"Retail sources have informed us today that the Australian market will not be seeing the release of the Metal Gear Solid 4 PS3 bundle that was announced in February. The bundle in the US will include a limited edition 'hagane' coloured 80GB PS3, a Dual Shock 3 controller and, of course, a copy of MGS 4, all for $US 499.99.

Sources also told us that the recently released GTA IV 40GB bundle didn't fair so great in Australia on release, which may have influenced the decision (although that bun..."

"With its release a bit over a month away, more MGS4 information continues to trickle out; however, this time it speaks volumes to the PAL regions.

Play.com is listing the Metal Gear Solid: Guns of the Patriots box set which confirms the rumors of a special edition packaging of the game.

The Limited Edition will include:

• 6″ Old Snake ‘Olive Drab’ action figure
• “The Making Of Metal Gear Solid 4″ documentary on Blu-ray Disc
• Official Metal Gear Solid 4 soundtrack

The price is £79.99, ..."

A trailer from the glory years of the franchise with footage from the very first MGS to sequels and even spin-offs. Near the end is a small footage of the new MGS4 game, and Snake's dream that he keeps having.

"NOTE : This quote is from the alternate source. Original source is Spanish.

Well this is a U-turn in opinion for the ages. In a recent interview (warning: español) with Spanish wesbite Meristation, the creator of the Metal Gear Solid series has gone on record to say he is “very satisfied” with the game and that consumers will be too come June 12th.

Kojima may be doing his best to remedy recent stories which reported him saying that he felt the game was “just one step” out of the ten he ..."

"Here’s a joke: Did you hear the one about Uwe Boll directing a movie version of the acclaimed video game series “Metal Gear Solid”? So did Uwe Boll – only he’s not laughing.
“This was an absurd story,” Boll told MTV News about how his name got attached and then removed from a cinematic adaptation. “Two French guys wrote a script, said they are from Konami hired to write the script, said ‘You wanna direct it?’ I read the script, I liked the script. I said, ‘Yes, I can do it.’”
A quick deal..."

"the title says. It's a (mostly) new Metal Gear Solid 4 trailer. Lots of new footage of Metal Gears and lady-robots with tentacles, lots of footage of men being whacked over the noggin with guns, only some footage of monkeys wearing pants. I must say, while the graveyard scenes were brief, it's awful nice seeing green grass and flowers in a MGS4 trailer. That desert town was getting boring.
[Thanks everyone!]"

"BBFC passes game for release; avoids ‘18’ classification
Konami’s Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns Of The Patriots has been passed by the BBFC with a ‘15’ age rating.

The classification was made without any cuts having to be applied to the game."

"METAL GEAR SOLID 4 is a third person tactical/stealth game. The player takes on the role of an aging soldier, Snake who can be armed with knives, guns and grenades. The game has been classified '15' for strong violence.

During battles enemy soldiers die with small puffs of blood. The weaponry includes petrol bombs, however there is no detailed portrayal of injuries. During cut scenes slightly more detailed violence is portrayed, such as enemy creatures spearing friendly soldiers and one pr..."

""When we first showed the game engine at TGS, the staff were really proud and happy. PS3 was a dream machine, y'know, and we were going to work on this and that - and we had so many ideas. But when we actually started developing the game, we realized there were a lot of restrictions and so it turned out how you see it today. The original vision was to go ten steps further, the reality was just one step, which isn't to say we didn't progress."

[...]

"I remember saying three years ago tha..."

"SCEE has told videogaming247 this morning that it’s waiting for official word on whether or not Europe will receive the gunmetal special edition PS3 for the launch of Metal Gear Solid 4.

“I’ve asked if we’re getting this but have yet to have an answer confirmed,” said a rep."

"Aussie gamers will be able to take part in the beta test for Metal Gear Online very, very soon. The new look PlayStation Store goes live tomorrow, on April 15, and a fresh batch of content will be downloadable from the 17th – including the MGO beta.



Two maps will be included with the beta: ‘Blood Bath’ and ‘Groznyi Grad.’ The latter, adapted from the setting for Metal Gear Solid 3, will include man-cannons for launching players through the multi-level environment."

"Not real. Pffft. What the hell do I know. Turns out that Bluetooth MGS4 headset is real, as over the weekend we learned that the product is not only already appearing in the catalogue of peripheral manufacturer PDP, but has also begun turning up in retail databases across Europe and the US. You can see above part of the entry in PDP's latest retailer catalogue (full-page version after the click), which not only confirms the headset's existence, but its feature set as well. For $60, you'll be ..."

