Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

[LiquidEagle]

hang on let me get this staight is MGS playable in these graphics? if not i dont get it...........

:laugh:

[Smokey]

lol.... i still dont get it :(

[Smokey]

i mean he was at the helipad & all?

[masteratt]

...as characters talk and reference other stars of this universe, you may see an X or L1 button icon quickly flash on the screen. Hit the right button while it's highlighted and you'll be treated to a very brief context flashback. Basically, the system uses images and moments from the past Metal Gear games to help visually rekindle your own memories of the who, what, where, and why.
Used for flashbacks, not playable.

A single shed of tear streamed along my cheek when I saw shadow moses with MGS4 graphics by the way (which was a few days ago but I only click this thread after a long break since half the time it's not about mgs4 lol).

[LiquidEagle]

Used for flashbacks, not playable.

A single shed of tear streamed along my cheek when I saw shadow moses with MGS4 graphics by the way (which was a few days ago but I only click this thread after a long break since half the time it's not about mgs4 lol).

Whoa whoa whoa guys, these are two separate items.

The flashbacks where you hit L1 or X we already knew about. It plays moments from previous Metal Gears (much like how MGS2 constantly referenced MGS and showed MGS1 cinemas) for backstory.

What this new REvived trailer and what Smokey's talking about is something different.

I actually misread Smokey's comment, sorry dude haha. I thought you were just acting stupid and asking if MGS 4 was going to look that good :-p

Anyways, there's still no word on what this Shadow Moses thing means, and I don't think there will be until we actually have our hands on the game.

[Smokey]

Used for flashbacks, not playable.

A single shed of tear streamed along my cheek when I saw shadow moses with MGS4 graphics by the way (which was a few days ago but I only click this thread after a long break since half the time it's not about mgs4 lol).

Whoa whoa whoa guys, these are two separate items.

The flashbacks where you hit L1 or X we already knew about. It plays moments from previous Metal Gears (much like how MGS2 constantly referenced MGS and showed MGS1 cinemas) for backstory.

What this new REvived trailer and what Smokey's talking about is something different.

I actually misread Smokey's comment, sorry dude haha. I thought you were just acting stupid and asking if MGS 4 was going to look that good :-p

Anyways, there's still no word on what this Shadow Moses thing means, and I don't think there will be until we actually have our hands on the game.

like OMG to both posts:spit:

[julps31]

Yeah, me too. Downloading now :-D

Did anybody snag that X Play footage?

Ohh... here it is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg1TVw9lST8

Gg1TVw9lST8

Great to see some more gameplay, of course, but Adam Sessler needs to shut the fuck up.Regardless of Sessler...that footage was sick. Especially the part with the Haven Soldiers.

[cliffbo]

Sony are expecting massive sales in Japan:

100,000 MGS4 PS3 Bundles for Japan
That's a lot. Maybe.
by John Tanaka

US, May 7, 2008 - Japan is recovering from its Golden Week period of holidays, making news slow from the island nation, but we did stumble upon one little bit that ought to help those who take part in office pools over system sales. The web version of Mainichi Shimbun newspaper reports today that Sony plans on shipping between 80,000 and 100,000 units of the recently announced MGS4 PS3 bundle. Sony refers to this as a limited edition bundle, so we presume they intend to sell out of it quickly.

First announced last week, this bundle combines a 40 gigabyte PS3 in your choice of Clear Black, Ceramic White, or Satin Silver colors, with an extra Dual Shock 3 controller and a copy of the standard version of MGS4, all for 49,800 yen. This amounts to a 4,000 yen savings over buying the items separately.

Konami has its own bundle on the way, which combines a new metallic color version of the PS3 with a copy of the MGS4 limited edition for 51,800 yen. Shipping quantities have not been revealed for this set.

http://www.gametab.com/news/2588412/

[saud264]

The UK Official PlayStation Mag review

10/10

http://forums.n4g.com/m_127991/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm#127991

[Goki]

^^^^^must......resist.......temptaTion........^^^^ ^^

[solidsnakejej]

I still can't believe it's coming out next month.

[nayrk]

sooner the better i say

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Ass posted the pages out of order, wtf?

[VideoGame mania]

The UK Official PlayStation Mag review

10/10

http://forums.n4g.com/m_127991/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm#127991

Oh boy, time to http://th158.photobucket.com/albums/t85/jasonbay1988/th_McnSam_BailOut.gif
I knew this was coming see you in 2 months.

[cliffbo]

an interview with the reviewer

edit... oh shit! don't read this is you are good at conjecture

Metal Gear Solid 4: The first review is out!
And we've talked to the man who wrote it. Here's what he thinks
Words: David Houghton, GamesRadar UK

Metal Gear Solid 4. Looks like it's going to be good, doesn't it? But just how good, exactly? Just "Hmmm, this is fun, I'm glad I did buy a PS3 now" good? Or perhaps "There you go Hideo. My first-born child in recompense for this audio-visual wonder you have kindly bestowed upon my life" good?

One man knows the answer to that. His name is Paul Fitzpatrick and he's written the world's first review of the game for the UK's Official PlayStation Magazine. And he very happily gave it a none-better 10/10 score. The review will be in issue 19, which goes on sale on Friday 16th of May, but you don't have to wait that long. We have you see, spoken to Paul and found out exactly how he feels about the biggest game on the PS3 this year. Want to know? Of course you do.

One word of warning though. We've tried to keep this interview as spoiler-free as possible, but if you absolutely, positively don't want to even read a single hint of a seed of a scrap of a possibility of a plot point that you could extrapolate to work out the truth by the time the game comes out, click away now. In fact if that's the sort of person you are, why the hell are you reading this story anyway? Be off with you!

GamesRadar: First things first. This is the epic resolution to an epic saga and it comes on a Blu-ray disc. Just what sort of percentage of the playing time do the cut-scenes take up?

Paul Fitzpatrick: Hard to say. I didn't time the cut-scenes, but I completed MGS4 in just over 29 hours, and at a guess I'd say it was two thirds playing to one third watching. But that is a guess…

GR: How long did you spend finishing MGS4 for the review? What was your play schedule like and how how complete a look at the game do you feel you got? Anything you would have liked to take some extra time over?

PF: 29 hours and six minutes was my exact play-through time, and I saw everything I felt I needed to see to really get the measure of the game. I'd love to go back and play through with all the cool weapons and items unlocked of course. There are some beauties. Oh, and the play through didn't take in Metal Gear Online, which is being reviewed separately.

GR: The gameplay formula seems to have made the biggest single-game evolution we've ever seen in the MGS series. Does it still feel like a Metal Gear game despite that? If so, how have Konami maintained that essence, and if not, how have things changed?

PF: It totally feels like Metal Gear. The faction dynamic isn't over-used and when it is available is only ever an option, supplementing stealth. It was a bit of classic Kojima misdirection to suggest that everything would be tied to that. The characters, themes and to a lesser extent, the core controls and abilities are where MGS really resides, and they have remained the same, even if what you do with them has altered.

GR: The game seems to be made of a wider spread of game styles and mechanics this time. Is it still as focused an overall experience as we expect from Metal Gear?

PF: Yes, for the reasons above. Emotionally, there is some dilution as there are so many individual stories to tie up and resolve, but from a gameplay perspective it's remarkably focused.

GR: What's the single biggest improvement over the previous games? What makes the biggest difference in MGS4?

PF: Having what is basically a classic FPS shooter control set up is the biggest improvement (although I guess it debuted in MGS3: Subsistence). It means that when Snake has to shoot it out, you can negotiate that with confidence for the first time.

GR: You said in your review that MGS4 isn't perfect. What were your biggest complaints with it, and why did those issues disappoint you? Any major flaws?

PF: I think the game's ending suffers from the Return Of The King syndrome in that it keeps ending when it should really draw a line earlier on. That's the main one for me. Also, the 'togglable' auto-aim isn't always as smart at locking on as it should be in those situations where it really makes sense that you use it.

GR: Why weren't those problems enough to stop you giving the game a 10/10 rating?

PF: For me, like the greatest films, it's outstanding because of, and not despite, its idiosyncrasies and flaws. It's the expression of one very creative person's vision and to see that undiluted with all it's eccentricities and genius intact is remarkable. It's also a cracking story and truly rewarding to play.

GR: Can you talk about anything that really surprised you? Anything you weren't expecting, or that you expected to be there but wasn't?

PF: I was expecting the faction dynamic to be enforced, and to feature for longer. The other thing that surprised me is something that should be left to surprise you too. Sorry!

GR: Without giving too much away, which characters and story elements should we be looking out for this time? Any surprises or character moments you found particularly rewarding as a long-term fan? Does Raiden redeem himself?

PF: Raiden does redeem himself, although clearly Koj loves him a lot more than we ever will. Big Mama's story is worth looking out for too, but it's impossible to say much more without spoiling it.

GR: Did the game's ending feel as final a resolution as we're being led to believe it is, or is there still potential for continuation with or without Kojima?

PF: A bit of both. This is the end of Snake's story, but there are other characters who feasibly could live to sneak another day.

GR: As an overall production, does the game deserve the years of hype it's garnered?

PF: It is unique, and mostly for the very best reasons. It is, lest I haven't said this enough, a really, really enjoyable game to play. So, for my money, yes.

GR: Do you think its release will make any kind of difference to the PS3 as a platform? Some say it'll sell systems like nothing we've ever seen before, while some think it will only sell to the pre-converted hardcore Metal Gear audience.

