanting 50GB discs but never confirmed that's what they're using.

and yet you havent confirmed they are using 25 GB discs. amazing.

[Xclusion]

I heard they were using 50gb discs
there a link on the GAF forums but I'm too lazy to pull it

[Danji]

Because the voice acting is so superior it's not even funny?

David Hayter as Solid Snake is the best thing ever..and Raiden is Classic. The whole English dub is classic.

---

Just a note for anyone who hasn't watched the 3rd disk that came with MGS 3: Subsistence (Collector's Edition)..it's definitely not a good way to convey the game at all. I am planning to run through MGS 1 through 3 with a friend who's going to get a PS3 so I am watching Disc 3: Existence and it doesn't convey the plot of the game well at all. There are time skips forward and backward constantly and the initial execution, being especially bad, is so loose and lackluster that it would make anyone loose interest. This is a bit of a disappointment for me as I was hoping for a little easier of a job around the end...

[cliffbo]

is it 50GB then?

MGS4: Kojima says "50GB BD Not Enough For MGS4"
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In an exclusive interview with Hideo Kojima, the creator of Metal Gear Solid series, has made complains about 50GB BD not been sufficient. The Metal Gear Solid producer considers the Blu Ray disc too small and that they had to make compromises in order to put the game on the 50GB BD. According to Hideo, the programmers had to compress some parts in the game to save disc space.

Kojima : I am not satisfied with the quality yet, however...there isn't enough space.

Interviewer: Not enough space..on..Blu-ray..?

Kojima: Yes.(laughs). Not enough space.

http://www.n4g.com/tech/News-117932.aspx

[cliffbo]

Metal Gear Solid 4 to feature limited sixaxis ability
Posted on March 1st, 2008 at 23:21 EDT

Metal Gear Solid 4 is set to release on June 12 and so far has carried with it not only a ton of hype but more recently, a ton of news. It seems like the entire gaming media is rotating around MGS4 this week and everything that it has to offer. This is just one more bit of news to chalk-up to that slate.

Appearing in the new Electronic Gaming Monthly, Ryan Payton, Assistant Producer of MGS4, discussed how they were going to implement the tilt-functionality of the sixaxis controller.

"I think the problem with this feature is it was severly overhyped," says Payton. "It was talked up as Sony's answer to the Wii Remote. The trick is to use Sixaxis sparingly and have fun with it. I don't think anybody wants to play a long game while consistently having to tilt the controller around. Rather, it's fun for the player when they're given a chance to use it in short bursts-- that's how we're approaching Sixaxis in MGS4."

We here at PSU believe that this is probably the most appropriate approach that developers should be taking with the motion sensing capabilities the controller offers. It shouldn't ever be used as the answer for the Wiimote, but just as another element to enjoy gaming through. We'll keep you notified if anything else is released in regards to Metal Gear Solid 4.


http://www.psu.com/Metal-Gear-Solid-4-to-feature-limited-sixaxis-ability-News--a0002932-p0.php

[Viper]

They actually should be compressing many things. The benefits of compression at times outweigh the benefits of uncompressed data.

The transfer and decompression of a compressed texture using a lossless scheme can be faster than the transfer alone of a large uncompressed texture.

[Diresu]

^I have a feeling they are aware of any benefits.

[cliffbo]

^I have a feeling they are aware of any benefits.

lol... i reckon these devs know a little about programming

[GTAce]

The Ass is back woohoo!!!

[solidsnakejej]

They actually should be compressing many things. The benefits of compression at times outweigh the benefits of uncompressed data.

The transfer and decompression of a compressed texture using a lossless scheme can be faster than the transfer alone of a large uncompressed texture.

From what I remember they are only leaving the audio uncompressed. I haven't heard them mention any other data being left uncompressed.

