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TGS 2009: Kojima toyed with shocking, 'transforming' controllers for MGS4
by Randy Nelson 
{ Sep 25th 2009 at 5:32PM } 
In one of a series of videos released by Microsoft of developers offering their thoughts on Project Natal, Kenichiro Imaizmu, producer of the Metal Gear Solid series at Kojima Productions, revealed that Hideo Kojima had been leading the design of a custom controller for use with Metal Gear Solid 4.
As Imaizumi described, the ideas were figuratively -- and literally -- shocking. "We tried running electric shock waves, install a pulse reader ... we also tried to build a controller that's receptive to the strength of the [player's] grip," he divulged. "We tried a lot, even a transforming controller." While it's too bad the truly shocking DualShock will never see the light of day, at least we may now know where Nintendo got the idea for its pulse reader: Kojima's dumpster ...
Back to the video, Imaizumi also extolled the virtues of Project Natal, mentioning its ability for gesture, voice and color-based interaction. But, as far as we know, Natal doesn't have the ability to zap players with electric shocks. That's just never gonna happen. (Uh-oh ... did we just say -- yep. Never say never again.)
As Imaizumi described, the ideas were figuratively -- and literally -- shocking. "We tried running electric shock waves, install a pulse reader ... we also tried to build a controller that's receptive to the strength of the [player's] grip," he divulged. "We tried a lot, even a transforming controller." While it's too bad the truly shocking DualShock will never see the light of day, at least we may now know where Nintendo got the idea for its pulse reader: Kojima's dumpster ...
Back to the video, Imaizumi also extolled the virtues of Project Natal, mentioning its ability for gesture, voice and color-based interaction. But, as far as we know, Natal doesn't have the ability to zap players with electric shocks. That's just never gonna happen. (Uh-oh ... did we just say -- yep. Never say never again.)
MGS4 / Killzone 2 PS3 bundle available ... now!
by Ben Gilbert { Jul 7th 2009 at 11:30AM }
[Via Engadget]
Buy Metal Gear Solid 4 for a bargain price of $1,000
by Justin McElroy { Jun 29th 2009 at 11:10AM }
But just as we were about the make the purchase, we noticed that shipping price. $7.99?! What, are we made of money?
[Thanks, Christopher]
Metal Gear Online gets '!' worthy bikini pack
by Randy Nelson { Jun 15th 2009 at 5:30PM }
The DLC is free for players who already have the GENE expansion pack purchased and installed. No amount of money will get your dignity back after friends catch you testing the ladies' over-the-top "jiggle simulation." (Or simply watching the video of others doing it after the break.)
MGS4, Ratchet, others $30 as PS3 'Greatest Hits' starting June 16
by Alexander Sliwinski { May 28th 2009 at 10:03AM } 
- Army of Two
- Battlefield Bad Company
- Devil May Cry 4
- Gran Turismo 5 Prologue
- Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
- Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction
Joystiq live from Hideo Kojima's GDC 2009 keynote
by Christopher Grant { Mar 26th 2009 at 2:45PM } 
Head past the break for complete coverage of the Kojima keynote (updated from bottom to top).
Metal Gear Online makes a SCENE (expansion) March 17
by Randy Nelson { Mar 5th 2009 at 3:51PM }
Konami has revealed -- via the PlayStation Blog -- that Metal Gear Online's latest expansion, "SCENE," will be available in North America beginning March 17. (Hold on, we'll type louder so you can hear us over the cricket sounds.) Alright. So, the pack will be available via PSN and Konami's own online shop for $9.99; with the previous "MEME" expansion for $14.99; or as part of the full add-on pack -- "MEME," "GENE" and "SCENE" -- for $17.99.
The expansion, which adds MGS4 characters to the mix along with new maps and a "Solo Capture" mode, can be pre-ordered via Konami's e-store, which is offering an exclusive in-game cardboard box headgear (sure not to get you noticed) for those who make the early comittment. Of course, you get a whole bunch'a wacky stuff just for buying the pack. Clown paint, anyone? Anyone? Crickets?
