Metal Gear Online beta now live for all territories

by Christopher Grant { Apr 25th 2008 at 11:41AM }

Quick! Boot up your Metal Gear Online beta, download that one final patch (it doesn't take too long, we promise) and report for duty. The highly anticipated demo just went live a little earlier than expected (delay notwithstanding) for all territories. You'll need to create a character (fyi: you won't be able to change your name, face, or 'voice') and pick your initial skill set before firing up a match. After a couple unsuccessful attempts, we got into one but conveniently had no idea what to do so we're going to recommend you spend some time training.

Want to play some MGO with your pals at Joystiq? Leave your character name in the comments. To add someone to your MGO-specific friend list select "Personal Data," then "Player Search," enter their name and select "Add to Friend List."

Tags: BreakingNews, Konami, Metal-Gear-Online, Metal-Gear-Online-beta, MGO, PSN

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

playwhutyalike @ Apr 25th 2008 11:45AM

Insert Fernando troll comment here.

Fernando Rocker @ Apr 25th 2008 11:46AM

Naahh... too easy.

playwhutyalike @ Apr 25th 2008 11:49AM

Don't reply to me. Ever.

Oh, you guys have a blast with Metal Gear. Slit a throat for me.

Fernando Rocker @ Apr 25th 2008 11:52AM

What?

=p

Ted @ Apr 25th 2008 12:58PM

There's a lot of anger on joystiq these days.

I blame GTA IV.

=P

JakubK666 (Ninja Defence Force) @ Apr 25th 2008 1:18PM

I'm still not touching that.

I would say something about how all the hype killed MGO as everybody zerged Konami servers, but I'd get downvoted to hell and accused of trolling by SDF.Even though I my response would be making a genuine point.

Hell, that's what happened with my VirtualConsole(Phantasy Star III I think) comment.

Sir Fidlious Wong (Zeon Defense Force) @ Apr 25th 2008 2:08PM

Say what you feel, man. People will downvote you anyway.

hvnlysoldr @ Apr 28th 2008 3:03PM

Ho ho ho. I didn't know you wanted to play (insert troll) game.

NATO_Duke @ Apr 25th 2008 11:48AM

Bullshit - I still don't have a beta key, so nobody log-in. Lets send a message to these bastards!

Oh, c'mon!

Pawsie @ Apr 25th 2008 3:09PM

i can give you one. email pawsie@gmail.com. I have two codes ... well, technically one, my friend has the other.

NATO_Duke @ Apr 25th 2008 3:14PM

Oh yeah? Sweet! I will e-mail you and then we can call off this entire boycot that nobody joined. :(

Vegeta (aka Ska Oreo) @ Apr 25th 2008 11:49AM

I got a chance to play this game at Comic-con. I thought it was alright. Nothing special though.

rc @ Apr 25th 2008 11:57AM

Big surprise coming from you.

xFenixKnightx @ Apr 25th 2008 11:58AM

Aaarghhhhh!!!

PS3 Fanboys on PS3Fanboy.com are hating on this game! I dont like to hear bad stuff before I try =(

*Memory Wipe

JakubK666 (Ninja Defence Force) @ Apr 25th 2008 1:21PM

In before SDF.You're going down mate.Even your Super Sayian Powers won't save ya this time.

'Vegeta what does the scouter say about the number of Sony Fanboys downvoting you?'
'There's OVER NNNNNNNIIIIIIINNEEEETTTHHHHHHHOOOUUUSSSAAANNDDD!!!'

JakubK666 (Ninja Defence Force) @ Apr 25th 2008 1:30PM

No wait, you're a PS3 fanboy...that doesn't make sense!?

Vegeta (aka Ska Oreo) @ Apr 25th 2008 1:42PM

Wait what? I'm just giving an honest opinion. It looks like it'll be a fun game. But it isn't anything extraordinary.

Vegeta (aka Ska Oreo) @ Apr 25th 2008 1:54PM

@Fenix

It's not a bad game, it's just that if you have the same expectations for this game as you would for MGS4, you're going to be disappointed.

Hyams @ Apr 25th 2008 5:56PM

It's pretty good, but yeah, nothing amazing. As a MGS game, it suffers from the fact that your enemies aren't all blind morons, but actually real people.

Also, there's only two levels in the Beta, which sucks.

Marshmallow713 @ Apr 25th 2008 11:55AM

Character name: Marshmallow

Add me and post your names.

Also sense i don't have anyone on my PS3 friend's list add that too: Marshmallow713.

Paul (PSN: heypaul) @ Apr 25th 2008 12:07PM

PSN ID: heypaul
Game ID: hey_paul

I'm unfortunately still stuck at work... And I didn't bother charging my headset last night because I thought I'd be up waiting until 2AM CST tonight. Dammit...

Marshmallow713 @ Apr 25th 2008 12:25PM

I'll add you but you actually have to create a name for your character and that's what you have to add as a friend in-game. As if it couldn't get more confusing. haha.

KingOfGods @ Apr 25th 2008 1:05PM

PSN:KingOfGods

Konami ID: king-of-gods

some a-hole used my psn account for their konami id

XBL gamertag: KingOfGods

Paul (PSN: heypaul) @ Apr 25th 2008 2:24PM

Oh my Christ. So there are FOUR IDs involved? This is getting ridiculous.

strnoname @ Apr 25th 2008 3:25PM

PSN: strnoname
Game ID: strnoname

nickels @ Apr 25th 2008 11:58AM

its too busy

religiousjedi @ Apr 25th 2008 11:59AM

Snap dem necks!

McWeen @ Apr 25th 2008 12:00PM

How many people are gonna jump on this with headsets of some kinda and just scream "snake! snaaaaaaaaaaaake!" the whole time? awesome.

Yishai08 @ Apr 25th 2008 12:10PM

Yess! Oh ****, another update I didn't download... Well, looks like I won't be playing today, this thing going to take forever to download.

xFenixKnightx @ Apr 25th 2008 12:11PM

Obligatory

!

kthxbai

Thr3e2wenty8 @ Apr 25th 2008 12:24PM

Can someone tell me if there is a way to get the code if I am waiting on the US MGS4 bundle? If I go to gamestop and reserve will I still get to try the beta?

Seraphemz @ Apr 25th 2008 1:00PM

How are you planning on playing it?

Thr3e2wenty8 @ Apr 25th 2008 1:55PM

it will be my replacement for the PS3 I have in my living room which I will move into the bedroom so my wife can watch movies..

Seraphemz @ Apr 25th 2008 2:23PM

I dont know if gamestop still has preorders. But you can go, preorder, pay the 5 bucks and then cancel and get your five bucks after, or put it towards the bundle.

Or go on Ebay. i think that there is someone selling theirs.

Whiskey69 @ Apr 25th 2008 3:38PM

PSN Whiskey69

Jared @ Apr 25th 2008 12:41PM

Live for ALL TERRITORIES? I can't get connected with the European beta.

Mike @ Apr 25th 2008 12:45PM

PSN ID & GAME ID - PanzerNinja

Seraphemz @ Apr 25th 2008 1:01PM

PSN ID : SERAPHEMZ

Game ID : Maniac_Angel

deaftly @ Apr 25th 2008 12:47PM

Is there anyway to get beta keys still?

Liquid Ocelot (call me Liquid) @ Apr 25th 2008 12:48PM

In New York. Many people don't like the beta? Don't play. Could be the MGS fanboy in me, but i LOVE it. I suck, but i love it. Since i'm not sure what name they use, here ya go guys:

PSN: NACHO
GAME ID: xxthe_punisherxx
Game Name: ThePunisher

Back to it!