Here we go again with the MGS4 defection rumors ...

by Nick Doerr { May 28th 2007 at 12:30PM }

We've danced the dance of Solid Snake "defecting" to the Xbox 360 for ages now. Every week Kojima has to fend off more unsubstantiated rumors about Metal Gear Solid 4 deciding to take a multiplatform route, stating time and again that the title was built for the PS3 from the ground up. Anyway, this latest rumor comes from the, oddly enough, Xbox forums, referring to a Swedish magazine called "Super Play" that supposedly confirmed the multiplatformizationism of the hotly anticipated game.

From the translation given on the Xbox forums: " ... sole owners of Wii and Xbox 360 would have to do without [Metal Gear Solid 4]. Fortunately, Konami isn´t completely blind to the fact that more gamers deserve to play this epic title, and it is now confirmed that Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots for the Xbox 360 will launch a year later in November 2008. It will come with new content additions including VR missions and other bonus gameplay like Snake Tales, which lets you go on more objective-based missions -- some quite lengthy. So, there's no question that Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots for the Xbox 360 comes packed with more content than the original PS3-version."

To this we ask, "really?" and tilt our heads coyly. We've been told so many times how it's been tailored just for the PS3 and couldn't be done elsewhere. Yeah, that's PR spin, but we'd like to believe it. Timed exclusives aren't that bad, but giving Microsoft the extra content? Will we be able to download it for free? We're not saying this rumor is true or not, but we're guessing not. Here's why: Super Play is a small, independent magazine. There are no quotes from Konami publishers. This news isn't hitting the internet like a wildfire confirmation. So, to us, it's crap until Kojima nods or dissents. You?

Tags: hideo kojima, HideoKojima, konami, metal gear solid 4, MetalGearSolid4, MGS4, PlayStation 3, Playstation3, PS3, Sony

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

lenny0487 @ May 28th 2007 12:49PM

http://www.joystiq.com/2006/12/17/heightened-rumor-metal-gear-solid-4-not-a-ps3-exclusive/

Seriously why do Xbots keep reviving a 6 month old rumor, check the link, its from the same sweedish magizine article,the same goddamn thing!!!!

SlyTheBoss @ May 28th 2007 12:43PM

Read the text from the link, then read this link from March 5th, 2003. See any similarity?

http://insider.ign.com/teasers/388/388211.html

Stef Geiger @ May 28th 2007 12:58PM

Once again, as long as a game isn't a lousy port from the 360, why do we get SO up in arms over exclusivity? I don't care if the game is out on every console ever made, so long as it's on well done on the PS3. I know I piss people off every time I make that statement, but face it - exclusives are going to become more and more rare. Game budgets have become huge and in order for companies to secure a good return, most will very likely go multiplatform, since currently releasing a title on even the most popular system would only make it available to around 9 million users (the 360 here). Exclusives will probably be quite rare until one console has a HUGE lead over the others, or if each console has a substantial install base.

Triforceowner @ May 28th 2007 1:00PM

Is anyone seriously going to deny this game receiving a port? I mean look at the history: MGS1 went to the 360 and MGS2 went to the Xbox. I believe MGS3 did not hit the Xbox, because MGS2 didn't do so well on the Xbox, but with the new install base of the 360, wouldn't it be more likely that MGS4 would sell well on the 360? I know I would buy it if they kept the "sneak around in first person and fire in third" instead of the dumb-ass "sneak around in top down view and than attempt to fire in standing still first person" the series has had going for it the past few years.

Triforceowner @ May 28th 2007 1:01PM

"MGS1 went to the 360"

Oops, I meant Cube.

blyss @ May 28th 2007 1:11PM

What a load of rubbish. The game on its own wouldn't fit on a DVD let alone extra content! Xbots just stirring the poo again...

AHHHNOLD @ May 28th 2007 1:15PM

FLEEZENHOUZEN

(EAT SAUSAGE)

Jason B. @ May 28th 2007 1:28PM

Triforce, this is the first time out of the 4 games that Hideo Kojima has stated that the game will not be going to other consoles.

