Kojima Not Directing Rising, Only "Fully Involved" With PSP MGS

We get the feeling that Konami and Hideo Kojima have been at odds concerning targeted platforms. Something tells us that Konami has been begging Kojima to bring his famed Metal Gear Solid franchise to the Xbox 360, despite the boss' protests.

Kojima has said many times in the past that he wants to stick with the PlayStation platform for this legendary titles, and the latest bit of info may hint at his belief. As you know by now, Metal Gear Solid: Rising has been announced for the Xbox 360 and PS3, and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker was revealed yesterday for the PSP. Now, according to GameZine, which cited a recent Famitsu interview, Kojima won't be directing Rising and he's concentrating on Peace Walker. He said he's only "fully involved" with the PSP game, where he's acting as "director, producer and game designer" and actually calls Peace Walker the "Metal Gear Solid 5 inside me." As for Rising, he said:

"I'm not the director. I'm not doing game design either. Although, I do issue complaints (laughs). But, not too much."

This may be an indication of Kojima's loyalty to Sony, despite the current times dictating a necessary shift for Konami. One can interpret this in a variety of ways but it's easy to come to such a conclusion, given Kojima's history. Well, what do you think?

Related Game(s): Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, Metal Gear Solid: Rising

6/3/2009 Ben Dutka

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tlpn99
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 12:40:26 PM
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Least he has been honest and told us. I wouldn't expect nothing less from the man who I think is a genius.

I am going to have to get a PSP now at some point. Question is do I get a brand newie PSPGo when it comes out or just the previous model ? :)

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LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 12:42:01 PM

I would get the previous model, has a larger screen, can play umd's and it's cheaper. I love my original psp, I played FF7 on it last night for hours!

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Midris7
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 12:45:59 PM

I have the same dilema!

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Kempy21
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 1:30:34 PM

no way get psp go all the old titles will be downloadable eventually plus theres gonna be small games that you can only get on the psp go.

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LegendaryWolfeh
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 2:54:00 PM

1) You have no idea all games will be able to be dl'ed. 2) PSP-1000 to 3000 all have Memory slots for a reason, to dl games, which is why Patapon 2 is out so no there will not be PSP Go exclusive games. The best choice is getting a PSP, I'm waiting and getting the Dissidia PSP Bundle myself.

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Kowhoho
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 2:59:25 PM

The things I want most on PSP are Chains of Olympus, Retribution, and Dissidia, so if those become downloadable I'll buy the Go.

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shadowpal2
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 8:34:54 PM

I ABSOLUTELY FU**ING KNEW IT. When people saw Kojima walk on stage...I knew he was going to announce a spin-off that would also find it's way to the PS3. It was something Konami wanted him to do not Kojima himself.

I mean I looked at his body language at M$ and I swear he looked nervous and that he really just wanted to leave the freaking NEON GREEN FU**ING STAGE. (Did anyone notice how it didn't match his suit?)

But suddenly PS3 owners and PS lovers all over the world and PS fanboys started cursing Kojima for "betraying" them...I knew in my heart that Kojima didn't do a thing to betray us in ANY FU**ING WAY.

Then at Sony's press conference we saw him talk about MGS: Peace Walker...and he assured us so many times that this isn't A SPIN-OFF. Now...hmm...why would he say something like that?!?! Then he assured he would be writing the script, directing it, and basically having the MGS 4 team work on it. Oh wow...what was he trying to say through all of this???? THAT HIS FULL HEART IS IN THIS PROJECT: PEACE WALKER!!! And I fucking noticed it.

Did anyone see an actual classic MGS trailer for MGS: RISING?! NO!!!!! It was just a dumb CGI still photo with Raiden in it. But Kojima showed us actual gameplay, real-time footage, gave us a lot of info on what this is and is solely making this for the PlayStation family? WHY?!?!? Because this is the game that is the "missing link." This shows Big Boss actually making Outer Haven. HOW FUCKING SICK IS THAT?!

