We know that many PlayStation and Metal Gear fans have been waiting for today, and it was a pleasure to premiere Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots to the PS3 software line-up at midnight last night! PlayStation and the Konami team have enjoyed bringing this blockbuster franchise to the PlayStation nation for the last decade, with many of our PlayStation fanbase growing up on the game.
Thanks to PS3’s Blu-ray technology, this is the biggest Metal Gear Solid yet and sets a new benchmark in the gaming industry as the first PS3 game developed on a dual layer Blu-ray disc. This means the Konami team is able to deliver more cutting-edge graphics, more expansive gameplay and more surround sound. Add a DUALSHOCK 3 controller into the mix and you’ll find yourself right in the middle of the action.
For our PS2 enthusiasts, this is a great time to consider upgrading to a PS3 with the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots PS3 80GB bundle ($499), which includes the popular 80GB PS3, a copy of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, a DUALSHOCK 3 controller, as well as a free download for the PSN title, PAIN.
With highly anticipated titles such as Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, Grand Theft Auto IV and SingStar and with Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, this is only the beginning of an ongoing software avalanche for PS3 that includes titles such as LittleBigPlanet, SOCOM: Confrontation, MotorStorm Pacific Rift and Resistance 2 that only PS3 owners will be able to exclusively enjoy. We look forward to your feedback on Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots.
Final Fantasy 13? Can’t wait to see what surprises E3* brings.
I admit that I’ve had to consider a PS3 and nabbing one of these bundles, but from the looks of things my brother will be getting one soon enough so I can at least bum off of him a bit for now to get a better feel of the console.
I think MGS4 is one of the best game i have ever played!!! Everything is right in this game! Its in these kind of games that we see the expertise of developpers that worked hard to give us the best.
Good job and Congrats!
I got my LE this morning.
Tomorrow after exams I’ll be playing it all night!
The PS3 is getting a lot of good titles, I’m very happy with it, and very excited about the new titles.
Today was a great day. I took off from work to play MGS4 all day lol I know its pathetic, but it was worth it. The game is simply awesome. Mr Kojima and crew, you guys did a hell of a job on MGS4. Its appreciated!!!
IGN gave the game a 10. Masterful!
all of these games for the ps3, but not a one of them is a rpg. not that i’m not looking forward to playing mgs4 or lbp, but rpgs are what made me buy into the playstation brand. the ps2 and psp are chocked full of great rpgs. what about showing the ps3 some rpg love? i might have to switch over to that other companies system to play my rpgs if you know what i mean.
the last 24 hours has to be the hardes for me waiting for my game to come in the mail.
Best game ever! It will be hard to beat this game for game of the year freaking amazing
must have for ps3 owners!
oh god
“Thanks to PS3’s Blu-ray technology, this is the biggest Metal Gear Solid yet and sets a new benchmark in the gaming industry as the first PS3 game developed on a dual layer Blu-ray disc. ”
Cmon without MGS4 I wouldn’t be having a PS3 right now so please, do not act like this is all “thanks to PS3’s power”. It’s this attitude that makes Sony look arrogant.
now all we need is porn games :D
what there is no sex in the world? it’s strange how prudish games have become thanks to American politics.
u can buy porn at every gas station, but games now that’s just bad? games should be rated like movies not higher.
in some countries in Europe MGS4 has a 16 rating, an M rating would make me think it contains gross and hardcore porn stabbing…
the rating system is pathetic compared to movies…
Speaking of SingStar, are we ever going to get to look at our videos on a computer in the US?
I’ve been holding off buying a PS3 for a long time now, I even skipped out on the 60GB now I cant find it anywhere. I wanted so much to get this bundle that I waited outside of Virgin Mega store in Timesquare to get my bundle plus have it signed by Kojima. By the time I get to the register they were all out of bundles and I had to settle for just the game. I spent the whole day today looking for the bundle I checked all the websites from Bestbuy, Gamestop [about 20 stores I called] circuit city, walmart, target, sony sytle etc [you get the picture]. Now you come and tell me its time to get a PS3 MGS4 bundle when there’s none available? I got a MGS4 and a MGS4 LE and nothing to play it on!!! Everyone knew MGS4 was going to be a big deal and you dont make enough? And don’t tell me to get a 40gb cuz it doesnt have a wifi and memory slots, it’s crap compared to the 80gb which even have backwards compatible. A lot of people wonder why the ps3 is doing bad, its because of mismanagement. You know I’ve only seen 1 commercial for MGS4 so far and i think it’s on youtube.