PF: I think GTAIV is more likely to shift hardware, but if you like games at all and/or have any interest in where they're going, this is indispensable. This is a game for the fans. But if you're not one, it doesn't take much to get on board. The earlier games are still superb, and wikipedia can get you up to speed with the plot in fifteen minutes. Get involved!

GR: In ten years, how do you think MGS4 will be viewed in comparison to the rest of the series?

PF: As a brilliantly inventive, reassuringly mad grand finale to a consistently inventive and mad series.

[VonGak]

The UK Official PlayStation Mag review

10/10

http://forums.n4g.com/m_127991/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm#127991

:spit: This kind of bull critiques make me wanna puke.

When we see a perfect 10 we know that it was not the game the person reviewed.
But that's the problem with brand specific mag, exclusive reviews and advert financing (not even going to include fanboy journalism ^.^).

EDIT: Not attacking the game, just the score and vague review + interview (plus some personal hate towards his comment about FPS being the best addition).

[julps31]

I foresee more 10's. :)

[masteratt]

Okay read, pretty vague answers all around but if anyone had doubt it will be superb (i.e: people who never played MGS), that interview will make away with your doubts.

*waits for the launch.....*

[cliffbo]

has this been posted?

Konami announces UK MGS4 pre-order bonus

Posted May 12th 2008 8:30AM by Jem Alexander
Filed under: News
Konami has come through for Europeans once again by announcing that the "Metal Gear Saga Vol 2.0" pre-order bonus will be made available in the region. The DVD, containing a seven-part documentary which "details the origins of previous Metal Gear games and the evolution of Hideo Kojima's epic series", will be sent out to people who pre-order Metal Gear Solid 4 at "key retail partners across Europe."

The press release also reiterates the existence of the Limited Edition version of the game, which is available in the UK at Play.com. The bundle includes a 6" action figure of Old Snake, a "Making Of" Blu-ray disc, a copy of the game's soundtrack along with the game itself. The "Making Of" Blu-ray will have "two high-definition documentaries which offer a candid, behind-the-scenes look at the development" of the game. While this is a great bundle, it's up to you whether it's worth the £80 pricetag.

http://www.gametab.com/news/2592971/

[Sephiroth_VII]

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DON'T READ THAT REVIEW!!!!!

srsly.

[Nameless]

^Thx!
I will not read the review...
*Perhaps a mod can put the whole thing in a spoiler tag...*

[cliffbo]

which one? if you mean mine i can do that

[Nameless]

^I guess he is referring to your excerpts from the review...
*I did not read it; out of fear of spoilers so I can't say...*

[cliffbo]

^I guess he is referring to your excerpts from the review...
*I did not read it; out of fear of spoilers so I can't say...*

well there isn't really much in that but i'll put a spoiler on it anyway. it's not the review but an interview with the reviewer

[Sephiroth_VII]

The interview isn't that bad, but the conclusion of the review points in a certain direction for the ending, IMO.

[Viper]

You know things are off when the damn reviewer for a game gets interviewed.

[cliffbo]

The interview isn't that bad, but the conclusion of the review points in a certain direction for the ending, IMO.

the last comment in the original review does it even more blatantly... i hope it's a tease

[Sephiroth_VII]

^That's the one I'm talking about. I hope he's just doing it to mess with our heads.

[the boney king of nowhere.]

You know things are off when the damn reviewer for a game gets interviewed.

they always do that at gamesradar with the big releases.
gamesradar is like a sister website to a lot of magazines, especially in the uk. builds publicity i guess.

[Segitz]

What an idiotic interviewer...

He asks the reviewer who reviewed the game and gave it a 10/10 if the game deserved the hype...

[cliffbo]

What an idiotic interviewer...

He asks the reviewer who reviewed the game and gave it a 10/10 if the game deserved the hype...

lol... yeah, like he's going to say: 'nope, i lied'

[Bliss]

I can't wait for this beautiful game!
I'll get GTA4 for PS3 tomorrow and then MGS4.

[FantasyGhost]

Anyone seen the kojima blog lately? the US PS board did: sorry if already postedThis is Hideo Kojima's LATEST BLOG
http://www.kjp.konami.jp/gs/hideoblog
im sure someone in Konami will translate it or something
but i just wanted you guys to have the first read

NOTICE: this is not a direct translation...i have only translated what i could and only the important stuff
please, no hate! i worked so hard on this, THANKS =]


Hideo:
i hate to say this myself, but i am a Japanese man, so i try to be modest, or even more. i dont wish to brag about it to say "OH I AM THE MGS4 GUY (it's true, he doesn't)" or to say "THIS IS THE BEST ONE", just like how AMERICANS brag stuff like this [i was a bit mad on this part...but then again, it is true...right?] i do enjoy myself, but in my mind i still think insufficient of myself. that's why i interview in Japanese, and SAI (translator) translates my side of the inteviews very well in English. Because the WEST does not heavily carry the idea of MODESTY, i am getting criticized in the magazines/blogs. in conclusion, on my recent comment about my disappointment with MGS4, the comments derived from "MGS4, inside the biggest PS3 Game" to "Hideo disappointed with MGS4" it was translated compeltely translated wrong due to cultural differences. There are several comments that is like the disappointment articles, like the one that says "Hideo think PS3 can't not handle the GAME" or "the 50GB Blu-ray is simply not enough." it's funny how others think "did Hideo really say that?" then ask me, and my answer is obviously "NO" but then...i guess i am responsible for all of the articles...

from now one, i will say what i plan to say
for example, let's say this dveloper is making a new kind of a car. he claims that this can FLY. now there is no stop when you say "there is a car that can fly." When you claim that it can fly, the speculation grows from "oh so it can FLY?!!!" and the developer would set his goals higher. the specualtion is that if the car flies, then it should reach a MACH speed...but it doesnt stop there...it'd go beyond the specualtion of then "it sholuld go into space!" with all the excitement around, the developer would go deeply into making the car going into space...however, he'll come up to the public and say the car reaches the MACH speed, but it fails to go into the space. but he shouldnt give up, because for a car to even reach a mach speed and go into air is revolutionary. i wished to trasnfer my thoughts like such, but i guess it didnt work very well

the next time i interview in America, i will just say "MGS4 is the BEST, THE END" it is shameful for a japanese man to speak so blatantly, but if i dont, things like this [above] can happen...MGS4 isnt exactly MY proerty, so i dont have a TOTAL control over it and sometimes i get confused with it. some may be disappointed the way i say things, but i do release the game with confidence. in fact that what i have been doing, not just this ps3 game, but my previous ps2 titles. i always reached for the higher goal and i try to go for it. even in my company, im learning a lot about media training, but i wanted to do more than just that and here i am with the interview. but this [like the incidents above] wont stop me from doing moer interviews, i mean its not like interviews have ratings. i wont QUIT!



- once again, i apologize for the translations grammar & spelling...it was really hard cuz that is what translation is
i just wanted to do a little service for the MGS4 fans [like Hideo x)] and here is a BRIEF translation of his latest blog

thank you once again and have a good weekend
i love the MGS series blog here! always useful informations =)
http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?board.id=mgs&message.id=300014#M300014

[cliffbo]

yeah i read that already. it's interesting because although he tries to explain about how other cultures interpret his words incorrectly, Kotaku then went on to interpret this incorrectly, even suggesting he was copping out... aren't Westerners so understanding and wonderful

[LiquidEagle]

Thanks for that. It's definitely something we knew because most of us are big Kojima/MGS fans and we know his style of being insanely brilliant but also ridiculously modest. Like it says in there, it's also a Japanese trait (unless you're Team Ninja). Anybody who read the articles and got seriously worried that MGS4 wasn't going to be fucking incredible doesn't understand the creative process, IMO, and this is where Kojima really sets himself apart as an artist. While the rest of the gaming world builds up hype and will only talk about their game in good ways that are marketing-friendly, artists in other areas like film, music, or other visual arts are able to be much more honest about their work without these kinds of reactions.

[Sephiroth_VII]

I don't get why the big sites don't understand this yet. I mean, the Japanese have always been modest like this, it's nothing new.

Jesus.

[Goki]

I don't understand why the big sites don't undertsand this yet. I mean, the Japanese have always been modest like this, it's nothing new.

Jesus.

Its not like they dont understand it, they just have to word it like its some kinda insane thing to say about something so that they get more hits for the article. Works just like normal society driven media.

[GTShotoKen]

Its not like they dont understand it, they just have to word it like its some kinda insane thing to say about something so that they get more hits for the article. Works just like normal society driven media.

QFT

[Segitz]

I don't understand why the big sites don't undertsand this yet. I mean, the Japanese have always been modest like this, it's nothing new.

Jesus.

It's because Americans (no offense) are the opposite extreme and most sites are american... (I'd say, Europeans are on a middle ground... some more than others...)

And now, please bear with me and DO NOT take this personal, Americans ARE known for their arrogance (again, not all are like this), and thus assume, the other person they talk to are the same. Asian cultures are modest (it's good, but not always, as seen in this case... Not that Kojima should have said something different) and the person who interprets a quite by such a person is to blame, if he does it wrong.

[GTShotoKen]

I hate the ever growing 99% argument. You can't defeat anyone who uses it because everyone who has the possibility of disagreeing get's put into the 1% category.

Every country has plenty situations in history where this argument can apply to them including now (Japan DEFINITELY isn't discounted from this).

The problem centers on the peoples' dependence on the media to understand things outside of their domain. However the media paints it is how the people see it plain and simple.

[Diresu]

Media here mis-quoting something in a way that just happens to get more hits? NO WAY...SAY IT AIN"T SO....