"The writer of design blog ProsumeThis says this Metal Gear Solid 4 headset he designed is real, in production, will cost $60, is officially licensed and will be available on June 12, same as the game. While I'd love to believe him, I don't, but that doesn't make the design any less pleasing on the eye."

"Rob Smith, Editor in Chief of PlayStation: The Official Magazine - possibly the only person outside of Sony to have finished both GTA IV and Metal Gear Solid 4, two of this year's biggest releases.

GR: After having played both GTA IV and Metal Gear Solid 4 to completion, how would you compare them as next-gen experiences?

RS: Well, they are fascinating, because they’re both huge, but they’re apples and pears. I mean, there’s no comparison, because of what they sort of do. Metal Gear is ..."

Kojima is working on a new game outside the Metal Gear Solid series. Nothing as of yet is revealed about this game only that it's got nothing to do with the MGS series.

President Fumiaki Tanaka has told us that a formal announcement won't be making it this year too. Although more about the title will be revealed once Kojima completes writing the title's scenario but this won't happen until MGS4 is released and after MGSO gets a huge push.

"It's official, it's in production and it is on shelves by the game launch on June 12th.


I've been working with contacts over at Konami and manufacturers in Asia to develop the licensed Metal Gear accessories for several months now. You are looking at the Solid Works renderings of the licensed headset which is being mass manufactured right now and will be available at game launch for $59.99."

"“The beta phase features two maps, four gameplay modes, the SOP System that encourages up to 16 players to team up and share information, and deep skill-customization. Also equipped with auto-matching and training modes, the game offers players a sneak peak of this totally new approach to console-based competitive gaming.”"

"We spoke to one of the few US journalists that have played the full game and under condition of anonymity, and they agreed to divulge a few gameplay elements that gamers have never been exposed to before. Although most folks laugh at Sony’s implementation of motion controls, after playing MGS4 with the DUALSHOCK3 controller, you just might change your mind!"

"Metal Gear Solid 4 is a huge game, but most previews have only scratched the surface. GamePro senior editor Sid Shuman has played the game: here are 25 gameplay features that surprised and delighted him...


MGS4 voices real social concerns:

A socially relevant storyline: Private military companies (or "PMCs") are a key threat in Metal Gear Solid 4 because they've escalated combat into a never-ending war economy. But in a case of truth being stranger than fiction, PMCs are a serious con..."

"Metal Gear?! Such an exclamation will no doubt emanate from a friend's mouth as he steps into your extravagant living room and gazes upon a "Gunmetal Grey" PlayStation 3. Konami's Brandon Laurino has confirmed on the official PlayStation Blog that this "VERY, VERY Limited Edition" system will be available in North America as part of a special Metal Gear Solid 4 bundle. You may recall caressing its steel-colored curves (in your mind) back when it was unveiled as the 40GB 'Hagane' model in Japan."

"ABOUT METAL GEAR SOLID 4: GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS STANDARD EDITION
Marking the return of Hideo Kojima's legendary tactical espionage action series, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots features a cinematic experience and visual masterpiece that will redefine this landmark franchise as a revolutionary game for the PLAYSTATION®3 system. The game is the final chapter in the saga of Solid Snake which sends him around the world in pursuit of his arch nemesis, Liquid Ocelot. Armed with new gadget..."

"MGO is included with MGS4, but it will be the bare bones to be added to and upgraded in time.

The opening credits (of MGS4) were designed by Logan, the people that did the hugely successful ipod ads.

The story visits more locations and embraces more styles than any MGS to date."

"The European box art for Konami’s up and coming sneak-fest Metal Gear Solid 4 has found its way onto the internet, sporting a similar design to the covers of previous titles by featuring Old Snake in concept sketch style. New details on the game’s cut scenes have also recently been revealed. The game is said to contain cut scenes that last 30+ minutes, all of which are real time. Some cut scene are even interactive, with players being able to alter the camera angle of the scene."

80's TV hunk, Tom Selleck, known for such hit shows as Magnum P.I. has an uncanny resemblance to Konami's, Solid Snake. A user by the name of Brianemone has done a MGS4 coverart with Mr. Selleck. I have to admit, it looks pretty cool. I know i'd play it. Where can I get my hands on MGSelleck 1 through 3? Enjoy the boxart!

The Metal Gear Solid 4 boxart has been sighted. Featured on Amazon, the PS3 retail cover art features none other than good "old" Snake in all his geriatric glory. He may be old, but he can still accomplish a mission.

