Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

[julps31]

Whoa... you missed one of the greatest movies of 2005?? How dare you^^

I loved it, that they took the original route of the comics. Artistically, it IS a masterpiece (I have the HK RC3 special edition, man, that cost me 35€ to import it). (but it was worth it, this version has the best picture of any of my numerous dvds, it even "kills" the Matrix and Terminator 2/3 on quality^^)

But still, everyone is enticed to his own taste!



I like it, that they now do post processing on games beside motion blur (mostly on PS2 games, I hated the blur, because it was overused as hell, often also in Metal Gear to a degree, were you couldn't distinguish anything anymore) to a bigger degree (they also do it with KZ2). Color grading, especially in cutscenes can further intensity. And since the usual game creator hasnt used this tool to a greater degree yet, they overuse it pretty much. Now every real game is brown and every fantasy game is overexposed as hell (sort of). It's no biggy, they will learn it over time (think HS and Andy Serkis/Weta, both have great experience in the movie business). I hope, Hideo Kojima makes a movie some time in his lifetime. I would also prefer it to be a CG movie (like FF but good^^, I mean nothing cartoony or so, they should go for the realistic looks).


There's a video on youtube, where Kojima displays the first MGS trailer on a debug unit, playing around (realtime!) with the variables to show what color grading is.

(time to test the tube button above^^)

vCO0vHmxFF4Fixed your link...^

And I loved the look of Sim City. But I also loved the comics but either way i like artistic stuff like that anyway. I like the look of MGS4 too but I think it'll look even better when you play the actual game. So I wouldn't really comment the color scheme until I see how well it translates to the actual game.

[Newboi]

That vid still amazes me. I remember it now that I've seen it again.

I wonder how hard it was for Kojima to struggle against visuals and gameplay designs?

He wants to do a hell of a lot with MGS4.

[yoshaw]

Damn, no one pays attention. Okay, I still have the ssa file lyin around here somewhere. That video was cropped from top bottom and sides to make space for faces of kojima n crew. Lemme not do the cropping n stuff n i'll try to make it much much better quality this time. x264 if I can. Wait for it.

[Newboi]

Damn, no one pays attention. Okay, I still have the ssa file lyin around here somewhere. That video was cropped from top bottom and sides to make space for faces of kojima n crew. Lemme not do the cropping n stuff n i'll try to make it much much better quality this time. x264 if I can. Wait for it.

What are you talking about?

[yoshaw]

Eugh >_< Nevermind.

[Newboi]

:lol:

You talkin about your 73MB video?

Did you want us to watch that instead?

[yoshaw]

No, I wanted you to watch my 27mb first! The 73mb one I had never shared online anyway so you can't get it regardless. lol Anyway, found the substation alpha files. I'll encode that and host a better quality version sometime later today. I still love that presentation from Kojima and wouldn't mind if I add another one out there in the mix, only this time, with better quality.

:)

[Viper]

Segitz, just copy the code at the end of the URL and wrap [youtube] tags around it.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

the sounds the japanese lady makes are just hilarious.
oooooohhh!
eeeeehhh!


heh heh heh...

[yoshaw]

So... here it is!
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http://xs117.xs.to/xs117/07294/kz_omg.gif

lol

Best quality version of Hideo Kojima showing the world a first glimpse of realtime MGS4 on a PS3 devkit at TGS 2005.

http://files.filefront.com/MGS4+Demo+at+TGS&#37;5C05Re+encode/;8119871;;/fileinfo.html
73.70 MB


Screencaps:
http://static.filefront.com/images/personal/m/metalgearih/101676/jbpsjgmmya.jpg
http://static.filefront.com/images/personal/m/metalgearih/101676/zupqzybqyv.jpg

[julps31]

Nice. +rep even though I got that dvd lol.

[LiquidEagle]

lol, I just noticed that Vamp still has a huge scare from being shot int he forehead in MGS2.

A nice touch I must say. :)

hehe, that was the first thing I looked for when I saw him in the new trailer, I wanted to see how that wound was doing... :-D

And just for the record, I didn't like Sin City :-p

As for the color scheme, I think the filters & such that were on the E3 2006 trailer are my favorite-looking. Lot of dark colors and it felt very moody to me... needless to say though this game's going to have some variety, and I don't think it needs any vibrancy after the kind of stuff we saw in Snake Eater.

[Luis]

http://www.meristation.com/EPORTAL_IMGS/GENERAL/articulos/Julio2007-PasaporteJaponPlayStationPremiere/IMG2-cw46a4aea332440/kojima.JPG

http://www.meristation.com/EPORTAL_IMGS/GENERAL/articulos/Julio2007-PasaporteJaponPlayStationPremiere/IMG2-cw46a4aea338e40/cacheo.JPG

http://www.meristation.com/EPORTAL_IMGS/GENERAL/articulos/Julio2007-PasaporteJaponPlayStationPremiere/IMG2-cw46a4aea32fd01/inicio.JPG

http://www.meristation.com/EPORTAL_IMGS/GENERAL/articulos/Julio2007-PasaporteJaponPlayStationPremiere/IMG2-cw46a4aea334788/octocam.JPG


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[GTAce]

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[Luis]

Reposting them for the next page:

http://www.meristation.com/EPORTAL_IMGS/GENERAL/articulos/Julio2007-PasaporteJaponPlayStationPremiere/IMG2-cw46a4aea332440/kojima.JPG

http://www.meristation.com/EPORTAL_IMGS/GENERAL/articulos/Julio2007-PasaporteJaponPlayStationPremiere/IMG2-cw46a4aea338e40/cacheo.JPG

http://www.meristation.com/EPORTAL_IMGS/GENERAL/articulos/Julio2007-PasaporteJaponPlayStationPremiere/IMG2-cw46a4aea32fd01/inicio.JPG

http://www.meristation.com/EPORTAL_IMGS/GENERAL/articulos/Julio2007-PasaporteJaponPlayStationPremiere/IMG2-cw46a4aea334788/octocam.JPG


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[dnpmakkah]

^ Is that from last weeks presentation VG?

[Luis]

Indeed.

[dnpmakkah]

Oh ok well then I guess I can comment. Man this game looks amazing. It truely does look like the movies we have been seeing oh and +rep but I have to spread it around.

[Segitz]

I wouldnt mind such a big ass projector in my home^^

And man, the photographer sucks^^ Such bad pictures, even my mum could make 'em better^^ (At least one can distinguish, what was shown)

I hope, that there'll be a video released soon. I always love seeing Kojima on stage!

[Z]

only a few more hours and we'll see the game being played in front of our eyes!

PS. those pics show gameplay as well.

[Z]

And man, the photographer sucks^^ Such bad pictures, even my mum could make 'em better^^ (At least one can distinguish, what was shown)


it is just that they are from a band angle. beggars can't be choosers. speaking of which, I wonder why big media outlets haven't got this all covered?

[Epix]

Some more gameplay screencaps:

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[julps31]

Wow..pics look sexalicious lol. Yea...proof right here that the color scheme looks just fine in game. I'm pumped for this game. The architecture looks amazing. +rep VG...

And @ Z...what happens in a few hours? We get to see footage from the event?

[Luis]

Those are pics from the PS Premiere last week. The 20th anniversary party is tomorrow (http://www.konami.jp/kojima_pro/event2007/index-en.html).

[julps31]

So they'll be actual gameplay footage at the 20th anniversary event?

[Handycrap101]

Look..at...the city....it's....a......warzone....z0mg!!

[yoshaw]

This will move PS3 consoles off the shelves like no other. n I want that TV in my house dangit!

[LiquidEagle]

God dammit... as if I wasn't already ridiculously excited to play this game, seeing those pictures... ugh it looks fucking incredible!!!!!!!!!!! aesklfjaekfsdkfljefe!!!!


lol.

+rep, thanks guys :-D

[Fazares]

i wish i was there....

[yoshaw]

When are we getting the gameplay video, again?

[Epix]

The PS Premier was divided into two main parts, the second was for the game videos and demos. Then both halves of the event passed and still no Kojima. Suddenly the lights go back off and the Konami logo appears on he screen. Then Kojima appeared with a smile on his face and a SixAxis in hand. Everyone knew that he was gonna show the MGS4 demo for the first time. There was excitement in the crowd.

The demo starts with Snake in a building, in ruins, with view from the war torn city outside. Then he demonstrates Snakes "Solid Eye" vision system (the eyepatch), it allows Snake to see, in great detail, the 1st person view of his surroundings. He zooms into far away places outside, which can be seen almost perfectly with no pixels. Snake then jumps to the 1st floor which is lightly patrolled by guards. The guards follow a certain path, back and forth. Kojima uses the "Octocamo" to blend into the wall and sneak past the guards. Snake advances outside to the battlefield.

