Gene expansion can be a tricky undertaking, as Konami learned this past Thursday when the first premium
Metal Gear Online expansion pack was released and promptly generated a host of service issues. Actually, in Konami's words: "major system related problems" (and we're not just talkin'
convoluted access this time). In fact, so damaging has the upgrade been that it takes a 37-entry
timeline just to brief us on the drama leading up to the completed refund on Saturday. For those wondering about the "foreseeable future," here are the most current updates:
- MGO Shop - "At 18:00 on July 19th 2008, there are still no permanent solutions as yet. IP restrictions still stand, but it is planned that a different will be used and we expect the waiting times for purchases to be improved as a result."
- Reward Shop - "At 18:00 on July 19th 2008, there are currently no set time schedules on its re-opening. We will make further announcements on this site should the situation change in any way, so please keep checking the site for further updates."
"We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere apologies for the problems that have affected all our customers that have been with us since the start of the 'Premiere Beta,'" Konami writes, concluding, "We are currently doing all in our powers to bring a permanent solution to the ongoing problems in the quickest possible time." In the meantime, we suggest you play through the single-player campaign ...
again! 
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Dwag @ Jul 21st 2008 3:57PM
Luckily I don't buy DLC unless its worth it so I'm not experience any problem other then it takes 10-15 mins to join a match and the usual problems.
Boom! @ Jul 21st 2008 4:02PM
I don't see Konami keeping this server up past a year. You'd think they learned their lesson from all the MGS3 online problems.
xFenixKnightx @ Jul 21st 2008 4:03PM
This would have never happened on 360.
///TRIPLE FLAMESHIELD!!!!!!!!!!!
:P
Boom! @ Jul 21st 2008 4:08PM
...Yes it would. Konami is running their own server. EA uses their own servers for their games too.
=3
Heh {XBL: P4nic 4tt4ck} @ Jul 21st 2008 4:12PM
Fenix, you're just askin' for it, aren't ya? ;P
Mr.ESC @ Jul 21st 2008 4:17PM
JESUS CHRIST a Lion,get in the CAR!!!
TRIPLE FLAMESHIELD wouldn't that burn you alive? Also it is Flame Shiled +3 Counters.This could be a -1 so remove 1 counter from your Flame shield.
\(º_o)/¯
xFenixKnightx @ Jul 21st 2008 4:21PM
Ahh, its fun to get the PS3fanboys feathers ruffled every now and then. Besides they know I LOVE this game. Wait scratch that I love MGS4, MGO...not so much.
Noshino @ Jul 21st 2008 4:22PM
haha, yah, I guess it wouldn't just like CoD4 had problems on the PS3 yet none on the 360...
http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2008/03/08/cod4-patch-ruins-the-game-outside-of-america/
Heh {XBL: P4nic 4tt4ck} @ Jul 21st 2008 4:30PM
Noshino- Who cares about anywhere else outside America? So what if those sand people and those widescreen vision people can't play it.
makishima @ Jul 21st 2008 4:32PM
@Noshino
Yeah cause its not like Live ever went down sporadically for weeks on end at any point.
xFenixKnightx @ Jul 21st 2008 4:34PM
I knew as soon as I said 'PS3fanboy' Noshino would show up. :D Dude you're pathetic. I bet you were desperate to dig something stupid up like this. I was joking, settle down and save your crappy arguments.
"And I'm spent..."
Noshino @ Jul 21st 2008 4:50PM
oh man, Fenix, its pathetic to keep senseless bashing, which for you seems to be a joke (don't really know how that works)
Im not desperate for anything other than a true online mode for Fire Emblem, but its fun to answer back to your "jokes" for which you never have a good response to so you end up just trying to change the subject
meh, do as you wish man, its getting tired to keep up with all of these "jokes"
mundox @ Jul 21st 2008 5:33PM
RUN TO THE CHOPPER!!!
Ninjakamster (PS360 FTW!) @ Jul 21st 2008 6:05PM
Why do we always have to pester PS3 fanboys and get a rise out of them? Bother the other fanboys too! :(
finaldarklord @ Jul 21st 2008 6:09PM
What fanboys? Jesus Christ, Fenix. You're really reaching here if you have to pat yourself on the back for every comment you make.
Jawmuncher @ Jul 21st 2008 4:11PM
I've given up on MGO for now. Once everything is fixed up and good to go I'll play it again.
Heh {XBL: P4nic 4tt4ck} @ Jul 21st 2008 4:36PM
Only to realize it's the same shitstorm that was MGS3's multi-player? :D
drdre74 @ Jul 21st 2008 4:11PM
took me like 3 days to get it to work. Metal Gear has been hell since the beta. With all the sign ups and ID's to remember and the site going out all the time and people paying money and not getting the add on. They better learn from this fast. Next time just use the PSN.
Pawsie @ Jul 24th 2008 6:33AM
technically.. PSN would be useful if you download something.. but the way konami have this set up.. 'everyone' gets the expansion.. but certain features are locked.