And to all of you who still think Kojima betrayed us: You're a moron, go play all the MGS games again if you haven't burned them already. If you have burned them: you're a dumbass and should buy them again at full retail price of when it originally released. Then after you're done playing through all of them - buy MGS: Peace walker. If you don't have a PSP get one and buy it.

KOJIMA-SAMA YOU'RE AMAZING!!!!!

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HeXeN
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 9:20:33 PM

@shadowpal2

Who was saying bad stuff about Kojima?I certainly wasn't even right after the ms conference.He looked like he was in the twilight zone and wanted a way out so yeah Kojima is the man as for SE well you have my approval to curse them out all you want.

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Deleted User
Thursday, June 04, 2009 @ 3:38:10 AM

Wonder how annoyed the team gets when he checks out the latest build and files a complaint haha

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shadowpal2
Thursday, June 04, 2009 @ 8:41:49 AM

@JDHexen

Oh well I'm not sure whether or not there were people here cursing Kojima-sama and I'm pretty sure there weren't - but back in the PlayStation forums (www.boardsus.playstation.com) - oh boy...it's like people wanted to commit suicide and sh**. It was ridiculous. I wanted to make a thread and actually tell them how he didn't betray us at all and that he'll surprise us at Sony's E3.

Some people understood...the rest are still blind.

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LimitedVertigo
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 12:40:35 PM
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Interesting, makes me respect him even more. His decision to invest more time into a hand held game than a next gen product says a lot.

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Sir Shak
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 12:42:23 PM
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I think this information was released immediately after Microsoft's press conference . This is why he doesn't call it a true sequel .

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Nynja
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 12:42:56 PM
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Kojima's a Sony fanboy! I'm loving it.

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Nynja
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 12:44:07 PM

About the PSP Go...

Okay, its much sexier than what I took from the leaked photos. I want one. Bad.

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Midris7
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 12:47:31 PM

Same. I am a sucker for cool gadgets. But I will look funny with one, considering I am 6'2 and built like an ox. :p

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Nynja
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 1:08:33 PM

lol that is a funny thing to picture.

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Andysw
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 12:50:38 PM
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I bet square enix will beg nomura for final fantasy versus XIII or kingdom hearts 3 to come to the xbox 360. Shame third party exclusives are dying.

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tridon
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 12:50:40 PM
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I know I'm just dreaming here but wouldn't it be freakin' amazing if Sony bought out Kojima Productions? I'm definitely getting the feeling that Kojima would go with this if he received an offer. Oh, and while the topic is at hand, who owns the Metal Gear franchise? Konami or Kojima?

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Jawknee
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 4:48:18 PM

they probably both own stakes it in.

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HeXeN
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 12:53:05 PM
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This guy definitely knows what brand loyalty is which there isn't much of this generation.I am curious to know how much MS had to pay him just for him to show up on stage;Is not important b/c I will be picking up the new mgs for the psp.

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Tim Speed24
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 12:53:37 PM
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Kojima even looked like he wasn't into the Microsoft launch either but Sony's press conf. you could see he was very excited to be on the stage.

He also kept saying that Peace Walker was a "true" sequel to the MGS franchise. Takes place 10 years after MGS3...Awesome!

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Totalz
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 12:55:27 PM
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I'm definitely getting Peace Walker and hopefully a new PSP too...

Was anyone else freaked out by the paedophillic Milo thing and found the whole video to scream fake and fraud. Peter Molyneux seems a slimey chap.

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Qubex
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 10:36:18 PM

I must say I have to strongly disagree with you on the Milo point. I think that technology is a game changer... give it time and you will see this to be true.

Sony's motion control system is also interesting and will surely spice things up... it may even be better in the end to hold and feel something in your hand rather than nothing at all... but the Milo demo proves that M$ my have the ultimate system for true virtual reality interaction... don't rubbish it so soon... you will be surprised what they will do with it...

...and yes, "MGS Peace Walker" will finally convince me to purchase a PSP, but not the Go!

Q!

"i am home"

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Ultimadream
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 12:58:50 PM
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Choosing a PSP game over a next gen game is fare loyalty out of the 2 im certainly more interested in Peace Walker.