This is the main middle eastern setting in the game. There is sand being lifted of the floor by the wind, and High detail in the buildings in the distance. You can hear bullets in the distance and explosions all around Snake. The high detail of the PS3 is being well used in the game. There is also alot of reality of war. The buildings are almost destroyed and some don't have roofs. Kojima uses "Solid eye" to look deep into cracks in the walls of buildings. The view is amazing. Kojima says that he is vulnerable to attacks from the exterior (?) and quotes the famous: "No place to hide".

He crouched under a car and took out a sniper int he distance. Then he went under an abandoned tank to shield himself from an air strike from local helicopters that were patrolling the area.

The action continues after the air strike. Snake throws a grenade at a few guards posted at the other side of the street. Then some friendly soldiers walk over to Snake to thank him for getting rid of the opposing forces.

Kojima switches to 1st person view and walks. He says its optional to keep 1st person view on the whole game if you wish. You can see the high detail in Snakes gun. He tilts the gun side to side using the SixAxis wireless motion capabilities. (just like in the TGS06 or E306 trailer) And he showed the over the shoulder camera. (like Resident Evil 4)

Kojima said not to panic that Metal Gear is still Metal Gear, that it is not another boring shooter game, but that the stealth element is still there. (And the original camera view)

The Shadow Moses hero advances slowly to sneak up behind a guard and choke him using his handgun. The original halo of stars above the persons head indicating unconsciousness appears above the guards head. Snake preforms all sorts of old tricks like dragging the victim and taking items from he victim too. And also holding up a guard and pointing at its head so he gives Snake his stuff. But when holding up a guard Kojima also takes the guards gun(a new thing). And when you hold up a guard and they surrender thair items they still do some hilarious stuff (They don't say what). Then Kojima taps a button a few times and Snake starts to do some new CQC moves. The tapping on the wall to make distracting noises is also back.

The HUD display and weapon switching hasnt changed much either. And Kojima did not show much of Snake's new weapons. But he did show some time of rocket launcher, grenades, and a machine gun (idiot did not say what type). And one of my favorites is the magazine, which is back. And Kojima showed a very curios action in which Snake gets on the floor and observes the magazine. The content: Cool some new girls in underwear and bathing suits but in awesome PS3 graphics.

Snake then uses and in game screen to use the "octocamo" again and blend into tiles, dirt, sand, and alot of surfaces. And Snake could "play dead" using the "Octocamo". To take the camo of instead of going into the menu you just shake the SixAxis.
Bullets go through walls? Awesome!!

**Translation by Frank-Jaegar at TUS.

[TEEDA]

Really nice details ! + rep
I wonder how the animation look like , looking forward to see it in motion.

[solidsnakejej]

Live Coverage of Metal Gear's Anniversary Party

Tonight, Hideo Kojima will start showing us what Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is all about, as the series creator strolls into the Ritz Carlton Tokyo for the Metal Gear 20th Anniversary celebration. We've sent GameVideo's Mark MacDonald, alongside the rest of the 1UP Japan crew, into the field for this momentous party, which promises much more than a bunch of champagne sipping.

At the event, Kojima will take to the stage and provide a live demonstration of MGS4. Expect to learn much more about the game's enhanced camouflage system, how the new camera from Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence has been incorporated, what changes have been made to combat, our first look at the new Metal Gear Online -- and assuredly much more.

1UP will be live blogging the entire demo, so check back tonight at 1:30 a.m. PST. Yes, that's late, but we'll be here, providing you with the absolute latest. That's love, friends, pure love.

Source (http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3161443)

[Z]

okay, I don't know how accurate this is, I only read the headline and I don't care for the source enough to click on it, but here is the title:
two 'new' metal gear games announced.

http://www.n4g.com/News-53931.aspx

Metal Gear Solid 4 online getting its world debut, an on-stage MGS4 play through with series creator Hideo Kojima and two new MGS products being unveiled.
if true, maybe PSP is getting a new game? and I think there will be a new side game for PS3 or PSN.

[Z]

if my calculations are correct, the event will start in 5 minutes. but then again, they never are.

can anyone else confirm that?

[Luis]

if true, maybe PSP is getting a new game? and I think there will be a new side game for PS3 or PSN.I bet one will be MGS2: Digital Graphic novel. The second one... I don't know. The new Metal Gear Online or even Portable Ops Plus, maybe.


if my calculations are correct, the event will start in 5 minutes. but then again, they never are.

can anyone else confirm that?

12 hours left yet.

[solidsnakejej]

if my calculations are correct, the event will start in 5 minutes. but then again, they never are.

can anyone else confirm that?

I believe it starts about 12 hours from now. It starts at 5:30 PM japan time and it is about 5:30 AM there right now.

[julps31]

I can't wait to see what the gameplay looks like. From the impression it sounds amazing. Both impressions i've read mentioned that they're wasn't any pixelation when you zoom into far distances. I don't know exactly what there implying because there wasn't really pixelation in the other PS2 MGS games when you zoom in. Maybe they meant no aliasing. But either way I know it looks amazing.

And Z...you were a little off lol.

[Z]

I bet one will be MGS2: Digital Graphic novel. The second one... I don't know. The new Metal Gear Online or even Portable Ops Plus, maybe.

but PO+ has already been announced. although that might be a new announcement for the media outside of Japan. and I believe a digital manga is very possible and cheap to release. also, I find it strange that 1Up would talk as if MGO is a seperate entry.

but in any case, I've been waiting a year to see this baby in action and I'll finally see it in 12 hours. :)

I believe it starts about 12 hours from now. It starts at 5:30 PM japan time and it is about 5:30 AM there right now.

ah, yes. well, in my defence, I presumed the event will take place at 9 am. if it is late in the afternoon, then that means I can sleep early tonight. lol

[makeitlookreal]

I hope the gameplay looks as good as what we have seen so far. Remember, Kojima specifically promised that the final product would look AT LEAST as good as what we saw at TGS.

[yoshaw]

MILR,

Kojima has said a new promise at this E3 2007. That the final game looks exactly like the trailer that is being shown at Sony Conference. Go sue Kojima why he changed it from TGS to E3'07 trailer but IMO(n if you're listening), we should go by the creator's latest word and not our sense of what's right n whats wrong from the past, yeah?''

PS: If you meant to say E307 instead of TGS, then clearly we both know where the misunderstanding lies. lol

[makeitlookreal]

Yoshaw,

Which trailer do you think is better? The TGS or the E3 07 trailer? If the E3 07 trailer looks better then Kojima has kept his promise.

[Luis]

Oh no, not that again :ohno: We don't need to discuss and compare the graphics running on the same platform at different points in time and being redundant about it over and over and over again. But you won't stop, will you? Even the real Metal Gear Solid fans don't care that much about them. But you won't understand.

[makeitlookreal]

VG Aficionado,

I asked Yoshaw an honest question. I just want his opinion. I'm truthfully interested if people think the recent trailer was better or worse than what we saw at TGS.

[yoshaw]

Yoshaw,

Which trailer do you think is better? The TGS or the E3 07 trailer? If the E3 07 trailer looks better then Kojima has kept his promise.

This question doesn't even need answering buddy. Because what you saw at TGS was history and what you saw at E3 07 was present tech being used in MGS4. You or I deciding on a forum which of the two looks better is like telling CPI, hey I'm the one you was talking about in your article, angry man.

I'd take MGS4 for what it is at E3 and what it'll be at launch. Make of that what you will.

[julps31]

I couldn't care less if it looked better or worse then what we saw at TGS. All I know is that it looks amazing regardless and it'll deliver an immersive and memorable experience because of that in addition to Metal Gears track record.

[makeitlookreal]

Yoshaw,

If developers like Kojima promise something then they should be ready to accept gigantic heaps of criticism if they don't come through with their promises.

He specifically promised the game would look as good as what we saw at TGS. He should keep that promise.

Since everyone else is so chicken of CPI to speak up and give their honest opinions then I will.

I would say the E3 2007 trailer is comparable to what we saw at TGS. I'm uncertain as to which one is higher quality.

I would like other people's opinions. There is nothing wrong with discussing a topic like this.

[yoshaw]

I dun give a rats rear end what you think of MGS4 or Kojima. I know he's God. Sue me.

Oh n for your own sake, go play some(or atleast 1) Metal Gear games before critcising Kojima for his words, you dimwit. Makin me say #$@&#37;$! Argh!!

[makeitlookreal]

Yoshaw,

I have NOT EVEN CRITICIZED HIM YET!!!!

I simply said if breaks his promise then he deserves criticism. From what I can tell so far, he has not broken his promise. I simply want other people's opinions, because I cannot tell too much of a difference between the E3 07 and TGS trailer.

