Suikoden Rated for PlayStation Store PSone Classic by ESRB

The Entertainment Software Rating Board has rated Suikoden for the PlayStation Store as a PSone Classics release. Suikoden was released back in 1996 and received review scores mostly in the 9/10's. We anticipate it's Store release.

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Metal Gear Solid 4: European Bundle Image

Here is the first image of the upcoming Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots bundle for Europe. It will include a 40GB PLAYSTATION 3, a SIXAXIS controller, and of course a Kojima Productions masterpiece titled Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots.

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First Metal Gear Solid 4 Review Coming Friday May 16, 2008

On Friday, May 16, 2008, PlayStation: The Official Magazine will publish the first review for Kojima Productions' Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. We are expecting at least a 9 from another Kojima masterpiece.

[First Metal Gear Solid 4 Review coming next Friday]

X-Play Video Preview: Metal Gear Online

A new X-Play video preview for Metal Gear Online (to be bundled with Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots) is now up and online. They speak on the RPG-Action tie to the game, along with the new Sneak Mode featuring Solid Snake. Enjoy!

Metal Gear Solid 4: New Information

A new preview for Konami's next month release of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots have been posted online. We have the breakdown posted here. Enjoy!

- The introduction cut scene for the game is close to 17 minutes long (that’s a short film in itself). If we remember that once in 1964 (Metal Gear Solid 3) Kojima implemented pseudo-interactive cutscenes, well there is certain well defined upgrade to this feature with probable camera shifts during the cutscenes.

- An average in-game cutscene is about 5 to 7 minutes long and as we all know there are no loading times between cutscene and gameplay, the transition is smoother than a Jack Daniels on the rocks.

- In addition to the whole war as a financially viable economic activity, the game also addresses climate in great detail. We are now to witness a global meltdown in conjunction with a devastating war in the entire process.

- There are two characters returning form the previous games that have not been seen or heard of while talking about Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots in detail, these individuals have an impact on the storyline in the game during the latter stages. One it seems has been a villain you’ve fought and defeated in 1998.

- The Altair’s costume is used in the game in certain sections where the gameplay is centered in the Middle East, there are sections which vaguely resemble Altair’s monotonous crusade only in the future.

- The Patriots are a futuristic version of the “Illuminati” who according to legends are the descendants of the Knight’s Templars.

[Metal Gear Solid 4: Probable New Features and Info]

Metal Gear Solid 4: Who is that man with the eye patch?

Hey, look at this. In the lab for Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, this picture shows gamers gaming. Wait, take a look at that third computer screen, who is that man with the eye patch? Could it be? Is it Big Boss?

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Metal Gear Solid 4: New X-Play Gameplay Footage

Today's episode of X-Play on G4TV featured brand new gameplay of Konami's upcoming Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. The new gameplay shows Snake and Meryl's group teaming up to fight off the women who can hang on walls. Creepy. Enjoy!

New Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Gameplay On Tonight's X-Play

Tonight on X-Play, they will be airing some new and exclusive gameplay footage of Konami's upcoming Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. The new gameplay can be seen at 8PM on G4TV's X-Play .We are looking forward to it.

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Japan Gets Another Metal Gear Solid 4 Bundle

Sony Computer Entertainment Japan announced today that they will be releasing a new PlayStation 3 bundle called the "Metal Gear Solid 4 Welcome Box" for the release of the game next month. The bundle will be released on June 12, 2008 (same day as the game's release), retailing for ¥49,800. The bundle includes a 40GB PlayStation 3, a SIXAXIS controller, Metal Gear Solid 4 (the game), and a DUALSHOCK 3 controller. The bundle will come in three colors: black, white, and silver. View the press release below.

Tokyo, May 2, 2008 - Sony Computer Entertainment Japan (SCEJ), a division of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) responsible for business operations in Japan, today announced that it would release "PLAYSTATION®3 METAL GEAR SOLID 4 GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS WELCOME BOX with DUALSHOCK®3"on June 12th, 2008, as a limited offer, at a recommended retail price of 49,800yen (including tax). It will become available concurrently with the release of the software title, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, from Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. (Konami).

"PLAYSTATION®3 METAL GEAR SOLID 4 GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS WELCOME BOX with DUALSHOCK®3" comprises 40GB model of the PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3®) computer entertainment system (CECHH00 Series), Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots for PS3 (You Got This From Kotaku), and a special bundled item of DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller in addition to the SIXAXIS™ wireless controller that comes together with PS3. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is scheduled to be released from Konami on June 12th, 2008, as the final chapter of the highly popular Metal Gear Solid franchise, which has sold more than 22 million units to date worldwide.

The PS3 system for this bundle pack will be available in three different colors of "Clear Black", "Ceramic White" and "Satin Silver", and users will be able to choose the color of their preference.

With this offering, SCEJ will continue to further expand the PS3 platform and create a new world of computer entertainment with innovative and exciting new titles and an enhanced line-up of the PS3 systems.

Metal Gear Solid 4: Revived Trailer

A new trailer for Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots was released today where we see a quick history of Metal Gear Solid and then we see Young Snake in Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots in what seems to be a remake of Shadow Moses from the first game, with the headline coming up "Is it possible to Replay MGS!?". Well Kojima, is it!? We want to know now! Watch the trailer and enjoy!

Metal Gear Online: Sneaking Mission Snake Gameplay

Some new gameplay from the recently added Sneaking Mission from the Metal Gear Online beta has been surfaced on the internet. The gameplay shows "The Legendary Hero" aka Snake doing his thing. Enjoy!