"Animation of everything, from Snake to the actions of the PMCs to the evasion of Gekkos and FROG soldiers are incredibly fluid and slick. For the most part, what we've seen ran at a stable 60 frames a second. There were only a few instances in which the framerate dipped for a second or two, but that was typically caused by large onscreen explosions coupled with screen effects (such as dirt being kicked up on the camera lens).

As for visual fidelity, the trailers that have been released for..."

"Nestled in the snowy heart of Nasu, Japan, Konami and Kojima Productions recently held a secret "boot camp" where the companies showed off a nearly complete version of the anticipated PlayStation 3 action-epic Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. Only a handful of gaming insiders were invited, but GamePro was there to get exclusive access to an enormous portion of the game. This is our report, complete with extensive hands-on impressions."

"The best part? It's learning that Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops captures an entirely different, younger market in Japan than the console titles:

quote Kojima

I have a son in that particular age group, the 13-15 year old age group, and he's been with me watching me create the Metal Gear series. But he has always criticized it: 'Oh, Metal Gear is such a s****y game.' Until the point I released Portable Ops. So these kids are really into these handheld machines, and my son is really into Porta...

"

"Regardless of this, one comment Kojima made during the whole trip really struck me, putting in perspective the whole idea of ‘next gen’ and the subtle disappointment we’ve had as gamers with our PS3s and our 360s.


But before I put this out there, I don’t want this to be interpreted as a ‘Kojima hates the PS3, or MGS4 sucks’ quote, because neither are even close to being true – but Kojima claimed, through a translator, that when making Metal Gear Solid 4, he started out trying to make a 1..."

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Destructoid member ArrestedDeveloper blogs about obtaining the DVD titled 'Metal Gear Saga Vol. 2' which is obtained when you pre-order MGS4 for the PS3.

Some very nice artwork both on the case and disc make this DVD even more appealing. Getting your hands on one of these will also net you a beta key to the MGS4 Online beta. Good luck on finding one of these, however, as they seem a bit difficult to get (limited supplies).

"GamePro readers have spoken: the most eagerly anticipated PS3 title this year is none other than Metal Gear Solid 4.

The news might be unsurprising to some, given the amount of hype and anticipation surrounding this upcoming system seller, but what is slightly surprising is just how much of a win MSG4 achieved over other highly anticipated PS3 IP in GamePro's most recent readership poll.

The Hideo Kojima title pulled in 57.7% of the vote, a full 46.4% higher than second place finisher (..."

"Metal Gear Solid 4 Limited Edition Revealed
Of all PlayStation 3 exclusive games this year, none has a higher anticipation level than Metal Gear Solid 4. In fact, Sony has created a special system bundle SKU specifically for Metal Gear Solid 4. To capture the hardcore fan of the series, many of whom already own a PS3, Konami has created a Limited Edition version of Metal Gear Solid 4, which will include a metal box, bonus Blu-ray Disc with extra documentaries, chapters from the graphic novel..."

"Obviously, the console won’t be really steel, but it will instead be painted to give a metallic impression. A special steel DualShock 3 will also be part of the bundle."

"With the June 12th release date looming in the distance for fans of the upcoming Metal Gear Solid 4, Konami has decided to tease them even more with 5 new screenshots of the game. Image gallery after the break."

"According to Kojima, it is theoretically impossible to create a game as ambitious as Metal Gear Solid 4. Given recent findings in quantum physics, computer science, and information there, there is simply not enough space, time, or matter in the known Universe to convey his exact ambitions for Metal Gear Solid 4."

"This includes reading up about the series, viewing the franchise’s gorgeous artwork, pulling apart previously released trailers etc. During this time I was also in search for some Metal Gear propaganda and as I was searching around I stumbled upon this cool little Otacon clock widget for your desktop:

[Image]

The sprites are taken from MGS2 (end of the Tanker chapter). As you move your cursor around Otacon follows it with his eyes, he also blinks as well. Very cute."

""

An exclusive interview with Hideo Koijima, the creator of the Metal Gear Solid series complains that 50GB is still not enough and have exceeded the capacity which led the team of developers to compress sections of the game to save disc space.

Kojima: I am not satisfied with the quality yet, however...there isn't enough space.

Interviewer: Not enough space..on..Blu-ray..?

Kojima: Yes.(laughs). Not enough space.

"Kojima has chosen to take the ‘less is more’ approach in Metal Gear Solid 4, and has even removed motion controls from several places where they were previously planned, like maneuvering Snake’s Mk. II robot for example."