I would value your opinion. I would LOVE to find out that the quality has been matched so I can PRAISE him.

By the way, the true dimwits are developers that don't keep their promises. If they don't like criticism they need to stop making them. However, for all I can tell KOJIMA HAS KEPT THAT PROMISE!!!

[yoshaw]

So I look out the window n the weather was ... oh scrap, it's night time. I can't see sheet.

Post # 4444

Yaaaaaaay :cheers:

[makeitlookreal]

Is there anyone in this thread that will give me their honest opinion as to the which trailer looked better: E3 07 or what we saw at TGS?

I'm honestly very curious.

[Viper]

Is there anyone in this thread that will give me their honest opinion as to the which trailer looked better: E3 07 or what we saw at TGS?

I'm honestly very curious.

I prefer the color scheme of the old TGS trailer. It fit the location better.

Aside from the color scheme, there really isn't enough change to draw much more conclusion from.

After they show more tonight, I'll give a more in depth opinion for you unless all that's really changed is the color scheme and then I can tell now again that I prefer the TGS clip.

[Segitz]

In my opinion, the graphics (think of polycount, textures et al), they were on par, BUT

the animation in the E3 07 trailer was MUCH better in most parts (the walking soldiers in the old trailer using the MGS3 animations looked soooo out of place^^), but since it was a cutscene, we cannot tell if the gameplay itself will be animated as fluid (but after seeing Uncharted, this is easily possible).

[TEEDA]

For my point I view, I do think that there are significants improvements since de TGS trailer and all of the other trailers we' ve seen so far.
For example in the E32007 trailer I find the characters better rendered with better facial textures , and they look more " human " ( Raiden ).
As for graphical puprose i' m with Viper, I do prefer the color scheme and for the same reason. But there are obviously some things that I didn't see since the last " in-game " trailer last year, like the self shadowing on the face like we' ve seen on the technocal demo back in TGS2005.

But i have yet to see the new gameplay vid we should see by tomorrow or even the final release which has more than 6 months to be polished.
But hey Kojima never decieved me. MGS is for me one of the few games that share a balance between graphics and gameplay. I don't want those freaking realistic characters , coz it always had this stylish japanimation manga style.
And it's a really mature game to speak about. not real, but mature in general purposes.

[Newboi]

I prefer the E3 07 trailer because it's the newest freakin trailer for what is to be the greatest game ever!!!http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa188/shmookins/emos/tuzi04.gif

[OmniStalgic]

Game is gonna be sweet...

Early 2008 though:-(

Best line ever...

"I'm no hero,
never was...
Just an old killer...hired to do some wet work..."

I forgot how much I love these games...I don't think I can play a game without an capturing story because of this series...(Unless it's a purist type game however)

[dnpmakkah]

To me the two trailers look very similar and I would have to say both look on par with eachother. If there is a difference my eyes can't tell but then again I'm not that intuitive when it comes to spotting small differences in details like that.

Oh and MILR I greatly respect the fact that you tend to keep your cool when others pick on you even when they call you names. I don't think I have ever seen you insult anyone back and I have to give you props for that. Honestly I'm glad there are people like you in the world of gaming. We need people that demand the highest level of graphical quality from developers and push them to keep their promise. Continue the good fight but keep in mind that you have to give a little too. Don't expect miracles and if a game is close to it's target just let it be and give props to the developers for coming really close to the targets.

[makeitlookreal]

dnpmakkah,

Thank you very, very much for the kind post. I appreciate it. I'm not a saint and I have my angry moments at times. However, I try to treat people with respect and be polite.

One thing I think people don't realize is that I have a great respect for game developers. They have a very tough and demanding job! It's not as easy as what many people may think. However, all I ask is that they seriously strive to make games the absolute best they can be and that they keep their promises. If they don't keep their promise, then I ask them to at least admit they were wrong and openly apologize.

By the way, I think Kojima is a GREAT game developer. At this point I can't tell much difference between the E3 07 trailer and the TGS trailer. If I see that the quality has been matched you better believe that I'm going to give him awesome praise!

[Epix]

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa179/vagrant_bucket/snakehappy.jpg

[GTAce]

=-o

Look at the muscles.

[Coded-Dude]

he's kind of like chuck norris......he is so muscular, his bandanna wrinkles when his eyebrows do
(the eyepiece strap is apparently not that strong - lol)

[GTAce]

:lol:

[yoshaw]

Live Coverage of Metal Gear's Anniversary Party
Complete with liveblog of Kojima's MGS4 demo.
By Patrick Klepek, 07/23/2007
Tonight, Hideo Kojima will start showing us what Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is all about, as the series creator strolls into the Ritz Carlton Tokyo for the Metal Gear 20th Anniversary celebration. We've sent GameVideo's Mark MacDonald, alongside the rest of the 1UP Japan crew, into the field for this momentous party, which promises much more than a bunch of champagne sipping.

At the event, Kojima will take to the stage and provide a live demonstration of MGS4. Expect to learn much more about the game's enhanced camouflage system, how the new camera from Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence has been incorporated, what changes have been made to combat, our first look at the new Metal Gear Online -- and assuredly much more.

1UP will be live blogging the entire demo, so check back tonight at 1:30 a.m. PST. Yes, that's late, but we'll be here, providing you with the absolute latest. That's love, friends, pure love.

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3161443

They might have the vids later too.

Anywhere else they doing the live blogging?

[Beenie Man]

Here are some high quality E3 2007 MGS4 trailer screenshots if you want them guys

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1289/789236391_33e5bb03dc.jpg?v=0
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1162/789237067_5b7b70cdff.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1401/789236125_24ffbe6e96.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1308/790118322_cb5275a5f6.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1358/789237411_767decfd58.jpg?v=0

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r106/Kelvin2010/dadbdayparty011.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r106/Kelvin2010/dadbdayparty009.jpg

Now there showing :smile:

[Coded-Dude]

:shifty:

[yoshaw]

Beenie, remove the / from the left [/IMG] tags and make it look like [IMG]

[Beenie Man]

^Thanks Yoshaw

[Coded-Dude]

it will be nice when you can take direct snapshot stills from a video.

[makeitlookreal]

I have to say the graphics look amazing and now I have a PS3 to play this game on once it comes out!!!!

[solidsnakejej]

New post by Ryan on his blog

Tonight we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Metal Gear.

While I've only been a member of Kojima Productions for three of those twenty years, I still have a long-standing love for the series.

Metal Gear became a big part of my life when I first played Metal Gear Solid in my family's cold basement in 1998. My appreciation grew to new heights when I played through Metal Gear Solid 3 three times during a cold winter in Hamasaka, Japan in 2005. And my dedication to the series kicked off when I officially joined the development team in September 2005.

Walking to work today, a flood of thoughts ran through my jet-lagged brain -- so much to do today... Shame that some choose to focus on negative aspects of Metal Gear rather than celebrating it on the eve of the party... This new Interpol album is unbelievable... Can't wait to see my friends at tonight's party... Gotta blog about this...

These are exciting times. We're months, not years, away from finishing MGS4... We've got plenty of new stuff in the oven... And we've got an incredible fan base who drives us.

We celebrate Metal Gear with you all tonight.

And tonight, thanks to our kick ass web team and members of the press who traveled thousands of miles for this event, you'll be getting a full report of tonight's festivities. Check your favorite gaming site (or our official site) at midnight (Tokyo time) to see our 15 minute video presentation of Metal Gear Solid 4.

Tonight we'll also be announcing new MGS products. Now before you all go Krazy Kermit style and hype this all to megaton proportions, let me just say that MGO's triumphant debut on PS3 is a much bigger deal than the unannounced stuff. I know many of you will purchase and pick up the stuff we're announcing , but we've got no "Triology"-like game ready for a big unveiling tonight.

Now it's time for me to get back to work.

Thank you all again for all your support. It's been a terrific three years for me, and here's to twenty more years of Metal Gear!

ryan payton
http://mp.i-revo.jp/user.php/kp-ryan/entry/106.html

[dnpmakkah]

now I have a PS3 to play this game on You finally got your PS3? :thumbl:

[makeitlookreal]

Yes, I finally got my PS3! :-)

Here is my thread thanking Omega.

Now I will have a PS3 to play MGS4 on when the game comes out.

http://forums.e-mpire.com/showthread.php?t=76789&page=2

[Coded-Dude]

=-o

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[Newboi]

wait...does this mean that the video presentation should already be on the web?

[solidsnakejej]

No, it'll be up at 11 AM EST about 13 hours from now.

[yoshaw]

I know many of you will purchase and pick up the stuff we're announcing , but we've got no "Triology"-like game ready for a big unveiling tonight.

No trilogy like??

Does he mean to say NO ZOE3 tonite? :guns:

[solidsnakejej]

No trilogy like??

