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Metal Gear Solid 4: Octocamo Suit Contest
Original at boardsus.playstation.com
• Fri, Sep 5
By Brush Hey not sure if you guys heard but theres a US Playstation Metal Gear Solid 4 Contest. Its quite a fun contest and 2 grandprize winners gets the Limited Edition Metal Gear Solid 4 Pack. Too bad I live in Canada and can't particpate in this.
Metal Gear Online 2?
Original at boardsus.playstation.com
• Wed, Sep 3
By December MGO has alot issues and its not that great of a online game. Its fun game but it can get REALLY ANNOYING sometimes. Do you think Konami will make 2nd version of MGO and sell it in retail stores and PSN Store as an Online only games like Warhawk and Socom? Do you think there should be a MGO 2? I do and it...
Today's Gaming News & Rumors From Around The Web (9/3/08)
Original at Gaming Bits
• Wed, Sep 3
Hello Bit-Heads! I apologize about the missed update on Monday, but I'm sure all or most of you will like today's update. Anyway, I just hooked myself up with a PS3 and I've been playing Metal Gear Solid 4, Ratchet & Clank, Unreal Tournament 3, and enjoying each game! I got LittleBigPlan...
Does New PS3 Game Swipe From ‘Metal Gear Solid’?
Original at multiplayerblog.mtv.com
• Wed, Sep 3
• 2 related articles
By Tracey John When I was writing our round-up of weekly box art reviews yesterday, I couldn’t help but notice that the protagonist from stealth-horror hybrid “Vampire Rain: Altered Species” looks just like the lead character from a different PlayStation title. Could it be a mere coincidence? Or did t...
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Why is Metal Gear Online's setup so terrible and not through PSN?
Original at boardsus.playstation.com
• Wed, Sep 3
By D0TT5H0PS I mean they make u do all this Konami ID with only letter passwords and game ID with number passwords, why can't they just link it through the PSN like every other game.........this is not the PS2 days, and u can't even do invites. It's the most pathetic format I've ever seen for online play.
Metal Gear Solid: Essential Collection for PS3?
Original at boardsus.playstation.com
• Tue, Sep 2
By Boltar I recently purchased the MGS PS3 combo (80 GB) and am loving MGS4. I would like to purchase the MGS: Essential Collection and was wondering how it runs on this PS3. Has anybody else tried running this on the PS3? I have heard that the backwards compatability of the PS3 is good, but not perfec...
Left 4 Dead’s storytelling has a lot in common with Half-Life
Original at Sarcastic Gamer
• Mon, Sep 1
By Yamster If Metal Gear Solid 4’s 2 million hours of cut-scenes were just that little bit too much for you to handle and your brain imploded from all the wishy-washy philosophy, Valve might have a solution for you in the form of Left 4 Dead. Speaking to Kotaku at PAX, the company’s Chet Faliszek said tha...
Payton: Japan's No Longer the Center of the Gaming Universe and Developers Know It [Metal Gear Solid 4]
Original at Kotaku
• Sun, Aug 31
By Brian Crecente It's not about the tech in Japan, it's about the games, it's about nostalgia." While Japanese gamers still seem interested in the sorts of games coming out of Japan, the same isn't as true for the rest of the world's gamers, Payton said.
Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence
Original at IGN
• Sat, Aug 30
CA - Aug 30, 2008 by blade_storm99 Hideo Kojima and his team had always wanted to make Metal Gear Solid an outdoor-themed game. He wanted to focus on the objective being far ...
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
Original at IGN
• Sat, Aug 30
CA - Which is ingenious from Hideo Kojima, mainly because it isn't just a pretty back drop. The new setting means that you have to mainly focus on your mission ... Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence IGN all 2 news articles
Anime Evolution 2008
Original at flickr.com
• Fri, Aug 29
By nobody@flickr.com (visualgrover) Meryl Silverburgh (メリル・シルバーバーグ, Meriru Shirubābāgu?) Meryl Silverburgh (メリル・シルバーバーグ, Meriru Shirubābāgu?) is introduced as the teenage niece of Solid Snake's commander, Roy Campbell, in Metal Gear Solid, where she serves as Snake's rookie sidekick. Prior to the events of the game...
Konami hand out two more MGS4 codes, one download
Original at PS3 Fanboy
• Fri, Aug 29
• 3 related articles
By Majed Athab Filed under: Downloads, Community Here are some more Metal Gear Solid 4 codes for all of you who want "free" stuff. It's technically free because you don't have to exert any effort in getting them, but it's all content already on the disc, which means you already paid for it. Go figure. Anyway,...
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Metal Gear Solid 4 Review
Original at GamePro.com
• Thu, Aug 28
- Gameplay ~ What would a great game be without great gameplay? Metal Gear Solid 4 delivers spectacular gameplay. It offers third person view, first person ...