This is definitely the BEST game released so far for the PS3. The PS3 bundle with Metal Gear Solid is selling like hot cakes. I am currently in Melbourne, and some of the game retail shops have already sold out the PS3 bundle and besides that the only way to purchase a PS3 now in Australia is to purchase the PS3 bundle with the Metal Gear Solid Game. This will definitely boost the MGS’s sales figures and Konami should relieved that the MGS game is really kicking [DELETED] not only in the US and Japan but also other parts of the world. I am really really happy to see the PS3 momentum is still building up and going strong. Seriously hope games like these will bring back the glory days of the PlayStation Brand. Most important thing Sony should do now is to protect its exclusives games and for goodness sake pls Sony, take good care of your third party developers. Because of games like these will be one of the most important factor in winning the console war. We have recently lost an exclusive to Xbox which is the Starocean 4 game. This has disappointed a lot of RPG loving fans because the playstation brand is well known for its wide variety of RPG games and thats also one of the reason why people purchased the PS3. So if any of you guys would like to see more RPG games on the PS3 please sign the petition for Sony to have more RPG games. http://www.petitiononline.com/mod_perl/signed.cgi?ps31134
Man, it makes me want to buy another ps3 for no reason..Go sony!
this game is amazing! great job
I bought my PS3 system last October after enjoying my PS2 for years. I was on the fence about upgrading my system with Sony and ultimatly made the decision over XBOX and Wii when the store clerk told me about Metal Gear Solid 4. That “solid”ified my purchase and I’ve been awaiting this day ever since. It has arrived. My work day has suffered, and I am now waiting for the Celtics to beat the Lakers so I can dive back in tonight. NICE!
After today’s NPD, it’s quite clear that MGS4 won’t do much at all for the PS3. The Wii will absolutely slaughter it.
MGS4 is totally awesome. I’m enjoying the game 100% however while playing Im getting a ton of messages from friends on my friends-list asking questions about the game. Which means I have to stop every now and then to go and reply to people and relaunch the game. That’s a total pain in the ass. You guys really need to do something about this issue ASAP. I really cant take it anymore. Quit & Message friends & Relaunch, Quit & Message friends & Relaunch, Quit & Message friends & Relaunch, Quit & Message friends & Relaunch…I’ve done this over 12 times already in the past hour. >_<
If anyone is looking for a signed copies of the MGS 4/ with dog tags let me know. I got a few. Signed by Hideo Kojima, The voice of Otocon (Christopher Randolph) and
Model Yumi Kikuchi.
Been playing MGS4 for hours now and still can’t believe how incredible this game is.
OMG this is another great achievement of Hideo Kojima. I have never been disappointed by the creations of his brilliant mind. XBOX 360 See ya wouldnt wanna be ya today cause your ass is still playen Call Of Duty 4 while I am enjoying another masterpiece on my PS3! Hideo YOU ARE THE MASTER OF GAMING!!!!!
I went to my local WalMart righ after work (5:00 AM) and I thought for sure by the time I get there there would be a line. I made it there at 5:30 AM and not a single gamer was in sight. I only had to wait another hour and a half till they opened and by that time two more people showed up for the same reason I did. We started talking about how messed up it would be they would only get two bundles then we all thought… “NAH!! they should have at least 4 of them.” As soon as they opened we made our way to the electronics and the lady at the cashier already knew what we were there for without asking. But guess what? They only had two of them. So I jumped to the opportunity to speak and claim one of them right away and so did the next dude. The third guy had a look of disbelief on his face and almost wanted to cry.
Anyway, as I was being rung up I asked about the $100.00 gift card that you get for gettin a Blu Ray player and she just told me it was being included automatically. SWEET! As soon as I paid for the system I went ahead and got an additional Dual Shock 3 controller and a couple of Blu Ray movies to go with my bundle. Happily I walked away and took my goodies home.
Some temporary joy until I get some JRPGs =(
MGS4 is one of the greatest games ever.Enough said.
@70
Just like they are destroying MS’s American console lead right.Quit trolling for once.
I am just starting act 4 of MGS4 and this game is mind blowing. Other developers better take notice and up their game.
@ 53 Daver | June 12th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
Daver, I sent you a few of the pics via PSN. I’ll send you the rest via email.
ya damn right about them “blockbusters!” uncharted is one hell of a game! but back to the spotlight though… every time a new MGS comes out i say, “this is THE BEST damn video game i have ever played!” MGS4 has me speechless! kojima and his crew killed it! if only konami didn’t forget about canada, i could’ve said thanks in person.
I eagerly look forward to LittleBigPlanet, Resistance 2 and MotorStorm 2. Would love to see some RPGs and the new firmware should put a smile on everybody’s face. Oh and something called Home should be coming. I wodner why we aren’t hearing much about it? Does Sony regret revealing it too early now? Good to see the MGS4 bundle selling well, but will we hear of a price cut at E3? A new model if this MGS4 is indeed to be limited.
Oh and for all new owners, do yourself a favour and buy Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune.
