[PS3] Cooking Guide: Can't Decide What To Eat? PROTIP: THIS IS THE MGS4 THREAD

We know we're getting something, but we don't know when yet. I think I remember an e-mail saying we'd be getting in the MGS1 - 3 chronology DVDs soon, and I guess the beta access kit is included with that.

I've been operating under the assumption that April would be the date for something MGS related to come in, but that's purely speculation on my behalf.

Oh wow. When the MGS4 PS3 was announced in that 'Steel' color, I always assumed it would look like the old silver design when the PS3 was initially unveiled -

Spoiler:

Guess I was way off.

Also, how does that controller charger work? Do you just flip the controller upside down and plug it in? That might look a little...goofy :/.

Originally Posted by SouthJag

We know we're getting something, but we don't know when yet. I think I remember an e-mail saying we'd be getting in the MGS1 - 3 chronology DVDs soon, and I guess the beta access kit is included with that.

I've been operating under the assumption that April would be the date for something MGS related to come in, but that's purely speculation on my behalf.

Well I assumed we'd get the DVD in April too but now I'm confused as to whether or not we're getting a DVD, emailed a code or what. Especially given GameStop's notice about getting the DVD that is supposed to have the code in it when MGS4 ships which would make the whole thing pretty pointless but then that's for online preorders so I wonder if it'll be different for in-store preorders (which I have) or for other retailers. Japanese gamers are already receiving a DVD with the access code to the beta.

Originally Posted by eprox1

Oh wow. When the MGS4 PS3 was announced in that 'Steel' color, I always assumed it would look like the old silver design when the PS3 was initially unveiled -

Spoiler:

Guess I was way off.

Also, how does that controller charger work? Do you just flip the controller upside down and plug it in? That might look a little...goofy :/.

Yeah you plug the controller in upside down which most chargers are like even the regular Hori one that is getting decked out in MGS4 deco.


Interesting enough is that MGS4 preorders kicked off last night in Japan which crashed Konamistyle and Amazon.jp are all sold out. Also Konami is throwing up MGS1 on the Playstation store next month:
METAL GEAR SOLID

Yeah, now that I look at it, it's really not that bad. I'm kind of a 'pod' whore with all my gadets, and get one whenever there's one available for a device I own. I was just trying to imagine 4 of these things above my TV and didnt really like the idea, but if I'm only using one it wouldn't be so bad.

Still, I guess it looks better than a controller laying flat with a usb cord going everywhere.

Some good news for US folks as it looks like we'll be getting the LE version which includes:

• Extra Blu-Ray disc with 2 "Making Of" documentaries and an interview with Hideo Kojima. Plus 4 chapters of the Metal Gear Graphic Novel.
• Metal Gear Solid Import Soundtrack CD.
• Artbook. Exclusive to EBgames/GameStop.

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Retail price is $84.99 and you can preorder now. My local EBgames has it in their system but of course I can't change my preorder without going into the store.

The CD info is a little vague too because it could be the OST for MGS4 or 20th Anniversary for all we know. That I remember the "soundtrack" CD for the LE version of RE4 was nothing but mish-mashed tracks from the RE movie and nothing from the games.

MGS4 shot to #1 on Amazon.jp's order list along with the Premium bundle that comes with the steel coloured PS3. Vendors in Japan are also taking orders and getting ready for MGS4:

all these new limited editions titles are way to expensive for my blood not only that buy i don't see much entertainment in it exept for the art books (omg look i got luggage with gta4!)
damn mgs4 is getting a lot of preorders, I was about to preorder it this weekend hope its not too late ~_~

Nice news on the LE, hopefully the edition isn't as limited as the MGS3 Subsistence LE was and is available to us Canadian consumers (don't want a repeat of said situation, as that was BS).

I know it doesn't say, but I wonder if it'll be a steelbook release like DMC4 was. Unlike the DMC4 CE, the second disc better get a spot in the case or comes in a second blu-ray case and not in some cheap cardboard slip. Heh, and wouldn't be surprised if the artbook ended up being as cheap (small) as the DMC4 CE one. Also curious as to what they mean by 4 chapters of the MG Graphic novel (assuming it's the Ashley Wood MGS comics), eg. digital copy or an actual digital comic. Hopefully Payton can enlighten us on the LE contents, especially the soundtrack, come the new podcast.

Better slap down a pre-order sometime this week.

Originally Posted by Hantei

Nice news on the LE, hopefully the edition isn't as limited as the MGS3 Subsistence LE was and is available to us Canadian consumers (don't want a repeat of said situation, as that was BS).

I know it doesn't say, but I wonder if it'll be a steelbook release like DMC4 was. Unlike the DMC4 CE, the second disc better get a spot in the case or comes in a second blu-ray case and not in some cheap cardboard slip. Heh, and wouldn't be surprised if the artbook ended up being as cheap (small) as the DMC4 CE one. Also curious as to what they mean by 4 chapters of the MG Graphic novel (assuming it's the Ashley Wood MGS comics), eg. digital copy or an actual digital comic. Hopefully Payton can enlighten us on the LE contents, especially the soundtrack, come the new podcast.

Better slap down a pre-order sometime this week.

Yeah it does come in a steel case and I'd imagine the artbook would be mini but what the hell, it's MGS so of course I can't resist. Can't say what the deal is with Canada but if you hit up your local EBgames/GameStop then give them the SKU # for the LE version which is 270209.