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Zemus101
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 1:14:40 PM
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All hail Kojima!! This is awesome news for me :)

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Zemus101
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 1:17:31 PM
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@ XxTotalzxX yeah, i agree. But when I heard the Sony guys announce on stage that they were making a motion controller I was like "oh no ...please don't ><" but ...after watching it more and more, that thing blew me away! I wanna play!

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vicious54
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 1:19:25 PM
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That is what I like to hear, finally some show of loyalty.

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questing222
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 1:20:12 PM
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I love the way that Kojima has been able to brain wash the masses. why were squaresot not able to do this???

Everyone has been p*ssed at square for a long time, but Kojima uses a few tactical words and everyone wants to blow him.

This "true sequel" lark is whats known as Spin!!

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 2:38:50 PM

You know, I've been reading your posts.

You're borderline trolling with every last one. You keep saying you only "prefer" the 360, but you can't ever seem to do anything but MS promotion. Knock it off.

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DKBaNaaH
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 3:38:02 PM

GO BEN!! lol

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Deleted User
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 4:38:35 PM

That's right!

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gungrave
Thursday, June 04, 2009 @ 12:39:43 AM

Layeth the smacketh down

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Lord carlos
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 1:22:33 PM
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it was funny @E3 when the microsoft douche on stage said 'we're glad to have the next installment of the solid snake saga on xbox 360'and kojima-san was like 'NOOOO NO SOLID SNAKE!!"
You could tell he was really pissed off,as if it was discussed back stage and the microdouche tried to slime it out at the last second before it went to the trailer.
I hope to god that this new mask? game is PS3 exclusive and MGSR was to shut M$ up about MGS4.
Speaking of MGSR,at the end of the trailer it said 'SNEAK IN",could their be a stealth element after all?? if so it could be a great game,i mean i'll play it anyway,it is a MGS game after all.

As for peace walker,i'm sold mofo's :)

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Lord carlos
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 2:49:55 PM

rewatched the MGSR announcement and kojima doesn't look that pissed off,he'd kinnda smiled, my bad.
Although asian people show emotions differently so by smiling he was probably superduper pissed off and after the show using octocamo and his solideye to sneak past the hotel staff,CQC'd that microsoft dude to death in his room!

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BikerSaint
Thursday, June 04, 2009 @ 1:21:21 AM

@ lord Carlos,
The new mask game is Castlevania: Lord of Shadows. It's being make by Spanish developer, "Mercurysteam", which is being guided & helped along by Kojima.

It's going to come out for both, the PS3 & the360, but I'm guessing that the only reason that 360's even getting it too, is because Kojima's not developing the game himself.

Last edited by BikerSaint on 6/4/2009 1:23:01 AM

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Scarecrow
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 1:29:18 PM
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I even called it before he even said it.

Knew that Rising crap was more like a spinoff more than anything.

MGS: Peace Walker, an amazing handheld experience for sure.

Man that trailer for it looked sweet haha, that new MGS is scary as hell(flying over you and s***)

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ace_boon_coon
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 1:33:03 PM
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lol @ xbots thinkin they are getting metal gear from kojima. lol @ 360 not powerful enough for MGS4.

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Deleted User
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 1:44:11 PM
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I actually thought that part of the show when he said "no, not Snake" looked really scripted, I didn't think he looked mad at all, just bad acting hehe.

That pic you guys use for Kojima articles is the s*it by the way, and I knew Kojima was a thug.

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Oxvial
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 2:01:38 PM
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I already knew it Lighting Bolt Action doesn't sound like something Kojima really wants to do .

I feel like its going to be like Ninja Gaiden perhaps better but Konami really need to put the name of this franchise in this type of game? I think this was just to please Microsoft.

Last edited by Oxvial on 6/3/2009 2:02:12 PM

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karneli lll
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 2:17:52 PM
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He spoke in english,as opposed to speaking in japanese when he speaks freely.That was a clear indication that it is not his wish. Maybe he was planning on a sequel,now thanks to ms we get another dvd in a blu ray case and watch a genius' art become commercial.

