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Even Kojima (MGS4 Creator) Hates MGO

September 26, 2008 – 9:00 pm

The creator of Metal Gear Solid, Hideo Kojima, recently had an interview with Thomas Puha of 1up and some interesting questions and answers popped up. The one of greatest note, aside that he couldn’t comment on trophies being in development for MGS4, was revolving around Metal Gear Online.

1UP: Are you happy with the amount of players playing Metal Gear Online?
Kojima: [Laughing] Not at all!
1UP: I think you know where this is heading — the Konami ID and Game ID registration processes are a pain in the ass and just too complicated.
HK: [Laughs more and shakes head] No comment! That’s, er, a difficult matter.
1UP: Understandably, the whole Konami ID and Game ID infrastructure is a Konami-wide initiative that you had to use, and we’ll see it in future Konami games like Pro Evolution Soccer 2009.
HK: Honestly, officially, I can’t say anything on Konami ID and Game ID. It’s a company policy. But frankly speaking, the idea wasn’t a very good one.

When you ask a creator if he is happy about an aspect of the game he created and he flat out tells you “Not at all” that is a very bad sign. He did not even try to put a spin on it or anything, just came out and said he did not like that entire aspect of the game. He does not go into detail, but plainly states that it was not a good idea and I am sure that anyone that has tried to play this game online will agree.

I am almost positive that the online portion of the game gives Kojima nightmares to this day. Wakes up in the middle of the night screaming in Japanese.

[Via 1up]

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Secret PSN Friend Names

August 17, 2008 – 2:00 pm

Old Snake
In an interesting Easter Egg for all PSN users three special gamertags were discovered. When you send these special PSN users a friend request their names change into different things.

Here they are:

Hideo Kojima which turns into Old Snake.
hal_emmerich which turns into Tiagra.
rosemary which turns into Queen.

This can go into the not very useful, but cool pile. Please note that the Hideo Kojima tag filled up within minutes and I would imagine that the other two are also filling up if not full already.

[Via PSNfriends]

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Review: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (PS3)

June 17, 2008 – 9:00 am

MGS4 SS

After lengthy delays and much anticipation, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is finally here. The last game of Solid Snake’s story arc is more epic and intense than any other Metal Gear game to date. Combining entirely new gameplay elements with an amazing storyline, this is the Hideo Kojima’s best work to date.

What else can you say about the graphical presentation in Metal Gear Solid 4 other than the game is drop dead gorgeous. In what could be one of the best looking games to date on any system, every element has been meticulously detailed. When looking at Snake, other characters, or any environment, Kojima managed to pack more polygons into MGS4 than you can shake a stick at. With the game’s camera feature, you can take in-game screenshots that can be exported to your PC via a memory stick to savor forever. Guns of the Patriots has sound just as beautiful as the graphics. From the terrific script and voice acting to the wonderful score that really sets the mood, you’re going to want to turn the volume up on your surround sound system.

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50GB Not Enough Space for Metal Gear Solid 4

March 2, 2008 – 2:00 pm

MGS4 Screen

Did you do a double take when you read that headline? That’s exactly what I did when I read this interview with Hideo Kojima. Apparently, the 50GB available on the BluRay disc just isn’t enough for Metal Gear Solid 4.

Seriously, Kojima, what the hell are you doing over there? If you can’t fit your game into 50GB, there’s something wrong. Are you using fully uncompressed textures for everything in the game? How many insanely large CGI cutscenes are there?

Maybe the inclusion of Metal Gear Online Starter Pac on the disc is causing the size issue. Whatever the cause, if we start seeing multi-disc BluRay games, I’m going to be a little upset.

[via Hatimaki (Google Translate)]

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Metal Gear Solid 4 Getting Ready for Q2 Release

January 14, 2008 – 11:30 am

Metal Gear Solid 4 Screenshot

It’s been delayed and delayed, but it looks like Kojima can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Metal Gear Solid 4 looks to be on track for a worldwide release in the second quarter of 2008.

The title, which will ship with a Metal Gear Online starter pack, is now playable from start to finish and is about to enter the bug testing phase.

This is great news for fans of the series and people waiting for a true killer app to pick up a PS3. From everything we’ve seen, MGS4 is going to be amazing. We’ll keep you posted as more information is released from Kojima Productions.

[via Games Radar]

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Metal Gear Solid 4 New Bosses Revealed

August 23, 2007 – 9:26 am

MGS4 Bosses

Hideo Kojima revealed some new information for Metal Gear Solid 4 at Leipzig and showed off the new bosses in the game. All of them are metal, war-hardened beasts. Kojima has what he likes to call a “Beauty and the Beast” theme to the game.

You’ve got Howling Wolf, a dog/wolf kind of thing that howls a lot, Raging Raven, a flying woman with wings and a jet pack that screams “RAGE!”, Screaming Mantis, a puppeteer woman with marionettes hanging from her extra arms, and Laughing Octopus, a woman with metal arms coming out of her head like Doc Oc from Spiderman.

I love the visual style in this game.

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E307: Metal Gear Solid 4 Trailer

July 12, 2007 – 10:23 am

Hideo Kojima always comes strong to press events with new Metal Gear trailers. This year’s E3 was no exception. Check out the 6 minutes trailer here. It’s intense.

Here’s your HD goodness.

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