If you really heart card based tactical espionage action this little tidbit could be right up you alley. If you're not into card based tactical espionage action, you should still pay attention because these words come from the lips of Hideo "MGS4" Kojima.

Apparently the Kojima's totally open to the idea of seeing the PSP exclusive Metal Gear Ac!d series show up on the PlayStation Network. But in what for form? Click on and all shall be revealed.

Hungry for some Snake? You're in luck, since the previously Japan-only Metal Gear 20th anniversary figures will be available locally in the US. Created to celebrate the franchise's 20th year since the release of the first Metal Gear game for the NES, these Ultra Detail figures depict the several incarnations of Snake from Konami's Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty to Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, as well as other characters.

All figures (Snake from MGS2, MGS3 and MGS4, Raiden and Otacon) will measure approximately 7 inches tall, and will come fully detailed with accessories. Each figure will be priced at US$ 19.99, which makes these figures an actual steal.

Want to do some tactical espionage action on your desktop or shelf? Then have a Snake or two!

Everyone knows that the 2007 E3 is a different gathering from all the rest that came before it. Rather than the hectic, all-out gaming extravaganza that it was before, the summit transformed into a more discrete and business-oriented ordeal. Some were put off with the development and smaller game outfits shied away from the event, but industry stalwarts are holding firm and Hideo Kojima had a mouthful to say about it.

Kojima, the esteemed creator of the Metal Gear series which spanned the PlayStation consoles and handhelds, narrates how some tried to persuade him not to attend this year's E3. In response, he says that E3 may have changed but he still loves it and still thinks it's important to the business.

Kojima has been known to command tremendous respect from fans, colleagues and rivals alike because of his creativity and work ethic. This E3 sees no exception to that as the crowd can be heard responding enthusiastically as he spoke. His latest masterpiece, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, has been looked at with hot anticipation since it was announced. See and hear it to believe it:

 

Just a couple of days ago, Yair Landau announced that Sony Pictures is working on the Metal Gear Solid movie. Now to support that is a report from Hollywood Reporter about Columbia Pictures is currently negotiating getting the rights to MGS.

Don't get confused. Columbia Pictures is owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment. Anyway, Michael De Luca will be producing and Hideo Kojima himself will act as executive producer for the movie. The production team also includes Sony's Doug Belgrad and Sam Dickerman, Josh Bratman (who introduced the project to the company), and Rick Privman of JEA will also executive produce.

As the MGS series have spawned numerous merchandise (comic books, action figures, and guides), it's really no surprise that the movie would be most anticipated. The only thing we have to think about now is when will the movie be released.

And the bigger question... Who will play Solid Snake?

At last year's E3, Konami revealed that work on a live-action movie based on Metal Gear Solid is now underway. We all found out about this via a pamphlet for Studio Kojima, the development house headed by Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima.

Since then we haven't gotten much details about the project, much less any word on who will be will be working on the movie. This has changed recently as Sony Pictures Entertainment vice chairman Yair Landau revealed that his studio is developing the project. After Landau delivered a keynote address in Las Vegas, Landau told this to GameSpot:

We're working with the Metal Gear guys.... It's a very cinematic game, it really lends itself to movie telling. But the question is, How do you translate Snake's experience into a full arc that conforms to what audiences expect on the large screen?

Landau also hinted that the "Metal Gear Solid" movie may just be the beginning. Landau hints that they're working on ideas for a possible EverQuest movie.

The "Metal Gear Solid" movie is currently the highest-profile game-film project in Hollywood. Top spot used to be held by the Peter Jackson-produced Halo adaptation, which is now unfortunately in development limbo.

Given how much we've been burned before by Uwe Boll (we're not saying he sucks, that's a matter of opinion, we believe it's safe to say though, that we all expected a lot more from his films), we urge caution. Let's see...what else has Sony Pictures Entertainment done before? As a distributor, they've had their hands in the Spider-Man franchise. What else? Oh, and as a production company they've done what? Hmn...oh yeah, "Spider-Man 2".