WOW METAL GEAR 5!!!!.........TO SOON???
Original at boardsus.playstation.com
• Thu, Aug 28
By RUDO84 1.) Hideo Kojima stated as we all know that he will not be working on any more Metal Gear games after MGS4. Its for a respectable reason he would like to work on other projects. Me myself I look forward to seeing what he comes up with the mans a genius.
Even more ‘what if’ gaming
Original at Go Nintendo
• Wed, Aug 27
By RawmeatCowboy Last week, we showed you a huge list of titles that were ‘de-makes’. Artists’ renderings of what current games would look like on the original Game Boy. Now, some more images have popped up, related to the NES and other platforms. For instance, what if Metal Gear Solid 4 was on the NES? More here
Ryan Payton leaves Kojima Productions
Original at PS3 Fanboy
• Tue, Aug 26
By Majed Athab Filed under: News Ryan Payton, assistant producer on Metal Gear Solid 4 and Kojima Productions' token gaijin, has decided to leave the company. "... It feels like this is how it's supposed to be. It's fate," he said in an interview with Kotaku. Working in Japan and being away from family is hittin...
MGS 5 Announced?
Original at IGN
• Tue, Aug 26
• 4 related articles
CA - This isn't the only Metal Gear news that has been released recently. According to an interview with Eurogamer, Hideo Kojima himself noted that MGS4 probably ...
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'Metal Gear Solid 5' On The Way
Original at G4 TV
• Tue, Aug 26
• 4 related articles
The next installment in the legendary Metal Gear Solid series is currently in production, as former Kojima Productions producer Ryan Payton said to Kotaku that Metal Gear Solid 5 will be yet "another blockbuster game": Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, published by Konami, is ex...
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Metal Gear Solid 5 Confirmed, MGS 4 'Probably Not Possible' on Xbox 360
Original at Shacknews
• Tue, Aug 26
• 6 related articles
Following teases of a new entry in the stealth-action series, now-former Kojima Productions employee Ryan Payton has confirmed that Metal Gear Solid 5 is on the way. In addition to handling the studio's podcast, Payton served as a producer for Metal Gear Solid: Portal Ops (PSP) and Metal...
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Ryan Payton Has Left Kojima Productions (Mentions MGS5)
Original at Kotaku
• Tue, Aug 26
• 3 related articles
By Brian Ashcraft What did you gain from the Kojima Productions experience? How did you change? Is there something that you wish you could've done at Kojima Productions, but didn't? This is a big loss for Kojima and his team. And a big gain for whomever hires him! Funny, that.
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Kojima may 'have to' return for Metal Gear Solid 5
Original at Joystiq
• Mon, Aug 25
• 2 related articles
By Randy Nelson Filed under: Action, Business Having celebrated his 45th birthday on Sunday (happy birthday!), Metal Gear series creator Hideo Kojima has again spoken on the trickiness of leaving the series despite his strong desire to get on with new ventures.
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Kojima hints at involvement in future MGS titles
Original at PS3 Fanboy
• Mon, Aug 25
• 2 related articles
By Alan Tsang Hideo Kojima sat down in an interview with Kikizo to discuss everything from his age to Killzone 2 to his possible involvement in the next Metal Gear Solid title. To start things off, let's all wish Mr. Kojima a happy belated birthday, who turned 45 years old this past Sunday.
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Future Metal Gear Involvement, Expresses Slight Cutscene Regret [Hideo Kojima]
Original at Kotaku
• Sun, Aug 24
• 6 related articles
By Brian Ashcraft Metal Gear Solid, Hideo Kojima just can't quit you. After the jump, Kojima talks about his "strong urges" to create a non-MGS title as well as express his "regret" over putting all the story telling elements in the cutscenes and his ideas about how he can change storytelling in video games.
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Hideo Kojima gives his opinion on Wii and motion control
Original at Go Nintendo
• Sun, Aug 24
By RawmeatCowboy A portion of a Kikizo interview with Hideo Kojima, creator of the Metal Gear series… Kikizo: What do you think of the trend towards simplified control led by the Wii? Kojima: Well I don’t have any concerns actually, because the bottom line is, when you design a game, you have to target who yo...
Unlock two new weapons with latest MGS4 passwords
Original at PS3 Fanboy
• Thu, Aug 21
• 3 related articles
By Majed Athab Filed under: Downloads, News Two new passwords have been revealed for Metal Gear Solid 4. Inputting the access codes in the 'Extras' menu gives players two new weapons: Thor .45-70 large-caliber hand rifle and The Boss' Patriot from Metal Gear Solid 3. Here are the two codes, respectively:...
