Metal Gear Online: MEME Expansion available this week
by Andrew Yoon 
{ Nov 17th 2008 at 11:00AM }
The MEME Expansion also includes three new maps: Silo Sunset, Forest Firefight and Winter Warehouse. Those that don't buy the expansion will see new optional rules, such as the "No Headshot" setting, which disables one-hit KOs from head shots. A new "Interval" mode allows players to practice online with other players, with no effect on their online stats.
The GENE Expansion will be playable next week, on November 25th. However, European gamers will be able to pre-purchase the expansion tomorrow for 7.99 Euro. Update: Americans will be able to get the pack individually for $9.99, or bundled with the MEME Expansion for $14.99.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Caesar @ Nov 17th 2008 11:06AM
sounds cool
MGS rocks
Dan Rabot @ Nov 17th 2008 11:18AM
MGO does rock, it rocks hard! But I'm having trouble finding time for it among all the other brilliant games out right now!
Polkster @ Nov 17th 2008 12:08PM
I was in the MGO beta. What a pile of crap that was. Has it gotten more playable since then?
The Pirate @ Nov 17th 2008 12:19PM
Yes it has, and aside from the retarded kids playing online and the instant headshots its a decent online game
Popfrogs @ Nov 17th 2008 12:30PM
2 things made it unplayable for me. Instant headshots and horrible lag. I think this latest expansion fixes one of those problems, dunno about the lag.
kentuckyfried @ Nov 17th 2008 9:19PM
I don't know why my other comment didn't post, or why I have received an e-mail to confirm it either...*cough*Andreeeew*cough* (j/p, I don't know what's up).
I'm excited about the prospect of turning off headshots. It's weird, but in this game, you can't just get the headshot by pointing at the other player's head. After watching some video footage, I realized that you have to rapidly rock back and forth so that you can score a headshot. The hit detection seems completely odd in that way.
On the other hand, I've seen lvl 9's where the moment I catch sight of them, before I can even respond, *BOOM* headshot and I'm dead and these guys didn't even appear to draw their gun and there definitely wasn't any rocking motion to achieve it either, so maybe it's all lag?
The overall lag problem isn't that bad...I've seen a few instances here and there where I shot somebody, they immediately disappeared, and then suddenly they teleported to my side or behind me and shot me dead. But people intentionally stooping to such cheating are few and far between. Most connections aren't great (host) but stable enough to play a decent game.
It's a beautiful, flawed game. I hope this next release indeed fixes some of its shortcomings. let's hope the next release and some cqc tae-kwon-do perk instead of the ultra-slow PPK.
Seth @ Nov 17th 2008 11:30AM
Huh? Oh yeah, I forgot this was on my shelf...wait what's that next to it? Resistance 2...sorry MGS4 but you are gonna be in the cold this year.
AJ_3 @ Nov 17th 2008 11:35AM
still supporting this?
patch TROPHIES in then please
DiRT @ Nov 17th 2008 12:40PM
Why worry about something so pointless?
playcrackthesky @ Nov 17th 2008 5:31PM
Oh god, they both got the full 3 stars, I don't know who to agree with!?
AJ_3 @ Nov 19th 2008 12:06PM
me ;)
kentuckyfried @ Nov 17th 2008 11:46AM
Yah for turning off cheap headshots in MGO!
Popfrogs @ Nov 17th 2008 12:22PM
I was about to say, it sounds like they have a server option labeled "fun" now. That's the only thing (besides slightly weird controls) I didn't like about MGO.
Dan Rabot @ Nov 17th 2008 11:48AM
Nothing cheap about headshots!
You need skills to hit a headshot in MGO, it's not easy!
The Pirate @ Nov 17th 2008 12:05PM
He he he, nice joke. Thats the reason i quit MGO. People getting headshots by shooting at your feet
andrew @ Nov 17th 2008 12:39PM
@the pirate
Maybe your just not good enough
drdre74 @ Nov 17th 2008 12:08PM
yeah I dont see why they are spending so much time on online but not on trophies or a DLC pack for the main game maybe? I havent played online in a few months now. I may pick it back up once they update the play modes. I doubt I'll buy the pack since i bought the last one and I dont remember my 3 ID passwords you need to even buy anything.
DiRT @ Nov 17th 2008 12:41PM
For starters, trophies are pointless...
