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[twinturbo2]

Of course it is.

Cigarette?

Spoiler

Yes, it is!

 

[Acid08]

To a print review?

Idk put it on somewhere else then post the link.

 

[Reave]

It's been confirmed as fake. Check the OT.

Sweet relief.

 

[Pai Pai Master]

I don't understand the logic behind that decision. It was odd enough that it seemed liked it would split the installs between acts, but 2-3 minutes of caching temporary data? They might as well be considered 2-3 minute load times on top of the initial install.

 

[Lord Error]

No way to permanently install everything? So it's more like a load/cache rather than an install. Sucks...

My understanding is - it's doing an *exact* same thing first Halo did, and the chapter loading/caching lasts for about the same as well. Which is not ideal, but I didn't have a problem with that at all.

 

[jmd494]

Someone at Konami lied to me. Not good.

guh? elaborate on what Konami claimed, please.

 

[TTP]

I don't understand the logic behind that decision. It was odd enough that it seemed liked it would split the installs between acts, but 2-3 minutes of caching temporary data? They might as well be considered 2-3 minute load times on top of the initial install.

BTW, is the initial 8 minutes install actually a one time one?

 

[Y2Kev]

Eh, it's not the biggest deal. The difference was that Microsoft reserved a section of the hard drive for cache and I don't think Sony does....I wish Sony did. Then no one could complain!

 

[TTP]

guh? elaborate on what Konami claimed, please.

That it was a one time installation.

 

[Dabookerman]

I'm gonna try to find out more about this install method thingy.

 

[Sage00]

Eh, it's not the biggest deal. The difference was that Microsoft reserved a section of the hard drive for cache and I don't think Sony does....I wish Sony did. Then no one could complain!

I think Sony still do, either that or Uncharted's texture streaming is pure win in code form.

 

[Guled]

is the first 8 min 1 time, or every time u do act 1

 

[jmd494]

That it was a one time installation.

Not cool...oh well...seriously...if it comes down to 30 minutes of TOTAL installs spread out over 30ish hours, who really cares that much.

 

[Y2Kev]

I think Sony still do, either that or Uncharted's texture streaming is pure win in code form.

I'm sure it uses the hard drive, but I bet the game would not work if you had a full hard drive.

Resistance does the same thing upon bootup, but that cache is permanent.

 

[Morts]

Is the general consensus that the bundle will be fairly available, even a day or two after release?

 

[Catalix]

TTP's review

Thanks for that. After months of teasing, I've been waiting to find out what his final thoughts on the game were. Good read!

It’s hard to even count the number of times we felt like some drug addicts, high on enthusiasm, in need of running to the nearest open window, so that we can shout out our love to Kojima.

:lol Classic.

 

[Acid08]

Is the general consensus that the bundle will be fairly available, even a day or two after release?

Opposite of that I'm pretty sure haha. THEY'RE ALREADY SOLD OUT.

 

[sykoex]

Is the general consensus that the bundle will be fairly available, even a day or two after release?

Not sure about that. It seems even gamestops that are happening enough to warrant a midnight release for MGS4 are only getting 4 bundles in the initial shipment.

 

[Dabookerman]

is the first 8 min 1 time, or every time u do act 1

8 Minutes is one time.

 

[dralla]

welp, I finished up work for the week [have a couple 3 hour shifts Mon/Wed], now I'm all set for MGS4. I guess I can finish up Ninja Gaiden 2, but it's tough to concentrate on it when I know MGS4 is so close.

 

[Darkpen]

Ok some news guys. It's a bit awkward ;p

The game has install per act right. How it works is after the initial install, it installs for about 2-3 mins before each act right. Obviously sounds fine when you play it all the way through for the first time.

Problem is, it looks like, if you want to randomly play different acts, based on saves you have, you need to do a 2-3 minute install each time you want to play a different act.

I really don't understand how it works, but it seems to cache files.. I wish they could just install the entire thing.. hmph

ewwwww

wtf. Why no single install D:

 

[TTP]

8 Minutes is one time.

Thanks god.

Still odd how they went about with it. I understand the desire to keep the HDD free space requirements as low as possible, but having an option to do a full one time install for those that have enough space would have been nice.

 

[Ashhong]

LOL, you people would spend $85 just for the game box alone to be different?

i didnt realize that the LE costs 145$

now im REALLY glad im only getting the standard.

 

[liquidspeed]

St. Louis, close, but no cigar.... or no cigarette in this case.

Hey Im in St.Louis and doing a midnight launch.. Which store are you going to be at?

 

[Sage00]

Thanks god.

Still odd how they went about with it. I understand the desire to keep the HDD free space requirements as low as possible, but having an option to do a full one time install for those that have enough space would have been nice.

You just know if they had done that the Kotaku headline would've been "OMG MGS4 requires 20GB to install!".

 

[Ashhong]

Not sure about that. It seems even gamestops that are happening enough to warrant a midnight release for MGS4 are only getting 4 bundles in the initial shipment.

where did you hear this lovely bit of news? my store is receiving 12 and ones around my area are receiving similar quantities.

