Upcoming Famitsu to cover new Metal Gear game for PlayStation system
by Andrew Yoon 
{ May 21st 2009 at 2:15PM } 
We're pretty certain the upcoming Kojima Productions reveal is somehow tied to this upcoming Famitsu story. Considering the game will be featured in a PlayStation-exclusive magazine makes it a pretty safe bet that the game will arrive on either PS3 or PSP. Perhaps handheld players will get a chance at a new Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops experience -- Konami indicated its interest in a sequel over two years ago.
[Thanks David B.! Via IGN]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
Jampirow @ May 21st 2009 2:21PM
Oh god, I can see the internet burning in XBOX-Fanboy rage if this is true.
Hyams @ May 21st 2009 2:45PM
Doesn't mean it's exclusive - only that it's coming to the PS3. Could well be multiplatform.
And if it *is* a console version, I do expect it to be multiplat. I admit I'd rather it be exclusive - not for any fanboi reason, but because exclusives tend to be of higher (graphical) quality than multiplats.
Still, either way, as a massive MGS fanboy, I'm really hoping for MGS5. Don't want it to be Portable Ops 2 though, because the controls for that game killed it. One analogue stick FTL.
skyzbig @ May 21st 2009 2:58PM
It makes sense to focus on Sony platforms though given that a significant chunk of PS3 owners bought a PS3 for MGS4, meaning they're more likely to buy MGS5 (if that's what it is) .
I don't think many people bought a 360 with the intention of playing any MGS games.
Koji @ May 21st 2009 3:32PM
well it is almost certain that XBOX360 will not get this.
☆ ファミ通Ｘｂｏｘ３６０ 2009年7月号
この号の内容
バイオニックコマンド とじ込みポスター１点（デススマイルズ ）
FamitsuXbox360 2009 juli
bionic commando
no mention of Metal Gear
however we dont know if its psp or ps3.
one can only hope its ps3..........believe
Koji @ May 21st 2009 3:34PM
http://www.n4g.com/NewsCom-332064.aspx?CT=1&Page=1&Page2=1#C2371751
No 360 version?
Garvey @ May 21st 2009 4:04PM
@ Manly Mcbeefington (Mr. ESC)
AC!D has a special place in my heart...the first PSP game that I owned. AC!D needs some more love!
dabamf @ May 21st 2009 4:05PM
I would rather it be an exclusive, only because of the fact that multi-platform means longgggggggggggg development time. See U.S. release of FFXIII.
Jampirow @ May 21st 2009 4:21PM
@Hyams
I think it does. I mean, why would this be announced on the PSP+PS3 Famitsu?
It's gotta be at least a timed exclusive, or else I'd think it would be announced on the normal Famitsu.
McBrick @ May 21st 2009 2:21PM
Metal Gear + 5 = Metal Gear 5, which makes perfect sense since the last one was Metal Gear 4. No Portable Ops, sorry PSP fans.
Damian @ May 21st 2009 2:35PM
I think we all know Kojima doesnt exactly make a lot of sense, anyone remember metal gear duck hunt?
How everyone thought it was mgs4 360, but it turned out to be an iphone game.
Charlie_Six @ May 21st 2009 2:47PM
But without Solid Snake, where does the "Solid" in Metal Gear Solid 5 come from?
If this game is MGS5, I will wish it was named Metal Gear... something else. The "Solid" franchise belongs to Solid Snake, and there's no way he's going to be the main character of this game.
McBrick @ May 21st 2009 2:50PM
You're right, there is no way he would be the protagonist of any future Metal Gear game.
Sorta the way that there was "no way" he was going to direct ANY Metal Gear game after MGS2.
So, uh, you know. He does have a history of backtracking on certain pronouncements. Nonetheless, this will be a game featuring Raiden, now that he's be rehabilitated with the fan base.
Hyams @ May 21st 2009 2:50PM
Solid Snake isn't in Metal Gear Solid 3, and was only a secondary character in Metal Gear Solid 2.
Manly Mcbeefington (Mr. ESC) @ May 21st 2009 2:55PM
Actuallly I wanted a new AC!D game.
baby sea tuna @ May 21st 2009 3:12PM
I just wanted some AC!D, personally.
Myckel @ May 21st 2009 3:15PM
Then you should complain about all the Resident Evils that came out after the first one. In two you were in a city. In three you were in a city again. In four you were in a Spanish village. Close but no cigar. And Five you were in an Afrikan Village. No residential areas to speak of.
Charlie_Six @ May 21st 2009 3:19PM
MGS2 and 3 didn't feature Solid Snake as the main character, true, but I still think the Solid franchise should belong to him.
ryan @ May 21st 2009 3:26PM
Residence: The place in which one lives; a dwelling.
Kenny Powers Fastball (PSN johnnynumber5) @ May 21st 2009 4:14PM
Damian
Not "everyone" thought MGS Touch was for the 360. In fact, the only ones who thought that were hopeful 360 owners. Go read the comments in that thread again and you will see many people actually saying it would be a MGS game for the iPhone.