Sancho Pancho @ Nov 17th 2008 1:26PM
@DiRT "For starters, trophies are pointless..."
You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.
Ramses @ Nov 17th 2008 12:06PM
will the 2-pack "Gene" and "Meme" expansion be avaliable at that time too? cause if it is, im going back to play MGO.
FeaturePreacher @ Nov 17th 2008 12:23PM
Just for headshot haters, you can dodge using the left analog button and x if you didn't know.
The Pirate @ Nov 18th 2008 8:58AM
Thats not the problem, the problem is when they get a headshot when they aim at your feet and not your head.
Evi1d33d @ Nov 17th 2008 5:00PM
So it toggles the Matrix mode and allows you to dodge bullets?
/sarcasm
Kalmaholic @ Nov 17th 2008 12:32PM
MGO is a pretty badass game to play, but the community is awfully too small. I was pretty excited about this new pack when I first heard about it but CoD:WaW is taking me away... O_o
Tom @ Nov 18th 2008 11:55AM
Is the Soliton Sonar thing like from MGS1 and 2? The kind that should have been in MGS4?
Kattleox @ Nov 17th 2008 2:32PM
My only wish is that this was all playable in the main game, MGO:PO style. I don't need to know WHY Ocelot or even old snake is in 1974, he just IS and it's fun to play. If I could be Meryl or Ocelot in the main story, just like you could be EVA or Gene in PO, I just may pee myself.
SaturnCity @ Nov 17th 2008 2:33PM
Why when people suck at a game, theres allways some reason? ya mgo2 has a lag problem sometimes. but alot of the time, when right when i see someone, ill go in over the shoulder and it will be right on his head and I shoot, ohhh wow a instant headshot, why do people cry about someone being better than them?
MGO2 isnt as good as mgo1, it has problems, but i can guarantee that most the people on here, that are whining about stupid stuff(other than lag) sucked ass at the game.
And for anyone who dosnt have the gene pack, you should defiently get it just for SURVIVAL. Survival is a alot of fun, i dont even play mgo during the week, but friday,sat, and sunday night I play because its so much fun. and with meme a new tournament mode comes out.
naxe @ Nov 17th 2008 3:12PM
Ok. i have a couple questions.........
1. When will it be out? what day...
2.What does survival do?
3. WHY CANT I LEVEL UP MY CqC? i use it. trust me i do. I have over 200 hours logged online.
4. So the bundle will be available on the same day for 14.99? Gene & Meme
My name is Harry Crotch on MGO. And i approve this message.
I dont know my cqc dont want to level up. its stuck on LEVEL 1. : /
Its not a big deal. but sure would be nice to actually level up a skill that iam using.
punkateer @ Nov 17th 2008 4:49PM
I'm guessing you have it equipped from the skills page right? Throw in running so you can close distance faster, and scanner as well since you'll be grabbing people anyway. You'll be praised like a god by your teammates if you learn to scan for team sneak. Also make sure you are only using a 1h weapon when grabbing people.
Evi1d33d @ Nov 17th 2008 5:02PM
There are rooms where there's no killing and only to level up your CQC and other skills. Just join and ask them.
naxe @ Nov 17th 2008 5:26PM
Thanks i shall try that. Iam not really a fan of leveling up in rooms......... just seems like a cheap way or leveling a skill.
Everything i have i have earned. I only have mastery in Runner, AR, Sniper, Monomoa, quarterback and now iam trying for box move (dont know why) and cqc+knifing.
Like i said before i have over 200 hours logged online. I have gone from level 7 down to a 4, back up to a 7 and now iam at a 6. I've had horrible droughts. and ive had major streaks. I love/hate this game because it's different everytime i play. some people are really good and others not so much. but one little slip up and Down you fall in rank.
Cant wait for the expansions. i was holding off on gene because of price. but i will be buying the bundle asap. Money tight right now.
naxe @ Nov 17th 2008 3:22PM
I'm so gonna grow a sweet Ocelot stache.
Ghaleon @ Nov 17th 2008 4:02PM
I remember when crappy online games were supported with free patches. Alas.
I've played a shitton of MGO but this game could have been done 6 years ago, minus the graphics (which chug in moderate play anyway).
