Hideo Kojima signing MGS4 at Virgin MegaStore in Times Square June 11

48 Comments by Alexander Sliwinski May 23rd 2008 11:29AM
Filed under: Culture, Sony PlayStation 3

NeoGAF poster Ephemeris snapped the photo above showing that Metal Gear Solid 4 auteur Hideo Kojima will be at the Virgin MegaStore in Times Square NYC on June 11, signing copies of the game for a midnight launch. We contacted the Virgin MegaStore's games department this morning just to confirm. The conversation went like this:

"Hi, I just wanted to confirm Hideo Kojima would be signing copies of Metal Gear Solid 4 at the store on June 11?"

"Who?" The clerk sounded half-asleep.

"Hi-de-o Ko-ji-ma, Metal Gear Solid 4, in store June 11?"

"Um, yeah, we're doin' that. Sure."

We're just curious to see if Kojima does a mega-signing in Japan for the opening there and then bends time backwards (by crossing the date line) to get to New York. That would be hardcore.

[Via PS3 Fanboy]

Tags: hideo-kojima, hideokojima, metal-gear-solid-4, metalgearsolid4, mgs-4

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PojoMofo: May 23rd 2008; 11:33AM

drooooooooooooooolllllllllllllllllllllllllll...

*frantically looks at flight schedules for June 11*

FOXHOUND: May 23rd 2008; 12:06PM

._." Damnit... I'm 1080miles away. I could've died peacefully getting his signature - instead of a blaze of gunfire and alcohol, while wearing a "CHUCK LIVES ON" NRA shirt.

Bleu: May 23rd 2008; 12:24PM

I live in brooklyn so I will be their.....I hope I dont cry.

FOXHOUND: May 23rd 2008; 1:32PM

Then you, sir... are my hero.

4.5: May 23rd 2008; 1:43PM

New York always gets stuff like this:( I have an uncle that's pretty high up at an airline so I might go since I could fly for free...They need to start doing things like this in Los Angeles or something.

Korova: May 23rd 2008; 5:21PM

Thass ait sukkas

NY #1!

nightmare452: May 23rd 2008; 11:35AM

I would really contemplate the 6 hour drive there, heck I would 100% do it if it where for the fact that Im on vacation that week. Damn it, that the day MGS comes out is my birthday !!!! nd I wont be able to play it until a week after, NOOOOOOOO

browntown: May 23rd 2008; 11:39AM

Damn, id love to meet him

copa: May 23rd 2008; 11:47AM

That's awesome. The bad news is, to get the autograph, you have to listen to him give a 90-minute political speech first. No skipping.

Farseer (GDI): May 23rd 2008; 1:24PM

But you can pause it to go to the bathroom... right?

Mr.ESC: May 23rd 2008; 11:47AM

AWWW C'mon I just returned from New York.

Damn it(Still I had a great time,I finally got some rest).

Nigeria: May 23rd 2008; 11:48AM

If I was in America, residing in the New York area, up at midnight, and owned a Playstation 3 with a copy of MGS, I would consider this.

TheOverlord#2 can has Mario Karts?(MK:2578-3517-9859): May 23rd 2008; 11:58AM

Same here. xP

Korova: May 23rd 2008; 5:27PM

So, I'll chalk in 2 more fangasms then, for you two.

hhhenryhhh: May 23rd 2008; 11:56AM

Dammit, won't get my limited edition bundle in time to get it signed.

Cal: May 23rd 2008; 12:00PM

damnit i already preordered

NukeAssault: May 23rd 2008; 12:13PM

Hmm... stay home... or wait days outside to get a signed copy... The choices.

NukeAssault: May 23rd 2008; 12:14PM

Weird didint mean to reply... oh well. But seriously... not sure.

naska: May 23rd 2008; 12:07PM

done, flight booked.

Farseer (GDI): May 23rd 2008; 1:26PM

You're being sarcastic, I hope.

If not, that's just... sad. Honestly.

Farseer (GDI): May 23rd 2008; 2:58PM

You're serious. Wow.

