BurnOutBrighter
Banned
Dear Gaffers,
First of all, we'd like to thank you for your unprecedented support of GAF magazine. Our first issue was a runaway success,
and every issue since then has seen readership grow by leaps and bounds. We love that Gaffers enjoy our detailed, focused
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Issue 1 will be in retailers next week and is themed to coincide with the release of Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes.
It focuses on Metal Gear Solid director Hideo Kojima and his dumping of renowned Solid Snake/Big Boss actor David Hayter
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Happy gaffing,
BurnOutBrighter
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Frequently Asked Questions
• When is the game coming out?
March 18 (US), March 20 (Japan & PAL territories).
• What platforms is it being released on?
PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
• Is it really a demo?
No. It's a prologue to The Phantom Pain. The content in Ground Zeroes will not appear in The Phantom Pain.
• How long is the game?
The main mission can be completed in under 2 hours. There are several sidequests to complete, which will add many more hours of gameplay depending on your thoroughness.
• Is there a special edition?
No.
• Will my save game carry over to The Phantom Pain?
Yes, with saved games on the same platform. Characters you rescue in Ground Zeroes will be available in The Phantom Pain. Actions performed in the prologue will have repercussions in the follow-up.
• Are there any preorder bonuses?
There is nothing that will change Ground Zeroes, but you'll get bonus staff to unlock for the Mother Base part of the game when you play The Phantom Pain.
• What resolution and framerate does the game run at?
PS3 & 360: Sub-720p, 30fps
XB1: 720p, 60fps
PS4: 1080p, 60fps
• For PlayStation owners, is there a platinum trophy?
No. There are 15 regular trophies.
• Is there any cool stuff in the physical edition?
The US version has a reversible cover. Apart from that, not really. There is no manual.
• What does the OT title mean?
The OT title was suggested by Graphics Horse. In the E3 2013 Phantom Pain trailer, Big Boss says "Kaz, I'm already a demon."
• When does this game take place in the MGS chronology?
It's a direct sequel to Peace Walker, so it's strongly recommended that you play, watch or read about Peace Walker to get up to speed with the story events.
• Note to Xbox 360 owners
An internal hard drive is required to install the game. Installing to a USB hard drive is not supported.
GAF Magazine
Spoiler Thread
Review Thread
Frequently Asked Questions
• When is the game coming out?
March 18 (US), March 20 (Japan & PAL territories).
• What platforms is it being released on?
PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
• Is it really a demo?
No. It's a prologue to The Phantom Pain. The content in Ground Zeroes will not appear in The Phantom Pain.
• How long is the game?
The main mission can be completed in under 2 hours. There are several sidequests to complete, which will add many more hours of gameplay depending on your thoroughness.
• Is there a special edition?
No.
• Will my save game carry over to The Phantom Pain?
Yes, with saved games on the same platform. Characters you rescue in Ground Zeroes will be available in The Phantom Pain. Actions performed in the prologue will have repercussions in the follow-up.
• Are there any preorder bonuses?
There is nothing that will change Ground Zeroes, but you'll get bonus staff to unlock for the Mother Base part of the game when you play The Phantom Pain.
• What resolution and framerate does the game run at?
PS3 & 360: Sub-720p, 30fps
XB1: 720p, 60fps
PS4: 1080p, 60fps
• For PlayStation owners, is there a platinum trophy?
No. There are 15 regular trophies.
• Is there any cool stuff in the physical edition?
The US version has a reversible cover. Apart from that, not really. There is no manual.
• What does the OT title mean?
The OT title was suggested by Graphics Horse. In the E3 2013 Phantom Pain trailer, Big Boss says "Kaz, I'm already a demon."
• When does this game take place in the MGS chronology?
It's a direct sequel to Peace Walker, so it's strongly recommended that you play, watch or read about Peace Walker to get up to speed with the story events.
• Note to Xbox 360 owners
An internal hard drive is required to install the game. Installing to a USB hard drive is not supported.
