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10:05 AM, April 10, 2008
Just got the release on all the release, packaging and pricing info for Solid's grand opus: MGS4
KONAMI ANNOUNCES IMPORTANT
PRODUCT DETAILS AND PRICING FOR
METAL GEAR SOLID® 4: GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS STANDARD AND LIMITED EDITIONS
El Segundo, Calif. April 10, 2008 - Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. announced today that the limited edition of the highly-anticipated release of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system will be available in North America on June 12 exclusively at GameStop, the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer. Additionally, Konami has revealed pricing and the first images of the final packaging for both the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Standard Edition and Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Limited Edition.
ABOUT METAL GEAR SOLID 4: GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS STANDARD EDITION
Marking the return of Hideo Kojima's legendary tactical espionage action series, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots features a cinematic experience and visual masterpiece that will redefine this landmark franchise as a revolutionary game for the PLAYSTATION®3 system. The game is the final chapter in the saga of Solid Snake which sends him around the world in pursuit of his arch nemesis, Liquid Ocelot. Armed with new gadgets and abilities, Solid Snake must shift the tides of war into his favor, using the chaos of the battlefield to infiltrate deep into enemy territory. In his globetrotting final mission, Snake must sneak deep into enemy locations in the Middle East, South America, and other corners of the earth to foil Liquid Ocelot's. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots includes Metal Gear Online "Starter Pack", which is the full and complete multiplayer component of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots.
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Standard Edition will be priced at $59.99 SRP.
ABOUT METAL GEAR SOLID 4: GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS LIMITED EDITION
Featuring collectible packaging with exclusive artwork by famed Kojima Productions illustrator Yoji Shinkawa, the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Limited Edition will contain everything that is included with the Standard Edition as well as an additional Blu-ray disc featuring two "making of" documentaries. The documentaries will include extensive interviews with Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima and the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Soundtrack CD. The Limited Edition will be available exclusively at GameStop.
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Limited Edition will be priced at $84.99 SRP.
ABOUT METAL GEAR SOLID 4: GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS PRE-SELL PROGRAM
A special pre-sale program of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots will be offered at participating retailers. This pre-sell entitles customers that pre-order either edition, a copy of the Metal Gear Saga Vol. 2 DVD (while supplies last). Featuring extensive original video content the DVD primarily focuses on the interconnected history between all of the "Snakes": Big Boss (Naked Snake), Liquid Snake, Solidus Snake, and of course, Solid Snake. The DVD also contains a compendium of the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots trailers. Additionally, each DVD allocated during this pre-order period will contain a unique voucher code that will enable the consumer to download the Metal Gear Online Beta. The download of the Beta will be available from April 17th to May 5th and the gameplay will be available from April 21st to May 5th.
"As the most anticipated game to be released for the PLAYSTATION®3 system this year, we wanted to make sure that no fan of Metal Gear Solid would be disappointed with the amount of content and gameplay at their disposal," said Anthony Crouts, Vice President of Marketing for Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.
March 26, 2008
Xbox goes crazy on cheaters!
7:38 PM, March 26, 2008
Major Nelson points out on his blog that Xbox is getting serious about cheaters on the 360.
Gamers that have been tampering with their Gamerscore and Achievement points can expect this:
• Resetting the entire Gamerscore for an account to zero
• The account will be unable to regain all previously obtained achievements and Gamerscore, however, the players will have the ability to gain future Achievements by earning them fairly, like the majority of the Xbox LIVE community does.
• The account will be clearly labeled as a cheater for the community to view on xbox.com. You can see an example here. In dash, the personal view of the gamercard will be labeled as well.
WOW! That's awesome.
PS: I'm not a cheater or a haxor. I just checked, my Achievement points are still there and still low.
March 13, 2008
Blog rundown
12:12 PM, March 13, 2008
• Is EA in a hostile takeover of Take-Two?
• Capcom's Xbox live games are larger than the reported size limit.
• Unreal Engine 4.0 coming to consoles before PC's (yea!).
• SSBB's online problems worked out?
• MTV says 'Grand Theft Auto IV' is "less like a video game than ever before"
• PS3 firmware 2.17 is out now
• Squid ink, Princess Peach's leg-breaking maneuver and ugly Mii fans make it into the gameplay footage (finally) of 'Mario Kart' for the Wii:
Make your DS a real synth!
11:06 AM, March 13, 2008
This is the coolest little app I've seen on the DS in ages: a full-fledged KORG synthesizer complete with sequencer! The KORG-DS10 basically lets you become a portable techno-band... you can even link several units together via wireless link. I might have to get a couple more DS's! How long before we see someone uses this (these) live on stage?