*yawn*

Kojima-san you are a genius and any serious fan knows what you mean, the rest can buy into whatever they want.

[GTShotoKen]

Media here mis-quoting something in a way that just happens to get more hits? NO WAY...SAY IT AIN"T SO....

*yawn*

Kojima-san you are a genius and any serious fan knows what you mean, the rest can buy into whatever they want.

I definitely agree with that. This happens all the time, but I'm glad that Kojima took the time to come forth and rectify the media's various hyperboles.

[Jay Gee]

I'm glad Kojima decided to stand up and clarify the issue instead letting shitty American journalists pervert his words even further. Too bad for them that even with their best efforts at trying to take Kojima down, his game is still gonna sell like gangbusters.

[GUNDAMSEED]

HOLLY FUCKING SHIT AT THE NEW TRAILER.

http://gamevideos.com/video/id/18828

SPOILERS SPOILERS DON"T WATCH IF WANT TO bu tones new stuff about the game

[Jay Gee]

*swerves to avoid watching video, ends up hitting elderly couple instead*
Phew! That was CLOSE!

[LiquidEagle]

HOLLY FUCKING SHIT AT THE NEW TRAILER.

http://gamevideos.com/video/id/18828

SPOILERS SPOILERS DON"T WATCH IF WANT TO bu tones new stuff about the game

WOW!!!!! Holy fucking shit, son! If we get that ad at my theatre I'm not going to be able to get any work done!

[Segitz]

HOLLY FUCKING SHIT AT THE NEW TRAILER.

http://gamevideos.com/video/id/18828

SPOILERS SPOILERS DON"T WATCH IF WANT TO bu tones new stuff about the game

MASSIVE video... don't watch, if you don't like spoilers or anything like that

[section]

But perfectionists are never 100% and truly happy with what they accomplish. There's always the feeling of incompleteness in form or other, even when all the others say what you have accomplished is ridiculously awesome.

And Hideo, like other perfectionists, belong to this category. With the additional Japanese modesty you can easily get misunderstood.

What I can understand is Hideo was reaching for he moon. I recall him wanting thoroughly destructable environments, hence "no place to hide". I could relate the lack of this to the amount of memory in PS3, you would have to do magic to create such environment to a game with big, open areas.

[VonGak]

From my rep comments:
lol, +rep for being perm banned from GAF, that's a good thing :beer:

LOL and thanks for the rep ^^

It actually feels great not being able to post at GAF anymore (though it would have had been nice with a more detailed reason than "Yeah nice try").

I mean in the past I would have been all over people like AniHawk for making uninformed posts like the this one:

MGS always sounds so videogamey. And Don LaFontane (the Trailer Guy, however you spell his name) spouting off that tagline is pure cheese. You get used to the cheesiness and drama while you're playing the game, but that trailer really shows just how goofy the series is.

Kojima is a great cineaste, and Konami does seem serious about bringing his vision to the screen. Regarding to potential directors, Saito says, "Paul Thomas Anderson is interested."

Wow, the GOOD Paul Anderson, no less. I had to go to wikipedia to double-check.

One thing is to be uninformed, but he's straight out proud of being ignorant.

It seem to be past his comprehension that Kojima is making MGS as homage to old Hollywood movies which he enjoyed as a kid and that the theatrical trailer is composed like theatrical Hollywood trailers were back then with the chain smoking narrator and everything.
It's no different from the Machete trailer (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=W8cCzltPD6Y) featured in Grindhouse(Watch it now if you haven't already).

Attacking the dialog in MGS when it's done as homage is just plain wrong, it's like attacking the dialog in movies like "Desperado", "Grindhouse" (both parts), "Kill Bill", "Blue Velvet", "the Quick & the Dead" and so on.

Heck he's even proud of not knowing the director of "There Will be Blood" and "Magnolia". :tardbang:
Though I guess when being oblivious to the concept of post modern then directors like Paul Anderson will fly straight past one no matter how many awards they have won and how many Oscars they have been nominated for.

Paul Anderson would be the perfect director for MGS with his sense of blending a good story with the post modern homage and he's a bit more grounded when it comes to dialog than his his friend Quentin Tarantino.

But those GAF days are behind me, now I just stroll past those twat infested posts.. :duh: well apart from this incident which we'll let slide. :wave:

EDIT: Nooooooooo *cries* the thought of it being Paul W.S. Anderson had never crossed my mind, I mean who would proudly mention him as an example of top notch directors lining up to do a MGS movie?

[JasonXe]

HOLLY FUCKING SHIT AT THE NEW TRAILER.

http://gamevideos.com/video/id/18828

SPOILERS SPOILERS DON"T WATCH IF WANT TO bu tones new stuff about the game

If you care about mgs4 then someone will buy me a ps3 so i can play this...do you care about mgs4 and snake, huh?

[cliffbo]

it wasn't an April Fools

You Really Did Get Assassin's Creed In My MGS4!

That Ubisoft/Kojima April Fool's joke was pretty elaborate! Snake running around MGS4 dressed as Altair, looking for all the world like it was actually in the game...so would it surprise you to hear that it wasn't really a gag? Yeah, that's right. It was announced at the MGS4 wrap party today that MGS4 players will indeed be able to unlock an Assassin's Creed outfit for Snake (we won't tell you how), which were it not for the silver moustache and trademark cigarette would have you thinking Altair himself had time-travelled his way into the final Metal Gear title. How's this happening? Why's this happening? Who knows, the mind boggles.

http://kotaku.com/389819/you-really-did-get-assassins-creed-in-my-mgs4

[amuront]

MGS4 cross advertisement in Japan.
http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/1215172_1124.html

[Sephiroth_VII]

MASSIVE video... don't watch, if you don't like spoilers or anything like that
Any big new spoilers in there?
it wasn't an April Fools



http://kotaku.com/389819/you-really-did-get-assassins-creed-in-my-mgs4
Nice :)
MGS4 cross advertisement in Japan.
http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/1215172_1124.html

1. I'm buying this one (http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/__icsFiles/artimage/2008/05/13/pc_fc_n_gn/ut3.jpg).

2. ZOMG (http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/__icsFiles/artimage/2008/05/13/pc_fc_n_gn/tora3.jpg)!

[cliffbo]

MGS4 intro: war has changed

Posted May 13th 2008 10:50AM by Andrew Yoon
Filed under: Videos and Screenshots

Someone turned on a valve of MGS4 media today. The opening intro to Metal Gear Solid 4 doesn't feature any spoilers, so feel free to watch. In fact, we feel like we've seen this before ... when the game was first debuted. It's been a long time coming, but the final chapter of Snake's adventure is finally making its way to release. We can't wait to see more.

http://www.gametab.com/news/2594483/

[julps31]

HOLLY FUCKING SHIT AT THE NEW TRAILER.

http://gamevideos.com/video/id/18828

SPOILERS SPOILERS DON"T WATCH IF WANT TO bu tones new stuff about the gameWow wow wow...siiick trailer lol. Don't really get the sense that theres any big spoilers in there. New areas i've never seen tho. Can't...wait..to..plaaay. :shocked:

[VonGak]

But isn't the intro supposed to be semi interactive?

I wonder how a video can capture the essence of that.

[VonGak]

Wow wow wow...siiick trailer lol. Don't really get the sense that theres any big spoilers in there. New areas i've never seen tho. Can't...wait..to..plaaay. :shocked:

Indeed, I've watched it roughly 10 times now (sadly I had other thing to do too or else it would have been more).

No one can any longe be wondering why MGS4 demands for Blu-Ray and I'm very happy to see that the game doesn't just take place at battlefields, there's intermissions of ol' school stealth too spiced up with what would seem to be more interactive (HL2?) like cut-scenes unless I read too much into the glimps in the trailer...

Shame on me for attacking the OPSM critique, not the 10 makes a lot more sense.

[masteratt]

The trailer alone makes me want to give the game 10/10!

That was freakin' excellent!

[jako]

Yeah that video is insane !
We'll have to fight Liquid :( gonna hurt !

[cliffbo]

anyone watched the intro vid yet?

[masteratt]

I personally won't go that far.

I don't mind watching 'controlled' trailers and stuff but the intro? No way.
The first time I want to see that is when the game is in the PS3.

[Raitei]

i refuse to watch that intro unless it hi-def on my large ass tv with a DS3 in hand

[cliffbo]

LOLOL... speaking of mods with small (er...mmm) take a look at this fellas thumb in this new PS3 add

http://gawker.com/389930/disturbing-playstation-ad-will-put-you-off-video-games-forever

[Sephiroth_VII]

The intro video is nothing more than a short version of the 15-minute trailer shown at E3 '06.

The only new thing is that there's an English dub instead of Japanese, and that Campbell explains a bit about the mission you're about to embark on in the background.

It obviously leads straight into you taking control of Snake.

[VonGak]

The intro video is nothing more than a short version of the 15-minute trailer shown at E3 '06.

The only new thing is that there's an English dub instead of Japanese, and that Campbell explains a bit about the mission you're about to embark on in the background.

It obviously leads straight into you taking control of Snake.

Aha, so it's not the actual semi interactive intro which had the budget of a DS title?

[yoshaw]

Why can't we download videos from gamevideos.com anymore? :S

edit: nvrmind. Foudn the links, not used to new interface yet.

[cliffbo]

no comment on the add i posted above?! i'm surprised

[yoshaw]

Wow wow wow...siiick trailer lol. Don't really get the sense that theres any big spoilers in there. New areas i've never seen tho. Can't...wait..to..plaaay. :shocked:

Julps, you sure you're not over-reacting there? Two people said it's the same ole trailer. What gives?