Does he mean to say NO ZOE3 tonite? :guns:

I think that was a joke about the MGS "Triology" that Neogaf made up that basically was the the first 3 MGS for the 360.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=5301769&postcount=186

[Newboi]

Hey Yoshaw, I forgot to tell you that your video works, but the image is very garbled.

[LiquidEagle]

zomg! so Excited!! Considering Subsistence represented 20&#37; of KojiPro's ideas for online games and Kojima didn't even really have his hands in it, I can't wait to see MGS4's online!! How far away from the release time now?

[Newboi]

I can't wait to see how online works either. There are so many possibilities given all of the features that will be in MGS4's singleplayer.

P.S.- I finally got above 2,000 posts woot woot!!! http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa188/shmookins/emos/singer.gif

[LiquidEagle]

Hmmm... 1UP's coverage begins at 1:30 AM PST... gonna be a long, fantastic night :-D

[masteratt]

1UP?

''So yeah--They are in some place...Doesn't look as good as Gears though...He is shooting something at someone- No idea who that is...And now his suit is blending in with the textures, we prefer the cover system of Gears to be honest and now he is moving the 6axis to roll in and out of cover- That that PS conroller doesn't look as good as X360s though and what a gimmicky feature.
Now they are showing online mode- Gears loads faster.
This seems quite slow compared to gears and it doesn't have awesome body explosion effects like Gears Of War on X360.
Did we mention there was a bit of a slow down- Probably because the PS3 is too weak.''

[solidsnakejej]

Yea that 1UP but don't worry the guy covering is a MGS fan so you want see much complaining and he is also a friend of Ryan Peyton.

[solidsnakejej]

10 Minutes to go. Two live blogging sites:
http://www.1up.com/do/blogEntry?bId=8281481&publicUserId=5855318
http://ps3.ign.com/articles/807/807543p1.html

[LiquidEagle]

1UP?

''So yeah--They are in some place...Doesn't look as good as Gears though...He is shooting something at someone- No idea who that is...And now his suit is blending in with the textures, we prefer the cover system of Gears to be honest and now he is moving the 6axis to roll in and out of cover- That that PS conroller doesn't look as good as X360s though and what a gimmicky feature.
Now they are showing online mode- Gears loads faster.
This seems quite slow compared to gears and it doesn't have awesome body explosion effects like Gears Of War on X360.
Did we mention there was a bit of a slow down- Probably because the PS3 is too weak.''

:laugh: I had to laugh at that, then I had to wince 'cause it was pretty accurate...

Anyhoo, Mark McDonald was EGM's Metal Gear guy (if they ever had one) so it's in the most capable of 1UP's hands, like snake just said. 9 more minutes! :)

[Passive]

So where do i go to view this 15 min vid?

[solidsnakejej]

Well they said most major site will have it.

Look who is at this event:

12:45 p.m. -- Preach on Anoop: "The event takes place in the Grand Ballroom of the Ritz Carlton in Tokyo Midtown, a new entertainment/business facility in Roppongi. Konami is located in the same building. There are a bunch of journalists waiting outside now. They will start letting us in soon. Outside, in typical Japanese fashion, a bunch of important people have sent flowers in commemoration of the event. Tetsuya Nomura, Game Republic's Okamoto, Sony's Kaz Hirai."

[LiquidEagle]

Well, here we are at the swanky brand new Ritz Carlton in midtown center in Tokyo's roppongi ward. Outside there are congratulations flowers from a host of industry notables including Sony, Yoshiki Okamoto from Game Republic, Tetsuya Nomura of Square Enix, mgazines like Famitsu, etc.

Attendees are mingling outside the hall with a host of old metal gear posters, action figures, and games, including the original MSX title that started it all 20 years ago. Seen mingling outside: Atsushi Inaba (of Seed, formerly Clover), Hino-san from Level 5, Suda 51 and surely many others.

Yeah, check that out too! :-D

[LiquidEagle]

The room is slowly filling with a light fog, as the music gets quiet.

So exciting! :)

This is Kojima's night! :-D

[solidsnakejej]

But, Metal Gear Online, the other game that they will apparently show, will only be released to the public in screen shots.

This sucks but it's better then nothing I guess.

[LiquidEagle]

Indeed... why are they talking about it like a separate game though? I think Payton's comments on his blog made it sound a lot like MGO will be part of MGS4 like it's been planned all along.

[Passive]

we will see the video presentation here (http://www.konami.jp/kojima_pro/event2007/index-en.html) later yes?

[LiquidEagle]

Yup. I'd keep an eye on Gametrailers or some other place for a higher res one though... Konami websites usually have had kinda low-res trailers in the past :-/

[masteratt]

I'm on refresh every second mode in this thread lol

Eurogamer usually does live blogging or something- Nothing this time :(

[LiquidEagle]

hehe I'm refreshing this thread and the 1UP coverage

[LiquidEagle]

http://media.1up.com/media?id=3357187

In the words of Donald Anderson, "Sweet Jesus..."


A side note some might be interested in: in the last E3 Metal Gear trailer, one figure in the fox hound group (with Meryl) remained a mystery many people were guessing it to be Raiden because of the small bit of blood hair visible from his eye slit, but...ITS NOT RAIDEN, UM DUM DAAAAA!!!!!

This is interesting... I wonder where they heard that? I know some have been saying it's a different person since they saw the trailer initially, but yeah... I wonder if this is one of the same sources that keeps telling 1UP that MGS4's coming to 360...! :laugh:

[solidsnakejej]

It was probably Ryan that told them.

[LiquidEagle]

OMG Ryan told them MGS4's coming to 360!?!?!? CONFIRMED!

:laugh: j/k, but anyways that's possible. If it's not Raiden then I think it's somebody new.


Then, in 1995, the Kobe earthquake hit and the team lost a ton of their data and hard work, so they had to move to Ebisu in tokyo and begin again using LEGO pieces they planned out the levels.

Hmm, didn't know that. I thought they used Legos from the start, not because they were trying to rebuild levels they had designed (and then lost)

[masteratt]

That young Snake guy?

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http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d80/userfriendly420/media6.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d80/userfriendly420/media.jpg

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The video is embargoed until midnight of their local time so it's what 7 hours wait?

must...keep...calm...

[solidsnakejej]

6 hour wait for the trailer I hope we get this video to.

[LiquidEagle]

No, the guy with Meryl & co. when "FOX-HOUND" is infiltrating Liquid's camp in the E3 2007 trailer. He seems to be the only person completely unaffected by what Liquid activated, which pretty much says he doesn't belong there because he apparently doesn't have nanomachines ;)

[masteratt]

Thats what I meant- Maybe that new young looking guy is the one behind the mask?

[LiquidEagle]

lol, I feel like such a geek, I just started playing my Metal Gear music while I wait for updates...

Oh, I don't think that's the case though since you can see some white'ish hair coming out from under the guy's mask.

[solidsnakejej]

2:06 a.m. -- Kojima is taking the stage.

[LiquidEagle]

I wonder if I was in the video of Kojima signing stuff for Snake Eater's release since I went to one of the in-store signings... hmm... Maybe I can get some royalties if I was!

[LiquidEagle]

http://media.1up.com/media?id=3357188

BTW, Meryl gets a big "THUMBS UP" from me :-p

[masteratt]

Maybe I can get some royalties if I was!
I think you had enough!

What was it?
A party and two free PS3s?

Kojima is taking the stage!

KOJIMA!
KOJIMA!
:worthy:

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OMG Ryan told them MGS4's coming to 360!?!?!? CONFIRMED!

:laugh: j/k My opinion on the subject is that many Xbox 360 owners only want this game to jump ships so it wasn't exclusive anymore. I mean where's the fanbase? They all suddenly bought 360s and only because of that need this game?

Just yesterday read some 360 blog, the guy said he's never understood what's great in the whole MGS series. He didn't like FF franchise either though...

[LiquidEagle]

I think you had enough!

What was it?
A party and two free PS3s?

And a free signed copy of Resistance, a Resistance jacket, a Resistance poster signed by all of Insomniac, and some other stuff, including priceless memories, but yeah, that's it :-p

[LiquidEagle]

My opinion on the subject is that many Xbox 360 owners only want this game to jump ships so it wasn't exclusive anymore. I mean where's the fanbase? They all suddenly bought 360s and only because of that need this game?

I know what you mean. I don't think it's all that, but I do think a lot of it is some weird, almost morbid desire to see it go to 360 just so they can say it did.

[Passive]

so let me get this straight? we dont see the 15min vid until midnight their time? any other vids we will see?

lol im totally outa the loop on this one. so when the vids become available can someone put the links in here? please? lol

[LiquidEagle]

Oops...