[cliffbo]

The Ass is back woohoo!!!

i'm going to take that the right way

[GTAce]

You know i mean THE ass dude. 8)

[cliffbo]

just to keep things real about the 50GB argument. this is what Kojima said:

Kojima wants 50GB Blu-Ray disk for MGS4

nexgenwars.com — As crazy as it sounds, Hideo Kojima recently said that "Blu-Ray is too small for Metal Gear Solid 4."The current spec of Blu-Ray is only 25 GB, and he wants the newer spec 50 GB Blu-Ray for MGS4.

he's talking about the current Blu-ray here and he 'wants' the 50GB because of space problems (obviously). perhaps he hasn't been able to use a 50GB Blu-ray which is why he's said it again. MGS could be on a 25GB blu-ray disk, so lets not get carried away too much

[cliffbo]

by all accounts though, the game is BIG

If you listen to the Kojima Productions Report, you'll know that MGS4 is a very long game. Not only with cutscenes but tons of gameplay unlike past MGS games. RP claimed this week that there is too much content in the game. Mark Mcdonald played the game for 4 days and didn't finish it. This game will be the first game in my opinion to truly take advantage of the BR disc.

http://forums.gametrailers.com/showthread.php?t=272515&page=20

[GTAce]

Sounds promising.

[cliffbo]

Christ! every site is running with this 50GB story and Kojima has said nothing about this game using it! he said he 'wanted it' that's completely different from saying 'he has it'. this could create some negativity for the game if it continues... and it turns out to be untrue

[GTAce]

Yeah i agree with ya cliff, i think no dev. can say something technical today or the press will make some stupid storys about it...

[Diresu]

I am willing to bet he is using 50gb disc just because he asked for it way back when. I swear people just want to crap on anything to get a few hits these days.

[Lucid Delusion]

Wow, 4 days in and the guy hasn't completed the game yet? Then again, it doesn't exactly say how long each gaming session is in those 4 days. When it comes to the MG series I tend to get into marathon gaming periods. Though it still took me like 3 days to complete MGS3.

It's good to know that this will be another lengthy game. But you can't really expect anything less from Kojima. Metal Gear is his baby and he's gonna send Snake off with a bang.

[cliffbo]

I am willing to bet he is using 50gb disc just because he asked for it way back when. I swear people just want to crap on anything to get a few hits these days.

i'm not crapping on it lol... i'm just trying to be realistic about it. :) i want it to be a 50GB disk too. it still might be, but it's not been verified yet

[Segitz]

STOP IT^^

this uncompressed, compressed discussion is useless...

The only thing, Kojima might leave uncompressed for the sake of fidelity is the streaming audio for the cutscenes etc... Nothing else, or the game would have REALLY sucky loading times AND it would not fit onto a dual layer Blu Ray!

[yoshaw]

^What the man said!

No need to blather how much space there is or isn't FFS. It's MGS4, FCOL!

Seriously, WTF!

*ROFLMAO*

[AC!D]

I wonder how big the install will be?

[masteratt]

I'll wait 5 hours if I have to.

This is fucking MGS4, nothing in the universe can stop it from being the best damn thing created for mankind.

[Diresu]

i'm not crapping on it lol... i'm just trying to be realistic about it. :) i want it to be a 50GB disk too. it still might be, but it's not been verified yet

Lol, not you :P I meant all the people reporting this crap and trying to make it in some sort of controversy or something.

[LiquidEagle]

This is fucking MGS4, nothing in the universe can stop it from being the best damn thing created for mankind.

Yuuuuup!

I'm really wondering about the length. When I got MGS3 I played it for 16 hours straight from beginning to finish, and I planned on doing the same thing for MGS4... I better prepare myself well! :laugh:

[Jay Gee]

Damn, this game is about to have me re-arranged my College Course schedule. I'm going to have to either take Structured Analysis and Design this session, or I have to wait until the end of June to actually play the game. Since there's no way in hell, I'm waiting another day to play this game once it releases, it looks like I'm gonna put an easy course in my second session so I won't have to worry about grades.

[masteratt]

You are choosing courses depending on how much you can play MGS4?!
lol holy shit and I thought I was a big fan :(

The best thing I did for MGS was lose a few hours of sleep but then I always do that.

[Sephiroth_VII]

MGS4 is released right on time for the home study break, given to us to prepare for our exams, so I'll be doing a marathon :hugegrin:

[Raitei]

i should (hopefully) be in a study leave type thing.. having done my exams already... please?

