Metal Gear Solid 4 LAunch

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I love midnight launches. While getting to play a big game, see a new movie, or hearing a new album a few hours before anyone else is of dubious value; there’s a sense of camaraderie with your fellow fanboys and girls braving the elements. That was definitely the case at the Metal Gear Solid 4 launch at the West Hollywood Best Buy this week. You had everything these types of events are known for – the exhausted “#1 Fan” at the front of the line, the confused passerby, and the drivers on La Brea shouting spoilers (“Snake kills Dumbledore!”).

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and Best Buy also put on a VIP event for the media, developers, and those who waited the longest for the game. While I was unable to interview David Hayter (the voice of Snake), I *did* catch up with MGS4 Producer Kenichiro Imaizumi and that #1 fan, Tony Ervin of Inglewood, CA.

For more launch coverage, Kotaku and Destructoid were in attendance and took some excellent pics.

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  • First post?!? Euwww yeahhh! Hahaha glad to see the release was a hit! Great game! Play B3yond!

  • Dam thats so epic, MGS4 to me is amazing.. words cant describe how good this game is.

  • I waited along time for MGS4, but its so good, its worth it! It actually surpasses my expectations!

    The online is addictive too! My one friend likes the PS3, but doesn’t have one. He saw this game and now he wants to get it soon. This is a system seller

  • Man I wish I could of been there! I STILL dont have MGS4! stupid gamestop.com messed up my order and a bunch of other peoples too!

  • I don’t have it yet either, but I’ll be buying it in two weeks. Can’t wait! My friends have been all over it….even people IRL that bought that Triple JUST for this game. *chuckles* Can’t wait to see the NPD numbers next month.

  • ”Snake kills Dumbledore!”
    I lol’ed

  • thanks for the post. too bad you couldn’t get Snake for an interview though….

  • Loving this game so far.

  • nice

  • wooooo

    ill get mine soon

  • I waited at my gamestop for like 5 minutes, there was like 4 people there and on was waiting for Wiifit(loser).

  • Good to see everyone is loving the game. I’ll get my copy soon :)

    Everyone who owns a PS3 should buy this game. Thats a way of telling the developers that games DO sell on the PS3!!!

  • I’m at the beginning of Act 4! Without a doubt the best game I’ve played in years. ;)

    It’s a crime for someone to own a PS3 and not buy this game.

  • 10/10 from both IGN and Gamespot. The PS3 truly has the greatest game =)

  • The first guy just bought the normal edition, lol.

    Goodfella, u are complty right

  • Kratos_ate_Snake

    I truly have never enjoyed a game this much. I have yet to find a fault, and everything just gets better and better..

  • Great job professor playstation. I will be heading to the SF Kojima signing tomorrow. So if you see me, i am not stalking you, that’s Glen’s job lol. Anyway I will be taking pictures and doing a write for PSnation podcast/VGEvo.com. You are more then welcome to use any of them for the blog.

  • Since the PS3 has the PlayStation store would we see the Japanese voice cast a downloadable content for MGS4 in the future.

  • greatest game ever. overly exceeded expectations. ive played every MGS this is by far the best. definetely game of the year.sony/konami yall rocked this one. i even bought a second ps3 so me and wife could play online 2gether. this is the game that will push PS3 sales #’s. great job again

  • Sony/Konami

    You turned a person who has never really played any Metal Gear since the NES days into a fan of this game.It is simply amazing,from the graphics to the storyline to the entire presentation.Thank you.

  • best game yet for ps3

  • Just beat the game. Seriously, it is probably the best game I have ever played, on any system. Simply amazing.

  • Jesus, this game is absolutely epic on every level. Kojima is a credit to PlayStation and the entire gaming experience. Much love.

  • This is my first venture into the world of Metal Gear Solid. What have I been missing out on?

    The game is truly epic and I’ve only just got into the game. I miss my 5.1 surround sound, but don’t worry I’ll be playing through again once I get a new system.

    However, for people who have missed out on the other games in the series, it would be nice of Sony to put up Metal Gear Solid as a PSone classic in the US store (it’s up in the Japanese store) or what about some helpful videos in the Playstation store like what appeared on Gametrailers? Would be much appreciated.

    A truly next gen game. Good to see many people enjoying it.

  • I love GTA and COD4, but MGS4 absolutely blows them out of the water

  • I love the way Kenichiro says blu ray! bru ray… LOL. most epic game ever and I’m only into the Second Act. They packed sooo much into this game, no wonder its on a dual layer blu ray disc.

    @ DarkUSS – you are spot on mate. its not only a crime if people own the PS3 and don’t buy this game, but its even worse if people don’t buy a PS3 just to play this game!