And they'll be here:

http://www.konami.jp/kojima_pro/event2007/index-en.html

[masteratt]

VG- Where is the countdown? :p

[solidsnakejej]

don't you mean 5 hours not 7?

[Passive]

sorry lol im just uber excited now XD

[solidsnakejej]

NEW GAME! Metal Gear Solid 2 Bande Dessinee! PSP
I really need to get around to getting a PSP.

[LiquidEagle]

don't you mean 5 hours not 7?

Oh whoops, my math was screwy... it would be impossible to try and explain where I got 7.75 hours from so I'll just fix it.

5 HOURS AND 40 MINUTES TO GO (as of this post)! :-p

[LiquidEagle]

lol, 1UP Crapped out on me... why am I not surprised?

As for that announcement -- expected, but the VOICE ACTING is totally unexpected, and I can't fucking wait!!! :-D

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almost morbid desire to see it go to 360 just so they can say it did.

Good choice of words there mate :)

Well of course most gamers understand MGS is constantly a very good series of interactive entertainment but still imho 360 crowd wouldn't appreciate this grand finale the way they should.

[masteratt]

Excuse my French- But fuck them.

Let's not go into Xbot mindset again especially not at these glorious hours at this glorious thread.

I NEVER go on 1up because everything they do pisses me off so keep the updates coming please :)

[LiquidEagle]

haha agreed :-D

is 1UP totally sucking right now for anybody else? :laugh:

[Luis]

I really need to get around to getting a PSP.Expected. I guess the other one has to be MGO for PS3.


Well of course most gamers understand MGS is constantly a very good series of interactive entertainment but still imho 360 crowd wouldn't appreciate this grand finale the way they should.Mostly because most of them wouldn't have played any of the previous MGS titles, and wouldn't be able to anyway.

And yeah, drop the Xbot subject in this thread. There aren't going to be any 360 announcements, so just forget it.

[LiquidEagle]

2:23 a.m. -- Kojima is taking the stage. He's announcing that Vamp has a special voice.

WTF!?!? I need to know more! I hope it's Phil La Mar still, it sounded like him for those 2 seconds at least :laugh:

[solidsnakejej]

Yea 1up is dead for me I have IGN and Kotaku up now
http://ps3.ign.com/articles/807/807543p1.html
http://kotaku.com/gaming/metal-gear-party/party-talk-liveblog-281649.php

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MGS2 BD

Wohoo _O/ \O> (O_

Have they yet announced if this is more like MG Ac!d or a full blown game?

[Luis]

Wohoo _O/ \O> (O_

Have they yet announced if this is more like MG Ac!d or a full blown game?The MGS2 title they've announced is the digital graphic novel, which was expected for a long time. It's not a game per se.

The only canonical Metal Gear Solid game for PSP is Portable Ops, and the Portable Ops Plus expansion coming later this year.

[LiquidEagle]

Now Kojima is going to announce another voice star whom he thinks everyone will recognize ... Mari Natsuki! She's delivering a video message. She will play the role of Eva, a girl who fought snake in MGS3.

EVA in MGS4? Am I reading this correctly? (nevermind that last line that doesn't make any goddamn sense)

[Passive]

WTF!?!? I need to know more! I hope it's Phil La Mar still, it sounded like him for those 2 seconds at least :laugh:


im hoping its still him :( better not change it.

[masteratt]

Yay she was so hot!

OH wait....*remembers time frame*
Ewww, granny love!

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And yeah, drop the Xbot subject in this thread. There aren't going to be any 360 announcements, so just forget it.

Where's the 'please'? :)

But ok just had to get that off my chest, been pondering about the mysteries of human thought a bit too much lately.

EDIT: ah, a graphical MGS novel, haven't checked those out yet.

masteratt: what's wrong with some sweeet granny love? *with voice of Isaac Hayes*

[yoshaw]

Start reading from bottom


1:32 The conference is planed in two parts. The first is an on stage demonstration of metal gear solid 4 and 'announcement of new Metal Gear series content," second part is industry mingling and live musical performances. And, just now, sir Ryan Payton (former freelancer, now with Kojima Productions!) sits down next to me in his spiffy suit and mini faux-hawk and gives me soul-crushing news: no video will be allowed of either of the games shown on screen, but we will get direct feed video of MGS4, embargoed until midnight local time 15 minutes long. Phew. But, Metal Gear Online, the other game that they will apparently show, will only be released to the public in screen shots.

1:30 Just now, an announcer came over the loudspeaker to say the show is about to begin -- but some people are still registering, so it will be delayed a bit. [Kind of like Metal Gear Solid 4, zing! -- PK] All of the press who registered were given an entrance badge (red, for us, which goes smashing with my black suit) and a ticket for a press kit....aren't these details fascinating?!

1:26 The room is slowly filling with a light fog, as the music gets quiet. A mix of press, industry notables, and retailers are filling the room. Outside, cosplayers of Snake and Meryl pose for the cameras. Also here are the special anniversary boxes for the re-release of all the Metal Gear games.

1:24 We're waiting for it to start--there's a full stage setup, including a grand piano on one side of the main stage and a drum set on the other. Two large screens bear the dogtag logo of Metal Gear's 20th anniversary, and music from Metal Gear's past plays quietly in the background.

1:22 Well, here we are at the swanky brand new Ritz Carlton in midtown center in Tokyo's roppongi ward. Outside there are congratulations flowers from a host of industry notables including Sony, Yoshiki Okamoto from Game Republic, Tetsuya Nomura of Square Enix, mgazines like Famitsu, etc. Attendees are mingling outside the hall with a host of old metal gear posters, action figures, and games, including the original MSX title that started it all 20 years ago. Seen mingling outside: Atsushi Inaba (of Seed, formerly Clover), Hino-san from Level 5, Suda 51 and surely many others. The show is scheduled to start at 5:30 local time, that's in a bout 8 minutes.

1:11 We were kidding, by the way. Still, who knows what Kojima has up his sleeve tonight? There's the MGS4 live demo, Metal Gear Online, the announcement of 'new' Metal Gear Solid series content and who knows what else? Kojima's known to be a damn good trickster.

1:09 OMG, Kojima just came out with do-do-do Xbox 360 T-shirt on!!!

1:02 We're inside! Saving as much power on our laptop is pretty crucial, though, so stay tuned...we'll be back online soon. Chances are Kojima's hidden away, slamming his traditional drink, Heineken, before things kick off. --- Are you ready to rock? Okay, maybe not, but you'll want to check back here in less than an hour to watch the start of the Metal Gear 20th Anniversary Party. Mark MacDonald, who will be live blogging the on-stage demonstration of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, and the rest of the 1UP Japan crew will be there gathering video, scribing impressions and seeing what developer big wigs make a cameo appearance at the tribute to Hideo Kojima's master series. Check back for more soon!

[LiquidEagle]

:lol: look at that dirty 1UP bloggage... I don't normally say this but they're definitely earning the "1crap" nametag with their performance tonight on such a crucial event! :-p

First batch of photos on IGN: http://media.ps3.ign.com/articles/807/807553/imgs_1.html

[Luis]

EVA in MGS4? Am I reading this correctly? (nevermind that last line that doesn't make any goddamn sense)Didn't Banjo Ginga (Liquid Snake) voice Major Zero in MGS3? Just because a known voice actor returns for a new MGS title doesn't mean the corresponding character will. But shame on IGN when they said that she fought Snake in MGS3... or maybe they mean "that" cutscene ;)

EVA in MGS4 would be a shocker :shocked:

[yoshaw]

2:04 The Konami president once again takes the stage--only he's completely naked! Actually, no, he's got the same boring suit, and same boring voice, and is going on about most of the same boring stuff. The room is completely full now, including standing people lining the back wall.

2:00 A loooong list of awards it won scrolls up the screen. It went on to sell 6.8 million throughout the world. Then came the PlayStation 2, as the video shows early tech demos of Metal Gear Solid 2 I haven't seen before. The staff went to a boat and on shore in New York to research -- the video cuts motion capture and early game footage -- and at E3 in 2000, fans crowded the Konami booth for a glimpse at the new trailer. The game came out in 2001. Video shows long lines again, Kojima autographing the game for fans, Kojima was even featured in Newsweek. Then, Kojima and his team headed into the jungles for more research on their next game, Metal Gear Solid 3. They did military and survival games, and in 2004, MGS 3 came out. The world flipped out, lines, Kojima signing shit, you get it by now. Obviously, then came MGS3 Subsistence, with its new online play, and, obviously, in 2006, people were still siting on the floor at E3 to watch for more Metal Gear. After that came Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops for the PSP. The video ends with Otacon from MGS4 saying he looks forward to what's next.