Watch ms turn the gaming world to windows vista!

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eLLeJuss
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 2:18:05 PM
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kojima is still the man xD

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www
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 2:19:40 PM
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Not surprised, i knew the move to take mgs to 360 was a Konami move and not a Kojima move.

Last edited by www on 6/3/2009 2:20:09 PM

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tlpn99
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 2:34:23 PM
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So the PSPGo is downloadable content so to get it you will have to download the new Metal Gear Game or wait for it to be released if you have the older PSP if im thinking corectly unless it will be available on the day of release too.

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Midris7
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 3:18:26 PM

They said they are going to cater to both versions. So my guess is there will be a retail UMD form and a downloadable form for every game.

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sticklife
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 4:02:44 PM

you know how he likes to take full advantage of what he is working on? i wonder if he'll use more than one umd and have a bigger download for the go.

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Jawknee
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 5:41:41 PM

that would be sick! i hope he does. Makes the game as big as he can. i wouldnt mind buying a PSP Go! for this. although the lack of a 2nd analog stick still bites.

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Lotusflow3r
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 2:45:26 PM
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The people in suits are ruining our world with greed.

commercialisation...is what brings things down.

Kojima needs to be stronger! otherwise, MGS will end up milked beyond belief and the only thing he is remembered for in gaming!

Do your own thing Kojima, don't listen to the thief.

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ace_boon_coon
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 2:58:30 PM

really. if kojima is not stroger MG will not be as potent as we know it is supposed to be. 360 is maxed out in power so in this metal gear we should expect a pissy ass port with way less quality than MGS4.

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Jawknee
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 5:44:13 PM

actually its what inspires competition which result in better products. Its just MS plays dirty. they distort the market place. they always have. Why do you think they area always tide up in lawsuites. With out competition we wouldnt have the Playstation. Sony wnated to build a better game console then Nintendo and they did. Sony wanted to build a better game console then MS and they did. Be careful what you wish for.

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therabbitkinge
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 2:46:12 PM
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...of course he'd back the psp mgs! Playing with dante in a raiden costume isn't going to be the height of the mgs series, now I will admit raidens scenes in mgs4 were great and I'd love to be resposible for some behind the scenes kills via raiden blade but I think we all know it won't really be mgs.

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SHADOW [Moderator]
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 3:07:47 PM
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I want it on the record that I made this comment minutes after I finished watching the show. Check the forums. lol.

It was friggin obvious IMO. At the MS conference he talked about the franchise in his broken english and then at Sony he brought out his translator and talked about the game.

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therabbitkinge
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 3:22:45 PM

Hey shadow im a new user I haven't been to the forums yet but I guess great minds think alike, besides coming to that conclusion is way to obvious for any fan.

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therabbitkinge
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 3:12:15 PM
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The funniest thing is xbox owners who argue mgs4 should of been ported should realize the box isn't strong enough for it, unless you were willing to press microsoft to release a 5 disc version of the game (which is the only way they'd get it to run) and spends millions! Personally I for one am glad we have people in the industry who are strong enough to stick to their guns (GO KOJIMA) and that we the fans are more then prepared to support them!

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isaya85
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 3:39:34 PM
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I'm glad he's sticking with the playstation brand but I don't mine 360 getting a few gems of kojima just as long as he keep MGS exclusive to the playstation

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therabbitkinge
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 4:13:29 PM

Hey your right those of us that don't have psp's will have trouble but im being proactive about it, putting away a buck a day until release should give you enough dough to pick up any new or used psp ( a plans a plan right (^_^) )

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sticklife
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 4:09:57 PM
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This is great news to say the least.

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questing222
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 4:20:19 PM
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Kojima never said "NNNOOOO... NOOO...NOT SOLID SNAKE!!"
The exchange he had with the MS guy was clearly massively scripted.. almost to the point of embarassment.
Watch it back, it sets up the trailer perfectly!

Also, those claiming that MS are only getting metal gear spinoffs are also choosing what they want to hear. We need to talk in facts here.

Kojimas actual words... verbatim were....

