A Next Metal Gear is ... Metal Gear Solid Touch

by Ludwig Kietzmann { Dec 17th 2008 at 3:50AM }

Don't leave yet! At least let us tell you where this information comes from. According to 1UP and 1 of its tipsters, the latest issue of Japanese mag Famitsu shows what lies beyond the cryptic ellipsis appended to Kojima Productions' teaser website, which we last discussed on December 5th. Judging by a somewhat scrutable scan, the game appears to be an iPhone project dubbed "Metal Gear Solid Touch." [Update: Konami has confirmed the title.]

Little else is known about the touch-screen title, but we imagine many a soldier's neck will be snapped via some precision pinching.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

Tags: Famitsu, iPhone, Kojima-Productions, Konami, Metal-Gear, Metal-Gear-Solid-Touch, Rumor

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)

tmmoore_nc @ Dec 17th 2008 3:53AM

You do know Konami already put out a press release, right?

http://www.konami-digital-entertainment.co.jp/en/news/release/2008/1217/index.html

sajitmo @ Dec 17th 2008 3:56AM

cool

sajitmo @ Dec 17th 2008 3:57AM

cool

Sonic @ Dec 17th 2008 4:01AM

Hooray.

Seriously? Why not a Xbox 360 MGS game (say MGS 3/4 or even an Ac!d game)?

bigsofty @ Dec 17th 2008 12:11PM

Please god no, leave the intolerable cut scene boredom that is MGS to other more unfortunate consoles! (and now phones)

B3astofthe3ast @ Dec 17th 2008 4:01AM

PLEASE be a remake of MGS....

B3astofthe3ast @ Dec 17th 2008 4:02AM

Never mind, its gonna be using MGS4's characters and story...

Hyams @ Dec 17th 2008 7:13AM

It looks like it's just a crapy 2D shooting gallery. Nothing to get excited over.

stealthur @ Dec 17th 2008 4:07AM

Come on Konami. Don't waste time on the iPhone. You have a much broader audience with the PS3 and PSP.

Nate @ Dec 17th 2008 8:24AM

yeah, I was going to say something similar. I don't mind the iPhone pretending to be a gaming platform until real gaming companies start wasting their time making shitty games for them.... then I start getting pissed that the 8 developers on this project aren't helping out with the next *real* project on a *real* gaming platform.

Lee @ Dec 17th 2008 9:02AM

Limited market? iPhone aside, what about the iPod touch? Selling like a mother.

Good move Konami.

DiRT @ Dec 17th 2008 12:43PM

i-GAGE!

stealthur @ Dec 17th 2008 3:15PM

Lee,we're looking at this from two different perspectives. You are looking at the fact that the iPhone/pod has many units, which it does. But how many people want to play an MGS game with touch ONLY controls? The iPhone may play games, but it is not a gaming platform. Sure they may make some phat profit (although I doubt it). My stance, on the other hand, is that they should be putting their resources to make another masterpiece, like MGS5.

JoeTheBlow @ Dec 17th 2008 4:11AM

lulz at all the Xbots who were utterly convinced that the teaser was the Xbox logo, and *nothing else*.

Grey Acumen @ Dec 17th 2008 7:46PM

I knew it was iphone/iwhatever, as soon as I saw the symbol ! + i thing, and then remembered that apple had kept going on and on about how the iphone is a viable gaming platform.
Sadly, I never actually got around to posting that much, but it only made sense that iphone had contracted out for a major title in order to push those claims.

Otis @ Dec 17th 2008 4:14AM

Before things get out of hand with the evil PS3 fanboys who just want to bring people down as I saw on another website, I'll post what I said there:

"Why are people insulting people who own a 360 who want this?

Not everyone is a god damned fanboy, and you shouldn't laugh at the misery of the people, like me, who aren't fanboys. I just want to play MGS4 without having to pay $400."

Anywho, needless to say, I'm immensely dissapointed. The frigging iPhone? No.

Sha'ul @ Dec 17th 2008 6:29AM

While I respect your side on this, you need to understand when someone who only has a ps3 wants a 360 exclusive he's usually not treated with the same respect you're demonstrating in your post. But most ppl aren't gonna be civil when it comes to fighting about consoles, funny as it is, since most console makers could give a shit about alliance and more about money.

ultimateidiot911 @ Dec 17th 2008 6:57AM

It was your choice to not save up for a PS3, steep initial starting price but saves a lot in long term. I suggest you start saving for a PS3 if you want MGS4.
I agree with Sha'ul, PS3 owners are not treated with the same respect and the moment 360 nabs a PS3 exclusive, the media makes a huge deal but when a 360 exclusive lands on PS3 it's who cares.

ae86takumi @ Dec 17th 2008 7:53AM

I disagree. For instance, I did not buy a Gamecube until Twin Snakes came out. I had no interest in buying one, but when Metal Gear Solid was announced, I had to buy one. "I am just one its fans" =) I like games like Captain Tsubasa or Initial D of course and if it came out on the Xbox 360, then by all mean I have to pony up and buy one. There is no one game there that would make me buy it. Yeah the Xbox live is nice, but I have MAME for that.