1:56 As he leaves he stage, a video begins recounting the last 20 years of the Metal Gear series. It shows artifacts from the time the series started, 1987 pagers, old politicians and baseball stars. Now, the video begins recounting the original MSX2 Metal Gear game with interviews with magazine writers from the time talk about the game reminding us all it was Kojima very first title then in 1990. After that, the sequel came, Metal Gear: Solid Snake, also for the MSX. 1993, the PlayStation came out and the team began to experiment with 3d technology, polygons and motion capture. Then, in 1995, the Kobe earthquake hit and the team lost a ton of their data and hard work, so they had to move to Ebisu in tokyo and begin again using LEGO pieces they planned out the levels. Then, at TGS in 1997 and E3 that same year they showed the early ideas of the game. Kojima and his team studied with SWAT teams and such. In, 1998, Metal Gear came out. Lon lines in japan formed, the game sold out, etc.

1:51 A voice comes over the loudspeaker --the show is about to start the lights go down and the Konami logo comes up, KP logo forms to dramatic drum music -- METAL GEAR anniversary! A video begins starting with the MSG game and going through all the games of the series. It's short, however, and already over.The announcer appears and thank the audience for attending, despite heir busy schedule. A huge blow up of original Yoji Shinkawa artwork fills he screen as he talks.

The announcer tells us that 50 fans that won a spot here from a contest at Konami's website before introducing the president of Konmai, Mr. Tanaka. He again thanks us for attending in the midst of our busy schedules. He starts talking about the beginning of the Metal Gear series 20 years ago, how the series has sold 20 million units since then, becoming famous the world over. He thanks us for that. As someone who bought about 12 of those games, he's welcome.

1:50 A side note some might be interested in: in the last E3 Metal Gear trailer, one figure in the fox hound group (with Meryl) remained a mystery many people were guessing it to be Raiden because of the small bit of blood hair visible from his eye slit, but...ITS NOT RAIDEN, UM DUM DAAAAA!!!!!

1:48 Most of the guests are dressed formally in business suits, with a few of the women even wearing traditional Japanese kimonos. SIDE NOTE: To clear up confusion, Mark of GameVideos is live blogging this for us, Patrick of 1UP is getting it on the site (thus, some of the snarky side comments) and we've hijacked our Japanese news correspondent's blog to post it all! We're so meta.

1:45 The room is almost full now; probably about 400-500 people in attendance. A couple dozen video cameras line the back wall. Just a few scragglers now filter into the room.

1:40 While we are waiting, my lovely assistant Hiroko has been snapping pictures outside of the fanfare action figures, old limited edition sets from Japan, original packaging of Metal Gear games from the US, posters of old promotions and cover art lines the walls, along with retail standees and banners -- I'll try and get some pictures up for you guys ASAP!

1:39 So, what should we expect to see here today? Most seem to think it will be the same narrated walkthrough of MGS4 by Mr. Kojima that he performed last week during a Japanese industry-only PS3, but also expected is the first glimpse of Metal Gear Online, a separate online multiplayer action-shooter event and another look at Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops Plus, the revised version of the recent PSP game.

1:36 I ask Ryan Payton for a quote for all the excited fans reading this live blog: 'Patrick cut your hair' is all I get. [That hair saved your life a few E3s ago, you unappreciative bastard -- PK] Ryan has to go but he promises we can talk more about what we see after the show.

[solidsnakejej]

Looks like they showed of her model as well

2:30
Eva is in MGS4! Snakes love interest from MGS3. We see a render of her character, she is wearing dark military pants and a tan overcoat, with a pistol at her side, and dark eyes -- her face is lined and she definitely looks her age. She ditched the bikini top as well.

[LiquidEagle]

Didn't Banjo Ginga (Liquid Snake) voice Major Zero in MGS3? Just because a known voice actor returns for a new MGS title doesn't mean the corresponding character will.

That's true, but the IGN writer said:
She will play the role of Eva, a girl who fought snake in MGS3 Considering they're referring to the future when he writes it like that, he's either mistaken in the way he's writing (this guy doesn't seem to know his Metal Gear considering he said EVA fought Snake in MGS3), or she will be in an upcoming MGS, and the only possible one for that is MGS4.

[Luis]

Yeah, I edited my post :-p

Pics! (http://media.ps3.ign.com/articles/807/807553/imgs_1.html)

[LiquidEagle]

Nice! EVA in MGS4 confirmed! :-D

Welcome to the party Lali :-p

VG: Great, now I probably look like I was making up quotes from you and arguing for no reason ;)

[Luis]

:lol:

EVA in MGS4... :shocked:

[yoshaw]

http://www.1up.com/do/blogEntry?bId=8281481&publicUserId=5855318

Ok, they have changed the format now. It's much cleaner now.


1:11
We were kidding, by the way. Still, who knows what Kojima has up his sleeve tonight? There's the MGS4 live demo, Metal Gear Online, the announcement of 'new' Metal Gear Solid series content and who knows what else? Kojima's known to be a damn good trickster.

1:09
OMG, Kojima just came out with do-do-do Xbox 360 T-shirt on!!!

Oh n the Kojima wearing do do do 360 t-shirt was a joke. :laugh: Can U tell my heart stopped? Jeez, but its still ongoing, who knows. Yikes! lol

[LiquidEagle]

:laugh: I'd let their Meryl cosplayer jump me in the women's restroom any day... lol :-p

[Luis]

Oh n the Kojima wearing do do do 360 t-shirt was a joke. :laugh: Can U tell my heart stopped? lolShitty 1crap...


:laugh: I'd let their Meryl cosplayer jump me in the women's restroom any day... lol :-pI bet that's a fantasy of yours! :lol:

[LiquidEagle]

I bet that's a fantasy of yours! :lol:

:laugh: minus the pointing of guns at people and the chatter about make-up... That makes it semi-normal, right?

[Luis]

:shrug:

;)

[Luis]

MGO now!

[LiquidEagle]

w00t!! 16 players! Sure beats 8... :-D

Maybe it's just the Metal Gear Rex battle music playing in the background right now, but I'm reaaaaally anxious :-p

I was thinking that we haven't seen a true Metal Gear for MGS4 yet -- think there will be one? I'm talking about a nuclear-equipped battle tank capable of launching nukes from anywhere... The themes and the world of Metal Gear have changed drastically, and having nukes isn't so important as it used to be, but what do you guys think? I love how Metal Gear's been able to transfer to different topics and themes without just being about "OMG WE HAVE TO STOP THIS TANK!" every single time.

[Luis]

That was low :lol:

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MGO as with PS2, a title on its own or bundled in MGS4? Hopefully latter.

[LiquidEagle]

Hey, I loved MGO as much as the next guy, but 8 players was kinda limiting... I'm sure if the PS2 could have handled more they would have had more :-p


"I can't stress enough how cool this new gameplay system looks,"

HOT!!!


METAL GEAR ONLINE for PS3, release and price TBA.

It doesn't exactly sound like it'll be part of MGS4, but then again 1UP has a large record of being very WRONG, especially regarding MGS matters :-p

At least it's on PS3 though, right? ;)

[solidsnakejej]

If you kill an enemy, you can tap into their information system. You're then able to see the enemies -- if you're the blue team, the enemies show up as red.
Can't wait to see this in action. This sounds a lot more MGS then what the original MGO was.

[masteratt]

Uh-oh...Do I want it explained or wait until I got the game in my hand?.....Damn it.

[-gin-]

sounds like it would make a great psn title

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^^ ok they know we'll buy it anyway, those bastards :)

[LiquidEagle]

Closed beta will run 8/20 to 9/3. They will accept applications from 7/24 to 8/6. It's closed beta, limited to 3000 people. Check the Kojima Productions website for more info. The live demo is finished.

START REFRESHING THE KOJIPRO SITE! Unless they're talking about Japan only...

but hell, if it's in beta that soon, it must be coming soon! :-D

By the way, you get to spank your enemies :-D :-D ;)

[Luis]

It'll probably be out this year =-o

Maybe out this year in Japan on its own, and then released in MGS4's disc worldwide in early 2008?

[masteratt]

Closely follwed by MGS4 itself!!!??

*faints*

[Luis]

3:01 a.m. -- He announces Metal Gear Solid Mobile for cell phones. It's a game set in Metal Gear Solid 3 world. The game is in full 3D. It will be through EZweb and be included on a particular Sony Ericson model as default.WTF? =-o

Now I'll have to buy that phone instead of even considering an iPhone :-p

[yoshaw]

Graphics looks on a similar level to MSG4, probably the same engine.

MGO graphics same level as MGS4. OMG!!! :shock: =-o

[LiquidEagle]

I wonder if the Metal Gear Mobile is even coming out in the States though... :-/

[solidsnakejej]

New stuff at the site with MGO screens, eva render, Gameplay screens
http://www.konami.jp/kojima_pro/event2007/index-en.html

[yoshaw]

Shit, I'm getting a network error. Where else is this getting live blogged. Please link meeee

[masteratt]

MGO graphics same level as MGS4. OMG!!! :shock:

*double faints*!!!!!