"It is my pleasure to announce that I am bringing the Metal gear SOLID franchise to Xbox 360, And I can confirm that the next major release will be called Metal Gear Rising."

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Oxvial
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 4:33:59 PM

Thats it.. xbox fanboys gonna be remembered like the biggest assholes on the net.

Last edited by Oxvial on 6/3/2009 4:34:39 PM

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vicious54
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 4:54:15 PM

@questing222

We already discussed this, the "Solid" in Metal Gear Solid doesn't mean Snake. Go back and crawl into your toasty system and complain somewhere else. The only positive comment I remember seeing from you is the fact that you and the other guy loved that little boy in the M$ conference.

Last edited by vicious54 on 6/3/2009 4:58:25 PM

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 5:02:05 PM

Okay then. Last warning.

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SHADOW [Moderator]
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 5:44:23 PM

I don't know if they'll only get spinoffs but the first one they're getting is definitely a spinoff. I think the only way you could get me immediately less interested in an MGS game is to say it's also gonna be like DMC. No thank you. Moving on.

Before people explode I'm not hating on MGS, the series just doesn't usually interest me. That's why I wanted Kojima to do a new IP.

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Jawknee
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 5:51:19 PM

well, during the Sony one, he kept saying "dont worry about this being spin off" to me that implied Metal Gear Rising was a spinoff. lol

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Lotusflow3r
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 5:52:32 PM

i dont see much wrong with what questy222 is saying here. yeah hes wrong about the SOLID thing but, Kojima seemed pleased to bring an MGS to 360. The word usage was pure 360 complementary.

Only he knows what he really feels. Also, Rising needs to be announced officially. As in what platforms exactly.

Last edited by Lotusflow3r on 6/3/2009 5:53:15 PM

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Lotusflow3r
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 5:59:38 PM

Just found out its on the PS3 too. (and pc! this sounds like its going to be very commercial!)

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jaybiv
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 4:51:49 PM
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I was thinking the same thing when he was talking about the PSP version. It seemed he went out of his way to distance himself from the multi-plat game, and assure PS3 fans that he will be deeply involved in the PSP version.

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Robochic
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 4:56:47 PM
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He seemed uptight during the M$ conference and very normal happy during sonys conference. Just noticed that his body language was very different both conferences.

He did say " i didn't say anything about snake" to the M$ gentleman

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therabbitkinge
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 5:00:43 PM
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We who support the ps3 aren't blinded by some technology racism we have a pride in a creation that has made great strides above its competition and to think people would be opposed to taking pride in something that's actually...well amazing. Some of us are angered by kojimas decision, others could care less but I think I stand for most people when I say "WE ARE PLAYSTATION OWNERS AND WERE DAMN PROUD" spread the word people!!! Times are changing and geniuses like Hideo have to spread their influence and in the long run we embrace it because we support its creator but first and foremost we support that which has been a guiding light in the gaming industry for decades. GO SONY!!!

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therabbitkinge
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 5:03:27 PM
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Yes that was corny as all get out but im one of sony's proud gamers, DEAL WITH IT lol.

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Mista
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 5:25:46 PM
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I'm grabbin a Go! with GT and on day one probably. My fiance wants one too. Peace walker is so mine next year, hopefully the psp games that were already released get added sooner than later.

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The X Factor 9
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 5:28:05 PM
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I think the fact that the PSP has a larger install base than both the 360 and PS3 combined has a lot to do with his choice of development platform.

After spending SO MUCH TIME on PS3 development, I'm sure this is a much easier project as compared to his last one. Expectations are also lower. Seriously...how do you live up to or possibly exceed a game like "Metal Gear Solid 4"?

Peace Walker totally justifies my purchase of a PSP. Just got a 2000 a few weeks ago for REALLY CHEAP. I'm a very happy gamer.

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Oyashiro
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 6:00:58 PM
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Wow... That knocks my enthusiasm for Rising down quite a bit...

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Gogaku
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 6:01:38 PM
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MGS Rising is confirmed for the PS3 as well.

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coldbore
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 6:46:34 PM
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whats the deal with the multiple snakes in mgs peace walker?