[Fredag]

I am so very lucky, my vacation starts Jun 11, so I have a full day to make the proper arrangements...

[Jay Gee]

I'm taking two courses in Session A (2 months) and none in Session B (May-June), so that means I got the green light for BOTH "4" games (GTA, MGS). Hehehehehehe.

[cliffbo]

I'm taking two courses in Session A (2 months) and none in Session B (May-June), so that means I got the blue light for BOTH "4" games (GTA, MGS). Hehehehehehe.

better

[Diresu]

I need to go to EB and preorder 2 copies this week sometimes

[masteratt]

I'm still considering how many copies to get.

I really want to pay back Hideo for staying PS3 exclusive despite Konami pressuring and show him that his game CAN sell 1 million in the first day!
By buying two copies ¬_¬ lol

Also, *joined the MGS avatar trend*

[Diresu]

I'm still considering how many copies to get.

I really want to pay back Hideo for staying PS3 exclusive despite Konami pressuring and show him that his game CAN sell 1 million in the first day!
By buying two copies ¬_¬ lol

Also, *joined the MGS avatar trend*

I am buying at least 2, possibly 3 (1 for a friend) CE to play, Normal to keep wrapped as a collector's item.

[³¹¹]

I'm thinking the vice versa dude. Why not play the normal version and keep the CE locked up tight. Don't you know how priceless the Snake Eater CE is?!?!?!

I've said it before but I'll say it again. Normal version from local WalMart, import 'THE' CE from Japan (since they always get better shit than us).

[qzak]

I just gotta laugh: he ran out of space...

March 3, 2008 - Continuing a series of developer interviews in celebration of its 1000th issue, Japan's Weekly Famitsu got Metal Gear Solid mastermind Hideo Kojima in the hot seat this week. The director reminisced about his career and even shared a couple of interesting comments on MGS4.

Kojima first reflected a bit on his 22 years as a game designer. He actually finds it hard to believe that he managed to do the same job at the same company for 22 years. One of the reasons that he was able to stick with it so long, he noted, is that game technology has continued to advance all these years, at last allowing him to get closer to what he originally wanted to do.

The magazine asked Kojima to share the things that influenced him as a young game designer. He actually credits game players as having "made him." When times were tough, Kojima would spend time reading the messages on survey post cards sent in by users. These were actually addressed to "H.Kojima," as at the time game staff couldn't put kanji characters in the credits.

It seems that if it weren't for these types of post cards, we wouldn't be playing Hideo Kojima games today. Kojima recalled how in his early days as a designer, he wasn't so highly rated internally at Konami. Even his friends and parents told him to quit! However, it was different amongst the game players.

Moving on to Metal Gear Solid 4, Kojima noted that, although we've only been seeing scenes from the Middle East, players will move between different countries. This is different from past MGS games, he noted. If this were one of the past MGS games, you'd be moving between different sections of the same Middle Eastern setting. Here, however, all the setting are different, making the work akin to making multiple games.

While noting that MGS4 won't be lacking in volume, Kojima did admit that he's still not entirely satisfied with the game's quality. However, space limitations are apparently getting getting in the way. That's right, space limitations on a Blu-ray disc! The Famitsu interviewers pointed out that they've never heard anyone complain about space limitations with Sony's high capacity disc format, but Kojima was adamant about space being inadequate, and noted that, as with past titles, the talk has come to what to cut or what to compress.

As with the recent Shigeru Miyamoto, Akihiro Hino, and Shinji Mikami features, Famitsu asked Kojima to list the game makers that have caught his eye the most of late. He responded that he's taken note of overseas developers, in particular the teams behind Assassin's Creed and Call of Duty 4. There's a bit of competitive spirit here, though, as Kojima noted that the motion system in Assassin's Creed will force him and other developers to aim for something higher.


http://ps3.ign.com/articles/856/856288p1.html?RSSwhen2008-03-03_102500&RSSid=856288

[Epix]

Why not move to BD50 before having to make any sacrifices? Sony?

[cliffbo]

but he still hasn't said that '50GB isn't enough' we know he said '25GB wasn't enough'

[³¹¹]

I wish I could read Famitsu...