We're now asking you folks: Should we all be hopeful? Should we expect something that is miles away from the fan-made film we embedded above?

It's come to our attention that the first screen shots of the upcoming Killzone game for the PSP may have made their way onto the web, and is accompanied by an interesting scan from the official UK Playstation magazine. The first thing to note is that the game is not a first person shooter like it's predecessors, and looks to be taking a very Metal Gear Acid camera style approach and is playing up the strategic and stealth aspect of espionage. Additionally, a title may have come to light as the UK Playstation Magazine is referring to this game as Killzone: Liberation.

[Via, PSPOnly]

Konami has announced that they will be offering a new look at the Tokyo Game Show Metal Gear Solid 4 trailer later this year. Konami has revealed that the upcoming Metal Gear Acid 2 will include the trailer directly on the game's UMD disk. You will be able to use the 3D viewing goggles packed in with Metal Gear Solid 2 and you'll be able to get a 3Dish view of the next generation MGS footage.

source: joystiq

According to French gaming site, jeux-france.com, Hideo Kojima has confirmed (via his blog) the development of a new Metal Gear title for the Sony PSP. To be clear, this is not another Acid sequel. Apparently, Kojima got together with Shinta Nojiri (Metal Gear Acid 2), Noriaki Okamura (Zone of the Enders), and several others to toss around ideas.

Eventually, Hideo Kojima deemed several suggestions “satisfactory,” thus beginning the initial phase of production. Could this mean that the Metal Gear Solid series is finally headed to the PSP?

source: voltagepr


Exclusive limited edition card book included with European versions of Kojima Productions' Metal Gear Acid

Konami of Europe has announced that the European versions of Metal Gear Acid for the PSPTM (PlayStation®Portable), will include a limited edition 20-page book, giving vital information on all the cards used in the turn-based action title.

Due for release as a launch title alongside the PSPTM on September 1st, Metal Gear Acid is a strategy game, and utilises a card-based control system. Set within the famed Metal Gear universe and starring series hero Solid Snake, Metal Gear Acid is set in 2016 and begins as a terrorist faction hijacks a jumbo jet carrying a man lined up to be the next US President. The terrorists demand the handing over of a project known only as 'Pythagoras', which is understood to be in development on the isolated Lobito Island. Thus, controlling Snake, the player must determine what 'Pythagoras' is and steal it from the base.

Players begin the game with a selection of cards that offer different actions during key situations. Over 200 cards can be collected, and allow Snake to sneak around the island, take out guards and reach his targets. As with previous Metal Gear titles, Metal Gear Acid is packed with plot twists, while the gameplay constantly evolves as further cards and abilities become available. The many cards Metal Gear Acid offers give Snake a wealth of offensive possibilities, weapons and characters, while different decks allow for themed missions unique to each collection, further expanding the challenge.

Each of the cards and its attributes are fully detailed in the lavish 20-page booklet. The book as been designed by the development team to assist players as they explore Lobito Island, and give prior knowledge of cards as they are collected. It will also make the formulation of strategies easier as players will know the various strengths and weaknesses of the moves and weapons at Snake's disposal.

"Kojima Productions were keen to give something special to European PSPTM owners, and this book will be a real aid to owners of Metal Gear Acid," commented Hans-Joachim Amann, Head of European Product Management of Konami of Europe. "Konami is delighted to be able to offer the book as an exclusive European bonus, and we are sure that Kojima's involvement will make it a very desirable collector's item."

Konami of Europe has also launched a web site featuring information and assets on Metal Gear Acid and other forthcoming titles. All major European languages are supported.

Konami of Europe recently announced that Metal Gear Acid will be a launch title for the PSP which will go on sale in Europe this September. Metal Gear Acid is a card-based (Pokemon for grown-ups?) tactical espionage action game. Pricing on this game looks to be around £ 34.95 (roughly $61US, ouch.)