By the way ... MGS Touch (duck hunt lol) is actually a really fun game.
phinnvr6 @ May 21st 2009 2:24PM
Oh man this and a Team ICO game? Wow. Next they'll announce GT5 too :-)
Neil @ May 21st 2009 2:46PM
Now you just getting greedy. :P
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ May 21st 2009 3:13PM
GT5 will most likely be at E3 as its SUPPOSE to come out Next year
hunter2223 @ May 21st 2009 2:22PM
I'll be annoyed if they did thus for a portable ops game :(
r3lai @ May 21st 2009 2:24PM
Check the site now guys... a "5" superimposes onto the screen then fades away every time thunder strikes...
... seriously.... spoiler much?
Jampirow @ May 21st 2009 2:27PM
There are other possible readings to that 5, you know. After all, there are 5 countdowns.
Never forget, Kojima is one hell of a teaser, it could be something completely different.
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ May 21st 2009 2:30PM
Could be an 'S' dude
MariusElijah (Only on PlayStation 3) @ May 21st 2009 2:36PM
The 5 probably means the 5 discs needed to bring MGS4 to the 360
Vcize @ May 21st 2009 4:35PM
Or 5 separate mandatory installs that each take 100x longer than changing a disc to play the PS3 version ;)
The Baron @ May 21st 2009 6:53PM
Though you're at half a heart; that was one epic comeback, Vcize.
Akamaru @ May 21st 2009 11:59PM
the 5 is really a S for Superabstinence or whaterver the heck it will be called.
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ May 21st 2009 2:26PM
Dear Lord...if a MGS game comes out and its NOT on the 360 the internetz will eXplode
MariusElijah (Only on PlayStation 3) @ May 21st 2009 2:29PM
and i will rejoice seeing that explosion
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ May 21st 2009 2:32PM
I imagine quiet a few people will....I mean its NO secret that Hideo Kojima is a Sony And Apple Fanboy...lol
Professor Lario @ May 21st 2009 2:50PM
@Marius - why would you enjoy that a good segment of gamers won't get to experience a great game? I just don't understand these guys...
Hyams @ May 21st 2009 2:51PM
"Some people just want to see the [internet] burn."
MariusElijah (Only on PlayStation 3) @ May 21st 2009 2:54PM
I also dont understand how its been 3 years of crying for MGS4 to go multiplatform. If you want it just get a PS3. This "gamers" you speak about arent really gamers if they cry for a game but refuse to buy the console it plays on.
Magetto @ May 21st 2009 2:56PM
I don't understand why'd you rejoice. The Metal Gear series is amazing, so why would you want it to be limited to who only those that own a Play Station? Because of some sutpid brand loyalty, and to see those with similar stupid brand loyalty piss their pants?
Considering we're in a recession right now, I'd imagine most people can't afford to shell out for a new videogame system so "just buy a ps3" is a lame excuse to tell people who want to play it, but can't.
Hyams @ May 21st 2009 2:57PM
Well, £300 is a lot of money just to play one game.
MariusElijah (Only on PlayStation 3) @ May 21st 2009 3:02PM
"Some people just want to see the [internet] burn."
"and to see those with similar stupid brand loyalty piss their pants"
That pretty much sums it up
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ May 21st 2009 3:02PM
Said good Segment of "Gamers" arent HARDCORE GAMERS then....
HARDCORE GAMERS own EVERY SYSTEM SO THAT THEY MISS NOTHING!!!!
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ May 21st 2009 3:04PM
@Hyams I paid $400 just to play Gears 2, & Fable 2.....lol
Captain Planet @ May 21st 2009 3:05PM
Yes $400 is a lot to spend to play just one game. But hey, after your done playing MGS4, you could always jump on LBP and "build" your own MGS5 game with your "Solid Sackboy". Or you could always play, erm, uhhhhhhh, Motorstorm? Motorstorm 2? Hmmmmm...what else is there? Home?
***waits for fanboy attack***
David @ May 21st 2009 3:06PM
Hyams, you dont get the picture. The more exclusive games for the PS3, the more people will buy the system.
Hyams @ May 21st 2009 3:09PM
David:
Unless you're a Sony stockholder, why should you care?
Planet:
Oh, you've started it now. List Wars in 3, 2, 1...
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ May 21st 2009 3:11PM
@CP Dude....you forgot Uncharted 1 & 2, Killzone 2, MLB: The Show(Every Year) SOCOM, Resistance 1 & 2, MAG, Heavy Rain, God of War 3....
Killiam XXIII @ May 21st 2009 3:11PM
@Captain Planet
Nice one mate!
Magetto @ May 21st 2009 3:15PM
It's still a very lame excuse to tell people that want it ported.
Hey if you want it you can shell out 400 dollars for it. It's not like paying $60 would be a better alternative than $460, right?
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ May 21st 2009 3:22PM
Ummm its not a Lame Excuse...I wanted to Play Gears 2....I didnt Bitch because Epic didnt make it Multi-platform....I simply bought a 360 Elite and then the game....doing EXACTLY what you just said people dont want to do...
Magetto @ May 21st 2009 3:25PM
Yeah, well it's not my fault my bought a console for just one game.
It would be great if Gears got ported to PS3 because more people would be able to play it, just like MGS4 being ported to the Xbox 360 would be great because more people would get to play it. I don't get all why you guys would want these excellent 3rd party games exclusive to a console (since not only would it benefit everyone that doesn't own those respective systems, it would certainly help the devs more that made the game).
But yes, keep tooting the anti-port nonsense.
F.E.F Red Fury @ May 21st 2009 3:26PM
@Hyams
List wars huh? OK!!!
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