[AC!D]

Does anyone know if the game is coming out on the 50GB or 25GB?
If not on the 50GB i hope Sony didnt stuff this up, by not releasing the software in a firmware update, for Koj to use the disc capacity of his choice.

[cliffbo]

Does anyone know if the game is coming out on the 50GB or 25GB?
If not on the 50GB i hope Sony didnt stuff this up, by not releasing the software in a firmware update, for Koj to use the disc capacity of his choice.

he wanted 50GB, but we never got any verification that he got it. the trouble is, every site is assuming he did, so are reporting that 50GB isn't enough. he could be talking about the 25GB...

[Epix]

I believe he's talking about the standard BD25. If he'd gotten approval for a the BD50 then I'm we'd have heard about it.

*The PS3 can read BD50 dics without the need for a firmware update.

[Diresu]

I'm thinking the vice versa dude. Why not play the normal version and keep the CE locked up tight. Don't you know how priceless the Snake Eater CE is?!?!?!

I've said it before but I'll say it again. Normal version from local WalMart, import 'THE' CE from Japan (since they always get better shit than us).

I thought about that but I want to see all the extra stuff in the CE version like the making of and stuff. I might just buy 2 CE's and 1 normal...

[Sephiroth_VII]

I'm fairly sure BD Profile 1.0 requires the player to be dual-layer compatible.

[AbominatioN]

PS3 can read d/l BD from the start (such as d/l BD movies).

IIRC it requires a f/w upgrade to read more than 2 layers.

EDIT: As Epix & Sephiroth_VII already said

[gibmonster]

If BD50 isn't an option. He should make it a two disc game. That way there are no compromises to the game itself.

[TEEDA]

Lol....I can see 1GB of gameplay and 49 GB of cutscenes & codecs.... :(-
xD

[AC!D]

I get the feeling this game is a lot bigger than any of us are expecting and yes i mean that in terms of gameplay and level design not cutscenes.

[gibmonster]

I get the feeling this game is a lot bigger than any of us are expecting and yes i mean that in terms of gameplay and level design not cutscenes.

For sure. The gameplay is much more open in this one. Many possibilities due to the decision the player makes.

[Sephiroth_VII]

Not to mention the many different countries. This one will be huge.

[Epix]

Kojima Report 82
*Ryan mentioned that the MGO beta number will be packaged with MGSaga Vol. 2, which is the pre order bonus.
*MGS4 will apparently have an F-bombs in it.
*According to Ryan the pack shot we saw is not the final one

http://www.konami.jp/kojima_pro/radio/the_report/the_report_082.mp3

[Marjoh]

Solidus? (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3258/2316022604_3f89529c9b.jpg?v=0)

I'm guessing another joke by the team. Remember everyone thought Vulcan would make an appearance in MGS2.

[LiquidEagle]

Those images are from all throughout the MGS saga. If you look just below the Solidus silhouette, you can see the Ninja, and we know he isn't coming back (or we have a pretty good idea he isn't :-p)

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Yeah, they aren't hints, snake is just shattering mgs history. which in itself is awesome.

[warmachine]

New Screens (http://www.ene3.com/archives/021122.html) and 15 minutes of gameplay (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/31703.html)

[FantasyGhost]

Nice find, too bad it's not high def though (gameplay video).

[the boney king of nowhere.]

is that gameplay any different to the old 15 minutes?

[Matt]

Looking at the comments, it seems like it's the same one.

[³¹¹]

None of that is new. Let's just wait patiently for the 21st. Can't be that hard now.

[Epix]

None of that is new. Let's just wait patiently for the 21st. Can't be that hard now.What's happening on the 21st?

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Maybe he meant the 12th?

[³¹¹]

Emergence Day lads, Emergence Day. March 21st. (that other emergence day doesn't matter)

[the boney king of nowhere.]

wat

[Epix]

Google + MGS + March 21st = nothing.

[masteratt]

Isn't Emergence Day the language Microsoft used to market Gears Of War? ¬_¬

[Matt]

I think so.

[masteratt]

So is 311 trolling or what?

