LGC07: Kojima hearts Europe, wants simultaneous worldwide MGS4 release
by Jem Alexander 
{ Aug 22nd 2007 at 10:10AM }
His love for Europe doesn't stop there. Kojima-san went over to lament the fact that games are constantly released late over here. He is determined to make Metal Gear Solid 4 a simultaneous worldwide release for all regions, Japan, the US and Europe. There's more Metal Gear Solid news to come tomorrow when Kojima-san hosts a separate press conference himself. We'll be there to let you know what's new.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
HolyChachi @ Aug 22nd 2007 10:14AM
i hate when ppl post "first" comments...
comtar @ Aug 22nd 2007 10:28AM
This is a good idea and I hope it sticks for one reason, this is the last Metal Gear Solid...
Websites will run amok with how the story ends like everyone ruining how Harry Potter ends. They do it all the time already with previous titles and other story based games like Final Fantasy and Silent Hill.
I mean, I already know how MGS4 ends. Snake kills Voldemort with CQC. Mission Accomplished.
Jerk Face @ Aug 22nd 2007 10:37AM
"Snake?"
"What is it, Harry?"
"Do you think love can blossom, even on the Quidditch field?"
"If we can beat Slytherin, I'll let you know."
Asperger Syndrome @ Aug 22nd 2007 10:30AM
This is the fault of Sony and Nintendo.
Jerk Face @ Aug 22nd 2007 10:34AM
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... WHAT is the fault of Sony and Nintendo?
OnimushaSoki @ Aug 22nd 2007 10:44AM
Yes, I'd actually like to know how it's the fault of those two as well. x_o?
As for the article... much applause to Kojima's efforts. I *eagerly* await MGS4!
Asperger Syndrome @ Aug 22nd 2007 10:46AM
The whole "let's shit on Europe" by releasing games sometime between 6 months and never. With the exception of Enchanted Arms and Blue Dragon, name 1 360 game that was released in Europe more than 1 week apart. I'll start by saying the only 2 I know of. Ridge Racer 6 at 6 weeks and Dead or Alive 4 at 4 weeks.
OnimushaSoki @ Aug 22nd 2007 10:52AM
"With the exception of Enchanted Arms and Blue Dragon, name 1 360 game that was released in Europe more than 1 week apart. I'll start by saying the only 2 I know of. Ridge Racer 6 at 6 weeks and Dead or Alive 4 at 4 weeks."
...okay, but you had mentioned Nintendo/Sony directly(to which two of us questioned why), but then went on to use Microsoft's Xbox 360 as an example; which is a shred confusing. If you're referring to international release date delays, that's been going on in media(not just videogaming)for years-upon-decades now. Though I've yet to see any substantial reason or formal investigation on why... I'd assume the delay is simply either language, region, or audio/visual encoding & dubbing as the reason why there's a delay. The North America areas don't feature nearly as many languages and encoding to deal with; since the 3 majority languages here are English, Spanish, and French. Elsewhere, it could be upwards of 7-10 different types to deal with... and that's just spoken word. There's text, various international regulations, and who knows what other hurdles to clear.
Martin @ Aug 22nd 2007 10:43AM
I'm so tired of this fucking franchise. Let the geriatric die already!
BNinjaC @ Aug 22nd 2007 10:53AM
yeah you're SO right. Lets get rid of that spaz Mario.
/replenishes sarcasm
GRANTED @ Aug 22nd 2007 11:01AM
oh! snap. i love irony.
hvnlysoldr @ Aug 22nd 2007 1:36PM
That's not irony. It's just mean.
DonWii @ Aug 22nd 2007 10:43AM
So... Instead of releasing the European version late, lets say, 6 months after the NA release(July 2008?) and 9 months after the Japanese release(April 2008?), they will release MGS4 in all three regions in Dec 2008?
It just seems like they would be delaying the other versions.
Sloar @ Aug 22nd 2007 10:46AM
I heard that the news Kojima was going to announce is that MGS4 is coming to the Xbox 360!
Oh geez, that joke never gets old!
hvnlysoldr @ Aug 22nd 2007 1:37PM
I bet it still won't be old if it does get ported.
tlozwarlock @ Aug 22nd 2007 11:09AM
What really surprises me about all of this is that Kojima spoke in English. That's about as rare as Jack Thompson actually sitting down to play a game before he begins foaming at the mouth, yells "ZOMG TEH VIOLENZ!" and tries to get said game banned.
I've always heard Kojima speak through an interpreter.
J-Guy @ Aug 22nd 2007 11:36AM
I know what you mean. It's actually funny that that part of the article jumped out at me, not the fact that he just confirmed MGS4 is going to be delayed.
blooh @ Aug 22nd 2007 11:08AM
this is like a fancy dinner. they're not bringing everyone's food out until the slowest thing is cooked as well
stupid europe and all your extra translation requirements
oh well, i dont have a ps3 anyway, so I'll only play this if/when they port it
baby sea tuna @ Aug 22nd 2007 11:20AM
Whoa, that metaphor! Did you just get possessed by Ken Kutaragi for a second there?
blooh @ Aug 22nd 2007 11:30AM
who's that?
Ska Oreo @ Aug 22nd 2007 1:43PM
you have no right to call yourself a gamer. GET OFF OF MY INTERWEB.
demifiend @ Aug 22nd 2007 12:53PM
Kojima speaks English? I think thats the real news here.
Bluebrake @ Aug 22nd 2007 1:26PM
So... Kojima speaks English in Germany and Japanese in America?
phhowell @ Aug 22nd 2007 3:02PM
A simultaneous release for MGS4 is just about as close as we'll ever get to world peace.
Zeouterlimits @ Aug 22nd 2007 3:21PM
At least Kojima cares,
I'm glad to see him trying unlike some other tospots in this industry.
kagai @ Aug 22nd 2007 3:25PM
I just watched the MGS4 trailer (off the screen at Leipzig) on gamespot.com and it says, at the end, simultaneous worldwide release early 2008. I assume that means before the summer!?!
Negativecool @ Aug 22nd 2007 11:58PM
I Heart Kojima!
Although after saying that, I can't help but get the feeling that a simultaneous world wide release would certainly give the media something to put in headlines...something along the lines of "First day sales shatter records" or some such. When in reality, it's been released everywhere on the same day...
Call me cinical...but I smell marketing. Although after having played all of the Metal Gear games, and my previous favorite game being SNATCHER, I'd like to think Kojima is above that and IS truly trying to bring it to all territories so no one feels left behind.