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The PlayStation Vita version of Konami’s Metal Gear Solid HD Collection will not include MGS Peace Walker. The publisher confirmed this to Eurogamer, pointing out that early press for the SKU never mentioned Peace Walker as being part of the package. On the plus side, however, the game will include …
Read More »Brand Map: 71% play MGS on PlayStation consoles
Almost three quarters of all Metal Gear Solid gamers play the titles on the PlayStation family of consoles. Last month the Metal Gear Solid franchise went into three dimensions with Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D.The series receives consistently high praise and celebrates its 25th birthday this year. This week …
Read More »Metal Gear series surpasses 31 million sold
Konami has revealed impressive lifetime sales numbers for Hideo Kojima’s Metal Gear series. Standing currently at a solid 25 years and counting, the franchise has sold over 31m units as of December 31st of last year. Titles range from the original Metal Gear that hit back in 1987 all the …
Read More »Metal Gear Solid HD sneaks onto Vita this summer
Konami has formally confirmed what many already knew: the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection is coming to PlayStation Vita. The handheld compilation will arrive on shelves some time this summer. Like the 360 and PS3 SKUs, it will include updated versions of MGS2: Sons of Liberty, MGS3: Snake Eater and …
Read More »Kojima ponders expansion into the West
'We plan to open a studio in California if we can find the right people', claims senior producer
Read More »MGS: Snake Eater demo dated for Thursday
Nintendo has confirmed that gamers will be able to download a demo of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater this Thursday from the Nintendo eShop. The free taster will showcase the new 3DS-specific controls and visuals, and will be free to download from Thursday. Also arriving on the same day …
Read More »Metal Gear Solid HD Collection heading to Vita
Hideo Kojima, the creative mind behind the Metal Gear Solid series, has confirmed a PlayStation Vita version of Metal Gear Solid: HD Collection. Furthermore, the game will get exclusive new functionality designed to incorporate some of Vita’s exclusive features. You can slice enemy’s throat with knife if you flick the …
Read More »Free 3DS demos added to eShop
Nintendo 3DS owners will be able to download free game demos from tomorrow, starting with Resident Evil Revelations. Users can access the demo using the 3DS’ online eShop service, more than one week before the survival horror game hits shelves on Friday, January 27th. Platform holder Nintendo announced that demos …
Read More »Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D finally gets release date
One of the most anticipated games for Nintendo 3DS, Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D, has finally got a UK release date. Konami’s title will be released on March 8th. The box art has also been revealed. Gamers had hoped initially that the game would arrive alongside Nintendo’s handheld in …
Read More »Metal Gear Solid themed 3DS confirmed by Kojima
A special Metal Gear Solid-themed 3DS console will be released alongside Konami’s Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater next year. The rumours were confirmed by none other than MGS creator Hideo Kojima himself, who released an image of the device on Twitter. The unit features an embossed snakeskin cover. However, it’s …
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