 

[Diablos]

I finally took the time to read through the plot synopsis for all the games, and wow, how awesome of a thread this is. I learned things I didn't even know. It was a lot to read; MGS2's plot is much more complicated than I thought. No wonder I was so confused. Honestly though, the series as a whole has confused the hell out of me, but the synopsis in this thread helped a lot. I think I'm going to watch the gametrailers vids too.

 

[HomerSimpson-Man]

i didnt realize that the LE costs 145$

now im REALLY glad im only getting the standard.

What are you in Europe?

 

[sykoex]

where did you hear this lovely bit of news? my store is receiving 12 and ones around my area are receiving similar quantities.

Kagari mentioned her store is getting 4 a few pages back, and I heard another is only getting 4.

 

[Dabookerman]

Thanks god.

Still odd how they went about with it. I understand the desire to keep the HDD free space requirements as low as possible, but having an option to do a full one time install for those that have enough space would have been nice.

It's annoying. I hope something fixes it.

How about this, so I have act 5 cached. So I thought, ok I will start a new game.. Installs for 2 minutes.. I play act 1 for a few minutes, then i choose to play act 2, installs... go back to act 1.. installs.

 

[Choke on the Magic]

Hey Im in St.Louis and doing a midnight launch.. Which store are you going to be at?

At the Gamestop off of Lemay Ferry.

 

[Guled]

It's annoying. I hope something fixes it.

How about this, so I have act 5 cached. So I thought, ok I will start a new game.. Installs for 2 minutes.. I play act 1 for a few minutes, then i choose to play act 2, installs... go back to act 1.. installs.

is there any load times at all in the act (changing areas or when you die)?

 

[liquidspeed]

At the Gamestop off of Lemay Ferry.

Oh, I am at the gamestop in chesterfeild valley ( I will dress up in the cardboard box, etc though (video will be here too)

 

[MoonsaultSlayer]

i didnt realize that the LE costs 145$

now im REALLY glad im only getting the standard.

What? No, dude... he's saying that he figured paying $85 is worth it for the bonus content not for new art. Being thankful for cancelling an LE pre-order simply because the art is the same as the standard is pretty dumb.

 

[TTP]

It's annoying. I hope something fixes it.

How about this, so I have act 5 cached. So I thought, ok I will start a new game.. Installs for 2 minutes.. I play act 1 for a few minutes, then i choose to play act 2, installs... go back to act 1.. installs.

Yes. Every time you play a different act it overwrites the previous installed data. Exactly as I suspected.

 

[~Kinggi~]

Yes. Every time you play a different act it overwrites the previous installed data.

Retarded. I subtract 10 points from this game's awesome factor.

 

[Dabookerman]

is there any load times at all in the act (changing areas or when you die)?

If you change area theres a quick 2 second load. If it goes to a cutscene, you go to a blank screen where it says loading, then it says press start. The time of these load screens vary, but on average, they are about 3-5 seconds.

 

[TTP]

Retarded. I subtract 10 points from this game's awesome factor.

999999999999999999990 is still a good awesome factor

 

[MoonsaultSlayer]

If you change area theres a quick 2 second load. If it goes to a cutscene, you go to a blank screen where it says loading, then it says press start. The time of these load screens vary, but on average, they are about 3-5 seconds.

Press start to watch a cutscene? NOOOOO!!! I want a smooth transition...

 

[Sage00]

Press start to watch a cutscene? NOOOOO!!! I want a smooth transition...

This is to give you the chance to go make popcorn before it starts.

 

[Darkpen]

N'Gai posted an article on MGS4

http://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/levelup/archive/2008/06/07/i-need-a-hero-for-hire.aspx

 

[Choke on the Magic]

Oh, I am at the gamestop in chesterfeild valley ( I will dress up in the cardboard box, etc though (video will be here too)

I thought about that.:lol Youtube please.

 

[Hixx]

Pressing start to watch a scene? I don't see the point with being able to pause them... or did I just imagine that?

 

[GSG Flash]

I'm gonna to Walmart at 7:00 in the morning to get the PS3 bundle, hopefully they have it that early.

 

[vpance]

So how much space do the installs take? I guess they overwrite per act so the game wont have to use so many gbs.

 

[TTP]

Pressing start to watch a scene? I don't see the point with being able to pause them... or did I just imagine that?

There is stuff you might want to do during the cutscenes so they better not start while u are taking a piss.

 

[burgerdog]

Noooooooooo I just checked the midnight listing for gamespot and they're not having one at the store that I reserved my LE.

 

[Dabookerman]

The way it goes is like this. Gameplay, then cutscene, then when cutscene ends, load screen/press start.

Also regarding pausing cutscenes. It's almost a pointless feature since pressing the guide button pauses the cutscene aswell lol..

 

[Choke on the Magic]

This is to give you the chance to light a cigarette and eat some rations before it starts.

fixed. I actually got some rations from a military surplus store for my upcoming marathon. I hope I say "mmmmm delicious", instead of "gross" or "I'm gonna puke" when I eat them.

 

[MoonsaultSlayer]

The way it goes is like this. Gameplay, then cutscene, then when cutscene ends, load screen/press start.

Also regarding pausing cutscenes. It's almost a pointless feature since pressing the guide button pauses the cutscene aswell lol..

Aaahhh... gotcha. This sounds better.