[LiquidEagle]

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/807/807543p1.html

[LiquidEagle]

Where's the new stuff on that page, solidsnake? EDIT: Nevermind it's showing up now :-p

[yoshaw]

http://xs317.xs.to/xs317/07302/Eva.jpg

[solidsnakejej]

It's right in the middle

[LiquidEagle]

As if we didn't already know MGS was the greatest thing on the friggin' planet, those MGO screens are FUCKING SWEEEEEET!!!!

[warmachine]

She looks so...old... oO
I want my hottie back! :(

[LiquidEagle]

Groznyj Grad Confirmed!! :-D

[Luis]

OMG... so much goodness *is in joy tears* :hugegrin:

[yoshaw]

Jesus, can't wait for the MGS4 trailer embargo! Yoshaw want trailer now :cry2:

[solidsnakejej]

Japan beta only?
http://www.konami.jp/kojima_pro/mgo_beta/

[LiquidEagle]

less than 5 hours now... :-D

Check out the attachment, there's the new system that lets you see friends/foes & such... looks AWESOME!!!!!!

[LiquidEagle]

Japan beta only?
http://www.konami.jp/kojima_pro/mgo_beta/

That's not gonna stop me from signing up! :laugh:

Can we get a translator in here to help me sign up? Please?? :laugh:

[Luis]

http://www.konami.jp/kojima_pro/mgo_beta/pic/title.jpg

Too cool =-o

[LiquidEagle]

I've said it many times before and I'll say it many times in the future: Metal Gear Solid 4 will be the finest game ever made.

Snake, where'd you find the link to that beta btw?

[-gin-]

MGO looks fun as hell.. damn i need to get a ps3 stat

[solidsnakejej]

Neo Gaf I'm trying to find where they got it from.

[Jay Gee]

http://xs317.xs.to/xs317/07302/Eva.jpg
I wanted to nail Sophia Loren when she was in Grumpier Old Men. There is nothing different here.

[Luis]

:look:

[LiquidEagle]

The MGS2 DGN trailer is on the Japanese event page btw! :-D Looks awesome

WOW, Metal Gear Mobile looks really nice! haha

btw, that beta link probably came from the Japanese site for MGS events, solidsnake. :)

[yoshaw]

:look:

:lol:

My thoughts exactly!!!

[solidsnakejej]

The Japanese site hasn't updated for me yet.

[LiquidEagle]

http://www.konami.jp/kojima_pro/event2007/index-jp.html

Nothing? Try hitting ctrl (or shift, I forget...) & Refresh at the same time if it's a cache issue or something

[solidsnakejej]

Yea I just did that it's up now.

Edit : 4 hour 20 mins till trailer

[LiquidEagle]

Can't wait to get full-sized screens from this event for all this stuff!

[Luis]

I wonder if MGS mobile will be canonical in any way :unsure: Because if it is, I'll have to get it!

[yoshaw]

If its a java game then u can get it on any cellphone that can show decent 3d graphics.

[LiquidEagle]

I wonder if MGS mobile will be canonical in any way :unsure: Because if it is, I'll have to get it!

Naturally, and if it is canonical, then they have to release it outside Japan. I think it's international (or galactic) law.

[Luis]

http://i19.tinypic.com/68a4wwn http://i17.tinypic.com/6hi6l8y.png

http://i10.tinypic.com/4zx58qp.png http://i14.tinypic.com/52bl5di.png

http://i12.tinypic.com/6c2q8zq.png http://i16.tinypic.com/6buyt7o

http://i18.tinypic.com/5yv4zl0.png http://i19.tinypic.com/63iln6h.png

http://i16.tinypic.com/6hd5avd.png http://i13.tinypic.com/5z3s0hk.png

http://i17.tinypic.com/6ahb4oz.png http://i17.tinypic.com/4zsz42c.png

http://i14.tinypic.com/4q693jd.png http://i9.tinypic.com/4q5vkls

[KRA]

i can't login with my japanesse account :|

[LiquidEagle]

I'm always this close to commenting on how sweet a particular picture looks, then I notice another one that looks equally as awesome, then I see that all of them look absolutely GLORIOUS! I love 'em all.

Especially that RPG launching one though :-p

I can't rep you right now VG, but you have my thanks :)

[Luis]

Reposting them for the sake of the first post of the next page.



http://i19.tinypic.com/68a4wwn http://i17.tinypic.com/6hi6l8y.png

http://i10.tinypic.com/4zx58qp.png http://i14.tinypic.com/52bl5di.png

http://i12.tinypic.com/6c2q8zq.png http://i16.tinypic.com/6buyt7o

http://i18.tinypic.com/5yv4zl0.png http://i19.tinypic.com/63iln6h.png

http://i16.tinypic.com/6hd5avd.png http://i13.tinypic.com/5z3s0hk.png

http://i17.tinypic.com/6ahb4oz.png http://i17.tinypic.com/4zsz42c.png

http://i14.tinypic.com/4q693jd.png http://i9.tinypic.com/4q5vkls

[solidsnakejej]

http://i17.tinypic.com/4zsz42c.png
Anyone else see the thing that is flying or is it just me? Probably a UCAV

[Luis]

Yeah, I've been wondering what the hell that is. I also wonder what's with those cables seen in the 4th and 5th screenshots.

[yoshaw]

http://i17.tinypic.com/4zsz42c.png
Anyone else see the thing that is flying or is it just me? Probably a UCAV


Yeah, I've been wondering what the hell that is. I also wonder what's with those cables seen in the 4th and 5th screenshots.

From 1up blog

:Snake exits the building as a group of the new soldiers encounters the old tan-wearing PMCs. As they fight, strange bat-like things fly over head.:

[Cless]

Damn looking awfully HOT.

I am really curious about the animations during the gameplay. That is the only one that looks "last gen" from earlier trailers. But in Kojima I trust :).

[Z]

any video of the play demo yet?

[solidsnakejej]

Not yet, the embargo is up in about 2 hours and 5 mins.

[warmachine]

5:19 a.m. -- We're processing off-screen footage of MGS4 in action from tonight's event. It ain't embargoed, so be on the lookout.

[dnpmakkah]

e-gasim

[solidsnakejej]

And, just now, sir Ryan Payton (former freelancer, now with Kojima Productions!) sits down next to me in his spiffy suit and mini faux-hawk and gives me soul-crushing news: no video will be allowed of either of the games shown on screen, but we will get direct feed video of MGS4, embargoed until midnight local time 15 minutes long. Phew.
I'll take Ryan on his word because he works for KP. I don't know what IGN got but I guess will see in less the 2 hours.

[yoshaw]

Xbox Japan Honcho At Metal Gear Event
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/9/2007/07/medium_DSCF9032.JPG

After party is just getting started. Big time industry names like Mizuguchi and Suda51 are about. One, though, stands out. Xbox Japan honcho Takashi Sensui makes his way through the crowd. I pull him aside:

ME: "What did you think of the MGS4 gameplay demo?"
HIM: "It was very good."

"Why are there still rumors that MGS4 will appear on the Xbox 360?"
"What do you mean?"

"Kojima appeared on stage at a Sony event, saying it was an exclusive. But the rumors won't stop."
"Many of our users want MGS4 on the Xbox 360."

"Will they get it?"
"Ask him."
Sensui points to Kojima on stage.

"I don't mean to be rude," I say, "but why are you here then?"
"Kojima is an old friend of mine."

:lol: They won't rest, it appears :laugh: Poor Kraptaku

MGS4 is HOT commodity without a doubt.

[Z]

maybe they did manage to get cam video? anyhoo, video will be coming shortly. :)

[Z]

everyone wants a slice of that Snake, and can you blame them? ;)

[masteratt]

Even if he does work for Xbox, I just can't dislike a Japanese person :)


"Will they get it?"
"Ask him."
Sensui points to Kojima on stage.
Haha- Nice.

[Cless]

Damn kraptaku, buy a fu****g PS3 for f**k sake!

[chartwel]

Damn kraptaku, buy a fu****g PS3 for f**k sake!

no kidding, they spend so much time wanting ps3 games. just get the d*mn thing already, its not really that expensive.