[Matt]

:shrug:

[Kiosko]

I doubt it's March 21st. Didn't they say End of March-Early April?

[jaxmkii]

for what?

[Raitei]

im so freaking confused... what are you on 311

[cliffbo]

Hideo Kojima Working on New Title
Just in case you thought he wasn't.
by John Tanaka

US, March 11, 2008 - Metal Gear Solid 4 will bring an end to the Solid Snake line of Metal Gear games. But, just in case you've heard rumors to the otherwise, it won't bring an end to series creator Hideo Kojima.

Speaking with Japan's Nikkei BP website, Konami president Fumiaki Tanaka revealed that Kojima is working on the concept for a new game outside of the Metal Gear universe. Pressed further on this mystery title, or possibly titles, Tanaka said that he couldn't reveal anything at this point and that a formal announcement won't be coming this year. Instead, we can probably look forward to hearing something after Kojima has written the new title's scenario, which won't happen until after MGS4 has been released and Metal Gear Online has been given a major push.

In other Metal Gear Solid 4 news, Tanaka revealed to the site that Konami expects sales to be similar to past titles. While the sales focus is on the European and North American markets, the company is aiming for sales of one million in Japan alone. Nikkei pointed out to Tanaka that the PS3 hardware has yet to hit the two million mark in Japan, to which Tanaka noted that many users are waiting for MGS4 to buy a PS3. He also feels that because a number of major PS3 titles from other companies will be released before MGS4, the system's userbase total will rise.

Outside of Metal Gear, Tanaka shared a few insights into Konami's development plans as a whole. The company will be releasing remakes of more classic titles and tapping into more classic franchises in the future. Although Tanaka wouldn't get into specifics, he did suggest that download services like Wii Ware could play a role in this effort.

Tanaka made mention of all the major platforms in his discussion with Nikkei, but one in particular got praise: the PS3. In previous interviews, Tanaka has shared his opinion that Sony's online platform for the PS3 fits well with Konami. That stance hasn't changed, he said, noting that the open nature of Sony's online platform, in contrast to the regulations placed on the Wii and Xbox 360 online systems, gives Konami a lot of freedom.

What Konami will do with that freedom is up in the air right now, though. With Metal Gear Online, set to be bundled with Metal Gear Solid 4, Tanaka admitted that the company is still in the trial stages regarding a business model.

http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/858/858436p1.html

http://www.ene3.com/ps3/mgs4/mgspictunew.jpg

http://www.ene3.com/ps3/mgs4/mgspictunew2.jpg

[curryking1]

Oh mi god. Hi quality sexy pics. Nice find man.


Speaking with Japan's Nikkei BP website, Konami president Fumiaki Tanaka revealed that Kojima is working on the concept for a new game outside of the Metal Gear universe.

Policenauts! No.. ZOE? No.. I should play Policenauts btw, I d/led it in super secret fashion. Too bad it's in Japanese.

Maybe? Yes? No...

Wonder what it is/can't wait to see it anyhow.

Edit - Wtf... I didn't know IGN had so many ***king awesome screens... those bastards...

[Xclusion]

I feel like I Kojima-san has showed us nothing about Metal Gear Solid (like everything they've shown us amounts to 20% of the game) and thats the way I like it.

[curryking1]

20%? 20% of MGS is a lot of stuff. I'd put it lower than that :P

masteratt - don't sell your PS3 man. Just don't sell consoles man. Just my recommendation. Once you get a console, just don't give it back! :P

I sold some of my PS2 games. I bought all of them back and then some. I can't even imagine myself doing that to a console.

It's just going to bite you later when you have to end up spending more at a different particular time. Because then you'll want the new graphics card or the new something then you know? I mean graphics card now and then console again later? I'm personally planning something similar to you.

I want to pick up a new graphics card over the summer some time. Probably a solid high end of the 8 series. That should be satisfactory for a while I think, and I'll easily be able to manage it without sacrificing anything I already have (and would want back if I didn't have it) you know?

[³¹¹]

http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/683152/Japan_Gets_Metal_Gear_Bundles.html

"Yesterday, it was announced that Metal Gear Solid 4 will see a Q2 2008 release (most likely June 12) and get a special 80gb PS3 Bundle, but Japan is getting some extras.

