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[Klone.K]

"By the end, it's like Hideo Kojima is writing from his deathbed and insisting the notes be published unedited. To its credit, the game touches on the most important themes of human existence - not a claim you could level at Saints Row 2"

Fucking orgasmic, I'm expecting a mindfuck that will make MGS2 seem like a Winnie the Pooh pop up book.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

"By the end, it's like Hideo Kojima is writing from his deathbed and insisting the notes be published unedited. To its credit, the game touches on the most important themes of human existence - not a claim you could level at Saints Row 2"

Fucking orgasmic, I'm expecting a mindfuck that will make MGS2 seem like a Winnie the Pooh pop up book.

Where is that quote from? :lol

 

[Not a Jellyfish]

I'm suprised that spoilers haven't hit everywhere yet. they are doing pretty good about that I guess.

 

[Pop On Arrival]

The ad is fucking awesome! Though I doubt I'd let my girlfriend(lol) sit next to me while I was basking in the awesomeness that is MGS4. She is walking home.

Alone.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

I'm suprised that spoilers haven't hit everywhere yet. they are doing pretty good about that I guess.

Give it EXACTLY 2 more days and you'll see fire everywhere...

 

[Klone.K]

Where is that quote from? :lol

This review;
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=189974

8 more days til Kojima's collective mind rape of society,

 

[Tom Penny]

I may be nuts. But I see alot of new gameplay in this new IGN interview with Kojima. Correct me if i'm wrong. Some of you may not want to watch it. I couldn't resist, HD upload would be great

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/878/878984p1.html

 

[Klone.K]

Give it EXACTLY 2 more days and you'll see fire everywhere...

Why 2?

 

[jdnation]

IGN has a new interview with the Kojimaestro
http://ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/714044/metal-gear-solid-4/videos/KojimaInterview.html

Contains some new snippets of new/old cutscenes, new gameplay and a better look at that iPod! Nothing spoilerific...

Edit:Beaten

 

[Pop On Arrival]

Give it EXACTLY 2 more days and you'll see fire everywhere...

I'm already looking at avatars and usernames before I start reading posts, man. Shit is extreme.

 

[dr3upmushroom]

There's been ads.

Also, lots of retailer ads for it too. Definitely more than AC got In my store, it's like Halo level ads.

Good to hear, I haven't see much of them expect for the typical pre release stuff at Gamestop.

 

[Pop On Arrival]

Why 2?

game ships on the 6th.

 

[dr3upmushroom]

There's been ads.

Also, lots of retailer ads for it too. Definitely more than AC got In my store, it's like Halo level ads.

Good to hear, I haven't see much of them expect for the typical pre release stuff at Gamestop.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

Why 2?

http://www.ebgames.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?Product_ID=69640
Well, it ships today but it takes maximum 2 days to reach so...


Oh and:

 

[dr3upmushroom]

There's been ads.

Also, lots of retailer ads for it too. Definitely more than AC got In my store, it's like Halo level ads.

Good to hear, I haven't see much of them expect for the typical pre release stuff at Gamestop.

 

[DeathbyVolcano]

Okay, someone help me out. I've played every single Metal Gear game EXCEPT Portable Ops, since I don't have a PSP. Can someone tell me what the vital story tidbits that come out of that game are? What does a MGS fan need to know about that game before heading into MGS4?

 

[bodyofanamerican]

What is 'the real' MGS theme? I don't think I ever noticed it.

The one that was "plagiarized" or whatever you want to call it from that Russian composer. Here's a video of a few guys playing it for Kojima: http://youtube.com/watch?v=dTcNUoxCmHI

I put "real" in quotes because it's just kind of recognizable from MGS2/3 and noticeably absent from MGS4 so far.

 

[Darkpen]

Are you doing a giant (all regions) thread or just a localized one?

I'll be going with a friend. Still debating about driving to SF so if anyone in the East Bay (preferably Dublin/San Ramon area) wants to hitch a ride, let me know otherwise I'm taking BART in.