I preordered my copy of the LE version today and got talking with the associates there and about if they're doing a midnight release which seems like a good possibility, it's just a case of working out payroll and who'd be willing to work that night.

On a related note I got my MGS4 7" Octocam Snake UDF today. Hopefully I'll have some snaps up later.

Jesus for a second there I thought everything on GFF was in Russian until I realised it was just backwards. Bravo GFF.

Anyways this is a worthwhile bump since a new video of gameplay has surfaced right in time for April Fool's....
YouTube - Assassins's Solid

Make sure you watch til the very end.

Spoiler:

FPS looks much improved now and tomorrow we should be getting more since the press got to play the game for 3 days to explore a new area and sit down with Kojima.

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As for MGS4, i'm still waiting patiently. This will be one of the reasons to get a PS3 for me, it comes packed with so many extra's I don't believe it will be Kojima's last game though, he always keeps saying that.

That was fucking epic. I'm a little unsure on what to think about the Gekko's AI, though.

I mean, when Snake initially ran away from the first Gekko, another one jumps over a building right in front of Snake's face and attempts to block his path. Running under the newly created debris, Snake attempts to escape from this new Gekko, only to see it give chase by jumping over the pile of rubble snake crawled under. Shit like that gives me a boner. Awesome.

But then right after all of this, Snake runs a little, the Gekko looks at him, and starts to casually walk away while shooting with very bad aim, never to be seen again.

I dunno. I just hope that they, you know, really put up a fight in the final game instead of just walk around and occasionally charge you. Still, if anything that video was just another indicator that the game is a definite must by for any PS3 owner. I wonder how many systems will sell when this shits released...

Originally Posted by eprox1

That was fucking epic. I'm a little unsure on what to think about the Gekko's AI, though.

I mean, when Snake initially ran away from the first Gekko, another one jumps over a building right in front of Snake's face and attempts to block his path. Running under the newly created debris, Snake attempts to escape from this new Gekko, only to see it give chase by jumping over the pile of rubble snake crawled under. Shit like that gives me a boner. Awesome.

But then right after all of this, Snake runs a little, the Gekko looks at him, and starts to casually walk away while shooting with very bad aim, never to be seen again.

I dunno. I just hope that they, you know, really put up a fight in the final game instead of just walk around and occasionally charge you. Still, if anything that video was just another indicator that the game is a definite must by for any PS3 owner. I wonder how many systems will sell when this shits released...

I like how when the second Gekko comes through the wall he's kicking a militia soldier into the wall as he's doing it.

I'm not too bothered with their AI though given that point is heavily scripted given it's the beginning of the game, or at least the moment you first get involved with the gameplay, so once you really get into it then it'll be interesting to see how their AI reacts but I can't wait for the one on one encounters...


FYI GameStop should be getting the Saga DVD tomorrow or Thursday since they were shipped out on 3/31 so check with your local store and if anyone gets them then be sure to post for confirmation!!!

Originally Posted by Simo

Jesus for a second there I thought everything on GFF was in Russian until I realised it was just backwards. Bravo GFF.

Anyways this is a worthwhile bump since a new video of gameplay has surfaced right in time for April Fool's....
YouTube - Assassins's Solid[/spoiler]

That's pretty awesome. It would be cool if you could actually wear Altiar's (however the hell you spell it) cloak in MGS4 as a special easter egg if you beat the game or something.

First of many previews are now up with new screenshots:
Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns Of The Patriots Test / Preview | Playstation 3

Its in French so a quick breakdown:

• Weapon system involves that you can customise weapons via Drebin in the pause menu but for new weapons you need to collect them on the battlefield and then sell them to Drebin for DP or "Drebin Points" where he'll then unlock the ID tags and allow you to then exchange the DPs for the new weapons. Interesting is that the price of each weapon can vary to be cheaper or more expensive given the state of affairs or "war time".
• Framerate much improved since TGS07. Still some minor drops but Kojima promises they'll be ironed out for the final version.
• New animations and CQC moves for Snake. In some instances Snake will now grasp his shoulder when in pain or takes enough hits. Previewer couldn't reveal what new CQC techniques there are or the new gadgets due to NDA.
• Cutscenes all in real-time. Some controllable and some even run up to 30 minutes in length.
• Good interview with Kojima. Talks about that he had a different ending in mind for MGS4 and although the final ending does go a similiar direction it was his team that convinced him to go with the new one although he prefers the original idea.
• Kojima mainly hopes to use MGS4 as an example to his fellow Japanese peers that you can make a big budget game and sell many units and quit playing it safe with Brain Training titles and the like.

Spoiler:

If you look closely you can see a photo of Olga above Sunny's desk.

Christ, 30-minute cutscenes? That seems a bit excessive...

Originally Posted by Simo

Good interview with Kojima. Talks about that he had a different ending in mind for MGS4 and although the final ending does go a similiar direction it was his team that convinced him to go with the new one although he prefers the original idea.

MGS5 confirmed. I hope he eventually reveals how he originally meant for the game to end well after the games release.

Originally Posted by Simo

Kojima mainly hopes to use MGS4 as an example to his fellow Japanese peers that you can make a big budget game and sell many units and quit playing it safe with Brain Training titles and the like.

Ouch...does he have something against Nintendo or something, or just companies who purposefully create rehashed low budget games?

Originally Posted by sprouticus

Christ, 30-minute cutscenes? That seems a bit excessive...

I thought this was standard for Metal Gear...