Metal Gear Solid 4 dated for 'late Q2 2008' [update]
by Justin McElroy 
{ Feb 26th 2008 at 1:45PM }
That said, there's apparently a new "official" date coming out of retailers conference Destination PlayStation: June 12, 2008. Before you get out a calendar: Yes, that date falls on a Thursday. No, we don't get it either. We've emailed Konami for official word, but for now we feel pretty comfortable in reporting that June 12 is the new future former release date of Kojima's baby.
Additionally, there's word that a new PS3 bundle featuring an 80GB system (apparently still in production), MGS4, and the DualShock 3 controller is in the works. We've reached out to Konami for confirmation.
Update: An SCEA press release distances itself from the reported June 12 date, stating only a vague "late Q2 2008" release for MGS4. The statement does confirm the aforementioned bundle (more here), along with news of a Metal Gear Online beta test (details here).
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
kbomb1upc @ Feb 26th 2008 1:49PM
Comes out on a Thursday...um..good, closer to pay day.
rv @ Feb 26th 2008 2:12PM
shoot the j. shoot it!
ulovemikeroch @ Feb 27th 2008 12:22AM
Why don't you go purify yourself, in the waters of Lake Minnetonka?
HighFiveJesus @ Feb 27th 2008 4:13AM
care for some grapes..
kbomb1upc @ Feb 27th 2008 9:35AM
"...me and the Revolution"
FOXHOUND @ Feb 26th 2008 1:54PM
*cue excited pig squeal*
As soon as the release date is solid(pun intended), I'm taking vacation days to compensate the time I'll spend with this game.
Sweet, sweet nectar. :d
*remainder of post is CENSORED*
WebPimp @ Feb 26th 2008 1:56PM
So, would you suggest I finally plunk down some change for PS3 to play this title, or say wait until Killzone 2 comes out?
KayRazy Ken Kutaragi @ Feb 26th 2008 2:00PM
Why wait? If you want a PS3 get one when MGS4 releases especially if the rumored bundle is true. After MGS4 you have GT5P, LBP, KZ2, R2, WKS, and FF13 among many, many others. Not to mention a Blu-ray player.
kbomb1upc @ Feb 26th 2008 2:03PM
@KayRazy Ken
I think you broke the record for most abbreviations in one sentence.
3cubed minus 3squared plus1 @ Feb 26th 2008 2:04PM
And if they decide to bring them over, Disgaea 3 and and Star Ocean 4.
I'm personally waiting for GT5, FFXIII, or either of the two mentioned above.
KayRazy Ken Kutaragi @ Feb 26th 2008 1:57PM
If the rumor of the 80gb PS3 bundled with a DS3 and MGS4 is true...I wonder how MANY will Sony sell? This in my opinion would be a good move by Sony however MGS4 is a M rated game and if memory serves Sony said years ago that they do not like the idea of releasing a bundle with an M rated game.
Can you see a $499 bundle and a ruduced $349 40gb? That would make PS3 sales skyrocket here in the states and utterly oblitarate the 360 in the EU.
xFenixKnightx @ Feb 26th 2008 2:12PM
What is it with you?!! Just play your PS3 and STFU!! Or are you NOT playing it right now because you are waiting? Your a fucking moron! Anybody that chooses only to have 1 console is an idiot because you are missing out on some great stuff on all 3 consoles.
So tell me if PS3 does get the lead this year over 360 whats going to happen? Do you get any of that money? Are your games going to be more fun because of it? Take Gears 2 for example if it was on PS3 and NOT on 360 you wouldve been cumming all over your self last week but instead you were trying to find flaws in the 1st one. Why the fuck do I waste my time trying to talk sense into retarded blind dilusional people like you?
Your not a gamer your a fucking fanboy that should be banned along with Curmeos dumb bitch ass.
Goosefraba...goosefraba...
Gerwurztraminer @ Feb 26th 2008 2:24PM
oooooooh, profanity... that'll show 'im.
A-Troll-Named-Slickback (Yes the A Troll Named part, and yes every time!) @ Feb 26th 2008 2:35PM
Actually he's on my PSN friends list and he does play his PS3 often... in fact it's always on...
xFenixKnightx @ Feb 26th 2008 2:41PM
@ Gerwurztraminer
Pardon my French.
KayRazy Ken Kutaragi @ Feb 26th 2008 2:48PM
Rumor confirmed!!!
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots PS3 Bundle
To coincide with the much-anticipated North American launch of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots in late Q2 2008, SCEA will introduce a PS3 bundle, which will include an 80GB PS3, the upcoming blockbuster Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, and a DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller for $499.99 (MSRP).
To answer your question, no having the 360 fail does not improve my gaming experience. As a matter a fact, I am GLAD Microsoft is in the VGH business, it keeps Sony on its toes and Sony keeps Microsoft on its toes. Competition is a GOOD thing, I know that. I am just venting a bit of I told you so from ALL of the PS3 bashing I and other Sony fans had to endure for over a year.
Now things are looking up for the PS brand and down for 360, so yes...I will gloat a bit.
But unlike Fernandos I am a gamer I have been since probably b4 you were even a nuttstain in your mammas drawers. I only have a PS3 and PSP because I do not have the time to play games very often, but for my money the Playstation brand has always offered the most diverse gaming library for me, so I choose PStation.
PS...what is your PSN a troll named slickback?
xFenixKnightx @ Feb 26th 2008 3:01PM
Awww did I hit a nerve, guess you are human lol. Thats a good thing though dont fight it Ken. Haha you love Ken more than Sony they pushed his old ass into retirement.