I'll be making a thread specifically for the San Francisco meetup. Also, I'm in Alameda, I could use a ride, but seeing how the London one went, I think we're gonna have to start lining up like super-early in the morning.

 

[Klone.K]

game ships on the 6th.

shit...Guaranteed leaks there. Hell if I was a gamestop employee making 400 a month I'd give up my job to "borrow" an early copy of MGS4 and tear it apart by the 12th.

Do you think the entire damn script will be on the internet that same day or are we safe until the 7th?

 

[kay]

40/40 from Famitsu

 

[Klone.K]

40/40 from Famitsu

WHAT, WHAT??? TRANSLATION?

 

[BigBoss]

WHAT, WHAT??? TRANSLATION?

Its Famitsu...

 

[BlueTsunami]

Its Famitsu...

Pretty much. Money hats!

 

[creamsugar]

40/40 (from 2ch, unconfirmed)

Editor A
圧倒的すぎるクオリティーとボリューム。シリーズのファンはもちろん
本作から始めても十分楽しめる親切な仕様も多くて◎。アクションが多
少苦手でもぜひやってほしい作品。本編に加え、『メタルギア　オンラ
イン』も内容、サポートともに充実しており、まったく死角が見当たらない。

Editor B
おなじみのスニーキングアクションや、仕掛けが盛りだくさんのボス戦
は健在。何より新たな要素である武装の購入やカスタマイズが楽しい！
　注目のデモシーンもほかに類を見ないほどの大ボリュームで超充実で
す。さらに仲間との連繋を重視したオンライン対戦もできてオトクすぎ！

Editor C
膨大なデモに、新旧合わせたネタの数々。少々くどいと思える部分もあ
るが、最期まで見応え十分。また、自由にプレイスタイルが選べ、やり
込み要素も多いので、2週目以降も楽しい。オンラインは本編の設定を
活かしたシステムやルールは◎で、こちらもくり返し遊びたくなりました。

Editor D
自動で擬態する”オクトカム”は、初心者にもわかりやすいシステム。
デモシーンのクオリティーも文句なし。ただし、１～３作目からの登場
人物が多いので、ストーリーを十分に楽しみたいのなら要予習。オンラ
インは一般兵VSスネークなと、本シリーズならではのルールもあるのが○。

 

[jdnation]

Okay, someone help me out. I've played every single Metal Gear game EXCEPT Portable Ops, since I don't have a PSP. Can someone tell me what the vital story tidbits that come out of that game are? What does a MGS fan need to know about that game before heading into MGS4?

Well the best I can recommend is to check out the last part of part 4 of the GT retrospective. Or try watching all the cutscenes or full playthroughs on Youtube... I'm actually going through the game again right now.

 

[Klone.K]

Its Famitsu...

Famitsu hardly ever gives a 40/40. I need a translation of the review, where are the scans?

 

[daegan]

I know I posted this in another thread, but at risk of being a doubleposting jackass, any NYC gaffers want to pick up two of the uniqlo shirts for me? There can be things in it for you....like the giant orange window posters that gamestop stores had up at the beginning of last month (if you want them, and shipping's not ridiculous. I am not sure how much that box is to ship.) Plus I'll pay for the shirts. XD

 

[rikichi]

I'll be making a thread specifically for the San Francisco meetup. Also, I'm in Alameda, I could use a ride, but seeing how the London one went, I think we're gonna have to start lining up like super-early in the morning.

lets put it this way, if the event does start at 4, your ass better try to be there at least 5 hours beforehand. im goin with a friend and we plan on being there at 7am.