[Gummy]

2. ZOMG (http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/__icsFiles/artimage/2008/05/13/pc_fc_n_gn/tora3.jpg)!

Is that who I think it is?

[Lucid Delusion]

I feel like I'm getting an MGS4 overload these days. It's a shame that right now, me getting this game and a PS3 any time soon rests on that damn rebate check. Boost your economy with MGS4! Haha.

[cliffbo]

Julps, you sure you're not over-reacting there? Two people said it's the same ole trailer. What gives?

i think he's talking about the one above mine

[VonGak]

Julps, you sure you're not over-reacting there? Two people said it's the same ole trailer. What gives?

Nono, the thearetical trailer which is riddled with never seen before phootage. :D

[cliffbo]

ALERT!

Watch Kojima play the first ten minutes of Metal Gear Solid 4

Posted May 13th 2008 2:15PM by Andrew Yoon
Filed under: Videos and Screenshots

Metal Gear Mania continues today. Series creator and director Hideo Kojima presented the first ten minutes of Metal Gear Solid 4 to the press today, and the folks at 1UP were able to capture it off-screen. This all Japanese-footage includes the intro movie, but goes directly into gameplay. More than the visuals, the audio is what haunts us the most. The score pulls on the heartstrings, while the sounds of war sound absolutely brutal ... as they should.

hit the link if you DARE...

http://www.gametab.com/news/2594962/

download here:

http://www.gamevideos.com/video/id/18834

[masteratt]

cliffbo stop posting these!!
I'm not good against fighting temptation! :cry2:

Alright I think I will stop visiting this thread.

[cliffbo]

cliffbo stop posting these!!
I'm not good against fighting temptation! :cry2:

Alright I think I will stop visiting this thread.

downloading it now.... yeeeeeeeeeeeeee! i'll be the only one to see it!

[Sephiroth_VII]

Is that who I think it is?

It is :hugegrin: Nostalgic, isn't it?

cliffbo stop posting these!!
I'm not good against fighting temptation!

Alright I think I will stop visiting this thread.
There really isn't anything we haven't seen before :shrug:

[Jay Gee]

Dun need to watch the first 10 minutes vid since I was on the Beta.

[cliffbo]

Absolutely awesome!!!!!!!!!!! Kojima is a genius and a little IMP... LOL... you haven't seen anything, nothing!!! OMG I want this now.

[cliffbo]

you got to watch that vid, you HAVE too... anyway for all you cowards:

Metal Gear Solid 4 golden
Konami announces completion of "conclusion to the Metal Gear Saga" at press conference, unveils world tour, collaboration with iPod, Ubisoft, and more.
By Hirohiko Niizumi, GameSpot
Posted May 13, 2008 6:45 pm GMT

TOKYO--With Metal Gear Solid 4's anticipated worldwide release just a month away, Konami held a press conference near its headquarters today to announce that the game's development is officially complete. Press and guests were invited to the Toho Cinemas Roppongi Hills cineplex, where they were treated to the latest trailers and live gameplay on the big screen with some popcorn on the side.

Similar to a real movie experience, the conference started off with some commercials, which were actually fake ads based on the Metal Gear Solid 4 world. Five commercials were shown, starting off with a "Praying Mantis unmanned security system." The ad featured a huge security robot chasing after a man on a bike and ultimately catching him, with fatal results. The ads are all available at Metal Gear Solid's new official site, together with a fresh Hollywood-style trailer that features numerous new scenes.

After the commercials and a brief look at what was apparently the game's opening sequence, Konami Digital Entertainment president Fumiaki Tanaka took the stage to make the opening announcements.

"In recent years, casual games have become extremely popular. With the rise of new consumers, the [game industry] is expanding into new directions," said Tanaka. "While it's said that the current mainstream is casual games, we took the challenge to make a blockbuster title, Metal Gear Solid 4, headed by Kojima."

He continued, "Metal Gear Solid 4 surpasses the scale of its previous titles in all aspects, including their story, visuals, and music. Using the PlayStation 3's high capabilities to its capacity, I believe that our developers have realized MGS4 without any compromise."

However, Tanaka also stressed that MGS4 certainly won't be the last of Konami's big projects on the PS3. "We believe that the PlayStation 3 still has some undiscovered capabilities, and there's still many points where we can be more clever to take its full advantage," he teased. "We will continue to create more good products in the future."

Following Tanaka, director Hideo Kojima appeared on stage to announce the completion of his four-year long project. "I'm very happy that we can announce the completion of MGS4 in front of everyone here today," he said, beaming. "MGS4 has been an extremely difficult project. At one point, it was like an eternal spiral where the game felt like it would never get completed no matter how hard we worked on it."

"We took on all sorts of challenges in the making of MGS4," reminisced Kojima. "We were challenged to make MGS4 on the Cell-processor-operated, unknown monster of a hardware called the PlayStation 3. We were challenged to make MGS4 in high definition graphics and 5.1ch surround sound so that it'd play in the leagues of movies. We were challenged to give MGS4 the most [content] in the series, and so we had the largest number of developers working [on the franchise] ever. We were challenged to release the game simultaneously worldwide for the first time. And, we were challenged to make it the last title in the series, as the game will be the conclusion to the Metal Gear Saga."

Interestingly, Kojima also took the opportunity to make some comments on the current situation of the game industry, with Japanese publishers increasingly leaning toward casual games that don't require expensive development.

"Casual games have become mainstream in the industry," he declared. "It's not just a Japanese phenomenon but also something that's happening worldwide. There are new markets and possibilities opening up thanks to the trend, which is great. But on the other hand, we shouldn't forget about the hardcore gamers whose lives are about videogames. The gamers who consider video games a subculture, and enjoy taking their time to sit down and play games that gives them energy and courage. I wanted to remind those gamers about the fun of video games. I know that we're going against the trend, but we've been working hard for the past four years so that the fire [of non-casual games] won't blow out."

"I believe that video games are a form of synthesized art that evolves by adapting new technologies," continued Kojima. "It's a business, so there are difficult decisions, but when you think about the future of video games, I think that you need to take some risks to move on forward. Once you halt, it's really hard to go [back on track] and take steps forward. Unfortunately, overseas game production companies, which are well-funded and extremely skilled, have surpassed us by a couple of steps. It was once said that Japan molded the world's video game [industry], but that's becoming a thing of the past. Sad as it may be, it's the truth."

"We developed MGS4 for fans that love Metal Gear. But at the same time, I was creating it with some hopes to stir a revival of [non-casual] videogames."

Kojima then went on to play some Metal Gear Solid 4 on the cinema's big screen, revealing that the the game will be chapter-based, unlike the previous installments in the series. A few minutes of the first chapter, "Act 1: Liquid Sun," was played in hard mode.

After playing the game, Kojima revealed a number of new collaborations in Metal Gear Solid 4, the biggest being with Apple's iPod. Snake carries around an iPod in MGS4, which lets him play music tracks that he finds scattered throughout the game. Collected tracks can be played as background music during the game, with additional tracks being offered for download.

Last month on April Fool's Day, footage of Metal Gear Solid 4 featuring Snake in Altair's robe from Assassin's Creed appeared without warning on YouTube. Today, Kojima confirmed that it's more than just a prank, as the Altair costume will be an unlockable feature in the game.

Other collaborations in MGS4 include Triumph Motorcycles, Sony Ericsson, Regain, and Uniqlo. For Triumph Motorcycles, this is the second time they're collaborating with the Metal Gear series following MGS3. This time, their Bonneville T100 and Speed Triple Motorcycles will appear in a chase scene during the game.

With Sony Ericsson, their W62S model cell phone is seen in the game, used by Vamp and Naomi. What's more, the collaboration goes both ways. Sony Ericsson's mobile portal will offer a downloadable MGS4 version of "Ganbare Salary Man," a cell phone game about a middle-age salary worker.

Another product being advertised in MGS4 is Regain, a popular Japanese energy drink. The beverage is featured in-game as an item that energizes Snake when he takes a sip. This collaboration also goes both ways: Starting on June 10 in Japan, convenience stores will sell special bottles of Regain that include an original MGS4-themed cell phone cleaner or dog tag.

Uniqlo, a Japanese apparel maker with stores also in the USA and UK, France, Korea, China, and Hong Kong, doesn't have any items appearing in-game. Instead, they're collaborating with MGS4 with the release of six "Metal Gear Solid 4 UT Design" T-shirts, featuring logos and artworks inspired from the game. The shirts will be available at Uniqlo shops from June 12.

Similar to previous Metal Gear Solid installments, MGS4 will also feature a gravure girl. Minami Akina, an 18-year-old cover girl who's been a big fan of the series, appears on a poster in the game. Akina appeared during the press conference and congratulated Kojima on his game. Kojima's staff also congratulated Akina with a large MGS4 cake, as she's turning 19 in two days.

In Japan, Konami will also be releasing a variety of Metal Gear Solid merchandise near the launch of MGS4. The game's soundtrack will be released on May 28 as a two-disc set, featuring a total of 47 tracks.

"Ga-ko," a duck-shaped alarm clock that appears in the game, will be sold as a product on July 31.

A novel by Raymond Benson based on the original Metal Gear Solid will be released on May 25 (May 27 in the US), while a Japanese novel by Keikaku Ito, Metal Gear Solid: Guns of the Patriots, will be released on June 12.