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Win a trip to Tokyo with Metal Gear Online [Update]
Original at PS3 Fanboy
• Tue, Aug 19
• 9 related articles
By Jem Alexander Fancy a trip to Tokyo with five of your friends? Konami has announced that a European Metal Gear Online Tournament will begin very shortly which will allow you to win exactly that. Check out the official website and sign up today and you'll take part in one of the preliminary tournaments ove...
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Konami Announces 'Metal Gear Online' World Championship 2008
Original at G4 TV
• Tue, Aug 19
• 2 related articles
The top two teams from North America will get a free ticket to this year's Tokyo Game Show to compete in the Metal Gear Online World Championship 2008 finals. Gamers from North America, Europe, Japan, and Korea/Great Asia are eligible to participate.
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Too Human Review
Original at IGN
• Mon, Aug 18
CA - It's the first entry into a trilogy of games from Silicon Knights, makers of hits such as Eternal Darkness and Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes. ...
Germany, Spain, Sweden - This week’s software sales
Original at Go Nintendo
• Fri, Aug 15
By RawmeatCowboy Spain 01. Wii Fit (Wii) 02. Wii Play (Wii) 03. Super Smash Bros Brawl (Wii) 04. Cooking Guide: Can’t Decide What to Eat? (DS) 05. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (PS3) 06. Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness (DS) 07. Guitar Hero: On Tour (DS) 08. [...] Spain
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (Review)
Original at PopMatters
• Thu, Aug 14
By Brendan Lynch The boundaries and distinctions between the various situations, storylines, and circumstances of the series are all dissolving and becoming indistinguishable.
Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance
Original at IGN
• Wed, Aug 13
• 2 related articles
CA - And an hour of MGS action. Skateboarding: Just a skateboarding mode. You play as Snake or Raiden, go through the Plant, and pull tricks to the main theme. ... Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes IGN all 2 news articles
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Soul Calibur IV review (PlayStation 3)
Original at Boomtown
• Wed, Aug 13
Denmark - After the Metal Gear Solid IV fiasco I should just give every obviously-popular game a 10 and not worry about the fanboy backlash. ...
Thumbs up to hilarious new Metal Gear commercialOriginal at Joystiq
• Tue, Aug 12
By Randy Nelson Filed under: Culture, Action, Mobile Oh, Japanese television, how we love thee so. If you need a reason to share in our affection, look no further than this spot for Konami's forthcoming cell phone title, Metal Gear Ac!d Mobile. It's four minutes of sheer digital - as in fingers - brilliance...
Are You Happy With ‘MGS4′ DLC?
Original at MTV Multiplayer
• Tue, Aug 12
By Patrick Klepek Has Kojima Productions delivered? “Metal Gear Solid 4″ came loaded with hooks for additional music and “Integral” podcasts for Snake’s iPod, more camouflage options and the inevitable upgrades and purchasable expansions for “Metal Gear Online.”
Who Is to Blame for the State of Game Scores?
Original at Tom's Games
• Tue, Aug 12
CA - Some forums took issue with our 8.5 score for Sony darling Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots despite it being a very positive review. ...
Synopsis of the Metal Gear Series - *SPOILER WARNING!*
Original at boardsus.playstation.com
• Sat, Aug 9
By katana523 A master in the arts of infiltration and survival techniques, Naked Snake succeeds in making contact with Sokolov, When attempting to escape, however, they are confronted by The Boss who, against all odds, chooses to join forces with Colonel Volgin, and provides him with two US-made po...
Today in Joystiq: August 5, 2008
Original at Joystiq
• Tue, Aug 5
By Ross Miller Atlus to inject PS2 with Eternal Poison this November Xbox 360 Avatars only in 'E' titles Final Fantasy XIII coming to Xbox 360 in Taiwan Metal Gear brings in solid profits for Konami Q1 Some humans destroy Destroy All Humans! PSP Burnout Paradise 'Bikes Pack' throttles back to September
Dragon Quest V Sales Still Hotcakesesque In Japan [Simple 2000: The Japanese Software Chart]
Original at Kotaku
• Thu, Jul 31
• 5 related articles
By Michael McWhertor 12. Persona 4 (PS2) 15. Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (PSP) 17. Bully (PS2) 18. Wii Sports (Wii) 20. Bully: Scholarship Edition (Xbox 360) 21. Mario Super Sluggers (Wii) 25. Family Trainer: Athletic World (Wii) 26. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (PS3) 29. Wii Play (Wii)
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Metal Gear Online Tournament Hits Comic-Con, Kojima Signs Stuff [Comic-con 08]
Original at Kotaku
• Thu, Jul 24
By Brian Crecente 2nd Place • Limited Edition Metal Gear Solid 4 game • Special Metal Gear® Online Poster 3rd Place • Limited Edition Metal Gear Solid 4 game • Special Metal Gear® Online Poster • Metal Gear Solid 4 T-Shirt • Metal Gear Solid 4 Dog Tags • Metal Gear Solid 4 Dog Tags
Kojima Talks The PS3 And MGS4's Shared History [Konami]
Original at Kotaku
• Tue, Jul 22
By Brian Ashcraft In the wake of that Xbox 360 Final Fantasy XIII announcement, that old chestnut rumor resurfaced that Metal Gear Solid 4 was coming to the Xbox 360. Maybe it will one day, who knows. No idea what kinda deal Sony and Konami have worked out. Other Metal Gear Solid have certainly appeared on other p...