I don't give a shit if it's Kojima, Miyamoto, or CliffyB, the concept of flying somewhere just to have them sign a game is really sad to me. The same goes for artists and musicians - if someone I respect happens to be in town, then sure, I'll take the time to see them - but to actually take time off work and get on an airplane to see them... WTF?

You already show your support by buying their stuff. Do you really need to actually worship them?

Go ahead, take my hearts. It won't make you any less sad.

FemaleOrca: May 23rd 2008; 12:12PM

This whole me not having a PS3 to finish my all-time favorite franchise is really starting to hurt. And now he's coming to my doorstep just to rub it in my face. Son of a bitch. Brilliant, brilliant, son of a bitch. Would it be totally silly of me to buy a copy regardless? I will kiss that man on the lips.

Justin: May 23rd 2008; 2:21PM

I've done that out of fanboyism.

Bought a copy of MGS Portable Ops without having a PSP yet.

And my friends buy sports games all the time for PS3 (without having one), because they want to play at my house and they KNOW i'm not buying any sports games.

TheOverlord#2 can has Mario Karts?(MK:2578-3517-9859): May 24th 2008; 9:04PM

Don't feel bad, I bought Zelda: TP before having my Wii!

[.sm0ke.]: May 23rd 2008; 1:03PM

Buy your copy only to have it signed by Hideo Kojima?

The grammar in that is a little wonky...

Yan: May 23rd 2008; 1:04PM

Purchasing it to resell. Then later purchasing a copy of my own. :D

Mike: May 23rd 2008; 1:29PM

I'll definitely be there!!! Virgin Mega Store is not far from me.

Farseer (GDI): May 23rd 2008; 1:54PM

So, they sure know how to pick the venue, don't they. Isn't there something apropos about a huge line of guys waiting to get a video game signed at the Virgin Megastore?

(I'm not saying this as a fanboy of any one system - it would be the same for any video game signing)

;)

Sexy MF (the song by Prince): May 23rd 2008; 1:56PM

""Who?" The clerk sounded half-asleep."

This is why I laugh when people get a hard-on over getting video games autographed by creators. These people aren't "celebrities" and they sure as hell are not athletes. Not sure why one geek would want the autograph of another geek in higher standing. Same thing goes for comic books.

Downvote away, turds.

FemaleOrca: May 23rd 2008; 2:00PM

rage.

Justin: May 23rd 2008; 2:17PM

Whats the difference in that and an athlete/celebrity?

You get excited over someone if you're a fan of their work. Simple as that. Doesn't have to be "OMG HE MAKES GAMES FUCK HIM!"

Same with people who get autographed albums, or autographed books.

I won't down-vote you (cuz thats just stupid), but you're being silly.

TheOverlord#2 can has Mario Karts?(MK:2578-3517-9859): May 23rd 2008; 2:20PM

hatred

Kirk: May 23rd 2008; 5:42PM

...downvote...

Here's a tissue..: May 23rd 2008; 5:52PM

Try making a game and compare it to his, and let everyone say wether or not yours looks like a turd compared to his. If you feel that way, then a "gamer" site is not for you, we like games and give the creators props so we can get more awesome games. He is passionate about the games he makes and it shows. When you accomplish half of his accomplishments then talk smack. At the end of the day, they will have a dope game with an autograph increasing the value of the disc and you will have your pecker in your hands.

Sexy MF (the song by Prince): May 23rd 2008; 1:58PM

Wow, someone who isn't a drooling moron besides me responded. I'm shocked. I'm surprised this post doesn't have more replies already, maybe they are too busy watching a documentary on John Carmack while wrapped in their Shigeru Miyamoto blanket. And then later they go spank it to a CliffyB centerfold.

JuJu: May 23rd 2008; 2:02PM

Good, I Live In Queens. So I'll Just wear a shirt with the Xbox 360 Logo, lineup In front Of all the PS3 FanBoys, and When I see the Man himself. I Would Cross My fingers and pray he screams out " Metal Gear Solid 4 For Teh Xbox 360!!!111Onez11!! As for the PS3 version of the MGS4, I'd wipe my ass with it and award it to a Homeless Bum in the streets, and lecture the human being with the History of the famous man who signed the copy of perhaps a very good game on a POS console.