In terms of launch promotions, plans for a "Metal Gear Solid 4 World Tour" are underway. Kojima and his staff will travel around the world to meet up with series fans. Tour locations include London, Madrid, Milano, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Paris, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

In Japan, Konami will also be collaborating with Sony to push MGS4 on the PlayStation Network. The daily "Toro Station" show will feature three consecutive days of Metal Gear coverage, possibly with a sneak peek into the latest game's development facilities.

One of the surprises at the press conference came at the very end. As the lights dimmed out for the event to end, a one-way dialogue very similar to the endings in the MGS games took place, hinting about a "worldwide live broadcast" and "VIP" events in Akihabara, New York, and Los Angeles on June


http://uk.gamespot.com/news/6190827.html

[Sephiroth_VII]

Phew, nothing really spoilerish in the "first 10 minutes" footage. Not if you've seen the Assasins Creed video anyway.

[cliffbo]

edit: woooooooops lol

oh buggar, you said it... lol i was trying to avoid saying that. it was and it wasn't an april fool (clever)

ipod and Ericcson connectivity confirmed... PSP too no doubt

[julps31]

Julps, you sure you're not over-reacting there? Two people said it's the same ole trailer. What gives?Definantly not overreacting lol. ;) Apparently the one Cliff posted on the last page (different than what i was responding to) was the intro (which i haven't watched) but Sephiroth says its the same footage we've seen before. But the other has new footage in it. Cinematic movie preview type trailer actually. Even has the guy who does the movie preview voice overs lol.

I expect PS3 sales to jump a good deal again once this game is released. Cause i'm sure theres alotta people who are holding out on purchasing the PS3 until MGS comes out. Thats the feeling i'm getting. Like theres great games already out...but this is the game I NEED lol.

[Sephiroth_VII]

Better? :-p

[cliffbo]

Definantly not overreacting lol. ;) Apparently the one Cliff posted on the last page (different than what i was responding to) was the intro (which i haven't watched) but Sephiroth says its the same footage we've seen before. But the other has new footage in it. Cinematic movie preview type trailer actually. Even has the guy who does the movie preview voice overs lol.

I expect PS3 sales to jump a good deal again once this game is released. Cause i'm sure theres alotta people who are holding out on purchasing the PS3 until MGS comes out. Thats the feeling i'm getting. Like theres great games already out...but this is the game I NEED lol.

the last vid i posted had the intro plus gameplay

http://www.gamevideos.com/video/id/18834

Better? :-p

much better LOL... only we know... aint that great!!!!

[Sephiroth_VII]

...this is the point where you edit your post quoting me.

[cliffbo]

...this is the point where you edit your post quoting me.

silly me lol... that was some video though. AWESOME!

[julps31]

the last vid i posted had the intro plus gameplay

http://www.gamevideos.com/video/id/18834



much better LOL... only we know... aint that great!!!!OK coo...i'll give in lol. Watching now since I guess theres no spoilers haha.

[cliffbo]

OK coo...i'll give in lol. Watching now since I guess theres no spoilers haha.

all you'll find out is that the April fool was a very clever vid because it was double edged.

it's only ten minutes out of thirty hours

loooooooook at the BIKE PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://metalgearsolid4.net/metal-gear-solid-4/mgs4-japanevent-7.jpg

http://metalgearsolid4.net/metal-gear-solid-4/mgs4-japanevent-6.jpg

http://metalgearsolid4.net/metal-gear-solid-4/mgs4-japanevent-8.jpg

[Goki]

gamevideos has hit overload.!!! and i cannot resist temptation no more.....

cliffbo thx for the pics, they are beutiful. look at vamps hair!! is this real time OMG!!

[Kiosko]

I watched them all too. So much detail. The ipod is perfect and that motorcycle. Wow!

[cliffbo]

cliffbo thx for the pics, they are beutiful. look at vamps hair!! is this real time OMG!!

the bikes, the bikes... the F*****g bikes!!!!!!!!!!!!

[julps31]

all you'll find out is that the April fool was a very clever vid because it was double edged.

it's only ten minutes out of thirty hoursTrue..true. Crazy how they transition from cinematics to gameplay back to the cinematics. Truly seamless. I imagine this is the interactivity they where refering to. Couldn't watch the whole thing tho cause of my comp but should be able to if i free up some space.

[cliffbo]

those pics above are in 1080p... has it been confirmed that the game runs at that?

[Sephiroth_VII]

Well, there's a live-action sequence as well, supposedly before the main menu. That's the one they've really hyped up.

EDIT:; Yes, it's 1080p. Upscaled, at least. No idea whether it's native.

[Goki]

http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/4905/worlddomi2nn1.th.jpg (http://img505.imageshack.us/my.php?image=worlddomi2nn1.jpg)

Better now

[LiquidEagle]

May all who doubt MGS's glory be stricken down quickly and harshly now.... MGS4 has no equal.

[Nameless]

Not sure if it's been posted, but there's some new info on the MGS4 site it is really well done... http://www.konami.jp/mgs4/uk/top.html

I did not find any real spoilers so I would recommend people complete the missions and review the site.

It's got me even more hyped for the game's release...

[LiquidEagle]

Yeah, unfortunately I have to go to work right now so I'll check it out when I get home, it was loading really slowly for me and I couldn't even start the first mission

[dnpmakkah]

Never thought I'd say this during the PS2 days but I'm more excited for MGS4 than I was for GTAIV.

[GTAce]

Am i the only one who thinks theres a nice graphical improvement?
Better blur, better lighting, better textures, more smoother details, everything looks just cleaner.

[Nameless]

^The game looks great...
Definately looks like one of the top tier next-gen games visually and we know the story and cinematics will be amazing. It looks like the title will live up to the hype.

[TEEDA]

not really a fair comparison ( hd old vid vs SD final game ) but anyway.
the game looks good, I love Old snake's look.

http://i29.tinypic.com/2dc8ggy.jpg
http://i26.tinypic.com/23rmmmv.jpg
http://i25.tinypic.com/zvealj.jpg

[OmniCloud]

ya know, I think I may just have to buy this game...

[Passive]

Havent watched any, but a bunch of short clips.

Reflection clip (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/33933.html)
ACP clip (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/33927.html)
Liquid Ocelot Cinematic (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/33932.html)
Shooting Training (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/33929.html)
Octocamo Training (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/33928.html)

I realise i was avoiding this thread but i figure as long as i dont read any articles or click links im fine.

and seeing that comparison picture reminded me i still have to post the one i made (unless i did already i cant remember lol)

MGS4 comparison (56k warning) (http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll50/passivesin/MGS4comparison.jpg) New on the left, old on the right.

[Smokey]

im getting excited :):) i will be closing myself away from everyone

[Passive]

I've already told work im not working for a week starting the 12th :P give me enough time to play through it at least twice. And its my birthday 3 days after MGS4 comes out lol and i probably wont even realise

[Theo]

OMG at the new trailers and videos! This game has generated it self beyond excitement for me. I have been waiting for this game for so long like the most of you, but now with a month from release it feels like I'm losing my mind for the damn game! I have not beet this exited about a videogame since the times before the release of FFVIII lol. MGS4 will rule all!!!...I will probably cancel all my other plans for the week after it's release as well to give this game the attention in diserves.

[Gummy]

I need to grow a gray mustache.

[GTShotoKen]

http://metalgearsolid4.net/metal-gear-solid-4/mgs4-japanevent-8.jpg

I don't know why I'm bringing this up, but why are these three wearing the same "wedding" ring? :lol:

[section]

Prolly they are wedlocked by MGS :)

Actually while you look at it they are not of the same size, I'm wearing also a white gold ring.

[Passive]

lol i wouldnt say its the same? :P isnt it just the generic gold band? my dad has one too

[yoshaw]

:lol:ing at the wedding ring part. Great eye-sight! :laugh:

[Sephiroth_VII]

I want one of those :drool:

[Lucid Delusion]

MGS4 branded wedding rings perhaps? Cross promotion ftw!

[curryking1]

Isn't the wedding ring on the right hand?

And it might be rings for engineering or something. Or special metal MGS ones so they can be cool :)

[masteratt]

When you connect all three rings, you send a CODEC call to Solid Snake.

[Sephiroth_VII]

OMG! :shocked:

[Segitz]

When you connect all three rings, you send a CODEC call to Solid Snake.

THAT made my day :D

[cliffbo]

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2008/134/reviews/926596_20080514_screen004.jpg

[Passive]

M O A R

[FantasyGhost]

Please sir, i want some more

http://herokids.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/oliver-twist-gruel.jpg

[Segitz]

MAN, I still cannot preorder the LE in Germany... I just hope, I don't get f*ck'd because my Gamestop (only store were I can really preorder here) isn't up to speed... (I told them, I only really want the LE... so they "know" about me^^ I am "friends" with the manager over there)

[Passive]

Not sure what these are realy about lol but 3 short clips of what appears to be training levels.

Video 1 (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/33989.html)
Video 2 (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/33991.html)
Video 3 (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/34010.html?type=flv)

[Passive]

news on the headset.... mmm do want.

Pelican Metal Gear Solid 4 Bluetooth Headset
We've got our hands on the highly anticipated headset. Enjoy first pics and a preview.
by Gerry Block
US, May 14, 2008 - There's no shortage of enthusiasm for the upcoming launch of Metal Gear Solid 4 in any segment of the gaming industry. Pundits and the public are stoked, and as a matter of fact, so are gaming peripheral makers. Pelican has been working with Konami for a while prepping a special tie-in product to greet the game's release in America, and from the looks of the final product, MGS4 may well be greeted by the coolest game-peripheral tie-in we've yet seen.