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fundando
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 6:49:51 PM

Many big boss clones

Last edited by fundando on 6/3/2009 6:49:58 PM

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Gone
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 7:18:04 PM

@coldbore

I have no idea what you are talking about? j/k

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BikerSaint
Thursday, June 04, 2009 @ 1:34:43 AM

Yeah Coldbore, I noticed that right away too There 5 identical clones near the end of the trailer, where they're about to fight that flying transformer-looking thing.

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BikerSaint
Thursday, June 04, 2009 @ 1:35:17 AM

OOps, don't know why, but just got a Double post.

My bad!

Last edited by BikerSaint on 6/4/2009 1:36:24 AM

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Lotusflow3r
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 6:53:07 PM
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also, kojima called MGS: Rising the "next generation MGS5" wtf does that mean?

Last edited by Lotusflow3r on 6/3/2009 6:53:32 PM

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556pineapple
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 9:04:42 PM

Next gen as in a new storyline I think. That's just a guess though.

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BikerSaint
Thursday, June 04, 2009 @ 1:45:20 AM

@Lotusflow3r,
I forget where I read it(I was all over the net checking out all the E3 stuff), but in an Kojima interview yesterday, he said that he was leaving the Raiden game to his younger-hipper members in his company.

And he also said that the game would be the start of taking the whole Metal Gear franchise storyline completly in a new direction with other main characters(meaning no more Snake).

Last edited by BikerSaint on 6/4/2009 1:46:31 AM

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therabbitkinge
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 7:52:12 PM
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I may be wrong but it would be cool and cheap if you had to fight different boss clones with different specialties...The snake! The liquid snake! The solid snake! And so on...anybody follow me?

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556pineapple
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 8:26:19 PM
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I really need me a PSP some day... though I'll probably get Rising when it comes out anyway.

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SNAKEHOUND
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 8:48:43 PM
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Im really worried about Rising, if Kojima isnt Directing it, who will? O_o i want Rising to be on the same calibur as MGS4...If anything changes i hope current director keels over and Kojima takes the reigns like he shouldve in the 1st place. Peace Walker DEFINITLY looks like it came directly from Kojimas mind, didnt anyone see the official logo of Peace Walker? its cool! I always knew Kojima was a Sony fanboy! Three cheers for who? SONY! :D

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Loogs
Wednesday, June 03, 2009 @ 9:28:48 PM
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DUDE, where is the article on Castlevania: Lords of Shadow??? Castlevania + Hideo Kojima = the best thing I've ever heard for Castlevania!!! I am still having a hard time comprehending the awesomeness! Where is an article so we can discuss?!?! How can such a huge announcement be ignored on this site?!

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gungrave
Thursday, June 04, 2009 @ 12:42:43 AM
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I'm sure Rising will turn out good. Kojima has been saying how he wants to pass the torch so he can move on to other games. However I must admit after reading this article, it made the Playstation fanboy in me happy.

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007
Thursday, June 04, 2009 @ 1:35:05 AM
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I don't care too much who is directing this, I need MGS as I need food and water.

Last edited by 007 on 6/4/2009 1:35:17 AM

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questing222
Thursday, June 04, 2009 @ 4:51:14 AM
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His words clearly stated that the metal gear franchise has come to the 360. implying that everything in the series that goes to ps3 will also go to xbox 360.

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Godslim
Thursday, June 04, 2009 @ 5:23:34 AM

ok.....no ones likes u man go away and stop making stupid arguements
oh and 360 is getting a spin off it still doesnt have the the proper mgs series

Last edited by Godslim on 6/4/2009 5:24:20 AM

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gungrave
Thursday, June 04, 2009 @ 12:20:07 PM

Yeah....shut that hole in your face

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Jawknee
Thursday, June 04, 2009 @ 1:20:15 PM

actually your wrong cause the Metal Gear franchise went to the xbox with MGS2. Xbox never saw MGS3 just like the 360 will never see MGS4. So no, its not as you say it is. the 360 is getting a Raiden spinoff that Kojima is hardly working on. Its obvious this was only done to shut people like you and MS up(obvious hasnt worked). If the entire MGS franchise was coming to 360 they would have ported MGS4(something not possible i might add) a year ago. Be happy with your spin off.