 

[Pop On Arrival]

40/40 (from 2ch, unconfirmed)

Editor A
圧倒的すぎるクオリティーとボリューム。シリーズのファンはもちろん
本作から始めても十分楽しめる親切な仕様も多くて◎。アクションが多
少苦手でもぜひやってほしい作品。本編に加え、『メタルギア　オンラ
イン』も内容、サポートともに充実しており、まったく死角が見当たらない。

Editor B
おなじみのスニーキングアクションや、仕掛けが盛りだくさんのボス戦
は健在。何より新たな要素である武装の購入やカスタマイズが楽しい！
　注目のデモシーンもほかに類を見ないほどの大ボリュームで超充実で
す。さらに仲間との連繋を重視したオンライン対戦もできてオトクすぎ！

Editor C
膨大なデモに、新旧合わせたネタの数々。少々くどいと思える部分もあ
るが、最期まで見応え十分。また、自由にプレイスタイルが選べ、やり
込み要素も多いので、2週目以降も楽しい。オンラインは本編の設定を
活かしたシステムやルールは◎で、こちらもくり返し遊びたくなりました。

Editor D
自動で擬態する”オクトカム”は、初心者にもわかりやすいシステム。
デモシーンのクオリティーも文句なし。ただし、１～３作目からの登場
人物が多いので、ストーリーを十分に楽しみたいのなら要予習。オンラ
インは一般兵VSスネークなと、本シリーズならではのルールもあるのが○。

Oh shit

 

[JPBrowncoat]

Just watched the Kojima interview with new footage and man does the animation look awesome when Snake is shooting enemies. It almost makes me want to forget about trying to do a no-kill run.

 

[brandonh83]

40/40 Famitsu CONFIRMED!?!

Boys and girls, I can safely say that it's on. Drinking some beer. Our new overlord cometh next week.

 

[Darkpen]

lets put it this way, if the event does start at 4, your ass better try to be there at least 5 hours beforehand. im goin with a friend and we plan on being there at 7am.

seriously, like, I'm gonna have to go by bart at like 5 in the morning to get to SF. I'm not even sure if the muni runs at 5 in the morning.

does it?

 

[Pop On Arrival]

40/40 Famitsu CONFIRMED!?!

Boys and girls, I can safely say that it's on. Drinking some beer.

I don't think it's confirmed yet.

 

[Klone.K]

Do you guys think Konami threw them the soap and banged out a 40/40 score from Famitsu?

 

[rikichi]

seriously, like, I'm gonna have to go by bart at like 5 in the morning to get to SF. I'm not even sure if the muni runs at 5 in the morning.

does it?

yeah it does.

 

[brandonh83]

I don't think it's confirmed yet.

Well I just assumed it was because of the four editor comments posted in Japanese. Someone could be pulling shit, but I doubt it.

 

[distantmantra]

I'm seeing the 40/40 review score being posted by a very reliable individual on another board.

 

[Klone.K]

Whens the last time Famitsu gave out a perfect score?

 

[Kagari]

:O Was there any doubt? I mean, it IS Famitsu.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

Do you guys really think it was Moneyhats? I think it was more of a "Biggest Game in Japan deserves biggest score in Japan".

 

[brandonh83]

I'm seeing the 40/40 review score being posted by a very reliable individual on another board.

And there it is.

 

[distantmantra]

Whens the last time Famitsu gave out a perfect score?

Only seven games so far have received perfect scores. They are listed in chronological order:

1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998, Nintendo, for Nintendo 64)
2. Soulcalibur (1999, Namco, for Dreamcast)
3. Vagrant Story (2000, Square Co., Ltd., for PlayStation)
4. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (2003, Nintendo for Nintendo GameCube)
5. Nintendogs (2005, Nintendo, for Nintendo DS)
6. Final Fantasy XII (2006, Square Enix, for PlayStation 2)
7. Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008, Nintendo, for Wii)

Games that received a near-perfect score of 39 include:

1. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (1991, Nintendo, for Super Famicom)
2. Virtua Fighter 2 (1995, Sega, for Sega Saturn)
3. Ridge Racer Revolution (1995, Namco, for PlayStation)
4. Super Mario 64 (1996, Nintendo, for Nintendo 64)
5. Tekken 3 (1998, Namco, for PlayStation)
6. Cyber Troopers Virtual On Oratorio Tangram (1999, Sega, for Dreamcast)
7. Final Fantasy X (2001, Square Co., Ltd., for PlayStation 2)
8. Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec (2001, Sony Computer Entertainment, for PlayStation 2)
9. Resident Evil (2002, Capcom, for Nintendo GameCube)
10. Dragon Quest VIII (2004, Square Enix, for PlayStation 2)
11. Gran Turismo 4 (2004, Sony Computer Entertainment, for PlayStation 2)
12. Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence (2005, Konami, for PlayStation 2)
13. Dead or Alive 4 (2005, Tecmo, for Xbox 360)
14. Kingdom Hearts II (2006, Square Enix and Buena Vista Games, for PlayStation 2)
15. Ōkami (2006, Capcom, for PlayStation 2)
16. The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (2007, Nintendo, for Nintendo DS)

 

[Pop On Arrival]

And there it is.

*highfive*

 

[rikichi]

I'm seeing the 40/40 review score being posted by a very reliable individual on another board.

awesome

 

[Klone.K]

Only seven games so far have received perfect scores. They are listed in chronological order:

1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998, Nintendo, for Nintendo 64)
2. Soulcalibur (1999, Namco, for Dreamcast)
3. Vagrant Story (2000, Square Co., Ltd., for PlayStation)
4. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (2003, Nintendo for Nintendo GameCube)
5. Nintendogs (2005, Nintendo, for Nintendo DS)
6. Final Fantasy XII (2006, Square Enix, for PlayStation 2)
7. Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008, Nintendo, for Wii)

Games that received a near-perfect score of 39 include:

1. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (1991, Nintendo, for Super Famicom)
2. Virtua Fighter 2 (1995, Sega, for Sega Saturn)
3. Ridge Racer Revolution (1995, Namco, for PlayStation)
4. Super Mario 64 (1996, Nintendo, for Nintendo 64)
5. Tekken 3 (1998, Namco, for PlayStation)
6. Cyber Troopers Virtual On Oratorio Tangram (1999, Sega, for Dreamcast)
7. Final Fantasy X (2001, Square Co., Ltd., for PlayStation 2)
8. Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec (2001, Sony Computer Entertainment, for PlayStation 2)
9. Resident Evil (2002, Capcom, for Nintendo GameCube)
10. Dragon Quest VIII (2004, Square Enix, for PlayStation 2)
11. Gran Turismo 4 (2004, Sony Computer Entertainment, for PlayStation 2)
12. Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence (2005, Konami, for PlayStation 2)
13. Dead or Alive 4 (2005, Tecmo, for Xbox 360)
14. Kingdom Hearts II (2006, Square Enix and Buena Vista Games, for PlayStation 2)
15. Ōkami (2006, Capcom, for PlayStation 2)
16. The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (2007, Nintendo, for Nintendo DS)

How seriously can we take this 40/40 MGS4 score considering it's the biggest game out of Japan this year and Famitsu probably signed some NDA's and bonuses for the early review?

 

[Darkpen]

How seriously can we take this 40/40 MGS4 score considering it's the biggest game out of Japan this year and Famitsu probably signed some NDA's and bonuses for the early review?

the NDA applies to what the reviewers got to talk about, not what they got to actually play.

This isn't GTAIV we're talking about here.

 

[kay]

How seriously can we take this 40/40 MGS4 score considering it's the biggest game out of Japan this year and Famitsu probably signed some NDA's and bonuses for the early review?

Just stop thinking.

 

[Pop On Arrival]

How seriously can we take this 40/40 MGS4 score considering it's the biggest game out of Japan this year and Famitsu probably signed some NDA's and bonuses for the early review?

nevermind

40/40

great :lol

 

[revolverjgw]

I have a question about MGO. I used to play Subsistence Online, and it was awesome, but one thing bugged me... if you looked directly at somebody, or aimed at them, their nametag would pop up, even if they were obscured from view, such as crawling in grass or under a box. Is that still in the game?

 

[dr3upmushroom]

There's been ads.

Also, lots of retailer ads for it too. Definitely more than AC got In my store, it's like Halo level ads.

Good to hear, I haven't see much of them expect for the typical pre release stuff at Gamestop.