We've got the first official pictures of Pelican's Metal Gear Solid 4 Bluetooth Headset for the PlayStation 3, which show off more of the product than the leaked sales sheets that hit the net a few weeks ago. As a matter of fact, our pictures are of the real product that just arrived in the office. While we work on the full review, take a look at what Snake would use for his calls if he didn't have slightly more advanced technology available.

http://gearmedia.ign.com/gear/image/article/873/873980/pelican-metal-gear-solid-4-bluetooth-headset-20080514002351671-000.jpg
We must note that this is a pre-production sample. Any finish imperfections will be addressed when the retail products ship in a month.

The MGS4 Headset is a standard Bluetooth 2.0 hands-free device, which means it can be paired with both the PlayStation 3 and any Bluetooth-enabled cell phone so you can rock it both at home and on the street. We're certainly down to roll with it in public, as it offers a good deal of contrast to the stand-issue Bluetooth headsets on the street. Spec-wise its battery life is rated at 8-hours of talk time and 160-hours of standby.

http://gearmedia.ign.com/gear/image/article/873/873980/pelican-metal-gear-solid-4-bluetooth-headset-20080514002440655-000.jpg

Pelican will launch the Metal Gear Solid 4 Bluetooth Headset day and date with the game's release, June 12. Retail price will be set at $59.99. Stay tuned for our upcoming feature review to see how the headset performs in the heat of battle / the streets of Los Angeles.

http://gearmedia.ign.com/gear/image/article/873/873980/pelican-metal-gear-solid-4-bluetooth-headset-20080514002406249-000.jpg

http://gearmedia.ign.com/gear/image/article/873/873980/pelican-metal-gear-solid-4-bluetooth-headset-20080514002426202-000.jpg



Source (http://au.gear.ign.com/articles/873/873980p1.html)

higher res pics
pic 1 (http://gearmedia.ign.com/gear/image/article/873/873980/pelican-metal-gear-solid-4-bluetooth-headset-20080514002406249.jpg)
pic 2 (http://gearmedia.ign.com/gear/image/article/873/873980/pelican-metal-gear-solid-4-bluetooth-headset-20080514002426202.jpg)
pic 3 (http://gearmedia.ign.com/gear/image/article/873/873980/pelican-metal-gear-solid-4-bluetooth-headset-20080514002440655.jpg)
pic 4 (http://gearmedia.ign.com/gear/image/article/873/873980/pelican-metal-gear-solid-4-bluetooth-headset-20080514002351671.jpg)
pic 5 (http://gearmedia.ign.com/gear/image/article/873/873980/pelican-metal-gear-solid-4-bluetooth-headset-20080514115244785.jpg)
pic 6 (http://gearmedia.ign.com/gear/image/article/873/873980/pelican-metal-gear-solid-4-bluetooth-headset-20080514115242317.jpg)

[Smokey]

awsome Passive

[Passive]

We're gonna have to import it Smokey my friend =[ it seems its only for the US. for now at least.

[Raitei]

... well... i think is looks way too chunky.

ill be good with a regular bt, regular priced aswell

[yoshaw]

Hideo Komjia Not Disappointed With Metal Gear Solid 4 After All

Is Hideo Kojima disappointed with Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots? Well we were lead to believe that a while back, when Edge Magazine published an interview with the MGS creator. How however, Kojima states that he was merely misquoted.

“On the internet, there’s stuff saying ‘Hideo Kojima isn’t satisfied with the PS3’. I’d like to talk about that today. I just got back from Paris and did 15 interviews and everyone asked me about it, did I say that. The meaning of what I said has totally been changed, made totally different. Today, I’d like to talk about that,” he said.

Kojima comments that when he is doing an interview, he speaks in Japanese, and cannot control how the writers and translators interpret that into English.

“What I say is then translated in English, and the writer then changes that into their own words and writes that. So, right there, the meaning of what I say changes a lot.”

http://www.jolt.co.uk/index.php?articleid=11170

Kojima should fire his translator!! Plain n simple, :laugh:

[LaLiLuLeLo]

He can solve this by learning English and calling it a day. Sheesh.

[cliffbo]

He can solve this by learning English and calling it a day. Sheesh.

or we could learn to speak and understand japanese :shrug: just a thought

[yoshaw]

Or you can all go to hell n let Kojima keep his favorite translator as is :shrug:





;)

[LaLiLuLeLo]

or we could learn to speak and understand japanese :shrug: just a thought

I am, actually. How about some reciprocity!

[TEEDA]

Agent Simmons: Ooh, Nokia's are reeeeal nasty. You gotta respect the Japanese. They know the way... of the Samurai...
"Transformers memorable quotes "

[Segitz]

And I just preordered my MGS4 LE package suckers (and I got the preorder DVD)... Guess I'll be on hiatus for a week come June 12th :P

[cliffbo]

Christ E-mpire's going to be deserted next month!

[yoshaw]

:lol:

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Agent Simmons: Ooh, Nokia's are reeeeal nasty. You gotta respect the Japanese. They know the way... of the Samurai...
"Transformers memorable quotes "

"Nokia is from Finland..."

[LiquidEagle]

Kojima should fire his translator!! Plain n simple, :laugh:

Who's Komjia??

[cliffbo]

Not sure what these are realy about lol but 3 short clips of what appears to be training levels.

Video 1 (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/33989.html)
Video 2 (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/33991.html)
Video 3 (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/34010.html?type=flv)

arcade games for HOME confirmed

[Viper]

21 hours gameplay + 9 hours cinematics = 30 hour game.

Supposedly comes from a recent interview but I have no link.

[Raitei]

21 hours gameplay?

thats quite good isnt it?

[Viper]

I've heard the older MGS games were under 10 hours so I'd guess that's good.

[LiquidEagle]

No MGS game is 10 hours on its first run-through, if it is you missed too much :-p

MGS1 was about 12 hours, MGS2 was about 11 or 12, MGS3 took me a little less than 16 hours my first go-through (it took some of my friends 19), and given how big MGS4's going to be, 21 hours sounds pretty conservative. I kinda hope it's short though, because I'm going to play the game from start to finish regardless of length as soon as I get it :laugh:

[cliffbo]

21 hours gameplay?

thats quite good isnt it?

and that will be 21 hours of 'gameplay'. there are always hidden secrets...

[Raitei]

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/05/mgs4_ipod1.jpg

[cliffbo]

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/05/mgs4_ipod1.jpg

and Sony's Ericcson

[Raitei]

that was in the video anyway

[Segitz]

http://www.konamistyle-europe.com/de/product_info.php?info=p175_Metal-Gear-Solid-3-Snake-Eater---Grossfigur.html

Someone here who wants to give me a late birthday present??

[Passive]

haha! woah, thats more expensive than my RAH Raiden i'm getting O.o

:shifty: I want it

[Sephiroth_VII]

Wait, so the scale is 1/1!?

I want to make love to it :susp:

[Smokey]

Wait, so the scale is 1/1!?

I want to make love to it :susp:

but doesnt that come down to how big your TV is :D

finally preordered MGS4 today missed out on the premium package :(

[Passive]

haha too slow smokey =[
My local EB has sold out on all pre-orders O.O both normal and LEs tis crazy

[Xclusion]

Could MGS4 receive a lower score as a result of MGO?

[Passive]

No. The game itself wont be reviewed with MGS4 as MGO is going to be sold seperatly at some point.

post edited cos it made no sense lol

[LiquidEagle]

I'm posting here because 6,666 replies just seems unlucky :-p

[Passive]

haha! i noticed that too. Recon we'll get to 10,000 before June 12th?

[LiquidEagle]

Only one way to make that happen...

btw, did you guys play the games on the new MGS4 website? The Special Mission #1 is hard, but fun :-D

[Passive]

Yeah i had a go, its pretty tricky but entertaining ^^ pity the site itself takes forever to load.

[LiquidEagle]

It took forever when I used the UK site (before the US version was up), but the US loads fantastically for me, maybe you should try the US one just for kicks?

btw...

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/05/15/mgs4-limited-edition-ps3-hardware-bundle-details/

MGS4 Limited Edition PS3 Hardware Bundle Details!

+ Posted by Brandon Laurino // Konami Online

Hi all!

As mentioned in Monday’s post, last night was Konami’s Gamer’s Night in San Francisco. We announced a whole slew of new titles, had special guests like Mr. Kojima show up, and – of particular interest to the readers here, based on the comments – announced details of the Gun Metal Gray MGS4 Limited Edition PS3 Hardware Bundle! You can see details on all the new announcements at our special Konami.com Gamer’s Night feature here, and I’ll give you some details on how the MGS4 Limited Edition PS3 Hardware Bundle orders are going to work right now!

PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT the previously revealed MGS4 Standard Edition 80GB PS3 bundle!

The MGS4 Limited Edition PS3 Hardware Bundle will be available exclusively from Konami.com, you can actually hit the link and “Wish List” it right now (hint, hint). The price is $599.99 and it comes with the Gun Metal Gray PLAYSTATION 3 system with a 40GB hard drive, the bundle also includes a matching DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller and Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Limited Edition game.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2038/2495687650_d2f7c09a74.jpg

The MGS4 LE game box contains: The Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots game, which includes Metal Gear Online, enabling you to take part in the ultimate multiplayer squad based tactical shooter. An exclusive Blu-ray disc including over 2 hours of additional content - “Hideo Kojima’s Gene”, a behind-the-scenes vision of Hideo Kojima’s production team & game and “The Making of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots” documentary. As well as, the official Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots CD Soundtrack, including 16 never-before-released tracks by Harry Gregson-Williams (Shrek, Armageddon, The Rock), Nobuko Toda, and Ennio Morricone.