They will get the option of the game alone, a Special Edition Box Set that includes a Blu-Ray with trailers and behind-the-scenes video, or a PS3 bundle with the Special Edition.

The PS3 in this bundle could be a new color and details will be released on the March 21st.

It's pretty likely that the US will be getting some sort of Special or Limited edition, but no announcement has been made yet."

I'm pretty sure that there are quite a few announcements for this day.

And someone needs to learn how to search.

And boys, you should know me better than that, I'm disappointed.


PS; this is just a link for proof. I'm pretty sure this came out in a podcast or some sort of interview.

[Raitei]

OOOOOOOOOOOOoh

[Smokey]

masteratt - don't sell your PS3 man. Just don't sell consoles man.
WTF??

[Bsack]

WTF??

what's wrong with not selling consoles?

[AC!D]

Why are those MGS4 pics so green?

[yoshaw]

Why are my pants on fire!?

[GTAce]

You hide something hot in them. :heybaby:









































Or its because of the GT5P screens....

[TrueVCU]

None of that is new. Let's just wait patiently for the 21st. Can't be that hard now.

*311 used Confusion*
*it's super effective!*

No.. ZOE?

You realize an HD ZOE would literally KILL people with awesome, right?

[yoshaw]

You hide something hot in them. :heybaby:

I hear that a lot. BUT!!! For the life of me, I never wanted to hear that from a guy. Alas, too late.

LOL

[Segitz]

I hear that a lot. BUT!!! For the life of me, I never wanted to hear that from a guy. Alas, too late.

LOL

I mean, you didn't exactly *force* him to say it... but you surely dared him to do so :D

But... to take away the "bad" feeling...

Maybe, the fiery feeling in your pants came from some tasty girl... And I mean in a bad way^^ (STD :D )

[LiquidEagle]

lol, EVA (trying to keep it MGS-related :-p)

[Sephiroth_VII]

Big Mama!


:barf:

[yoshaw]

LMAO, You bastards!!

+rep

[GTAce]

I mean, you didn't exactly *force* him to say it...
He did and you know this!

[curryking1]

I had a dream last night where I played MGS4 and it was the greatest thing of all time. Pretty realistic dream.

The other part of my dream was having to do with these oily blobs. I got turned into a black oily blob after one touched me, but then I changed back because I felt like it or something? I control the laws of dynamics in my dreams bahahah! :P

Also Johnny Depp was somewhere in there too. And some pirate boats and stuff.

[Sephiroth_VII]

I want to dream the same stuff is you. Mine are booooring...

[Zer0-Sum]

http://forums.e-mpire.com/showthread.php?t=84555

:buldge: :wank: AHHHHHHHHH!!!! :pinky:

[LiquidEagle]

Yikes!

Equilibrium was definitely sweet, but Ultraviolet was fucking horrible (only movie I've ever walked out of)... this could be cool but I don't think he's the reliable director I want in charge of my favourite thing of all time. I want Christopher Nolan

That's what I posted in that thread you created :-p

[Matt]

I've seen bits of that film.

*cue the zero-sum rant* :P

[Zer0-Sum]

I've seen bits of that film.

*cue the zero-sum rant* :P

Sorry, I am just excited. Can you tell? If a MGS movie is as good as Equilibrium then it will so awesome to behold. it will be a dream come true. MGS games are practically movies by themselves, it is just a natural progression to make them into actual movies.

[Matt]

I've always been wary of game-film conversions. I'm waiting to be proved wrong, and I would love for this one to be it. If any game deserves a good film, it's this one.

Personally, I think that Kojima should be involved in this in some way.

[LiquidEagle]

Yeah, regardless of who's directing, Kojima should be watching the process like a hawk :)

[Zer0-Sum]

Yeah, regardless of who's directing, Kojima should be watching the process like a hawk :)

I am sure he will be. MGS is his life's work after all.

Can anyone see Bale doing Snake? I think I could...

