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[WasabiKing]

if you expected an 80GB drive with the MGS4 bundle, you got boned

 

[schuelma]

I am grateful for embargoes. It gives the press time to get all their coverage and media together, unlike the clusterfuck that was Microsoft's event on Tuesday.

When does the embargo lift on the Ubisoft event?

 

[PepsimanVsJoe]

I really hope all of those MGS4 fans are happy cuz if MGS4 is the reason why I can't get a decent-looking Silent Hill 5, a Gradius sequel, a number of awesome original games, Zowie #, and freaking Rumble Roses there 2 will be no end to my disappointment.

I mean come on! Where is Suikoden VI? It's not like Konami needs a budget to make any of those games.

 

[Scrubking]

OMG KONAMI REDEEMED!

DDR 2 FOR WII WITH MII SUPPORT!!!!!!!!


http://wii.ign.com/articles/874/874289p1.html

You can't get redeemed with a shitty sequel to a shitty game.

 

[madhtr]

if you expected an 80GB drive with the MGS4 bundle, you got boned

The normal bundles are 80GB PS3 + DS3 + MGS4 standard == $499.99

 

[duckroll]

I am grateful for embargoes. It gives the press time to get all their coverage and media together, unlike the clusterfuck that was Microsoft's event on Tuesday.

Oh I understand how good it is for the press. It's just that even the press can't do anything about it when the content is so.... sad.

 

[HK-47]

I really hope all of those MGS4 fans are happy cuz if MGS4 is the reason why I can't get a decent-looking Silent Hill 5, a Gradius sequel, a number of awesome original games, Zowie #, and freaking Rumble Roses there 2 will be no end to my disappointment.

I mean come on! Where is Suikoden VI? It's not like Konami needs a budget to make any of those games.

I'm suprised they havent put a sequel to Fist of Mars on the DS...wait no I'm not surprised, this Komani after all.

 

[Nolan.]

You can't get redeemed with a shitty sequel to a shitty game.

It's probably sarcasm.



I hope.

 

[duckroll]

I'm suprised they havent put a sequel to Fist of Mars on the DS...wait no I'm not surprised, this Komani after all.

Lots of reasons why they aren't doing that:

- It would be cost effecient
- It might actually be good
- Fans would be happy

Does that sound like anything Konami of late is interested in doing?!

 

[Askia47]

if you expected an 80GB drive with the MGS4 bundle, you got boned

its still coming, this one is for the gun metal version.

 

[The Take Out Bandit]

No Rumble Roses PS3, NO SALE!

 

[DancingCactus77]

Oh shit! Does Konami USA ship to Canada?

KONAMI ANNOUNCES LIMITED EDITION HARDWARE BUNDLE FOR METAL GEAR SOLID 4: GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS IN NORTH AMERICA

Highly Limited Edition Bundle Includes Gun Metal Gray 40GB PLAYSTATION®3 Computer Entertainment System With Matching Controller And Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Limited Edition Game
El Segundo, Calif. - March 15, 2008 - Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced the availability of a limited edition Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system bundle for North America. Featuring a Gun Metal Gray PLAYSTATION®3 system with a 40GB hard drive, the bundle also includes a matching DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller and Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Limited Edition game. The bundle will be exclusively available at Konami's website, www.konami.com, for a SRP of $599.99. Pre-sell for the bundle begins on May 19th, 2008, and limited supplies are available.

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots 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 gadgets and abilities, Solid Snake must shift the tides of war into his favor, using the chaos of the battlefield to infiltrate deep into enemy territory. In his globetrotting final mission, Snake must sneak deep into enemy locations in the Middle East, South America, and other corners of the earth to foil Liquid Ocelot's plans for total world domination.

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is rated "M" for Mature by the ESRB and will be available on June 12, 2008 exclusively on the PLAYSTATION®3 system. The Standard Edition of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots will be priced at $59.99 SRP while the Limited Edition will be priced at $84.99 SRP and only available at Gamestop retailers. The Limited Edition PLAYSTATION®3 system bundle SRP is $599.99, and pre-orders start on May 19th. For more information, please visit www.konami.com.

 

[Fuu]

I really hope all of those MGS4 fans are happy cuz if MGS4 is the reason why I can't get a decent-looking Silent Hill 5, a Gradius sequel, a number of awesome original games, Zowie #, and freaking Rumble Roses there 2 will be no end to my disappointment.

I mean come on! Where is Suikoden VI? It's not like Konami needs a budget to make any of those games.