And go to that link that the first poster posted. That Swedish magazine is just plagiarizing an old IGN article about MGS2 from 2003. Only changing the year, the name of the game and the consoles it is being released on.

dancingdudesean @ May 28th 2007 1:43PM

That's older than six months. This is exactly the same story for MGS2 Substance!

Popfrogs @ May 28th 2007 1:44PM

It's funny how much X360 owners must want this game. This rumor comes around every few months.

Don't worry Microsoftians, Kojima will make something for your eventually. Until then you have your beloved Halo3.

soccerdrew17 @ May 28th 2007 5:10PM

also consider the massive size of the game. he is complaining about 50gig limit. think they will add more to get it on 360?

Blk_ballard @ May 28th 2007 2:22PM

Watch the languae please! As for the rumor, it seems completely bogus.

Lp47 @ May 28th 2007 5:17PM

I really hope it doesnt go multiplatform it is a big Sony exclusive franchise and it should stay that way.

naruto007 @ May 28th 2007 3:03PM

omg what a mega super duper ultra shit magazine using 2 years old news and change some words to look like news

OMFG!! its time to eat some FUD!! XD!!!!

Nitroid @ May 28th 2007 3:17PM

This so-called "confirmation" is actually a slightly reworded copy/paste of IGN's announcement about MGS2: Substance being ported to the original XBox.

In short, another fake cry for attention.

simon @ May 28th 2007 3:43PM

Dont worry. This is 100% fake. It is a guy from a forum in sweden how have made up this. www.loading.se

Cagalli @ May 28th 2007 4:21PM

Of course it's fake. Although over at Destructoid, the Xbots there are having a field day because of bad journalism.

OrganicShadow @ May 28th 2007 5:07PM

As much of a non-xboxer as I am, I will say that I believe MGS4 will pull an MGS2. It will come to PS3, have it's day in the sun, and once all the hype has subsided it will appear on 360, but without a huge welcome or hype. I remember hearing about MGS2 being on xbox almost a year after it came out. If a game like that launched almost silently on a competing console and I didn't hear about it, then it must not have been a big deal.

The issue here is that MGS4 is a PS3 system seller, so if it were to be announced as 360-too, then those with 360's and not PS3's would just wait it out instead of getting PS3's. I think MGS4 will eventually be on 360, but without a whole lot of extras(that can't be DL'ed from PSN) and once the hype has subsided greatly.

THEN if there EVEN IS another MGS game, it'll be PS3-only. Just like MGS3.

_spike @ May 28th 2007 5:16PM

IGN.com - March 5, 2003 http://au.insider.ign.com/teasers/388/388211.html

At the end of 2001, one of the biggest titles to be released for any of the current generation consoles was Metal Gear Solid 2. As the follow up to the blockbuster smash hit PSX title Metal Gear Solid, it went on to sell extremely well and be played by many PS2 fans. However, sole owners of GameCube and Xbox would have to do without it. Fortunately, Konami wasn't completely blind to the fact that more gamers deserved to play the epic title, and it released Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance for the Xbox a year later in November 2002. This came with new content additions including VR missions and other bonus gameplay like Snake Tales, which lets you go on more objective-based missions -- some quite lengthy. So, there's no question that Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance comes packed with more content than the original MGS2 on PS2.

Swedish print magazine Super Play - May 27, 2007

At the end of 2007, one of the biggest titles to be released for any of the current generation consoles is Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. As the follow up to the blockbuster smash hit PS2 title Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, it will problably sell extremely well and be played by many PS3 fans. However, sole owners of Wii and Xbox 360 would have to do without it. Fortunately, Konami isn?t completely blind to the fact that more gamers deserve to play this epic title, and it is now confirmed that Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots for the Xbox 360 will launch a year later in November 2008. It will come with new content additions including VR missions and other bonus gameplay like Snake Tales, which lets you go on more objective-based missions -- some quite lengthy. So, there's no question that Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots for the Xbox 360 comes packed with more content than the original PS3-version.

BlackBeltJones @ May 28th 2007 5:28PM

Rabble Rabble Rabble!

Justin @ May 28th 2007 5:27PM

HAAAAHAAAA =D

Vincent060 @ May 28th 2007 6:47PM

@24 Tyler McGowney

Well, when you put it that way, it does make more sense.

