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Initial MGS4 Sales Look Great
Research sales data from Enterbrain for Metal Gear Solid 4's been published. After only its first four day in Japan, the game has sold about 476,334 copies in total. The PS3 MGS4 bundle also helped to push units, driving sales of the console to 77,208 for the week. It looks like MGS4 is well on [...]
Munny Gear Solid Steps In With Old Snake
We sure wish we knew how to make these awesome Munnies. Each one we see makes us want to try and create our own. Gaming and toy culture site Albotas has recently created this Metal Gear Solid 4 Old Snake Munny, along with his famous cardboard box. For those who want it, the guy who [...]
Battlefield: Bad Company Pokes Fun at Solid Snake
This is in no way a bad joke. DICE's Battlefield: Bad Company makes some pretty funny remarks to our favorite legendary hero, Solid Snake, from the Metal Gear Solid games. Do you think hiding in a cardboard box is stupid? Our Bad Company heroes do. Give the video a watch, it's pretty funny.
Metal Gear Solid 4 Features Screen Capture
Want to take a picture of the PMC you've just tranquilized? Well, now you can because Metal Gear Solid 4 and Metal Gear Online features screen capture which allows you to share the moments you have in the game with other people by saving an image to your HDD. To do this, you just need [...]
Metal Gear Solid Sells 300,000 First Day in Japan
According the the latest numbers in Japan posted on NeoGAF, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots sold 300,000 copies when it was released yesterday in Japan. Those copies consist of 130,000 normal editions and 170,000 limited editions. I wonder how much the United States and Europe sold.
[NeoGAF] [Image]
Metal Gear Solid 4 Advertising Takes Over Japan
If you live near Shibuya's Tsutaya in Tokyo, Japan, you may notice some major Metal Gear Solid 4 advertising. The area is covered with ads, one the size of a building, one on a truck, and even video presentations of the game in the center of the square. If only we had this type of [...]
Metal Gear Solid 4 Installation Also Gives You Tips
It doesn't just let you watch Snake smoke, it seems that it gives you tips too. Some of our favorites include "[Usage Warning] This game is intended for use exclusively with the PLAYSTATION 3 system" and "Be sure to take a 15-minute break every hour." They worry about our health and the system we are [...]
Get a Free $100 Gift Card Buying a PS3 at Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart is having a crazy deal for those looking to pick up a PLAYSTATION 3 for Metal Gear Solid 4 (or just any Blu-Ray player). They are offering $100 gift cards free for anyone who purchases a Blu-Ray player, including the PLAYSTATION 3 and the 80GB Metal Gear Solid 4 Bundle as well. This offer [...]
Snake Smokes As You Install Metal Gear Solid 4
Here is a video of the Japanese version of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (releasing worldwide tomorrow) showing the installation of the game. Apparently, Snake whips out his cigarettes and smokes a pack while you install the game. It is too late for Snake, but remember, smoking is bad (waves finger).
[Metal [...]
The Orange: Solid Snake-in-a-Box Papercraft
With Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots releasing tomorrow, there is plenty of hype and anticipation going around. Looking around I stumbled upon a blog that was strictly about papercraft. If you don't know what papercraft is, it's basically making a 3D object from paper (folding/gluing) or models of real-world objects. Made usually [...]
You Got PSP in my Metal Gear Solid 4
It's not just the SIXAXIS making an appearance in Kojima's upcoming Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. Along with the iPod, Otacon talking about Blu-ray, a Sony cell phone, the PSP will be in the game as well. Take a look for yourself. Yeah, the best form of advertising, no?
[Sony Plugs Continue, PSP [...]
Metal Gear Solid 4 Magazine is Online
Konami has released the official Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots magazine online for free in celebration of the arrival of the biggest game of 2008.
The magazine shows us key in-game characters, exclusive video footage, Metal Gear Solid history, and more. View it at the link.
[Metal Gear Solid 4 Magazine]
Metal Gear Solid 4: Rat Patrol, MK. II, and Enemy Gameplay
With the release of Metal Gear Solid 4 only three days away, we will have to suffer and watch gameplay videos for the next 72 hours instead of actually play the game. It's alright though, it's not too long considering most of the time will be spent sleeping. This new Rat Patrol gameplay shows some [...]
Konami Talks Early Metal Gear Solid 4 Release
At this moment, some lucky bastards are playing Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots in their living room simply because their local game store sold the game early. A Konami spokesperson spoke on this matter:
Unfortunately, these things happen. As much as we like see that no one breaks streets dates, no one can [...]
Metal Gear Solid 4 Install Times Revealed
Someone over at NeoGAF has posted the install times for Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. It seems it will install between chapters. The breakdown below.
8 Minutes = first install, when you start the game.
Then before each act, the time it takes to install is as follows
Act 2 - 3 mins
Act 3 - [...]
Metal Gear Solid 4: Start Menu & Opening Gameplay
The first nine minutes of gameplay in Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots has showed up on YouTube, along with the new 80GB unboxing for some lucky guy who got it early at Wal-Mart, and the start menu of the game. The start menu video can be seen above with the gameplay and [...]
Kojima Makes Fun of Xbox 360’s DVD-Format in MGS4
Hideo Kojima really seems to like his PLAYSTATION 3 hardware choice. In a codec call in Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Otacon tells Snake that it is time to switch to disc two, but then realizes they are on a PLAYSTATION 3 and there is no need for it since it is [...]