Pre-orders for the bundle will begin on Monday May 19th, 2008, and again, is in very limited supply. Only one per customer. We will be releasing limited quantities of stock day to day until completely sold out, so for notices about stock availability please stay tuned right here on the PS Blog and at Konami.com !

It's a shame that it's a 40 GB though...

[Segitz]

The statue is ~175cm high (about as big as I am), as my local Gamebuster has it (those suckers!!!)


Yeah, as I said before, I also got lucky and got a preorder on the LE :D

[Raitei]

its 185cm.. says so on the site

[Segitz]

its 185cm.. says so on the site

Well, then I made a good guess^^

There's other cool stuff in that store too (and it strangely has a better selection than the UK one)... I would love to get the Python Leather PSP sleeve... but at 150€, it is TOO much!

[solidsnakejej]

New screen shots? including new environments

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=296488

This (http://i26.tinypic.com/madymo.jpg) and this (http://i25.tinypic.com/otp9h1.jpg) look amazing


Edit: more shots http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=11207640&postcount=112

[Sephiroth_VII]

Russian jungle (http://i26.tinypic.com/29mso6a.jpg). Definitely.

[Passive]

Must watch all!

Hideo Kojima Interview Part I HD
(http://www.gametrailers.com/player/34168.html)

[Sephiroth_VII]

OMG! :wank:

[hevymac]

Russian jungle (http://i26.tinypic.com/29mso6a.jpg). Definitely.
:emo::gunner::wtf: NOOOOO!!!!!!!
I didn't want to know about ( or what kinds etc etc) any of the enviro's so I have been on a media black out and then THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry but I consider that a spoiler....... :whip:

[Segitz]

Man, I canNOT wait^^ It's like Cartman waiting for the release of the Wii^^

[cliffbo]

Insider: XMB Trophies arriving by June 12th [Exclusive]

Before I start, id like to say hello to everyone! My name is whoelse and I am the latest editor to arrive on sev1512’s blog!

I am in contact with an insider and he/she has contacted me to say that Trophies will be coming to the PS3 by June 12th, when Metal Gear Solid 4 finally arrives. This follows reports from several other websites and boards that they are coming to the PS3 XMB very soon. Lets all hope that this Insider has got it right because this new feature will be a great addition to the PS3 system if done right and will close the gap between PSN and Xbox LIVE.

I will continue to post more insider information to you guys in the near future.

http://sev1512.wordpress.com/2008/05/16/trophiesjune12th/

[Goki]

:wank:

[Jay Gee]

Man, I canNOT wait^^ It's like Cartman waiting for the release of the Wii^^
Getting ready to freeze yourself on the outskirts of Colorado, are we?

[Sephiroth_VII]

:emo::gunner::wtf: NOOOOO!!!!!!!
I didn't want to know about ( or what kinds etc etc) any of the enviro's so I have been on a media black out and then THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry but I consider that a spoiler....... :whip:

Sorry, but if you don't want spoilers stay out of the MGS4 thread :shrug: . Seriously, how could you not expect to be spoiled here?

[VonGak]

I was thinking, is the background war sound generated in real time or is it pre-recorded?

I seem to remember Kojima talking about wanting real time "generated" sound and it does sound really engaging in the (short, too short to tell if there are loops) videos.

[section]

I remember Kojima wanting fully destructible environment, fully modeled bodily fluid systems and heart rate meter affecting adrenaline levels, endorphine levels and hence overall excitement level which affect your concentration and ability to shoot :)

I actually recall one enemy soldier making whizz in MGS2 :D And it was modeled ridiculously well.

As mentioned, Kojima is a perfectionist. If he gets a fixation he wants something done in a ridiculously meticulous way.

It's only matter of time, resources and energy of the development team what they can eventually achieve.

[Sephiroth_VII]

I remember Kojima wanting fully destructible environment, fully modeled bodily fluid systems and heart rate meter affecting adrenaline levels, endorphine levels and hence overall excitement level which affect your concentration and ability to shoot
He's kept part of that in the new stress meter, though probably not as advanced as he originally hoped for.

[Segitz]

He's kept part of that in the new stress meter, though probably not as advanced as he originally hoped for.

I guess he rather dropped it, because the players couldn't cope with it (i.e. it was too complex for "John Doe"), not because the system was too slow or somesuch (I could write such a system in Java^^ And I suck at Java!)


And about getting frozen in Colorado... I'd rather go to Switzerland in Winter, not that far from here^^

[LaLiLuLeLo]

I don't think Kojima could ever be satisfied with technology. When new tech comes out, it inspires him to such an extent that he really pushes, in his mind, what could be done, and then has to cap the limits of what he can technically do.

[pac4life]

If all goes well, I might be the proud owner of a New PS3 soon....



just to play freakin MGS4.

Damn you Kojima, for making a game on another system that I have to find via crazy deals!!! Damn you!!!

[Passive]

Kojima Interview part 2!!! (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/34197.html)

And a Producers interview (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/34209.html)

Enjoy =D i am!

[Sephiroth_VII]

Can't wait to get home and watch all this stuff you're posting :-p

[LiquidEagle]

I don't think Kojima could ever be satisfied with technology. When new tech comes out, it inspires him to such an extent that he really pushes, in his mind, what could be done, and then has to cap the limits of what he can technically do.

I don't think any thing on this planet, technological, natural, or mortal, is worthy of Kojima. He's so far ahead of his time it's ridiculous.

[Passive]

Can't wait to get home and watch all this stuff you're posting :-p

haha the interviews are rather good =D just more to get me sooo pumped for MGS4 =D June 12th needs to hurry the fuck up. I think before i play it, im gonna sit there and listen to the best is yet to come. to mark 10 years exactly since MGS1 was released =]

[NeoPlayStation]

New screens:

http://i26.tinypic.com/29mso6a.jpg

http://i32.tinypic.com/wcn4if.jpg

http://i32.tinypic.com/294gu3c.jpg

http://i31.tinypic.com/3452795.jpg

http://i29.tinypic.com/2rzqsyd.jpg

http://i31.tinypic.com/wu49xv.jpg

http://i26.tinypic.com/madymo.jpg

http://i27.tinypic.com/21d3ckj.jpg

http://i30.tinypic.com/2ihv29w.jpg

http://i25.tinypic.com/otp9h1.jpg

http://i32.tinypic.com/fm1hlz.jpg

http://i32.tinypic.com/332tc7s.jpg

http://i26.tinypic.com/72zy29.jpg

Dualshock 3!
http://i32.tinypic.com/28s98o4.jpg

http://i26.tinypic.com/2who64z.jpg

http://i29.tinypic.com/15x6emx.jpg

http://i31.tinypic.com/15hyer5.jpg

[GTShotoKen]

Man, MGS4 is just too detailed. There's just too much detail in everything you see in those pics.

I agree that Kojima is truly a perfectionist.

[yoshaw]

If all goes well, I might be the proud owner of a New PS3 soon....



just to play freakin MGS4.

Damn you Kojima, for making a game on another system that I have to find via crazy deals!!! Damn you!!!

Hi-5 buddy!! I might be joining in the fun myself. Just waiting for June n my incentive cheque to arrive. Then it's PS3, a spanking new LCD and MGS4 all in one go, baby!! :evil:

[Nameless]

^ Sounds like a good plan...
Also, it's good to see the stimulus checks being used to drive the economy; spend it and have fun!

[Media]

Aaaaaaanddd...I've just confirmed that I'm going to be getting the MGS4 PS3 bundle.

[Media]

And so a sense of fairness is added to my perception of life.

[masteratt]

Aaaaaaaaaanddd...With that post of yours (and yoshaw's), we pretty much confirmed MGS4 is a system seller.

I'm sick of waiting for it though.
I just got done waiting for GTA4 and now comes MGS4.

I'm going to love that monkey by the way, I hope Hideo doesn't kill him.

Lol/ cuteness overload here:
http://i26.tinypic.com/2who64z.jpg

[masteratt]

Also does that vendor sell weapons?
The symbolism behind getting a weapon from a vendor would be very good.

[Raitei]

so, can anybody tell me

Has war changed, or is it still good for absolutely nothing....


:P

[solidsnakejej]

Also does that vendor sell weapons?
The symbolism behind getting a weapon from a vendor would be very good.

Yes, you build up Drebin points during gameplay and use them to buy weapons from Drebin.

[Segitz]

Yes, you build up Drebin points during gameplay and use them to buy weapons from Drebin.

Wrong perpective^^

A brit asked this question and an american answered^^ (and a German comments it...)

[VonGak]

Wrong perpective^^

A brit asked this question and an american answered^^ (and a German comments it...)

And full blood Viking ended it :wave:

[Sephiroth_VII]

With a double axe :)

[julps31]

Aaaaaaanddd...I've just confirmed that I'm going to be getting the MGS4 PS3 bundle.Lol definantly. If I get a lil extra money soon the MGS4 bundle will be mine.


Aaaaaaaaaanddd...With that post of yours (and yoshaw's), we pretty much confirmed MGS4 is a system seller.

I'm sick of waiting for it though.
I just got done waiting for GTA4 and now comes MGS4.

I'm going to love that monkey by the way, I hope Hideo doesn't kill him.Lol Definantly. And don't forget Pac4life's post aswell. And now mine ;). Theres been several games the have piqued my interest highly but MGS is THE game that'll make me take my broke ass out and buy a PS3 lol. No more excuses (yes...i'm still PS3less believe or not lol). And i'd imagine the droves of others who share the same sentiment. PS3 sales spike Ftw!!