j.howlett @ Dec 17th 2008 9:33AM

there are a handful of games on the 360 that i want to play so i'll eventually have to get one or get a hold of one from someone i know. sorry you feel so persecuted as 360 only owner on joystiq

DiL @ Dec 17th 2008 10:34AM

FUNK DAT! DA PS3 BRINGZ DA TITS AND DA PARTAYZ! XBOXXX CAN PLAY DEM PINATA GAMEZ! PS3 FO LIVE! I LIVE FO MAH PLAYSTATION! I DIE FO MAH PLAYSTATION! I REPRESENT LOYALTY!

its not even worth getting mad at any fanboys, because in the end... their videogame fanboys. its like those people who riot at sports arenas. in the end... its all just a game

Emceay @ Dec 17th 2008 2:21PM

You should've learned by now that the internet finds misfortune amusing...

Quattro @ Dec 17th 2008 4:35AM

Rather disappointed. I've got a ps3, 360, ds, psp, etc. But the iPhone? No thanks.

Mr.Ironic @ Dec 17th 2008 6:30AM

Do you get Screen Rage?

Ethan @ Dec 17th 2008 4:38AM

I have an iPhone and I don't think I want it. But we'll see.

hunt3r @ Dec 17th 2008 4:48AM

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!11111
Fuck u Konami... why waste time on this pos device?! Why not a 360 port?! God I hope this is so wrong.... I wan't mgs4 on my 360!!

Lionbacker @ Dec 17th 2008 8:26AM

You can get it if you really wan't
You can get it if you really wan't
You can get it if you really wan't
But you must try
Try and try
Try and try
You succeed at last

Evan @ Dec 17th 2008 8:33AM

The iPod Touch is actually a decent device if you look past the Apple logo. It's smaller and thinner than a PSP, just as powerful, and includes a much better web browser.

Vcize @ Dec 17th 2008 10:15AM

And also no buttons.

GiggMan @ Dec 17th 2008 10:17AM

If you want to play an exclusive game get both consoles. That way you won't be excluded from exclusivity.

BlaqueBeird @ Dec 17th 2008 1:41PM

What does wan't mean?

Lionbacker @ Dec 17th 2008 3:57PM

I don't know. Ask hunt3r.

ganrob @ Dec 17th 2008 5:21AM

"Metal Gear Solid Touch", an MGS game for the iPhone.

eh.... ok?

Hyams @ Dec 17th 2008 5:49AM

Yay, I was right, despite all the flak I recieved for daring to argue that those symbols pointed towards the iPhone, and not the 360.

The Aggie CEO @ Dec 17th 2008 6:33AM

Basically.........

360..........ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!

Dumbasses.........

Ethan @ Dec 17th 2008 9:13AM

Fair dos. I was convinced.

Dirty @ Dec 17th 2008 9:16AM

Most the flak came from knowing you were right but wanting you to be wrong.

Eternal @ Dec 17th 2008 5:58AM

Lmao that is so hilarious looks like those hopeful 360 owning individuals can keep on hoping, the irony is too funny to stop laughing at the iphone gets it but you 360 guys & gals don't ouch!

Lionbacker @ Dec 17th 2008 9:01AM

Well you don't need to be a dick about it.

I have both systems, and have already beat MGS4 multiple times.

Really, if it gets ported to 360, the worst thing that will really happen is that azureknight or phoenixlament or whatever that douchebag is calling himself nowadays will get on here and be like, "Take that PS3 bitches!"

Lord Negatron @ Dec 17th 2008 3:53PM

Not really IMO MGS is trash. Stealth/Action game, with video gamey timer that counts down when spotted. Mmm Mmm smothered in weaksauce.

No replay value what so ever, and this is not a comparison to any OTHER game...just a rip at MGS period.

BxGT @ Dec 17th 2008 6:08AM

Wow, i think making that green banner on their website cost more than making a cell phone game.Konami don't waste my time.

The Aggie CEO @ Dec 17th 2008 6:56AM

its not a MERE cellphone game as the iPhone is "Far more Powerful, than we have ever imagined......."

BxGT @ Dec 17th 2008 7:02AM

I hope that was sarcasm, as far i know it's a cell phone.It can summon jesus for all i care, it's still a phone.

The Aggie CEO @ Dec 17th 2008 7:59AM

partially......its way more than a cell phone dude......no Apple fanboy or nothing like that but the iPhone IS more powerful than the Nintendo DS for gaming purposes and some even say as good or better than the PSP......I refuse to believe that part tho.....but it IS more than JUST a cell phone as its been proven time and time again.......

Jack Blade @ Dec 17th 2008 6:34AM

This don't makes no sense.

The Aggie CEO @ Dec 17th 2008 7:54AM

what does not make sense, sir, are your double negatives.........

mrshihtzu @ Dec 17th 2008 6:50AM

what a disappointment

megapenguinx @ Dec 17th 2008 7:04AM

Hmm, I have an iTouch
but the idea of playing a game on it is absurd to me. None of the games on it so far have really been worth the time (with the exception of Tap Tap Revenge, and Tap Defense). And for all the iPhone users, I heard that if you get a call in game the app will crash.
Not sure how true that it though..