It's impossible for them to use PSN.. because their problem isn't distribution.. they weren't complains about not being able to get the update. It's purely traffic. And don't forget that this isn't an USA game only... they're doing this around the world all at once.
Huey2k2 @ Jul 21st 2008 4:12PM
This is what happens when developers who have zero experience in online shooters make a first attempt.
Boom! @ Jul 21st 2008 4:19PM
Actually, I think this is their third attempt. lol
Dwag @ Jul 21st 2008 4:18PM
I'm kinda surprised MGO ain't on the 360 yet I mean seriuosly sell that standalone and I'm in(not selling my MGS4).
xFenixKnightx @ Jul 21st 2008 4:26PM
Of course they would have to take out the mode where you play as snake (Sneak Mode) since technically that would mean Snake is on teh 360.
Heh {XBL: P4nic 4tt4ck} @ Jul 22nd 2008 12:26AM
You can't take MGS4 away from the PS3. Then there would be no need to buy one.
naxe @ Jul 21st 2008 4:25PM
aside from pausing after rolling, getting grabed in cqc 12 feet away, useless stun-escape joystick molesting (side to side doesnt work), three gernades for one kill. I'd say MGO is pretty good. It was free with the purchase of MGS4 so i cant complain.
they wont let me in the beginners lobbies. only big boss left. OH WELL.
One thing i have learned from the gaming industry. The people who wait get the better deals.
ShadowflareXIII @ Jul 21st 2008 4:33PM
Ok, you know what??
This isn't working...ok Hideo, pack it up and lets move...I'll help...time to multiplatform this and MGS4.
I know, I know...its not what you intended, its ok...time to move on.
Jeebus @ Jul 24th 2008 4:22AM
It's all about the dolla dolla bill yo! XD
Dwag @ Jul 21st 2008 4:33PM
MGO on the 360 someone needs to start a petition. The fact of the matter is MGO on the 360=WIN to the highest power+sales.
The_Punisher @ Jul 21st 2008 4:40PM
I can't believe how many ppl want MGO on 360. Kinda funny actually.
inbeforethe "haha?" comment
Titanium_Orchid @ Jul 21st 2008 4:45PM
Is this game still in beta form?
Also, I'm basically copying what someone from Giant Bomb said but I don't think Japan really understands the internet
Jeebus @ Jul 24th 2008 4:22AM
lolz. You amelicans so stereotypical! Hai!
horngreen @ Jul 21st 2008 4:46PM
Well now we know why PSN is free. It would be like trying to charge for a hand job done with sand paper.
Robert @ Jul 21st 2008 5:42PM
this is not a PSN problem, this problem is because Konami decided not to use the PSN Store and PSN way of doing updates, instead they use their home built service, sometimes you must go to the people that know how to do it. Konami/Kojima Productions, you know how to write good games, but you have no idea of what is needed to write a Web Service. maybe trying to being cheap without the need to pay Sony for their PSN services (payment processing, etc..)
juju187 @ Jul 22nd 2008 12:02AM
its called standards. xbox live has them
Dwag @ Jul 21st 2008 4:48PM
As soon as I "WIN to the highest power" it was sarcasm. MGO would be nice on my 360 it might actually get more play.
Michael @ Jul 21st 2008 5:25PM
like Boom! said, the problem is Konami is relying on their own content servers to deliver everything, having a seperate login and matchmaking servers for the game is fine but all the content should be delivered via the PSN store. Also having the option to launch MGO from the XMB would be more favorable than loading MGS4 first.
naxe @ Jul 21st 2008 5:54PM
It sure is nice to dream; aint it?
"MGO on 360" that will be the day.
Metal gear isnt coming to xbox. let it go already.
MGO.... Harry Crotch my character id.
Dwag @ Jul 21st 2008 6:43PM
Metal Gear came to the original Xbox but yet you think it won't come to this one? seeing as companies make games because is there passion and they wanna make money so right I'm gonna say they wanna make money since they already made the game thus the passion of making it is gone, and putting on the 360 would make them why more money then putting on the PS3 alone.
finaldarklord @ Jul 21st 2008 6:12PM
Kinda funny actually, that their handheld game has far fewer online issues than their console game.
Tez (PSN: Tezasaurus) @ Jul 21st 2008 7:06PM
Wow, who thought it'd get worse than the beta debacle?
HB96st @ Jul 21st 2008 8:44PM
@naxe:
Homeboy, FF13 is coming to the 360... ANYTHING could happen!! I hope you and the sdf aint losing sleep on this, but I got my money on it happening!!
Don't worry... Once it happens, kojima will quit, and join sony and make games exclusively for the ps3. =\
Sweet Dreams!!!
Andrew @ Jul 22nd 2008 4:27AM
to be honest. after the clusterf**k that was pro evolution soccer online, i'm not suprised another konami game is having online issues.
Jeebus @ Jul 24th 2008 4:22AM
Seriously.... does this really matter? I'm a PS3 owner, and I could care less if it went to the 360. Awesome! You guys should all get a chance to play it on your console of choice! It's simply a great, entertaining game.