Metal Gear Online beta in April, MGS4 pre-order secures access

by Ludwig Kietzmann { Feb 26th 2008 at 2:57PM }

Those looking forward to snapping the necks of complete strangers (in a game) should be pleased to learn that a Metal Gear Online "Starter Pack" is due to launch alongside Metal Gear Solid 4 in Q2 2008. Sony has announced that a beta test for the multiplayer sneak-em-up will start in late April, with pre-orders of Metal Gear Solid 4 giving gamers "guaranteed access." It's a great incentive, though given the anticipated nature of Hideo Kojima's latest opus, we feel a bit like donkeys wandering into a vast forest of carrots.

Tags: Beta, BreakingNews, Hideo-Kojima, HideoKojima, Kojima, Konami, Metal-Gear-Online, Metal-Gear-Solid-4, MetalGearOnline, MetalGearSolid, MetalGearSolid4, MGS4, Snake

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

NATO_Duke @ Feb 26th 2008 3:01PM

This may be a game worth pre-ordering now! (Not that it wasn't before, but this gives some nice incentive to handing over cash early.)

BananaBoat @ Feb 27th 2008 4:19AM

I payed 60 bucks for Crackdown, for no other reason than to get myself into the Halo 3 Beta. I'm relieved that ALL they want for this beta, is a pre-order. That's money saved (even though Crackdown was alot of fun. That's beside the point).

I'd like an MGS4 Demo with my pre-order too, but I doubt that will happen.

KayRazy Ken Kutaragi @ Feb 26th 2008 3:05PM

Does it matter where you preorder it? Details please so I can get over to Lamestop and preorder this badboy.

Lone Starr @ Feb 26th 2008 4:06PM

You mean even Kaaaayrraaazzzy Ken, the esteemed father of the PlayStation, has to do this like everyone else?

Pardon me while I laugh at you.

rick @ Feb 26th 2008 11:37PM

hey i reserved mine today at gamestop. beta access is there, guy told maybe they'll have it next week.

Curtis the Claw Game Master V2 @ Feb 26th 2008 3:06PM

To bad I'm waiting for the MGS4 PS3 DS3 80GB Bundle:(

ThornedVenom (Patapornographer) @ Feb 26th 2008 7:58PM

I've finally understood how Sony is going to help Konami boost MGS4 sales over that million units hump, although I wonder if it's going to be on day 1.

FOXHOUND @ Feb 26th 2008 3:06PM

The good news just keeps on coming. :d

Now if I could get some METAL GEAR lovin' on the Xbox360, it would complete the trifecta (Solid Snake on SSBBRAWL, MGS4/MGO on PS3...).

Alex R @ Feb 26th 2008 4:00PM

Same here. I have every one MGS1,MGS Special Missions (on PS1), MGS Substance (on Xbox) and (MGS3 on PS2). I really need this game but I'm not too fond of the PS3.Is the 1,000,000 copies rumour true? I hope that is is, 'cos there isn't 1,000,000 PS3 owners in the world.

Justin @ Feb 26th 2008 4:03PM

Alex R are you.....serious?

there's 10.5 Million PS3 owners in the world.

KayRazy Ken Kutaragi @ Feb 26th 2008 3:09PM

Now we see why Sony did not announce shit at GDC. Sneaky bastards you are.

xFenixKnightx @ Feb 26th 2008 3:24PM

Sooooo, what have they announced today that deserves a spot at GDC? Release dates for games that have been delayed and............ rumble? Something that shouldve BEEN put in since the beginning!

C'mon now Ken dont tell me you made a booboo in your underoos. =P

Arttemis @ Feb 26th 2008 3:10PM

Where.... is the beef?

License to ill @ Feb 26th 2008 3:13PM

In your mouth...

el serpiente @ Feb 26th 2008 3:15PM

OH SNAP, IN YOUR MOUTH!

FOXHOUND @ Feb 26th 2008 3:20PM

voltron mouse> daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyymmmn!!

Mr.ESC @ Feb 26th 2008 3:42PM

http://mooreisfatduhimstoopidilikeanncoulterandchickenfries.ytmnd.com/

FrankTheCrank @ Feb 26th 2008 3:43PM

It's actually in your mom's mouth.