10 Things That Suck About Metal Gear Solid 4
Original at boardsus.playstation.com
• Wed, Jul 9
By Accuracy158 The Theater mode included in Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence was one of my favorite additions to the remixed version. Along with a way to watch the game's cutscenes, there were hilarious parody and outtake videos tossed in as well - no such luck in Metal Gear Solid 4. We'll likely have to wait f...
New screenshots, music direction for Mushroom Men on Wii
Original at Geek.com
• Thu, Jul 3
By Gavin Robinson Share This With Metal Gear Solid 4 for the Playstation 3, and just about every game to come out for the Xbox 360, you might feel like the depth of gameplay on the Wii has been a bit on the light side since its introduction. Complaints aren’t completely unfounded, either. The Wii is severely lack...
Robot Beats Snake on Japan Sales Charts
Original at Wired News
• Thu, Jun 26
• 5 related articles
By Jean Snow TOKYO -- Sales numbers for Metal Gear Solid 4 (above) plummeted in Japan during the game's second week of release, from around half a million units to just 68,000. Solid Snake put up a good fight -- Metal Gear is... TOKYO -- Sales numbers for Metal Gear Solid 4 (above) plummeted in Japan during th...
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Sony Loses $3.3 Billion Since PlayStation 3 Launch
Original at Wired News
• Thu, Jun 26
By Earnest Cavalli Sales of Sony's PlayStation 3 have resulted in losses of $3.3 billion dollars since the system's launch, reports Forbes. See Also: PlayStation 3 Gets YouTube IntegrationDiagram: Comparing The PlayStation 3 ModelsAstrophysicist Replaces Supercomputer with Eight PlayStation 3s
European Game Releases [27/6/08]
Original at Gamzsone V3
• Thu, Jun 26
By Jonathan Cullen(noreply@blogger.com) Battlefield: Bad Company (PlayStation 3 & Xbox 360) Bejing 2008 (PlayStation 3 & Xbox 360) Guitar Hero: Aerosmith (PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 & Nintendo Wii) Kung Fu Panda (PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 & Nintendo Wii) NASCAR 09 (PlayStation 3)
Today in Joystiq: June 19, 2008Original at Joystiq
• Thu, Jun 19
By Ross Miller uery A week with Spore Creature Creator: Day Three Counting Rupees: Bust Blox Metareview -- Don King Presents Prizefighter (Xbox 360) Off the Grid reviews Power Grid X3F Week in Review: June 13, 2008 - June 19, 2008 Wii Wheel + Balance Board = racing simulator
Today in Joystiq: June 5, 2008
Original at Joystiq
• Thu, Jun 5
By Ross Miller Filed under: Culture, Nintendo Wii Yes, we like lolcats. No, we won't stop. Yes, we will consider whatever you say, so long as you check out the highlights for today: Culture & Community MGS4 PS3 bundle on Amazon.com tomorrowPermalink | Email this | Comments
Microsoft takes Xbox 360 Arcade to Japan
Original at Geek.com
• Tue, Feb 5
By Matthew Then we have Microsoft and the Xbox 360. Although it has had some Japanese exclusives, what does the future hold in terms of games? The console does not have an equivalent exclusive Metal Gear Solid or Gran Turismo series that is Japanese centric–Halo isn’t a game the Japanese markets find...
Twisted moments in gaming
Original at Qj.net
• Sun, Nov 25
By Victor B. Disorienting: Metal Gear Solid 2's Fission Mailed Scenario The third disturbing moment in video games is less of a moment and more of a badly-chosen lifestyle by one innocent seeming ogre in D3 Publisher's Puzzle Quest (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PSP, DS, PC).
Baseball franchise in a league of its own
Original at ParamusPost.com
• Tue, Mar 27
Unfortunately, "Metal Gear Acid" was a turn-based game that was anything but exciting. Konami must have heard the collective moan from series fans, because the newly released "Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops" contains more action than anyone's pocket can handle.