[yoshaw]

He did and you know this!

http://www.telewizmall.com/board/data/emoticons/slime_hmm.gif

[Matt]

I am sure he will be. MGS is his life's work after all.

Can anyone see Bale doing Snake? I think I could...

I can't watch a film with him in without thinking, "I killed Paul Allen with an axe in the face!"

[Zer0-Sum]

I can't watch a film with him in without thinking, "I killed Paul Allen with an axe in the face!"

:lol:!!!! Even in Bat Man?

[LiquidEagle]

Bale would definitely be the best Snake, and having a director familiar with Bale would be ideal (though Christopher Nolan's more familiar with him and a better writer/director IMO :-p)

[Zer0-Sum]

Bale would definitely be the best Snake, and having a director familiar with Bale would be ideal (though Christopher Nolan's more familiar with him and a better writer/director IMO :-p)

Have you seen 3:10 to Yuma? Bale even looks like Snake in that movie. All unshaven and scruffy. Put a eye patch on and viola, instant Snake. He can pull off the "I am a total bad ass" effect too.

[LiquidEagle]

He also eats a snake in Rescue Dawn :-D

[Bsack]

He also eats a snake in Rescue Dawn :-D

Is Rescue Dawn good? I have it on Blu Ray atm.

To be on topic I agree that Christian Bale be a great person to act as Snake in a movie. I wish this would something to be considered for a movie.

[LiquidEagle]

Is Rescue Dawn good? I have it on Blu Ray atm.

To be on topic I agree that Christian Bale be a great person to act as Snake in a movie. I wish this would something to be considered for a movie.

Yeah, I definitely liked it. Steve Zahn does a good job in a serious role and the fact that it's based on a true story makes it all the more amazing... definitely worth a watch.

[solidsnakejej]

50GB confirmed?

In a Konami retailers meeting yesterday, it was exposed that the game would be produced on a 50GB Blu-ray disc.

http://www.ripten.com/2008/03/14/mgs4-confirmed-50gb-blu-ray/

[yoshaw]

^Holy Shyte! Seriously?!

They couldn't fit dual languages on a 50GB disc only in the 2nd-gen of PS3 game development??

OMFG!! DVD-era am cry for consoles. My respect for PS3 has grown immensely at the thought of it.

[/fanboy rhetoric]

[Leedogg]

^Holy Shyte! Seriously?!

They couldn't fit dual languages on a 50GB disc only in the 2nd-gen of PS3 game development??

OMFG!! DVD-era am cry for consoles. My respect for PS3 has grown immensely at the thought of it.

[/fanboy rhetoric]

I know this is a totally different game, but I also think that GT5 will be a 50GB when it comes out.

[Zer0-Sum]

50 GB? Man, that would be what, 5.5 DVD9's? That is ruthless. That is some CRAZY game man. This will be the BEST MGS EVER. Kojima for the EPIC WIN.

[solidsnakejej]

Also I believe one of Sony's PR guy said that Resistance 2 is on 50GB, too.

[Zer0-Sum]

Also I believe one of Sony's PR guy said that Resistance 2 is on 50GB, too.

No shit? Man, 50 GB did not last long. How is the competition to compete with this I should wonder? :pinky:

[³¹¹]

Man, filling the game up with necessity is one thing.

Filling it up with "fluff" is another.

[AC!D]

Damn when Kojima said he wanted MGS to go out with a bang and have ppl talking about the ending for years he was not joking was he. This is gonna be Epic. 50GB DAMN!

[yoshaw]

Man, filling the game up with necessity is one thing.

Filling it up with "fluff" is another.

:spit:













Your mom did what?????

[Diresu]

Man, filling the game up with necessity is one thing.

Filling it up with "fluff" is another.

Considering that fluff is multiple language support and CG movies and then taking into account that MGS4 can't FIT multiple language tracks due to space constraints and lack of CG movies (all done ingame) I call bullshit on it being filled with "fluff". This is Hideo fucking Kojima. He wants to make the end of MGS epic and this is the result. End of story.

[Zer0-Sum]

Man, filling the game up with necessity is one thing.

Filling it up with "fluff" is another.

Kojima does not make "fluff"....

Kojima makes epic....

WORD.