Anpanman @ May 28th 2007 6:57PM

Listen to Revolver Ocelot!

*Haha Donald Sutherland!

Carlos @ May 28th 2007 10:30PM

Please firm so Haze to become a PS3 exlusive.
http://www.petitiononline.com/Haze4PS3/petition.html

lenny0487 @ May 28th 2007 9:52PM

@JohnnyBoy2U

at least we dont plagerize 6 month old atricles to lie like what you xbots always do. I mean, look at the name XBot, you guys keep repeating the same thing. Afraid that the other console is going to overtake the overall lead with this game?

mccomber @ May 28th 2007 11:32PM

Ooo, I wanna play...
"Microsoft, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that the highly anticipated Halo3, already in development for Microsoft's Xbox 360™, is now also in development for PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™), video game and entertainment system from Sony and for PC. Each version of the game will be maximized to take advantage of the systems' strengths, leading to a breath-taking visual and gameplay experience. Halo3 will be released simultaneously for the PS3 and Xbox 360 system.
"Microsoft is committed to making its titles available to as wide an audience as possible, and has been building its technology base to meet that goal," said Shane Kim, corporate vice president of Microsoft Game Studios. "This announcement means that PS3, Xbox 360 and PC owners worldwide will be able to experience the latest installment of one of Microsoft's pillar franchises.'"

Rockhurst @ May 29th 2007 1:10AM

Granted, the article's completely bogus, but I wouldn't be surprised if it eventually hits the 360. The last two MGS games have gotten a re-released 'feature packed' edition. I wouldn't be surprised if a year, year and a half after the PS3 launch both systems get a Subsistance type re-release. The new content would be quick enough to add onto the existing PS3 version while it would give ample time to re-engineer the game to work on 360.

acedoh @ May 29th 2007 1:43AM

Common knowledge this game will be ported...I wonder whos knowledge that is. It's funny that whenver this story comes around it becomes an uproar on both sides. I was concerned earlier this year when I didn't hear Hideo Kojima comment but now that he says it will be a PS3 exclusive I laugh. I laugh that you 360 owners seem more concerned about the fate of this game than any otherl Not like you are concerned about any other games like FF or Ratched and Clank...Chances are most of you don't play those games since you are stuck in shooter mode. It just hurts most of you because MGS is a game that many of you admittingly want to play. It fits into your profile very well. And the fact you would have to stray makes your heart yearn. The game is obviously to large for the 360 for one and secondly Sony has paid top dollar to keep this game exclusive. They did lose other exclusives but Sony learned it's lesson and will not let one of it's flagships move anywhere.

bootsielon @ May 29th 2007 3:03AM

Extra content to the 360 version? HAHAHA, that's funny, considering that Kojima is struggling to fit the game in a dual layer Blu-ray. If Xbox 360 has extra content, how are they gonna ship the game? On 10 discs? Because the game can not be downloaded on the 360, unless you have the elite version, and you're planning to leave the 360 on for plenty of days till it's downloaded (and risk the ring of death).

bootsielon @ May 29th 2007 3:06AM

Oh, and JonnyBoy and sharpblade are dipshits. That's all.

James @ May 29th 2007 9:25AM

I don't get it. Why do people love this game so much? I couldn't stand any of the MG's previously. I will not even bother with 4 except maybe as a rental. Same with the Final Fantasy games. I hate those games. Maybe the PS3 fanboys love the game only because it's currently a PS3 exclusive, and they are buying into the hype? Much like Halo. I enjoyed Halo and Halo 2, and will get Halo 3, but to me it's just a decent game. Not the end all be all, like the fanboys are climing MGS4 to be.

SlyTheBoss @ May 29th 2007 9:30AM

bootsielon, what? Truth hurts?

Jo Jo @ May 29th 2007 10:04AM

You Girls are so Funny... Don't get your Panties in a bunch!! Crying over a Game... Is this the place for lil kids. Gotta get momma or Dada to buy it for you.
Just give it up Already, Why do you care if it goes to the wii/360. Obviously it would be a smart move, they would make way more money then on the ps3.