"the metal gear franchise has come to the 360"
in the form of a spinoff that hes not even working on. I bet you the next Metal to hit PS3 will not be on the 360. This Rising games is going to be only a quater of the size and greatness MGS4 was.

Last edited by Jawknee on 6/4/2009 1:26:24 PM

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BikerSaint
Saturday, June 06, 2009 @ 1:11:38 AM

@ questing222

GO BUY YOURSELF A FRIGGING CLUE!!!!

Kojima doesn't like MS, & it was ONLY because of Konami pressuring him on Raiden.
That's why he's not doing it himself, & he's tossed it over to one of his newest, youngest teams

Stop being such a MS fanboy & try enjoying your PS3 enough that some day, you'll actually like it, and this site.
I'm starting to seriously think that by all your MS nonsense, that you own a whole lot of BS, and not any PS.

All you want to do is chat down the PS3 & games almost every single chance you get, and then keep showinging us all how you bow down to praise MS, with your constant "Oh hail to the mighty Red Ring of Death" in almost every single post.

And we're all pretty f*cking tired of hearing your crybaby bitchin & moaning about the PS3(AT LEAST I AM), so either straighten the F*ck up while you're here, or just STFU & if you don't like it, don't let the door hit you in your ass.
And if so, don't go crying, just go away, period!

"I'm BikerSaint & I approved this messege"!!!!

Last edited by BikerSaint on 6/6/2009 1:13:33 AM

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DGo8
Thursday, June 04, 2009 @ 9:27:06 AM
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look at the start of the trailer...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0J4QsMic_Fo

It flashs the number 5 from in the same font from the teaser site...rising is no way the NEXT chapter in the metal gear story...i still beleav...some day..kojima..will just say no..and stick with sony

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Jawknee
Thursday, June 04, 2009 @ 2:00:16 PM

i think kojima said if he had to he would say they are both 5 but Peace Walker is the MGS5 thats inside him.

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BikerSaint
Thursday, June 04, 2009 @ 5:03:26 PM
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I think that if Konami keeps pressuring Kojima to put MG on the 360, he could just walk away from them & do his own company thing.

But, I'm not sure if he or Konami owns the MS franchise rights. If Kojima does, then I'm sure he'd be wearing all the hats, as producer, writer, director, & developer.

And I know he'd do a much better job with every game, without the stress & aggravation of Konami meddling with his games.

I've got a distinct feeling that Kojima is fed up with Konami, and has already been testing the water's to see if he can go it on his own in the future.

And I think this is exactly why Kojima has reached out to guide & help on Spanish developer "Mercurysteam", with their new
"Castlevania:Lost in Shadows" game.

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Deleted User
Friday, June 05, 2009 @ 1:07:49 AM
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Oh my God will you guys please grow up? Every since this game was announced multiple PS3 fanboy sites have tried every little way to discredit this game. All this does is make people think you are extremely butthurt over this, much like the PS3 fanboy butthurt fallout debacle of last year's FFXIII megaton.

Regardless of the role Kojima plays in this you still have an extremely talented team that know what they are doing.

Hell, having less Kojima on this might even benefit a lot of 360 owners because of Kojima's knack for ridiculously long cutscenes.

I just find it sad that we are in the middle of the biggest video game conference in the world and PS3 fanboy sites are doing whatever they can to spin people in another direction after being so butthurt by a MS announcement.

Regardless of how this turns out it is likely to sell extremely well given its multiplatform status. It will be hard to turn back and cut your potential revenue in half. Money talks

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bamf
Sunday, June 07, 2009 @ 3:03:20 PM
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Kojima shows his loyalty to Sony's platform and us fans.
I think Sony should sign him up and give him the money and support for him to do what he wants. Sony allows gives their studios the freedom to do what they want. Could Konjima bring Metal Gear Solid over under Sony's wing, or has Konami got full rights over the franchise?

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