"Konami has officially confirmed what it has long promised; June 12 will not only see the game hit shelves in North America, but also the rest of the world. This will come as a relief to European gamers in particular, who have had to wait six months to a year after the US release of recent MGS games to get their hands (officially, at least) on Solid Snake."

The official Japanese website representing Metal Gear Solid 4 has officially been launched and it features a countdown, some movies and a cool wallpaper for all the MGS fans out there. For reassurance the release date is also up on the website (12th June).

We will most certainly see more updates added to the website as we come closer to the release date.

"

Following opening remarks made during the General Session at the 2008 Destination PlayStation retailer event in Scottsdale AZ, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. confirmed several new initiatives related to Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, including a North American street date, online multiplayer, and pre-sell program.

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is the final chapter in t..."

"The title says it all. Those who preorder Metal Gear Solid 4 will have guaranteed access into the multiplayer beta test of Metal Gear Online, which starts in late April. MGS4 comes bundled with a basic “Starter Pack” for Metal Gear Online, and now MGS fans can test out the game themselves before official release. I guess I’ll reserve it when I go to pick up GOW: Chains of Olympus.

I remember how excited I was when I heard there was going to be a beta test for MGO way back when, and then my..."

"Word from Destination PlayStation, a retailers-only conference for all things PlayStation related, is that Metal Gear Solid 4 is coming to the PlayStation 3 on June 12, 2008. According to sources there now, the release of Kojima Productions action-stealth game will arrive on a Thursday, oddly enough. Even more interesting is that we're hearing word that Sony will be offering a hardware bundle that features MGS4, an 80GB PlayStation 3 and a DualShock 3 packed-in.

We're checking with Konami ..."

"More gasoline was added to the fire when MGS4 assistant producer Ryan Payton said in an interview with Reuters that in order for the game to be profitable, MGS4 would have to sell 1 million copies on the first day of its release. Fanboys, analysts, videogame editors, and forum jockey’s were left scratching their heads wondering why MGS4 could only turn a profit if a million were sold on it’s release date. The fires of discussion continued to burn and and speculation raged on."

According to the UK's PSW magazine, the demo of Metal Gear Solid 4 that they got to play will come to the Playstation Store in February! This is great news, considering Kojima recently promised that MGS4 would go through no further delays. It lends some credibility to Kojima. Personally, I can't wait for it!

"Metal Gear Solid 4's nearly done. They promise! On his latest podcast, Kojima Productions' Ryan Payton has told listeners the game's in its "last push". While a few late features or tweaks can be expected, for most of the team work's winding up, and the project is about to enter the bug-testing stage. And that means no more delays. Why no more delays?

quote

Mr. Kojima of all people is really committed to [the date] because he really hates to disappoint people, and I know he is embarrassed b...

"

"According to the game gurus over at PunchJump, the game build presently on show at CES 2008, which showcases the same exterior warzone first seen at the E for All expo in August of 2007, is fluctuating between 30 and 60 frames per second – depending on the intensity levels attributed to its on-screen action."

"It seems the editors of Famitsu may have hired a new staff writer: in the latest issue, the magazine has enlisted the help of Assassin’s Creed producer Jade Raymond in interviewing famed Japanese developer Hideo Kojima.

In the piece, translated by Develop, Raymond spoke of the differences in culture and play style between different game markets, and asked Kojima how he creates games that are anticipated in both his native Japan and the West.

“The fundamentals of game design, and how the..."

"TheGameReviews.com had the opportunity to speak with Konami’s PR about this latest rumor, and unsurprisingly, Konami is baffled by claims that Metal Gear Solid 4 is going multiplatform. In a rush to get the word out, it seems that those who broke the story talked to everyone except Konami, who made this statement "For the record, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is a PlayStation 3 exclusive and there are no plans to develop an Xbox 360 version of the game." Nuff said.."

"Since the announcement of Metal Gear Online, it’s been left unclear whether or not it would be released as a standalone title or bundled together with Metal Gear Solid 4. It’s only commonsense that the two should be paired together, but early talk didn’t seem to suggest that they would be. Well, the January ‘08 issue of the new PlayStation: The Official Magazine (formerly PSM) was just dropped off in my mailbox headlined on the cover with exclusive confirmation that MGS4 and MGO are in fact b..."

"Hello everyone. When we last spoke, I posted some ads for PS3 third-party heavy hitters Assassin’s Creed and Call of Duty 4. Well, as promised, we have more up our sleeves and have a couple more spots to debut for you all before they officially air the week of November 19th.