Even if I like MG I think like that too, but considering how many threads Metal Gear gets daily at GAF I think Konami must be satisfied.

 

[goompapa]

Sarcasm :/ And I figured it would throw you off a bit.

Had a suspicion since awesome and rockin' don't really go together according to my gaming taste. Still, false hope got the better of me.

 

[HK-47]

Lots of reasons why they aren't doing that:

- It would be cost effecient
- It might actually be good
- Fans would be happy

Does that sound like anything Konami of late is interested in doing?!

No! Silly me thinking that Konami would do something logical. Just like expecting ToI to be released stateside. Konami and Scamco should have a love in where they discuss all their stupid ideas that infuriate any sane person

 

[schuelma]

It's probably sarcasm.



I hope.

Indeed

 

[WasabiKing]

its still coming, this one is for the gun metal version.

ah the answer I was looking for, thanks for the clarification...

If you were waiting for the Gun Metal Bundle and was hoping for an 80 GB hard drive, you just got boned.

 

[Scrubking]

It's probably sarcasm.



I hope.

Hmm let's see:

1. Deformed kiddie characters
2. Crappy cover songs
3. Gimmick steps

No. No sarcasm to be found. Only disappointment and confusion as to why Konami just doesn't release the regular DDR version for all consoles. Actually there is no confusion as I know exactly why they have a dumbed down version for the Wii.

 

[schuelma]

Hmm let's see:

1. Deforemed kiddie characters
2. Crappy cover songs
3. Gimmick steps

No. No sarcasm to be found. Only disappointment and confusion as to why Konami just doesn't release the regular DDR version for all consoles. Actually there is no confusion as I know exactly why they have a dumbed down version for the Wii.

Umm..he meant sarcasm from me. Which it was.

 

[PepsimanVsJoe]

Even if I like MG I think like that too, but considering how many threads Metal Gear get daily on GAF I think Konami must be satisfied.

I'm a huge MGS fan too but good lord it's like this gen Konami has managed to wipe out everything they've accomplished since they started out in the gaming industry in one fell swoop.

 

[Busty]

Zoe Mode? There was a time when almost every second game being mentioned to me had Zoe Mode involved in some way.

Still, it's nice to see a publisher like Konami turn to a European developer....right?

90 percent of the budget went to MGs4 probably

I was thinking the same thing. It seems beyond Kojima's output and the Pro Evo franchise that Konami are in danger of becoming a little irrelevant.

It's when companies like this start to become less relevant and their line ups become a little forgettable that people start talking about mergers and coporate take overs.

Start your conclusion jumping people!!!!

 

[Scrubking]

Umm..he meant sarcasm from me. Which it was.

Oh... nevermind then.

 

[HK-47]

I'm a huge MGS fan too but good lord it's like this gen Konami has managed to wipe out everything they've accomplished since they started out in the gaming industry in one fell swoop.

Contra IV was good at least

Spoiler

Thank you Wayforward, fuck you Konami

 

[Red Blaster]

Start your conclusion jumping people!!!!

Kojima Productions leaves Konami and joins Sony Computer Entertainment.

 

[HK-47]

Zoe Mode? There was a time when almost every second game being mentioned to me had Zoe Mode involved in some way.

Still, it's nice to see a publisher like Konami turn to a European developer....right?



I was thinking the same thing. It seems beyond Kojima's output and the Pro Evo franchise that Konami are in danger of becoming a little irrelevant.

It's when companies like this start to become less relevant and their line ups become a little forgettable that people start talking about mergers and coporate take overs.

Start your conclusion jumping people!!!!

3D Realms to buy Konami!!!!!

 

[goompapa]

It's probably sarcasm.



I hope.

Yup. Protip: anything positve about Konami in relation to Wii is sarcasm. :/

 

[Askia47]

well MGS4 comes out in a month, now konami can focus on its other titles.

 

[jj984jj]

Looks awesome. Is this really the only interesting new stuff from the event though? :\

 

[Busty]

Kojima Productions leaves Konami and joins the Sheinhardt Wig Company

Fixed for grim reality.

 

[Dante]

I really hope all of those MGS4 fans are happy cuz if MGS4 is the reason why I can't get a decent-looking Silent Hill 5, a Gradius sequel, a number of awesome original games, Zowie #, and freaking Rumble Roses there 2 will be no end to my disappointment.

I mean come on! Where is Suikoden VI? It's not like Konami needs a budget to make any of those games.