The expansion, which adds MGS4 characters to the mix along with new maps and a "Solo Capture" mode, can be pre-ordered via Konami's e-store, which is offering an exclusive in-game cardboard box headgear (sure not to get you noticed) for those who make the early comittment. Of course, you get a whole bunch'a wacky stuff just for buying the pack. Clown paint, anyone? Anyone? Crickets?
SEE Metal Gear Online SCENE in action
by Andrew Yoon { Feb 26th 2009 at 2:00PM }
Gallery: Metal Gear Online: SCENE Expansion
Monster Hunter tops Japan's 100 best-sellers list in '08, MGS4 best-selling PS3 game
by Majed Athab { Feb 17th 2009 at 3:50PM }
The PS3's best-selling game in Japan, Metal Gear Solid 4, barely scratched the top ten as it ranked in at #11. It was knocked out of the top ten by nine Nintendo exclusives, which include the likes of Super Smash Bros. Brawl at #5. But wait, Solid Snake is also in that title ... In a way, you could say he infiltrated the top ten. Back to your old tricks, Snake? And here we thought you had retired.
Metal Gear Solid 4 going Platinum on March 5
by Griffin McElroy { Feb 16th 2009 at 1:30PM }
Hopefully, the game will follow suit by qualifying for Greatest Hits status in North America, an honor that brings a similar discount to $29.99, as well as a provocative crimson jewel case. We've begun growing our unsettling math teacher moustaches in feverish anticipation.
Kojima to speak at GDC for first time
by Alexander Sliwinski { Feb 10th 2009 at 2:27PM }
GDC Event Director Meggan Scavio notes that the group has asked Kojima to keynote almost every year "for as long as [she] can remember." She's curious to see how the "revered and elusive" creator will inspire attendees. The presentation is scheduled for an hour, but given the designer's inability to edit, don't be surprised if it lasts 8 hours, with two 90-minute cutscenes and a couple of codec conversations included.
Konami game revenue up in Q3
by Alexander Sliwinski { Feb 5th 2009 at 6:00PM }
The financial fortunes in the division were driven by (gasp!) Metal Gear Solid 4 and the Pro Evolution Soccer series. With all the negative news coming out of other publishers, Konami's ability to weather the current global financial crisis is about as good as it gets.
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NPD: Console exclusives performed with mixed results in '08
by David Hinkle { Jan 28th 2009 at 3:56PM } 
And what about the industry-leading PS3? We already know MGS4 sold extremely well, but the same cannot be said (yet) for LittleBigPlanet and Resistance 2, both of which seemed to perform lower than expectations; LBP sold 611,000 copies in North America while R2 unloaded 600,000 units.
As for Nintendo, well ... it won. It always does. Last we heard, Nintendo stopped making games and was in the process of building a Kirby-shaped Death Star to orbit the planet.
LittleBigPlanet leads in AIAS award nominations
by Andrew Yoon { Jan 23rd 2009 at 4:20PM }
Ahem. And the nominees are:
Overall Game of the Year:
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Console Game of the Year:
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NPD: MGS4 sells over 1 million in US, Tomb Raider left undiscovered
by Ross Miller { Jan 21st 2009 at 3:43PM }
Here's the bad news: Tomb Raider: Underworld has managed only 246K across three platforms since launching mid-November -- indeed a disappointment, but also a lowered bar for Naughty Dog's Nathan Drake vs. Lara Croft claim. To its credit, TRU has done better elsewhere, selling 1.5 million worldwide. Meanwhile, Prince of Persia did 483K in December, with at least 213K of those going to the PS3 version. While that puts it on par with Sony's first-party titles last month, it also means the Xbox 360 version saw relatively disappointing sales.
Metal Gear Solid 4 and LittleBigPlanet were both "honored" (if you can call it that) in our Best of 2008 awards. See what else made the list.