We’ve brought back the same pulsating music track (Saliva’s “Ladies and Gentlemen”) from our PS3 brand spots and feature games from our 3rd party friends like Burnout Paradise, WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2008, Madden NFL 08,..."

"KONAMI announced today that "METAL GEAR SOLID 4 GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS", the latest in the METAL GEAR series, is scheduled to be released in the second quarter of 2008."

"Producer Ryan Payton talks about the new features that will propel Metal Gear Solid into the next-gen era.

"

"We get a first hand look at the US translation for Solid Snake's final mission.

"

In a podcast called KP (Kojima Productions) hosted by Ryan Payton he interviews MGS4 producer Ken Imaizumi. Amongst things such as the new PSP they also talk about the English playable demo of Metal Gear Solid 4, which, will be playable at E For All 2007. Konami plans on having 12 PS3 kiosks set up with MGS4 for your playing enjoyment. The demo is the same which was shown at TGS tweaked a bit from the response by attendants of TGS.

Our very own VeGiTAX2 will be attending E For All so we'll...

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"According to PS-Gamer.com, it seems Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots will be arriving in Europe before Easter, and even better, Sony and Konami are planning a "console-and-game" bundle, too! Yeah, this is the kind of thing the whole world wants, Sony, so while we're happy for our friends across the pond, don't you dare limit this bundle to one territory! In speaking to Spanish website MeriStation.com, SCEE vice-president James Armstrong apparently confirmed it:

“We are working on a..."

""

The official TGS site of Konami states that Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots will be released on the Playstation 3 as early as Winter 2007. Could our dreams comes true that we can be messing around with Snake in our grasp before the end of the year?

Well we knew it was coming, Tokyo Game Show and a new trailer of Metal Gear Solid 4, they really do go hand in hand. Ruliweb managed to video the trailer and put it on their site, however the site has since then gone down due to the imploded servers. Fortunately, we have gamersyde, and bittorrent.

Go to the source and take your pick on what version you want to view the trailer in, and enjoy.

UPDATE: Translation Added (Check The Screenshots Below)

"Famitsu magazine is reporting that yes Metal Gear Online will come with Metal Gear Solid 4. Great news for MGS fans."

"Hideo Kojima has confirmed that the PS3 Metal Gear Solid 4 will not be the last Metal Gear Solid game as the franchise will continue on.

Hideo Kojima was asked whether or not it would be hard to say goodbuy to the Metal Gear Solid franchise.

He stated that it would not be the end of the Metal Gear Solid franchise after Metal Gear Solid 4 on the PS3.

He stated that the Metal Gear Solid franchise would be the like James Bond franchise and continue on even without Snake.

Kojima state..."

"Video games have a long tradition of creating tough-as-nails protagonists that fight hordes of oncoming enemies. Still, few have been able to elevate themselves to true “badass” status. Sam Fisher and Solid Snake are two characters that have been known for years for their ability to strike fear into enemy NPO’s and let gamers unleash their inner Special Ops soldier. However, there is only room at the top for one badass to rule them all. Myarcadeplanet is putting that power in your hands. It’s..."

"For the online play, the main difference is that Metal Gear Online is it's own title, not included with the game. The camouflage is different, as in Metal Gear 3 has face masks, and Snake's new suit lets him take the appearance of any wall or floor he's next to. Read the full article on the click of the scan."

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"When asked a horridly conceived question about the game's soundtrack, Kojima responded with what he described as a bit of a slip, telling the crowd that "there will be a special feature where maybe you can play your favorite [soundtrack]." We're not sure if that means Kojima and crew are planning to include just a demo for Metal Gear Online [in Metal Gear Solid 4] or if it will feature some other facet of the online component."

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Why would you go anywhere else when GamerSquad has it all in a one-click, one-stop package.

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"To summarize the trailer, it showed four bosses from the game -- all based on women. That is going to be the theme of MGS4: Beauty and the Beast. The bosses are beasts, but underneath they are beauties."

"Lepizig 2007 Content

* Leipzig PSN Trailer
* PlayStation Eye Trailer
* MGS4 Gameplay Trailer
* Heavenly Sword Trailer
* Snakeball Trailer"

"Here are some new images from the closed beta showing off more of Metal Gear Online on the PS3. Featuring characters, stages, and the same control scheme as found in the upcoming Metal Gear Solid 4, this reloaded MGO experience packs in additional environments, game modes, and team-based multiplayer mayhem to make this the ultimate online companion to MGS4."

