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[Batzi]

Is this confirmed for NA? All i know is JP and EU.

Not yet. I am trying to get more info from Konami's twitter.

 

[Bundy]

They really do look similar, and not just in a "every hairy white guy looks the same" kind of way. Practically the same features.

Not only similar. Kojima saw TLOU and made a MGS version of it.

 

[Love Deterrence]

Got a link?

Yes!

http://www.konami.co.uk/2013/12/10/...d-jamais-vu-xbox-exclusive-content-announced/

 

[Marvel]

No Yoji Shinkawa art?

Boo.

 

[DJwest]

"Owners of current generation systems will be able to buy the game at retail for £29.99 or via download for £19.99. It has now also been revealed that Xbox One and PlayStation®4 versions will be made available in retail stores for £39.99, or can be downloaded for £29.99."

Next gen retail release confirmed, fuck yes.

 

[Espoiral]

Looks like ass.

But sadly this boxart is probably best for business.

 

[IdreamofHIME]

lol at all the comments about how the Euro box will be better.....despite the giant PEGI box on the cover.

 

[Seth Balmore]

No Yoji Shinkawa art?

Boo.

This.

No hope for a different EU cover? Special edition? Anything. I have the superior EU version of MGS4 with Shinkawa art, whenever I see pictures of the USA cover I cringe.

 

[Jawmuncher]

Retail next gen version? Hell yes.
Now if they can just announce a special edition i'll be set.

 

[10k]

A generic bearded white man instead of unique art style? That will sell well in the west.

 

[plutoknight]

....This makes me sad.

*sigh*. Everything about this game is turning me off from MGS, and MGS used to be my favorite game series.

A generic bearded white man instead of unique art style? That will sell well in the west.

I hate how right you are.

 

[Rastafarian42]

I don't see the problem it's looks fine to me your never gonna get a Shinkawa box cover for the gen.

 

[That1BlackGuy]

Eh, generic cover which might actually make sense sales wise. They couldn't go the Peace Walker route? It's my favorite Metal Gear game cover. Hopefully the Phantom Pain has a better one.

 

[RaikuHebi]

Is this confirmed for NA? All i know is JP and EU.

Wait what? We're getting the retail too? Fuck now I have to choose.

 

[Rastafarian42]

Game was a disappointment to many long time fans. Metacritic scores won't change that.

Too be honest I've only seen complaints about MGS4 on the internet.

 

[Jawmuncher]

Too be honest I've only seen complaints about MGS4 on the internet.

I say the same thing about Resident Evil 6

 

[Rogue Agent]

Where is Kaz? WHERE?!

Where?

 

[Error]

PW JPN boxart still the best.

 

[Terrible_Majesty]

Konami wants you to buy it digitally.

konami wants us to buy the special edition with alternate cover art. this is one way to do that.

 

[Willy Wanka]

It's pretty crap but I'd be lying if I said I care about it. It's what in the box that matters.*






*no manual, a disc and a bit of card with a code on it.

 

[Doug Heffernan]

Konami's really trying to push those digital sales.

 

[Creaking]

Uh, Snake, the base is the other way.

 

[Off-Kilter]

So... any chance of NA getting different box art like it often does? Because man that EU box looks like ass.

Edit: The title/text looks slick though

 

[Raynes]

I wonder what bong Kojima/Konami are using that makes them think it is acceptable to charge so much for 1 map.

 

[Naked Snake]

When are they going to announce the release date?

 

[i-Lo]

The Japanese boxart would be undoubtedly more artistic.

 

[zakislam]

The Japanese boxart would be undoubtedly more artistic.

Can only hope this is the case. Western art is way too bland for my liking. I know it's a reduced price point but still, could have instilled more creativity.

 

[Raynes]

Poorly photoshopped. If you use lens flare here:

That's how it should look like:

But even so, I expected something... more classy from KojiPro.

This actually looks quite good because it takes away the attention from his big head.

 

[Thaumaturgic Tomato]

The only way this box "art" could be worse is if they put a "Prologue of the Year!" quote on it.

 

[Gestault]

.

 

[FunkyLounge]

This is so uninspired and mediocre it hurts. What a shame.

 

[Artex]

Looks like Joel.

 

[a secret-boss]

Big Face Boss

 

[Raonak]

Ew. Was hoping this was only the US version, cause euro&japan got superior art covers for MGS4.

PW was a good way to do it too. Used render model, but made it interesting.

 

[Love Deterrence]

Same box art for the west, it's official.

 

[Al Gore's Thermostat]

Snake is awesome. I love it.

 

[Graphics Horse]

the west

u wot m8

 

[Doctor_Thomas]

It's funny how a close up of a face can also be tastefully done, but then outright ignored in favour of CG Big Boss with LENS FLARE.

 

[HueyFreeman]

What a strange choice.

 

[SkyTurnsRed]

Yeah, not feeling the box art, but I'm optimistic after Peace Walker, which really, from a gameplay perspective, was my favorite of the whole series. If they continue in that direction with this, sign me up.

 

[jsnepo]

raise your hand if you prefer these ugly 3D model render close-ups to Yoji Shinkawa's art

nobody?

thought so

I do. I even like the MGS4 box art than the one for its collector's edition.

 

[ShinoguTakeruKoeru]

No love for Kaz "Master" Miller outside of Japan, confirmed. Sadness.

 

[Lihwem]

A Hideo Kojima Game

Kojima Productions logo

"Kojima Productions presents"

Yeah...

 

[.GqueB.]

Goddamnit, that is hideous.

They should have gone with this glorious masterpiece instead.

UGH!

 

[2San]

So this is basically a long demo right? People are going to get burned, this looks like proper full game if anything.

With the Gran tourismo prologue stuff it's pretty clear, but I can see plenty of people getting tricked by this.

 

[dark_prinny]

 

[SJRB]

No ultra HD version made available?

 

[Alienous]

Goddamnit, that is hideous.

They should have gone with this glorious masterpiece instead.

HIDEOUS

HIDEO is US?

US is HIDEO?

O HIDE US

DIE US HO

HOSU DIE

uh ...

Nope, I'm spent.

 

[Alastor3]

IM IN the minority here but I really really like this box art

 

[Terrible_Majesty]

So this is basically a long demo right? People are going to get burned, this looks like proper full game if anything.

With the Gran tourismo prologue stuff it's pretty clear, but I can see plenty of people getting tricked by this.

oh. looks like ill be waiting for the real mgs5. phantom pain right?