(I have a cool home-brew synth cartridge for the original GameBoy that I used non-stop for years... this makes me want to dig it out again.)
Product page here | Listen to it, here
No word on if this will make it to the U.S., but I think it could be a huge hit.
March 4, 2008
Japanese Wii's can control users' TV's!
2:10 PM, March 4, 2008
This is just evil.
Apparently, Japanese Wii owners can look up programming schedules and control their TV's functions via the Wii and Wiimote.
How cool is that?
When will the U.S. get such cool interactivity for our Wii's?
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I would not think that Nintendo usually releases applications for both Japan and US regions at the same time.
In order for Nintendo of America to utilize such a channel, they would have to translate it or remake the application to be tailored to our TV network and language.
Even still I doubt that they would release the TV Guide channel since third parties could easily accomplish such a feat due to the upcoming WiiWare Development Kit being released in the coming months which will be the XBox live marketplace of Wiiconnect24.
More software and games probably including support for TV channels might be on the way because of this.
February 24, 2008
Microsoft halts production of Xbox HD-DVD player
2:20 PM, February 24, 2008
Even more big news today, AP is saying that Microsoft will halt production on the HD-DVD player for the Xbox 360.
No word if a Blu-Ray attachment will be next...
The domination continues. EA offers to buy Take-Two
2:15 PM, February 24, 2008
According to Bloomberg, EA has offered to buy Take-Two Interactive (creators of the 'Grand Theft Auto' series) for 2 billion bucks!
EA's plans to take over the world continue.
(UPDATE: looks like Take-Two had refused the offer, saying it wasn't enough!)
February 21, 2008
Gametrailer's most anticipated games of 2008
3:43 PM, February 21, 2008
I've been seeing more lists like this in 2008... I think I need to make one.
Here's GameTrailer.com's lists of what they are looking forward to this year:
10. Super Smash Bros. Brawl
- A dozen new characters, including Solid Snake, Sonic and Olimar as well as online play, expanded single player and co-op modes and a stage builder puts this highly anticipated game on the list
9. Ninja Gaiden 2
- Blood, blood and more blood is included in this Xbox 360 exclusive sequel where lopping off limbs modifies enemy behavior resulting in dynamic and dangerous combat situations that will test gamers ninja reflexes like never before
8. Prototype
- All the action takes place in a war torn New York City where infected mutants and the military are vying for control, providing a perfect backdrop for gameplay chaos
7. Grand Theft Auto IV
- The latest GTA touts new cover systems, transportation methods, communication tools in a spit-polished Liberty City
6. LittleBigPlanet
- The big draw for this highly anticipated title is that gamers can easily create their own objects and levels to share with their PSN friends
5. StarCraft II
- The game, in production since 2003, will boast new units, a new non-linear story campaign and a glossy new 3D veneer powered by the Havoc physics engine
4. Final Fantasy XIII
- Not much is known about this highly anticipated sequel but gamers can look forward to an intricate narrative, fantastic characters and a new combat system upon its release
3. Fallout 3
- Fallout returns, and it's packing mushroom clouds and other amazing features, like having your father generated based on your character's features
2. Metal Gear Solid 4
- Sure to be a fan favorite for its stellar production values, the series' stealth-action gameplay as well as an intriguing plot rife with mystery and monkeys
1. Resident Evil 5
- Topping the list at number one, the horror title Resident Evil 5 is sure to capitalize on the excellence of its predecessor with outstanding weapon upgrades, headshots and a creepier story line
PS3 PS Eye Demo. This is amazing!
2:04 PM, February 21, 2008
Seeing this tech demo for the PS Eye camera for the PS3 about gave me a heart attack.
Watch as Kotaku has a demo guy draw a fish on a piece of paper and have the PS Eye and PS3 turn it into a turreted battle tank.
So COOL!
February 20, 2008
It's Officially Official: 'Gears of War 2' in November 2008
4:42 PM, February 20, 2008
Yea! No one saw this coming (sarcasm, sarcasm).
'Gears of War 2' has been officially announced for November 2008.
How official? HERE'S THE OFFICIAL PAGE with some teaser (and gory) video. You can even pre-order.
- MGS4 - Latest news
- Xbox goes crazy on cheaters!
- Blog rundown
- Make your DS a real synth!
- Japanese Wii's can control users' TV's!
- Microsoft halts production of Xbox HD-DVD player
- The domination continues. EA offers to buy Take-Two
- Gametrailer's most anticipated games of 2008
- PS3 PS Eye Demo. This is amazing!
- It's Officially Official: 'Gears of War 2' in November 2008
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