DangerMouse @ Feb 26th 2008 5:02PM

in your arse.

el serpiente @ Feb 26th 2008 3:16PM

OH, DEES IS STOOPID, DEY IS NO JIGGLYPUFF IN DA GAMEZ...

Mr.ESC @ Feb 26th 2008 3:26PM

Is a secret character.

Beat the game under 30 minutes in Super hard to unlock it.

knowthyself @ Feb 26th 2008 3:40PM

Holy cow. Where do you have to pre-order it from? I've already preordered at best buy.

kbomb1upc @ Feb 26th 2008 3:21PM

Is this Sony Tuesday are something? This is alot of great news in a small amount of time. Trying hard not to get giddy at work.

PSN: KillaKornbread (the shirt is a lie!) @ Feb 26th 2008 10:08PM

Destination Playstation Conference apparently. i had no clue it was happening today either. alot of good stuff is surly spewing out of there though.

xFenixKnightx @ Feb 26th 2008 3:27PM

Uhhh, what was that all about? =P You think anybody is going to read that? lol

Hey I miss your old Napoleon Avatar =(

Mr.ESC @ Feb 26th 2008 3:28PM

Looks good,it could be as good as COD4.

But I doubt it would be as good as TF2.

Mr.ESC @ Feb 26th 2008 3:30PM

I meant “ I doubt it will be as good”.

Sorry I have a headache and sickness adds a -3 counter on my grammar.

FrankTheCrank @ Feb 26th 2008 3:47PM

Is that Jim Carey in Liar Liar? I can hardly make him out.

Mr.ESC @ Feb 26th 2008 4:04PM

Actually Chris Hansen.

The Artist formally known as Jesus @ Feb 26th 2008 5:04PM

I think Frank needs to have a seat

DangerMouse @ Feb 26th 2008 5:47PM

...and explain what he intends to use the crank for.

FrankTheCrank @ Feb 28th 2008 1:38PM

Ha's....I get it. It's the guy from Dateline.

I was just passing through....no, I did not intend on sleeping with your 13 year old daughter. I swear. I'm here to save her.

Jojo @ Feb 26th 2008 3:31PM

Anyone else baffled that they are selling MGS4 and MGS Online as seperate games? So if I want to play Metal Gear Solid 4 and play online, that will set me back $120?? (assuming online will be full price)

deaftly @ Feb 26th 2008 3:37PM

Do GAP members usually get into these betas instantly?

Noshino @ Feb 26th 2008 3:47PM

uh...not really, Im a GAP member, people say that it increases your chances of getting picked for betas and also that we are informed faster about announcedments/offers...but I didn't get picked for the Home nor the R&C beta...

NATO_Duke @ Feb 27th 2008 3:49PM

GAP didn't get me into the Home beta early, it took a while. Though I did get in warhawks fast. Dunno how much it helps.

FOXHOUND @ Feb 26th 2008 3:45PM

You missed the most annoying one of all:

TF2 Scout> I NEED A DISPENSAH 'ERE! I NEED A DISPENSAH 'ERE! I NEED A DISPENSAH 'ERE! I NEED A DISPENSAH 'ERE! I NEED A DISPENSAH 'ERE! I NEED A DISPENSAH 'ERE! I NEED A DISPENSAH 'ERE! I NEED A DISPENSAH 'ERE!
Mod> *boot*

FrankTheCrank @ Feb 26th 2008 3:46PM

Fernando Rocker in 3,2,1...to chime in about how last gen rumble is and how the Wii is so "revolutionary".

AwesomeStuff @ Feb 26th 2008 10:15PM

Oh, get off his cock already.

el serpiente @ Feb 27th 2008 12:51AM

Why, are you already sitting on it?

Alex R @ Feb 26th 2008 3:57PM

Is it true that if Kojima don't sell 1,000,000 copies of this in the first day of release it'll come out for the 360? Or was that just wishful thinking? But I had MGS1, 2 and 3 and Twin Snakes for the GC on my Wii, I WANT THIS GAME!(PS, I don't like the PS3) I know that I have been marked low even before I finish this comment.