Xbox 360 Fanboys Can then thank me later and honor me as a Hero.

Justin: May 23rd 2008; 2:06PM

To onlookers excitement, you'd probably be bludgeoned to death.

FOXHOUND: May 23rd 2008; 2:43PM

I'd call the cops on him for defecating in public, disturbing the peace, harassment, minor assault & battery with biohazardous goods, and probably for laughs - top it off with a "threat to homeland security"(read: terrorist)charge on the claim that he's not only inciting a riot but is using Taliban slang for intent to ignite explosives in Times Square of all places.

J/k of course about the above, but what was that poster in the subways? "If you see something, say something?"

Yea, yea...: May 23rd 2008; 5:30PM

Learn about tech specs before opening your mouth while you are waiting for your RROD to ship back to you 30 days later(if you are lucky)from Microsoft. Also, try owning both consoles like me(Halo edition 360 pre-order,launch PS3) before talking what u know nothing about. Some PPL(not all)just hate because they are broke. A real gamer gives all consoles props, it is a game.360, ps3, Wii, are "all" cool. They are video games whats not to like? Oh wait, there is the RROD....just like the HD-DVD fans, we'll see how many PS3 haters there are in a few years...You can't put a 9 processor open source 1080p blu-ray beast against, 360. Libraries can be built. Look at the ps2 lifespan and libraries.Wow, you said pos, you are sooo savy. Why would anyone like microsoft prisoner syndrome over open source?

Therm-Optic: May 23rd 2008; 5:15PM

Take all the haters comments with a grain of salt. Last I checked this is a gamer site, WTF? Kojima made one of the dopest franchises out there since the 8 bit days and to have him autograph what is probably his last MG game, is awesome. If you think lining up for an autograph is worship, you are exagerating to try to make as point when there is none. Gamers like to represent stuff like this for themselves to get that exclusiveness as much as to rep for Kojima equally. The truth is, if you think his signing isn't dope, then why are you on a "GAMER" site?? You Jack Offs lol

Kirk: May 23rd 2008; 5:18PM

There will surely be a conquest from Virginia in line there. =) Carpool, anyone?!

Laying Pipe: May 23rd 2008; 5:42PM

You are hating because you aren't talented enough to make a game for Coleco Vision(yea, I went there lol). Last I checked this is a gamer site, WTF? Kojima made one of the dopest franchises out there since the 8 bit days and to have him autograph what is probably his last MG game, is awesome. Gamers like to represent that hard to come by status as much as to rep for Kojima equally. The truth is, if you think his signing isn't dope, then why are you on a "GAMER" site?? I would love to wait outside your house for 2 days for you to arrive just to slap you and take your consoles from you, if you even have one, you dont deserve it nor do you deserve to be on a gamer site period

BLee: May 23rd 2008; 6:08PM

so is this wednesday night or tuesday night?

Pawsie: May 23rd 2008; 8:10PM

I live under NY.. so I'm honestly thinking about this... I already have 'one' reserved and paid for.. but hey, i can use another one.

Mike: May 24th 2008; 1:59PM

This is why I live in NYC. For these reasons alone. Thank you God. Just...thank you.

pb: May 27th 2008; 11:55AM

whats the face value of these things? there's a signing in London next week which I'm being dragged to go along to, and as someone who's unemployed and not a big gamer, I could do with the money - but does anyone think it's worthwhile to spend a day?

moises ramirez: May 30th 2008; 3:41AM

yay my store will have him!! that wasnt me that answered the phone i think..... we had to take down the signs due to some release not being signed on the advertisement but he is still coming to sign your copy

Melissa: Jun 11th 2008; 11:09PM

Hey guys go to multiplayer.mtv.com you will see the first people in line for the signing of the new metal gear solid 4 thats my sister with the glasses. My husband is #3 SINIStER not pictured (he had to work) but they the lucky ones My sis and junior will be recieving a special gift from Hideo Kojima himself sick I'm telling you this is one for the history Books people!!!