Get the trophies and in game xmb in please. How cool would it be right now to be earning trophies in Metal Gear Solid 4 and talking to your friends across playstation network??
Does any one know how limited this bundle is? I’m having a hard time finding one, this is the bundle I want and if I can’t get one I may just have to wait until FF XIII gets released.
Amen. That’s really all I can say. People are off their rockers if they don’t think that this is one monster line-up of games.
Here’s to no more delays!!!!
@70
You are going to trash talk the PS3 and then be reppin’ the Wii?
Seriously?
Wow…I will pray for him.
I will get mine on Monday.
Now please a new firmware update?
Scott, you ARE aware that GT5:P and GTA4 are already out, yes? Past that, I agree with you. Now more than ever is the best time to PLAY B3YOND. BTW, you forgot to mention the Home Beta. It IS coming this fall, correct?
@#70 :
Very interesting. BTW, how’s that Wii attach rate going? Console sales are fine, but if it can’t sell SOFTWARE, then the Wii is dead in the water. Hey, look on the bright side: you can always download and play the games I got tired of 2 decades ago.
@70
All i can say is HAHAHA! what a joke man! Dude, try imagining Mario Vs Solid Snake. Whats mario gonna do man? eat some mushrooms? haha. No matter how old snake is, he can kill Mario in 100s of ways without a sweat. How is Wii going to match the PS3’s true gaming experience? not with its cartoonish likes games!
Here an idea to get people to upgrade.
PS3 commercial
Starts out with a PS2 in the background and a really big fat chick in a bra and panties lying on a bed, smiling at you.
Narrator says. “Everyone has at least one in their past.” Replace with hot chick and PS3 in background. “Upgrade Today, starting at $399”.
PlayStation logo and that’s a wrap. 15 second ad that gets to the point. :)
Metal Gear Solid 4 is amazing! I had without a doubt it be no less than OH MY GOD AMAZING with it being in Kojima’s hands…
@70 You truly fail…dont bother trying to defend the near-future fail.
One idea i thought that can be implemented in the XMB of the Playstation 3. Not too sure if its any good.
In the background of the XMB, usually there will be wallpapers or whatever themes there are. How about trying run game trailers or game news in the background of the XMB, so while users are browsing through the XMB, they can see trailers playing in the background. In a way, it sort of as a advertising kind of a thing but its more of a advertisement for games. And users have the option to turn off the application if they find it too annoying running in the background. Maybe Sony can even run the Qore program on the background of the XMB. All i am trying to suggest is that Sony can reach out to its gamers more, show users what upcoming games Sony has in store.
This awesome year just got more awesome with the release of MGS4, the game even knows what time it is and tells me to take a break after act 1. SO AWESOME. >:|
all I can say is, Konami you’ve really outdone yourself with this one! I’ve only just tapped the beggining of the game and it blows me away at how much detail you’ve packed into this one. I see all the symbolism you put in there Hideo and I love it. MGS4 is the epitome of story telling for console games and this game sets the bar. Great job everyone at Konami! I salute you.
cheers,
Lh
@ WHAT – LOL! I’m not sure of the kind of message you are trying to send with that one mate! I don’t know though maybe that would get across to a small percentage of consumers but you have to look at the broader angle. We are gamers and we don’t want to see no fat chicks. LOL. (no offense intended). We just want to see the goods, ie games, games and more games. Sounds like you have some more ideas. Share em with everyone here on the blog!
peace,
Lh
The whole register with Konami for online with those game ID’s ruined online for me. Especially that I can’t change my name, & the people I played with aren’t in “Players Met”. The maps online aren’t that great either. But what I do like about online is that I can text & chat- best feature!
As for the game itself, I liked it very much. Got kinda hard & I didn’t know where to go, so then I switched online. I have never played Metal Gear Solid before, and this game was great. I’m glad I got it, a little disappointed by the online though.
WHAT ABOUT A 80 GB MGS4 BUNDLE FOR EUROPE?? I’M WAITING FOR IT, SO I CAN GET THIS GAME…C’MON SONY YOU WILL SELL SHED LOADS OF BUNDLES…
WHAT IS YOUR MARKETING PLAN….WHO KNOWS??
I’m surprised Sony did not introduce the Dualshock 3 for Europe with the MGS4 pack. Seems like the perfect opportunity and the fact two regions have it and one doesn’t seems all the more odd. I know this blog is UScentric but do upper management communicate across regions or are you all doing your own thing? The problem with this non-standardised approach in a globalised, Internet linked world is that people in other regions feel left out and this creates unhappy customers. Anyway, looking forward to playing MGS4 and hope to hear some news on Infamous, LA Noire and some JRPGs soon.
The new GI has info on inFamous. Two word summary: Holy ****.