Fatal Inertia EX Coming to PlayStation Network Next Month

Once ment to be a PlayStation 3 launch title, then switched over to the Xbox 360 as a really bad game, and now an upcoming revamped PlayStation Network download. The new game, titled Fatal Inertia EX will arrive on the Network in late May for a mere $29.99. KOEI does not intend to release the game on Blu-Ray disc however.

“After the launch of the Xbox 360 version, we had a unique situation that allowed us to reflect on what could be done with the PlayStation 3 version,” said lead producer Mike Bond in an e-mail interview with Multiplayer. “But having watched the growth of the PlayStation Network’s user base and the game’s multiplayer component, we felt the strength of this game would be in its online community.”

Fatal Inertia EX will come with many new featuers and gameplay tweaks.

“We’ve experienced quite a few growing pains over the last 3 years, as a team and as a studio,” said Bond. “Back in the summer of ’05, we were a very young, very small team assigned with the challenge of developing a next-generation game for a completely new platform.”

Get it's full feature reading at the link below.

[Exclusive: ‘Fatal Inertia EX’ Arrives Via PlayStation Network Next Month]

Metal Gear Online Beta Gets New Content

For all those in the Metal Gear Online beta (such as myself), Konami has updated the game today. The new update comes with a new map named Midtown Maelstrom, part of the Middle East stage in Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. "This consists of some main streets and alternate routes. Numerous alleys are in between buildings, and are dark, narrow, and very confusing."

A new gametype rule was added as well. This rule is called Sneaking Mission. In this gametype rule, there is one character and two teams in the game. Those are Snake, Red team, and Blue team. Snake has to collect a certain number of dog tags, by having other players stunned or held up. The other two teams have to kill snake a certain amount of times or defeat more players on the opposing team. Snake's mini robo-sidekick Mk. II is available to assist him if there are more than 10 people in the game.

Head to your game client and download that update now.

[METAL GEAR MONDAYS: New MGO Beta Content!]

Metal Gear Online: US Beta Live!

The US Beta for Metal Gear Online is finally live. I'm happy, and so should everyone else be. Since the beta was delayed, it was extended as well. The beta starts today and ends on May 11, 2008.

Enough talk and go play the beta.

Silent Hill: Homecoming: Logo and Thirteen New Screenshots

Konami revealed some new screenshots today of their upcoming title, Silent Hill: Homecoming. Along with the screenshots, they revealed a logo, which you'll see at the beginning of the shots. Enjoy!

Metal Gear Online Beta Gets v1.02 Patch

First, people who pre-ordered Metal Gear Solid 4 received redemption code errors (such as 9-digit codes, etc.) for the Metal Gear Online beta (people like me). Second, we had to sit through a download lasting hours for the v.101 patch for Metal Gear Online. Third, there was problems with registering for a Konami ID. After that, the beta was delayed. One problem of a beta if you ask me.

Wait, there is still hope, only one more patch (v1.02) until freedom. This one is smaller than the last and the release notes offer an apology for the "inconvenience and frustration" that most of us experienced. The patch will "modify the way in which the beta client connects to our server."

Hopefully by tomorrow, the game will be up and running.

[Oh look, another Metal Gear Online patch]

Metal Gear Solid 4: Brand New Trailer Released

Konami has just released this new Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots trailer in Japan, and it looks fantastic. If you are looking for a high quality version, hit the download here. Enjoy, the trailer is wonderful.

[Brand New *MGS4 Trailer.]

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Rated and Running Time Revealed

For those in Europe, BBFC has passed Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots with a '15' age rating, avoiding the '18' age rating mark. The BBFC has also revealed on it's site that the game has a 'total running time' of 545m 47s, which translates to 9hrs 5mins 47secs.

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is due out on Friday June 12, 2008 in Europe and the US.

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Metal Gear Online: Character Creation Video

Here is a new video showing all the cool things you can do when you create your character in the Metal Gear Online beta. There will probably be more options in the full game. Enjoy!

Silent Hill V Renamed: Silent Hill: Homecoming Coming September '08

Konami Digital Entertainment today announced that Silent Hill V has been renamed to Silent Hill: Homecoming and will be hitting Europe this September, with no word on a US release date. The horror game will feature Alex Shepherd, returning to his hometown of Shepherd’s Glen to investigate the sudden disappearance of his brother. He ends up facing the darkest of horrors. The game also features an all-new soundtrack by acclaimed series composer Akira Yamaoka. The press release below.

Konami's first Silent Hill® title for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION®3

Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH has announced the official title of its first Silent Hill game for PLAYSTATION®3 and Xbox 360. Entitled Silent Hill: Homecoming, the game will be released end of September this year across Europe.

The sixth installment in the classic video games series, Silent Hill: Homecoming introduces another protagonist to the mythos. The story follows Alex Shepherd, returning to his hometown of Shepherd’s Glen to investigate the sudden disappearance of his brother. From Shepherd’s Glen to Silent Hill, Alex must face the darkest of horrors in order to find his brother. Struggling with his own grip on reality, Alex must unravel the mystery behind his nightmares, discover the truth behind his brother’s disappearance, and confront the evil lurks in the seemingly empty streets of Silent Hill.

Homecoming is the first Silent Hill title for the new wave of ‘next generation’ consoles, featuring all-new graphics that bring the fear and terror of Silent Hill alive like never before. Alex must survive attacks from the misshapen denizens of the town using an all-new enhanced combat system that provides a wide array of attacks and counters. Along the way, Alex will encounter a variety of weapons to battle these horrific monsters and must also solve deadly puzzles as he uncovers the darkest secrets of Silent Hill.

Silent Hill: Homecoming also features an all-new soundtrack by acclaimed series composer Akira Yamaoka.