    On a side note does anyone here know how to unlock/get the Altair costume from Assassins? I wanna get me stealth on in that badass assasinator cape!

    cheers,
    Lh

  • they should have had the demo on the playstation store for new people + people who have to wait for $

    it relly sucksssssssssssssssss!!!!

  • Hands Down system seller. David is my fav voice actor of all time.

  • An amazing title. Many people should get a PS3 for this title and the many other great titles.

  • Waited for this game for over 3 years. Worth it, Period.

  • Great Game. Got it after the in the afternoon after the release. It’s awesome. I played it until I got stuck. LOL I don’t know what to do now.

  • I picked my copy of MGS4 today along with teh strategy guide.

  • I just want to hear a loop of Hayter saying “Otacon.”

  • This is the best game I’ve ever played… No joke.

  • THIS GAME IS EPIC!!!

  • Go congratulate David Hayter on his facebook page ;)

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/David-Hayter/12205565201

  • David Hayter, you are awesome.

    Hey, if Tony Ervin would like to add someone to his friends list on his new GUN METAL GRAY ps3, add my name as it is spelled right here.

    warezIbanez

  • Hey! That’s me at 1:36! Glad I was part of the MGS geek-out there, and it was nice to meet you, Jeff!

    Cheers,
    – Matthew

  • By Far the best game Ever Created! Full Blown System seller :D

    I’ve got friends wanting to get a PS3 now because of this game ;)

    If I could I would Shake everyone one that had a part of making this game a Welcome handshake and a big hug :D

    But right now I have incountered a problem from downloading I think.

    ???????If anyone has had this happen to them let me know????????

    ****************************************
    ****************************************
    Rebuilding HDD push X to restart and Rebuild your System.
    ****************************************
    ****************************************

    Doesn’t faz anygame saves or anything but it did clear out all my Protected Messages :(
    I use the Protected message to save my Friends Name’s Age’s and Locations and what games they have!

    ************************************

    Can SONY or anyone tell me when we might get Major Profiles for ourselfs and to see what games our friends have because the only way I know all this is for them to message me back with all that information and now I LOST ALL OF IT! :(

    ************************************

    Message me back on my PS3 at: Skater_Ricky
    Or Email me at: jamiethomas_04@hotmail.com

    Thank you for your time!
    Ricky,

  • I also encountered that problem when I first booted up the bonus blu-ray disc, but fortunately nothing happened after I restarted.

  • Yes MGS4 is a system seller, no doubt. Quick question though. Have you guys heard of a new IP title from Sucker Punch studio known as inFAMOUS? If so, what do you think about what has being shown so far?

    Put that on my “Can’t wait for” list along Resistance 2 and Little Big Planet.

  • If anyone noticed when you Hit the PS button….

    Everything Pauses and theres NO sound..

    HIT HIT!! I feel its ready for IN-Game XMB ;)

    Hope im not the only one that really knotices every little detail about games here :D

  • @Skater_Ricky [41], Lol, hate to burst your bubble but that happens in many other games as well (even some from launch), so that probably means nothing. :P

    But either way, In-Game XMB is coming this summer as promised. :D

  • @Jonny Sasaki

    Do you have the 60GB version like I do??

  • @42- S3NTRY, not all games are like that!

    Some of them just Pause but sound keeps playing!

    Some just keep playing and never pause but sound keeps playing!

    Others Rar sound stops and pauses!

    MGS4 Pauses and turns off sound!

    Just Proving a Therory but more of a FACT here.

  • @44- Skaterricky

    Yeah I never said all games are like that, but its definitely not the ONLY game to do such a thing when pressing the PS Button. :P

    Just saying, has nothing to do with hinting at In-Game XMB LOL! :D

  • Nice Congrats!!!

  • I just beat MGS4 and started my second round right away.

    MGS4 is the greatest game ever created in the history of gaming.

  • The best game I have ever had the privelage to play and watch play out. I just made it past ACT 1 “Liquid Sun” and I am already sad. I kinda don’t wanna play anymore because I know it will eventually lead to an END! The desire to finally, finally know everything is still a bit overwhelming not to play it though.

    Mad respect to Kojima, Konami and Sony for developing a game that has changed the very landscape of how a blockbuster game is really made. On a system that seems to have been built ecspecially for it.

    As I’ve said plenty of times before, the Metal Gear series is the whole reason I bought a PS1, PS2 and PS3. The ride has been fun and If this is trully the end of Snakes journey…
    …then it’s been a pleasure going to battle with you over the last 20 years dear friend. Let’s end this!!!

    -Black-

  • Amazing game. Definitely one of the best game I’ve played, congrats to the whole Kojima productions team you guys did a awesome job.

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