We are really happy

 

[AlphaTwo00]

Oh shit! Does Konami USA ship to Canada?

No worries. EB Canada will be carrying it.

 

[JonathanEx]

Rock Revolution? Now this is just getting silly.

 

[Red Blaster]

Fixed for grim reality.

Sony to be bought out by German wig manufacturers.

 

[alr1ght]

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK @ the 40GB MGS4 LE Bundle. I needs the 80GB. Although I could probably buy it and flip it for 2x the price.

 

[Jim]

Forgive the shit quality, it's the only pic that Konami sent along.

 

[Fun Factor]

:lol @ all of the banned people in this thread.

wha?
*ctrl+f - types in banned*

I for one can't wait for more info on confirmed Konami’s “Gamer’s Night” in SF title Silent Hill 4!

 

[VictimOfGrief]

bad ass.

 

[CrunchinJelly]

Rock Revolution videos:

http://uk.media.xbox360.ign.com/media/142/14254449/vids_1.html

IGN have the nerve to call it 'slightly generic', and that Konami were showing it yesterday with the Guitar Hero 3 guitar.

And WOW, who said Konami didn't announce any new DDR's? They announced THREE of the fuckers!

 

[JonathanEx]

Aaah, Konami misses the boat with something they started, and are now throwing the much needed Rock aesthetic on to catch up.

 

[Struct09]

Quite possibly the easiest prediction to ever make - Konami's servers are going to get torn apart on Monday.

 

[JonathanEx]

Fantastic interview there, "so each pad kind of represents a drum".

No, really?

 

[alr1ght]

nm

 

[PolyGone]

ZOE3 for Wii would be awesome.

Nah man, I want to see ZOE3 in HD with all the latest graphics techniques

now THAT would be awesome

 

[BuddyC]

When does the embargo lift on the Ubisoft event?

I'm not entirely sure, but towards the month's end.

 

[DancingCactus77]

Forgive the shit quality, it's the only pic that Konami sent along.

Content:

* Gun Metal Gray PLAYSTATION®3 with a 40GB Hard drive
* Gray DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller
* Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Limited Edition
* The Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots game, which includes Metal Gear Online, enabling you to take part in the ultimate multiplayer squad based tactical shooter
* Exclusive Blu-ray disc including over 2 hours of additional content - "Hideo Kojima's Gene" a behind-the-scenes vision of Hideo Kojima's production team & game and "The Making of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots" documentary
* The official Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots CD Soundtrack, including 16 never-before-released tracks by Harry Gregson-Williams (Shrek, Armageddon, The Rock), Nobuko Toda, and Ennio Morricone

 

[HK-47]

durrrr

Holy shit people can you not read?

 

[MC Safety]

I respect Konami and its efforts, but man ...

Watching someone play a rhythm game is not the apex of fun. Yet someone at Konami thought it would be a great idea to show off Rock Revolution by playing the ENTIRETY of Whitesnake's "Still of the Night." Shortly after I discovered I had no knife to stab myself with, I turned to the person next to me and said, "I don't remember there being a 12-minute version of this song."

Also, Konami was so paranoid about "leaks," its representatives refused to give out art assets until 10:30 p.m. When I politely explained that both Konami and Sega had game events happening concurrently, and that I needed to leave to visit the other party, the woman asked if I could come back to get the disks.

Finally, we walked out of the party with art disks after a second representative told us not to tell anyone we had them. "I can't give you the [tchotchke] bag!" he warned us. Apparently that would have been a dead giveaway.

Sega's party had fireworks. Sigh.

 

[Sadist]

You guys better change your posts...

 

[HK-47]

I respect Konami and its efforts, but man ...

Watching someone play a rhythm game is not the apex of fun. Yet someone at Konami thought it would be a great idea to show off Rock Revolution by playing the ENTIRETY of Whitesnake's "Still of the Night." Shortly after I discovered I had no knife to stab myself with, I turned to the person next to me and said, "I don't remember there being a 12-minute version of this song."

Also, Konami was so paranoid about "leaks," its representatives refused to give out art assets until 10:30 at night. When I politely explained that both Konami and Sega had game events happening concurrently, and that I needed to leave to visit the other party, the woman asked if I could come back to get the disks.

Finally, we walked out of the party with art disks after a second representative told us not to tell anyone we had them. "I can't give you the [tchotchke] bag!" he warned us. Apparently that would have been a dead giveaway.

Sega's party had fireworks. Sigh.

:lol Awesome

 

[Dante]

Ennio Morricone is on the soundtrack?