[Luis]

And that's all the 360 related stuff at the MGS party :laugh:

[solidsnakejej]

Direct Feed:thumbl:
http://www.consolewars.de/gen/fetchpics.php?aidx=53274&database=attachments
http://www.consolewars.de/gen/fetchpics.php?aidx=53273&database=attachments
http://www.consolewars.de/gen/fetchpics.php?aidx=53272&database=attachments
http://www.consolewars.de/gen/fetchpics.php?aidx=53271&database=attachments

[Epix]

First Direct Feed Screens?

http://www.consolewars.de/gen/fetchpics.php?aidx=53274&database=attachments

http://www.consolewars.de/gen/fetchpics.php?aidx=53273&database=attachments

http://www.consolewars.de/gen/fetchpics.php?aidx=53272&database=attachments

http://www.consolewars.de/gen/fetchpics.php?aidx=53271&database=attachments

EDIT: ^ You mother f**cker

[Cless]

MGS Online direct feed shots

http://www.consolewars.de/gen/fetchpics.php?aidx=53278&database=attachments
http://www.consolewars.de/gen/fetchpics.php?aidx=53277&database=attachments
http://www.consolewars.de/gen/fetchpics.php?aidx=53276&database=attachments
http://www.consolewars.de/gen/fetchpics.php?aidx=53275&database=attachments

[masteratt]

This will be the first game I hug and kiss after I buy it.

[Luis]

MGS Online direct feed shots

http://www.consolewars.de/gen/fetchpics.php?aidx=53278&database=attachments
http://www.consolewars.de/gen/fetchpics.php?aidx=53277&database=attachments
http://www.consolewars.de/gen/fetchpics.php?aidx=53276&database=attachments
http://www.consolewars.de/gen/fetchpics.php?aidx=53275&database=attachments


Direct Feed:thumbl:
http://www.consolewars.de/gen/fetchpics.php?aidx=53274&database=attachments
http://www.consolewars.de/gen/fetchpics.php?aidx=53273&database=attachments
http://www.consolewars.de/gen/fetchpics.php?aidx=53272&database=attachments
http://www.consolewars.de/gen/fetchpics.php?aidx=53271&database=attachments


First Direct Feed Screens?

http://www.consolewars.de/gen/fetchpics.php?aidx=53274&database=attachments

http://www.consolewars.de/gen/fetchpics.php?aidx=53273&database=attachments

http://www.consolewars.de/gen/fetchpics.php?aidx=53272&database=attachments

http://www.consolewars.de/gen/fetchpics.php?aidx=53271&database=attachments

EDIT: ^ You mother f**cker

Unbelievable =-o

+rep for all :cowboy:

EDIT: Can't +rep Cless until later :-/

[solidsnakejej]

IGN has off screen footage go now watch ( have been taken down)
http://media.ps3.ign.com/media/714/714044/vids_1.html

I think I'm having a heart attack

[BruceWayneIII]

Wow. Had to spread a lot of rep. Thank you, guys :thumbr:

[yoshaw]

everyone +rep Solidsnakejej like there is no tomorrow.

[GTAce]

ZOMFGWTFBBQBYOB!!!!111

Damn this looks unbelievable good.
I love those blur effect. =-o

[TEEDA]

first In-game videos
http://media.ps3.ign.com/media/714/714044/vids_1.html

+ MGS Online :
http://ruliweb4.empas.com/ruliboard/gup/img_link6/163/162062_1.jpg

[Cless]

solidsnakejej, love ya +rep.


EDIT: Can't +rep Cless until later No problemo ;)

Animation =-o :worthy::worthy:

:worthy::worthy::worthy::worthy::worthy::worthy:
Hideo Kojima

[solidsnakejej]

More images
http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/2200/media8aj9.jpg
http://www.1up.com/do/media?cId=3140656&sec=IMAGES

[GTAce]

Okay now i spread to much, sorry TEEDA lol.

[TEEDA]

More MGS online direct feed pics :
http://ruliweb4.empas.com/ruliboard/gup/img_link6/163/162062_2.jpg
http://ruliweb4.empas.com/ruliboard/gup/img_link6/163/162062_3.jpg
http://ruliweb4.empas.com/ruliboard/gup/img_link6/163/162062_4.jpg

[yoshaw]

640x360 flv ^_^ (Right Click Save As) Use VLCPlayer to watch 'em :)


Snake: The Statue (Off-Screen)
http://media.ign.com/thumb/206/2065669/mov00003_qthigh_thumb_ign.jpg
http://ps3movies.ign.com/ps3/video/article/807/807571/MOV00003_flvhigh.flv


Sixaxis Snake (Off-Screen)
http://media.ign.com/thumb/206/2065668/mov00008_qthigh_thumb_ign.jpg
http://ps3movies.ign.com/ps3/video/article/807/807571/MOV00008_flvhigh.flv


Solid Eye (Off-Screen)
http://media.ign.com/thumb/206/2065664/mov00004_qthigh_thumb_ign.jpg
http://ps3movies.ign.com/ps3/video/article/807/807571/MOV00004_flvhigh.flv


Warzone Vulture (Off-Screen)
http://media.ign.com/thumb/206/2065665/mov00007_qthigh_thumb_ign.jpg
http://ps3movies.ign.com/ps3/video/article/807/807571/MOV00007_flvhigh.flv


FPLookout (Off-Screen)
http://media.ign.com/thumb/206/2065656/mov00005_qthigh_thumb_ign.jpg
http://ps3movies.ign.com/ps3/video/article/807/807571/MOV00005_flvhigh.flv

:cheers:

[masteratt]

Better versions coming soon right?

I'll wait for those.

[BruceWayneIII]

IGN Insider movies -> megaupload

Snake: The Statue (Offscreen)
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=VL87X4VP

Sixaxis Snake (Offscreen)
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HOJHPOKV

Solid Eye (Offscreen)
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=V92WY7ML

Warzone Vulture (Offscreen)
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=71RXKVQI

[TEEDA]

IGN insider movie , quality vid is okay
http://www.enregistrersous.com/images/148930726320070724162027.jpg

[Luis]

*faints*

P.S. 11k posts :-p

[Fats]

*downloading sixaxis snake*

:)

[solidsnakejej]

They took down the vids.

[wotter]

Thanx for uploading the videos guys, screens look great so far :).

[BruceWayneIII]

I'm done uploading:

Snake: The Statue (Offscreen)
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=VL87X4VP

Sixaxis Snake (Offscreen)
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HOJHPOKV

Solid Eye (Offscreen)
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=V92WY7ML

Warzone Vulture (Offscreen)
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=71RXKVQI

[GTAce]

Bruce... you fuckin' rock man lol.

[Fats]

Sixaxis snake looks awesome btw. :)

[solidsnakejej]

20 more mins until 15min direct feed.

[Luis]

Someone post screenshots of Snake using a sixaxis, please :-p

[solidsnakejej]

Well looks like Konami gave permission to release it early because of the leak start looking for the HD version

embargo broken so we got permission to take the direct feed live a little earlier--here's the full thing, with subtitles, much better quality .flv than youtube, full-screen it!

http://www.gamevideos.com/video/id/13378

higher quality downloads to come
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=7161799&postcount=1521

[Luis]

http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/8871/media12jb2.jpg

http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/7849/media13vh2.jpg

http://img103.imageshack.us/img103/3551/media11vh9.jpg

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/5855/medianp5.jpg

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/1281/media1re5.jpg

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/1298/media2ou4.jpg

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/1060/media3mn6.jpg

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/1305/media4cl2.jpg

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/4052/media5ko9.jpg

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/8602/media6ho2.jpg

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/4739/media7cu9.jpg

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/2200/media8aj9.jpg

http://img103.imageshack.us/img103/3923/media9nf9.jpg

http://img103.imageshack.us/img103/1208/media10hn0.jpg

[Cless]

Direct Download NOW!

http://download.gamevideos.com/13378/gv.com.mgs4PLAYABLEDEMO2_640x360.flv

160 MB!

Uploading it to megaupload...

[Luis]

IGN has more and bigger screenshots (http://media.ps3.ign.com/media/714/714044/imgs_1.html)

[Passive]

where be HD direct feed goodness? :P

[GUNDAMSEED]

don't get post much , but fuck mgs4 look fucking awesome right back to my number 1 game.

[Passive]

It left ur number one game?! *glare* j.k lol

[Z]

Direct Download NOW!

http://download.gamevideos.com/13378/gv.com.mgs4PLAYABLEDEMO2_640x360.flv

160 MB!

Uploading it to megaupload...

great! thanks. :)

[LiquidEagle]

Sweet glory! What a glorious game! Can't wait to play this game for myself and just... do shit! :-D

[Cless]

ok megauploaded
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=DUDX9KID

Game of the YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (oh no, no, Killzone 2, White Knight Story, damn all GAMES of the YEAR!)

SOOOOOOOOO awesome and intense, OH MY GOD, I am speechless.

[Z]

I just saw White Knight's new trailer and now I'll finish downloading this in less than two hours. I am one happy gamer today! :)

[Z]

n/m