Metal Gear: Peace Walker is a 'MGS5-class game' says Kojima with new 'evolving' features
- July 16, 2009 12:51 PM PST
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Today, Konami Digital Entertainment released a Q&A interview with the Metal Gear series creator, Hideo Kojima in which he spoke about 2010's Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker for the PSP.
Many have been wondering what the heck is going with those upcoming Metal Gear titles. At E3, Hideo Kojima, the series creator/ director/ writer, revealed a trailer for a game entitled Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker for the PSP. The trailer showed Naked Snake (A.K.A. Big Boss) in a tropical setting, sneaking around with what appeared to be three other identical snakes.
Obviously, many questions and theories popped up in the trailers aftermath, and while Kojima isn't ready to explain that little bit of information, he was willing to sit down with Konami for a Q&A and discuss the upcoming stealth-action adventure.
When asked about the title and its origins, Kojima explained that he's been working on the project since Portable Ops and intended for the next generation of Kojima Productions creators to take over. But, working on the title changed his mind about that decision, saying:
"...in the end, I felt that it was still a little too early to leave it completely in their hands, so I decided to take the reins."
In reaction to those anticipating a Metal Gear Solid 5 title, Kojima stated:
"This game is an MGS5-class game. I am supervising, designing, producing, directing, and editing this title together with the MGS4 team. Therefore in that sense, "METAL GEAR SOLID" has not ended, and the "METAL GEAR SAGA" continues."
Kojima also revealed that the latest installment will be a bit of a departure from the other titles, citing its new "evolving" mechanics, and re-playable story:
"The story can be replayed numerous times and the game is full of challenges to complete, so I feel that this title will really satisfy players with its long-lasting play time. Just as an example, do you recall the cardboard box at the end of the Peace Walker trailer? In addition to that two-man box, we are preparing a variety of other different cardboard boxes this time around.
To give a little more insight into the game, you can, how shall I say... customize Snake according to your preferences and determine what kind of soldier you will use prior to embarking on your mission. For example there's heavy gear configurations that make a lot of noise, but that allow you to equip numerous weapons. Or, there are other configurations that won't allow you to carry many weapons, but will allow you to be light on your feet. We will be preparing a variety of other types as well. Being able to make decisions and plot a strategy will be one of the really enjoyable features of this title.
We are also working on a "growth feature" as well, where your character evolves. It will be a new type of system, so I hope everyone will look forward to it!
This "growth feature" seems like an exciting addition to the series, as it will be fun to customize Snake even further in various configurations. Overall, the title is looking like it could be a pretty epic Metal Gear adventure for the PSP.
Oh, and for those wanting to know what all those symbols and numbers were about on the Kojima "Next" teaser site, here are the answers:
5=it is an MGS5 class game
S=Snake
??snake in Kanji
E=E3
R=Raiden
3=3 from 360 and E3
6=6 from 360
P and S=PSP and adding 3 makes it PS3
Aside from the Snake and Raiden visuals, we featured a total of 10 "symbols" and when all of these are rearranged, they form connections to the announcements that we made at E3.
The first symbols that appeared were the number "5" and the letter "S" for Snake that represented PW which, to me, is a "5" class title. "?" not only hints at the lowercase lettering of "E" for E3, but it is the kanji for the word "snake." Also, the symbol that appeared at the very end is the kanji "?" and represents a sunny background and the sunrise that links to RISING.
The "RISING" of "METAL GEAR SOLID RISING" implies "the sun rising," "the sun shining," and "the sun shining on Raiden" that was revealed in the visuals on the HP. In addition, "RISING" also represents how "METAL GEAR SOLID" will be taking the next step up.
Going back to the symbols found on the HP, they also link to "the day of 360" and also to each of the titles that we announced at E3. When each of the symbols are rearranged, I think you'll be able to recognize E3, PSP, PS3, 360 and others. So everyone, how did you like it? Were your predictions on the mark?
So, at least we now know something about one of the titles. Metal Gear Rising still remains a bit of a mystery, but that's what Kojima is all about.
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker will be available in 2010, as well as Metal Gear Rising.
You can read the full press release here at MCV.
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- Jul 16 2009 at 01:14:29:PM PST
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So far the only psp exclusive to look for in 2010 : ( ... day 1 purchase!!!!
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Akontheorc wrote:
PSP? FAIL. -.- At least launch it on a powerful console.
Grow up , doesn't matter how powerful a console is, i trust Kojima and the team, that work alongside him for Metal Gear Solid 4, are going to create another Metal Gear masterpiece, PSP is the perfect choice for them to do this, since they are really excited about it
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htown4life wrote:
Man the world will never run out of MILK!!
Metal Gear is not milked at all, as each game is great and brings something new to the series. If you want a milked franchise, than look at Guitar Hero....
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I personally think as long as a game is in demand, keep putting games out. Whether it's MGS or Halo. That especially goes out to all of you Halo haters. Knock it all you want, but it keeps moving mass copies of games. I have never been a big MGS guy, I'm just not a stealthy kind of guy, but they are super games. The quality is great, the stories are first class, the graphics rock. And people love them. Give the people what they want.
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htown4life wrote:
Man the world will never run out of MILK!!
you seem to be sucking most of it out of microsoft's titty!!!
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cockrezerected wrote:
htown4life wrote:Man the world will never run out of MILK!!you seem to be sucking most of it out of microsoft's titty!!!
Guess what tho....I own both a 360 & PS3...so how did Microsoft get in ur font little man??
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Lateral87 wrote:
htown4life wrote:Man the world will never run out of MILK!!Metal Gear is not milked at all, as each game is great and brings something new to the series. If you want a milked franchise, than look at Guitar Hero....
Man for real...dont rock band have just as many games also??
I'm not sure I dont even play them kinda games
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