Metal Gear Solid 4 Famitsu DVD Trailer
The latest issue of Famitsu contained a bonus DVD with a new trailer for Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. Although it is all in Japanese, what about this trailer does NOT get you more excited for Metal Gear Solid 4? Noting is what. Four more days, four more days.
Metal Gear Solid 4: iPod Gameplay
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots will feature an iPod in-game to listen to your music (and for some advertising). This new video shows what that iPod looks like in the game and how it works. It works pretty much like a regular iPod. Enjoy!
[Metal Gear Solid 4 Middle Eastern iPod Gameplay]
Metal Gear Solid 4: 2006 vs. 2008
At E3 2006, the first sight of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots stunned the world. A new comparison video shows the 2006 video compared to the video this year, 2008. The new video has much more detail, effects, and less piss green. Enjoy!
Metal Gear Solid 4 Headset Sounds Like Crap
We envied Ed from GADGET MADNESS!!! when he received his Metal Gear Solid 4 official headset in the mail. When we were watching his review, those feelings changed. While the headset is sleek and sexy, the audio quality basically sounds like crap. Take a look at the video to see what I'm talking about.
[MGS4 [...]
Metal Gear Solid 4 Official Guide Leaked Online
PlayStationBlog.net have obtained the official copy of the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots guide and have leaked some images online. There aren't any pieces from the guide about the main mission, but there are some of the weapons and control pages. See them at the link below.
[Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns Of [...]
More Leaked Metal Gear Solid 4 Images Surface
Some more images from leaked copies of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots have surfaced today. We aren't going to say anymore but these images may contain spoilers so view them at your own risk. They are rather nice, for those who view them.
[Leaked MGS4 Screens]
Metal Gear Solid 4 Buyers Getting Special Surprise
Ryan Payton, Assistant Producer at Kojima Productions stated today that Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots buyers will get a special surprise.
"Believe it or not, I've been so busy working on a special surprise for MGS4 buyers (that not even those who have leaked copies of the game can spoil! Haha!), that I [...]
Metal Gear Solid 4: Customizing Weapons in Video
A new IGN video gives us a look into the weapon customization in the upcoming Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. The weapon customization is very extensive and goes from adding scopes, sound suppressors, and more. Enjoy the watch!
Metal Gear Solid 4 EU Limited Edition Unboxed
Konami have released images today of the European Limited Edition version of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots for the PLAYSTATION 3. The Limited Edition contains, in addition to the game, a making-of Blu-ray disc, the game's original soundtrack, and a six-inch figurine of Old Snake. Take a look at Old Snake at [...]
Famitsu Gives Metal Gear Solid 4 a Perfect Score
Famitsu has given it's eighth title ever in history a perfect score in the latest issue. Kojima's Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is that eighth title receiving a 40/40. Those other seven titles are The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Soulcalibur, Vagrant Story, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Nintendogs, [...]
Kojima: Metal Gear Solid 4 is for the Fans
A recent IGN interview featured none other than famous Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima. In the interview he says that Metal Gear Solid 4 has been made for those who followed the series the past decade.
“It’s been ten years since Metal Gear Solid was released in the US for the first time,” said the [...]
Metal Gear Solid 4 Website Features Otocon Training
If your still anxious waiting for Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots to arrive on June 12, 2008, we have you covered. Try checking out the game's official site. They have some new training missions, narrated by Otocon, that will help you earn DP to unlock downloadables. If you beat all the training [...]
Kojima & Company Sign Sleeves for Metal Gear Solid 4 at Recent London Event
A recent event earlier today was held at HMV Oxford Street in London, Englad in the United Kingdom where Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima was signing game sleeves for next week's Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots launch. Above you can see a video, and if you hit the link, you'll [...]
Metal Gear Solid 4 Gameplay Tips
Anxious for Metal Gear Solid 4? Dying for new info? Well, then today is your lucky day. The official PlayStation Blog ran an article helping you prepare yourself for the greatness that is Metal Gear Solid 4. The article, titled "Top 12 Tips for MGS4!" is written by none other than one of the members [...]
EGM says “NO” to MGS4 Review Score, In Next Issue
While Metal Gear Solid 4 has been getting great reviews from early reviewers, Electronic Gaming Monthly became the exception. They didn't give MGS a bad score, they gave it no score at all.
It was rumored that Konami has said that details about the length of cutscenes, install time, and a number of other quirks must [...]
New Metal Gear Solid 4 Footage from Playr
The latest airing of United Kingdom gaming show, Playr, contains some new Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots footage. It is a cut scene from act two, however, so don't watch if you are trying to avoid spoilers. Enjoy!
New Metal Gear Solid 4 MTV Trailers
A new promotional partnership between MTV and Konami for the MTV Movie Awards brings us a new Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots trailer. We hope the next trailers we see released, consist more of gameplay rather than cinematics. View the second video at the jump.
[Exclusive ‘Metal Gear Solid 4′ Trailer]
Metal Gear Solid 4 Character Improvements in Pictures
Since we were first shown Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots back in E3 2006, the game has made a lot of major improvements. WhiteSharingan of GT Forums has made a topic of character improvement comparisons showing some significant changes in graphics. Hit the link to see the major improvements that you may [...]