"The lucky bastards who signed up for the Metal Gear Online Beta successfully are now starting to receive their invitations to download the software on their PS3. Of course, only Japan applicants are actually being picked, and those who slyly managed to sneak in their non-japanese applications haven’t received invites, meaning they were probably denied. Or at least, they better be. And yes, I am being a hater."

"Solid Snake has been through a lot; 20 years of gaming history will do that to you. Not many gaming franchises live to still be relevant 20 years after their initial deployment but Sony is hoping Snake’s shoulders are broad enough to carry their gaming system to the next level. As the game is yet to be playable, at least by anyone outside of Konami, there is a lot of speculation on Hideo Kojima’s latest potential masterpiece."

"According to Play, Hideo Kojima has some surprises lined up for us at this month's Leipzig Gaming Convention. Not only will there be a playable Metal Gear Solid 4 on-hand, Konami has mentioned that they will be also be announcing new Metal Gear Solid projects from Kojima Studio. It's interesting to see that the franchise is staying with Kojima Studio, considering Hideo Kojima has said he will no longer have a hand in Metal Gear Solid after MGS4. But it's cool to hear that he'll still at least..."

"Another day and another one of Michael Pachter's far-reaching predictions for the gaming industry, this time concerning yet another PlayStation 3 price cut, reports Next-Gen.

The Morgan Wedbush Securities analyst, who GamerSquad swears just wants cult status amongst gamers (we're hours away from printing our first batch of "Pachter Rules!" T-shirts), has stated that he expects the price of Sony's high-definition behemoth to drop at the beginning of next year in order to take advantage of ..."

"A HMV representative told GameSpot, "In his enthusiasm, one of our online games team indicated that hmv.co.uk would start taking pre-orders for MGS4 on XBox 360, when, in fact, he simply meant to ask customers if they wished to receive an alert in the event of this title one day coming out on this platform."

He continued, "We're sorry to have caused such a stir--the oversight has now been corrected. He is now sitting on the naughty step.""

"Legendary Nintendo game designer Shigeru Miyamoto is generally credited with the quote that "A delayed game is eventually good. A bad game is bad forever.""

"HMV is now taking pre-orders for both the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of Metal Gear Solid. But the 360 version isn't due until five months later...

Here we go again. The latest 'MGS4-going-multi-platform' rumour is interesting for two reasons. Mega entertainment retailer HMV is taking pre-orders for the 360 version right now and the firm even dates both version of the game.

Metal Gear Solid 4 will apparently be available from April 18, 2008 on PlayStation 3 only according to the listing...."

"Konami's recent financial analysis meeting has revealed important information for all fans of Metal Gear Solid. Apparently, MGS4 will launch in March 2008, and a solid release date for MGS4 will be announced at TGS.

A Japanese insider who attended the meeting revealed these bullet points:

• Metal Gear Solid 4's exact release date will be announced at the Tokyo Game Show.
• President Fumiaki Tanaka of Konami Digital Entertainment stated that release is likely Q4 March 2008
• President ..."

"Some things, it is valid to say, never change, and here’s another one: the debate over whether or not Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots will go multi-platform will rumble boringly on.

Yep, less than three weeks after series creator Hideo Kojima stood on a stage in Santa Monica and reassured us all that yes, Metal Gear Solid 4 would be a PlayStation 3 exclusive, here’s Konami Digital Entertainment President Fumiaki Tanaka to upset the applecart again: "As we are aware of the populari..."

"And now, the potentially exciting bit: this first-rate collection could - we repeat, could - be seeing a US release, according to hints dropped by Konami reps at Comic Con International, the annual comic book convention that’s held in San Diego. GamerSquad hopes against hope..."

"Are you confident that Metal Gear Solid 4 is going to stay exclusive?

PD: Yeah.

Konami recently cast a little doubt on that.

PD: There was something that came out prior to (the Sony E3 keynote) announcement. Our folks have talked to the Konami folks, and until the announcement was out from our side, I think they were being a little bit cagey. But the agreement calls for exclusivity, the announcement's been made, and now people know the real story."

"Over 50 things you may or may not have realized in the Metal Gear Solid 4 trailer which debuted yesterday at the MGS 20th Anniversary event in which the master mind behind the game , Kojima, demonstrated the game to the public."

"Forget the rumors, the rumbling and the chatter. There is evidence that Metal Gear Solid 4 is a PS3 exclusive. Hard evidence. Hit the jump for the top ten reasons why you won't be seeing MGS4 on the Xbox 360. For now, at least."