Wow @ the new screens.. *wipes tear of joy from eye*

[GTShotoKen]

Man, $500 is a large amount of money. I really want to go out and get the MGS4 bundle when it arrives, but I also have college loans to think about...decisions...decisions...

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Are you paying the loans at the moment?
If yes? I can empathize.
If not, go ahead and get the PS3/MGS4 bundle, because the loans will bone you no matter what you've set aside.
Promise.
Hold on...

Boned.
Dicked.
Cocked.
Fucked.
Screwed.

Yeah every expression for 'being in trouble' is a euphemism for being fucked with a penis.
Why is that???

[GTShotoKen]

Well guess you're right. I'm not paying them now, so I could splurge alittle (well, a hell of a freakin lot).

[julps31]

I feel your pain GT. :drunks:

[LaLiLuLeLo]

I am right. What's 500 bucks? That's like...2, maybe 3 months of payments. Then poof. Just try and hold down a job.

[GTShotoKen]

Does anyone know if Best Buy is gonna get this bundle?

I have a gift card to best buy for $80 and that will ease the pain alittle.

[Jay Gee]

Best Buy should be getting the bundle. They'll probably even incorporate it with their usual "Buy this PS3 and TV for the same amount as the TV!" deal they usually have.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Metal Gear Solid: LUPIN III STYLE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfInFGJRCbY)

[GTShotoKen]

Metal Gear Solid: LUPIN III STYLE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfInFGJRCbY)

F'ING WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[frosty]

not sure how legit this is, but it may help some of you get your mgs4 fix.

http://overstockdealz.com/products.asp?id=PS3-40GBRB

[Sephiroth_VII]

^^^I lol'd.

[Segitz]

not sure how legit this is, but it may help some of you get your mgs4 fix.

http://overstockdealz.com/products.asp?id=PS3-40GBRB

Well, it is a refurb display box PS3... I dunno how "used" that might be

But the price seems okayish for that. I don't know, what Ebay wants for a PS3 in the US though (in Germany, you can get "new" ones for a bit over 300€)

[Fredag]

MG-series to continue after MGS4 plus details about AC-connection (http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/05/19/metal-gear-series-to-continue-after-metal-gear-solid-4-plus-developer-details-assassins-creed-connection/)

[Raitei]

who'se reccomended price is $759

[Xer0]

I hate this game. I went and pre-ordered it today and i dont even have a PS3 yet. Does anyone know if the MGS bundle is pre-orderable and when? When i was in Gamestop they mentioned that it wasnt up yet. If so, ill just go and switch the credit towards it since the bundle looks sick and is a great deal.

[Jay Gee]

www.bestbuy.com <---- Watch this space.

[Bsack]

I wonder if the Metal Gear Solid series is gonna follow another character that's already established within the universe of MGS or if they are going make another character all together that we don't know. Probably just another rookie. =/

[Diresu]

I wonder if the Metal Gear Solid series is gonna follow another character that's already established within the universe of MGS or if they are going make another character all together that we don't know. Probably just another rookie. =/

I don't think they will reuse anyone from the solid series. I am expecting all new...and personally I would rather have it end with 4 then a completely different game with the Metal Gear name WITHOUT Kojima-san on board. End it on a high.

[Epix]

New Screens:

99699970997199729973

[Epix]

More:

99749975997699779978

[Epix]

More:

http://i32.tinypic.com/28s98o4.jpg

http://i32.tinypic.com/fm1hlz.jpg

http://i26.tinypic.com/72zy29.jpg

http://i32.tinypic.com/332tc7s.jpg

http://i31.tinypic.com/15hyer5.jpg

http://i26.tinypic.com/2who64z.jpg

http://i29.tinypic.com/15x6emx.jpg

[julps31]

http://forums.e-mpire.com/showpost.php?p=1887418&postcount=6696

*cough* ;)

[Bsack]

Keeps getting better.

[Segitz]

FFS I am want this game NOW...

(Sorry, I am drunk as fuck ^^ But I am in a VERY good mood :P)

[Passive]

not picking on anyone in particular.. but doesnt anyone read posts anymore? O.o those shots have been posted 3 times now under the banner of "new"

[LaLiLuLeLo]

not picking on anyone in partular.. but doesnt anyone read posts anymore? O.o those shots have been posted 3 times now under the banner of "new"

Not if those members are cliffbo and epix :P

[D3adcell]

I hate this game. I went and pre-ordered it today and i dont even have a PS3 yet. Does anyone know if the MGS bundle is pre-orderable and when? When i was in Gamestop they mentioned that it wasnt up yet. If so, ill just go and switch the credit towards it since the bundle looks sick and is a great deal.

Yeah I have it pre-ordered too and no PS3 yet. I am going to get the MGS4 bundle ps3 it comes out the same day as MGS4 the guys at gamestop said they would hold one for me. I plan on trading in the copy of the game it comes with and getting the Limited Edition.

[masonite]

I don't think they will reuse anyone from the solid series. I am expecting all new...and personally I would rather have it end with 4 then a completely different game with the Metal Gear name WITHOUT Kojima-san on board. End it on a high.

Part of me thinks Raiden will be making a return, they seem to putting effort in to making people like him in MGS4, i would have thought they'd get rid of him if they just planned to start afresh.

I wouldn't mind seeing a clean slate though, it'd be interesting to see what the team came up with...

[Passive]

Not if those members are cliffbo and epix :P

Just seems so many posters are just +Rep hungry

[masteratt]

Passive is getting to where I am, slowly.
Keep going buddy!

Also, expect a reply from those people saying "OMG IM SO OFFENDED YOU'LL THINK THAT!"
If we disabled rep 80% of the forum would stop posting lol

[Gummy]

Part of me thinks Raiden will be making a return, they seem to putting effort in to making people like him in MGS4, i would have thought they'd get rid of him if they just planned to start afresh.

I wouldn't mind seeing a clean slate though, it'd be interesting to see what the team came up with...

I liked him when i first saw him appear in the MGS 4 trailer

[Smokey]

whats in the LE MGS4 that i missed out on?

[Passive]

in the AU LE you get the game, a nifty box, a 6" old snake figure, a blu-ray doco, the soundtrack and the MGS saga dvd.

some new VERY sexy screens. take a look
1 (http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll50/passivesin/metalgearsolid4gunsofthepatriots26.jpg)
2 (http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll50/passivesin/metalgearsolid4gunsofthepatriots28.jpg)
3 (http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll50/passivesin/metalgearsolid4gunsofthepatriots31.jpg)
4 (http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll50/passivesin/metalgearsolid4gunsofthepatriots34.jpg)

[Segitz]

http://www.konami-data.com/pr/screens/MGS4_Screenshots.zip

Official Screenshot Paket... Dunno exactly if all are new, but VERY high quality (bmp) screens...

60.8MB

[Goki]

in the AU LE you get the game, a nifty box, a 6" old snake figure, a blu-ray doco and the MGS saga dvd.

some new VERY sexy screens. take a look

4 (http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll50/passivesin/metalgearsolid4gunsofthepatriots34.jpg)

Are u kidding me. This is insanely sexy!!!

[Epix]

Avoid the internets beginning 6/3. The official stradegy ships on that date.

[FantasyGhost]

Someone who reads japanese should translate: http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.livedoor.jp%2Fjin115 %2Farchives%2F51294875.html%23comments&hl=nl&ie=UTF8&sl=ja&sl=en&tl=en&tl=nl
Kojima Is "Thinking" About Metal Gear Solid 5

Metal Gear Solid 4 isn't even out and whaddaya know, the game's creator Hideo Kojima is already thinking about Metal Gear Solid 5. While MGS4 was supposed to be Kojima's last entry the series, he seems to have had a change of heart recently. Isn't he ready to move on to other things? Dunno. What we do know is what he told Famitsu [*spoilers ahoy!*]:

I gotta start thinking about MGS5... Even though, well, Snake's story ends in MGS4.

...About MGS5, that would be something that Kojima Productions would have to make, I think.

Sounds like Kojima's at least considering doing Metal Gear Solid 5. If MGS4 is a hit, it'll be hard for him not to do it. And hey, if he actually does make MGS5, then he can think about making MGS6 after that!

Famitsu scan below.
http://kotaku.com/assets/images/kotaku/2008/05/7e4bcdd6.jpghttp://kotaku.com/5010401/kojima-is-thinking-about-metal-gear-solid-5

[GTAce]

He said since... years? That MGS4 will end the Solid saga, so i bet the next Metal Gear wont be called MGS anymore.

[Diresu]

Metal Gear Liquid 1?

P.S. I would be beyond ecstatic if he stays involved in the series....whatever it might be called.

[Pro A.]

Or something. Kojima has always been a thematic writer, and I am curious about what he has to say that he hasn't already said.

[Raitei]

Do you think maybe he might want to bow out on a high? thats what i saw mgs4 as, him leaving the series on what looks a great note

[LaLiLuLeLo]

He should come back as a producer. Or maybe he likes insisting something is the last of a thing and changing his mind, forever condemning himself to a limbo of making the same title, just so everyone can make fun of him until his dying day, when MGS 14 is finally complete. :P

[Diresu]

He should come back as a producer. Or maybe he likes insisting something is the last of a thing and changing his mind, forever condemning himself to a limbo of making the same title, just so everyone can make fun of him until his dying day, when MGS 14 is finally complete. :P

It just shows how awesome Kojima-san is. He can't say no when fans ask him to come back...He really DOES care! *tears up a little*

[LaLiLuLeLo]

I'd rather he do what he wants to do.