Unlike Fernando?? Fernando just speaketh the truth most of the time buddy. He has a Wii and a 360. Hes on my friends list and he actually does game quite a bit. Oh and Slick Back your an idiot, Krazy Ken doesnt even know what your PSN IS!
A troll on a trolls friend list good stuff...
A-Troll-Named-Slickback (Yes the A Troll Named part, and yes every time!) @ Feb 26th 2008 3:17PM
ummfada
A-Troll-Named-Slickback (Yes the A Troll Named part, and yes every time!) @ Feb 26th 2008 3:20PM
"Oh and Slick Back your an idiot, Krazy Ken doesnt even know what your PSN IS!"
Please explain why I am an idiot mam?
Matt B @ Feb 26th 2008 1:57PM
http://i26.tinypic.com/27x2ixl.gif
Matt B @ Feb 26th 2008 2:02PM
Also word is that KZ2 and Resistance 2 won't be out until 4th quarter this year....
Matt B @ Feb 26th 2008 2:03PM
Word out of this Destination Playstation shin dig.
FOXHOUND @ Feb 26th 2008 2:08PM
I'm amazed KILLZONE2 will release this year. I wasn't expecting it until Spring'09. RESISTANCE2 however, was stated a couple times for autumn/winter'08 release. Either way, a good holiday gift.
baby sea tuna @ Feb 26th 2008 2:13PM
I don't think Sony's dumb enough to not stagger the releases of KZ2 and R2 (2 superficially similar games).
xFenixKnightx @ Feb 26th 2008 2:15PM
RFOM2 I understand Q4, but KZ2? That should be out Q1 its BS!!
Martez @ Feb 26th 2008 2:08PM
Wasn't this news in last month's EGM?
Rich @ Feb 26th 2008 2:09PM
and June 15 is Father's Day. (cha-CHING!, an early present to myself!)
baby sea tuna @ Feb 26th 2008 2:15PM
My father's day present is/was not having any kids. This is just icing on the cake.
Matt B @ Feb 26th 2008 3:25PM
Have fun dying alone with no legacy. But at least you got to play all those games.
Hyams @ Feb 26th 2008 2:10PM
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay.
Donald @ Feb 26th 2008 2:13PM
Obligatory "360 version release date?" reply
Yeah, yeah, get the -s out of your system.
PSN: KillaKornbread (the shirt is a lie!) @ Feb 26th 2008 2:19PM
arent Japanese games released on Thursdays? i dont know where i heard that but i thought games came out on Thursdays in Japan.
either way, glad it finally has a date...again.
Gerwurztraminer @ Feb 26th 2008 2:27PM
Also, a MGS4/PS3 combo would indeed be a smart move for Sony. Not enough for me to plunk down the money, yet, but a smart move nonetheless.
Gerwurztraminer @ Feb 26th 2008 2:29PM
blurg... uh, this was actually suppose to be a reply to KayRazy Ken. ah well.
deaftly @ Feb 26th 2008 2:30PM
Comes out just around the same time as Ninja Gaiden 2, smart move by sony. I'll be passing on MGS4, never liked the series at all.
Mr.ESC @ Feb 26th 2008 2:36PM
Mind if I ask you why the f*** are you replying in a post about MGS when you don't like Mgs? ....xbot?
A-Troll-Named-Slickback (Yes the A Troll Named part, and yes every time!) @ Feb 26th 2008 2:38PM
Thanks!
deaftly @ Feb 26th 2008 2:56PM
OH! You called me an "xbot"! HAHA +1 to you and that amazing creative genius of a brain you have. Next time maybe you'll even throw the ol "M$" out there!
A-Troll-Named-Slickback (Yes the A Troll Named part, and yes every time!) @ Feb 26th 2008 3:10PM
http://www.blogsmith.com/profile/307711/
lol!
baby sea tuna @ Feb 26th 2008 3:15PM
Yeah, automatic -1 to anyone who uses Xbot, Wiitard, M$, $ony or any derivation of the aforementioned.
Mr.ESC @ Feb 26th 2008 3:40PM
Actually he is using a Bender avatar so Xbot makes sense in this particular scenario but it seems no one gets the joke.
Internet serious business.
Oh deaftly stop acting like a total spaz .
Mr.ESC @ Feb 26th 2008 2:35PM
That's it?,No special edition stuff,art book etc inside?
Bummer.
Oh well it will do.
OMGOMG @ Feb 26th 2008 3:11PM
It's because the 360 gets the special edition.
jkjkjkjjkjkjkjkjkjkjkjkjk
Mr.ESC @ Feb 26th 2008 3:41PM
I could live with that.
Rask @ Feb 26th 2008 3:26PM
This will be an interesting duel...
Ninja Gaiden 2 vs MGS4 Which will sell more copies/machines...
Looking forward to those July NPD Numbers.
Cyro @ Feb 26th 2008 4:10PM
As much as I love Ninja Gaiden 2. I don't think it will sell more consoles than MGS4. Now I am sure that Ninja Gaiden is going to sell a ton of copies. Its going to be interesting to say the least. Those numbers are going to be high for both.
kbomb1upc @ Feb 26th 2008 4:20PM
So any news on a demo for the PSN?
Kalil @ Feb 26th 2008 4:27PM
GOTY
Cant wait goin to pre order soon
Tyrone biggams @ Mar 2nd 2008 1:08AM
Man my Dreamcast has all the i'll games that Crapstation 3 don't got.all for peanuts dogs......
SegaNet blows away your winp ass PSn.......
Peace out dogs I got's some Soul caliber reppin up then some Quake 3 Arena's............