Gan_Fall @ Nov 17th 2008 5:01PM
I dont know why I dont like this MGS4-MGO, I couldnt stop playing MGS3-MGO but this one..never played more than..4 hours :(
Popfrogs @ Nov 17th 2008 6:43PM
*sigh* You're not alone. I really wanted to like it but it had too many problems (when the game first launched) for me.
Don't even get me started about the full-time-job-playing-just-to-level-up-skills either.
FeaturePreacher @ Nov 18th 2008 12:32AM
All you need is a friend and an hour. Just take turns executing maneuvers to level up, that's how mostly everyone else does it.
Kinsey @ Nov 17th 2008 7:13PM
i wont play it till they stricly use the PSN like every other game. Trophies would be nice too. That Konami ID thing was the stupidest thing they ever done and not worth my time or money for DLC.
kentuckyfried @ Nov 17th 2008 9:25PM
I can kind of see Konami's intent with making their login system the way that it is...multiple games, each with their own game ID, all under the umbrella of a single Konami ID. But what sounds good on paper has worked out well in practice. Besides, what other online Konami games even exist right now?! I guess they're planning for some sort of future but as of right now, the system is broken and they should be relying on the PSN until their own system's bugs has fully developed and tested thoroughly until adequate.
KiwiLord @ Nov 17th 2008 8:25PM
NNNNNNNOOOOO HHHHEEEEAAAAAAADDDSSSHHHOOOOOTTTTSSSS!!!!! I may actually play this petty excuse for an online game again. Although, they still need to give hosts some acutal power to kick people being jerks.
kentuckyfried @ Nov 17th 2008 9:56PM
Hey, the Killer's "Day and Age album is coming out on the same day! *woot woot*
pesadia @ Nov 20th 2008 11:44AM
i just want to know what will happen to the people such as myself that purchase the recent gene expansion pack plus are we gonna have a free download or like pay some decent amount or something cuz it would be unfair for the rest of us that bought the expansion pack and won't work anymore and we need to get pay 15 dollars all over again
FeaturePreacher @ Nov 18th 2008 12:30AM
You guys will pay $9.99 for just the meme expansion.
pesadia @ Nov 20th 2008 11:42AM
nice thanks for the replys much love pesadia see u in survival friday clan is called the foot humpers
Warren Bills @ Nov 18th 2008 3:14AM
im sorry.. but you are an idiot if you try to "earn' your skills.. it takes forever to even level up in a room dedicated to it.. i used to be like that when i started playing but i realized how stupid it is that they offer skills that you should already have.. + you only get 4 slots and some take ip 3 when its maxed out. anyways.. im on the fence about MEME because they need to fix that damn glitch.... i dont care for that no headshots option but i do like that unranked room idea.. would cut down on rank whores who leave games after they die.
LiquidusSnake @ Nov 19th 2008 2:19AM
Ok IGN is saying that the expansion packs will be available on the PlayStation Store anybody hear anything about this? And in my opinion MGO is the best for online absolutely ridiculously fun combat! But I haven't played Call of Duty WAW so I cant say that my opinion means anything. Resistance 2 excellent story but hated online gameplay, not as fun as MGO.
pesadia @ Nov 20th 2008 11:46AM
i been hearing that the online sucks i kinda work at a game store and they brought it back they say the servers are the ones from the call of duty 2 and 3 the slow and old ones so ?? i gus is okay
sum_wun_206253@yahoo.com @ Nov 24th 2008 1:09AM
i really think in all games friendly fire should be on to make the full experience because CQC will be useless without friendly fire
for instance i grab the enemy and the other guy walks in the door and sees me what can he do?
shoot at his teamate and get the SOP DELAY or try his best to get a headshot on me? this is the reason why i dont play mgo very much because friendly fire is always off.....
THE_DON @ Dec 3rd 2008 1:37PM
2 EVERY1 TALKING SHIT ABOUT MGO ....GTH...SERIOUSLY CAUSE ITS THE GREATEST GAME EVER OFFLINE AND BY FAR THE BEST GAME ONLINE HANDS DOWN....GTO SUKS ONLINE ,GOW2 SUKS ,MOH4 & 5 SUK , ECT ECT ,COMPARE 2 MGO ,IF U WANT 2 COMPARE IT 2 ANY OTHER GAME...U CANT ,SO PLEASE STFU ALL OF YOU THROWING DIRT ON MGO ....& GTH AND BURN THERE >)
IM THE_DON