What does the creator of the Metal Gear series, Hideo Kojima, have in store for fans of his work? A lot of speculation has been made regarding this, but the developer has yet to give anything definite. While combing through a recent interview, we noticed that he mentioned that the PlayStation Portable audience is "very important." Could this mean what we think it does? Head on over to the full article for more information.

We all know piracy runs abound when it comes to technology, especially game. Now, just how bad is the rate of piracy on Sony's PlayStation Portable? Well, we were able to get the low down on some of the top games. Boy, oh boy! it's definitely one scoop you guys don't want to miss out on. Find out the details in the full article.

Craving for more Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops Plus updates? Well, you've come to the right place as QJ.NET has a couple of new screenshots and a video trailer for you straight from the office of Konami.

More than anyone else, these updates are for our European friends who have yet to get their copies of the game. To see the goodies, click the "read more" link below to go to the full article.

It seems that Konami isn't satisfied with new game modes, soldiers and frogs alone; there must be new skins for Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops+ as well. That's right: now you can dress your Portable Ops+ character in Japanese store camouflage. The catch is that they are only available at selected retail outlets.

Find out where you can get them after the jump!

Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops Plus is already out, but Konami knows that there are still a few people who haven't made up their minds yet on buying the updated version of the game or not. To successfully snag the undecided lot, Konami released a new trailer that highlights the new features and faces in the game... and yes, the happy frogs. Check out the full article to view the trailer.

Wondering when Europe will be getting its share of the tactical espionage action that Konami's Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops + promises for the Sony PSP? Rumor has it that the game won't launching into the said region until early next years, as was hinted by an industry insider. More details on this bit of speculation is available in the full article.

Oh, yeah! Just when you thought your wallet was safe after last week's releases, this week comes along with absolute must-buys for just about every platform there is. This week, we're going to witness the highly-anticipated launch of Super Mario Galaxy for the Nintendo Wii. The Microsoft Xbox 360 and the Sony PlayStation 3 won't be bullied by the famous plumber though, as Assassin's Creed lets loose the dogs of war in the Third Crusade! 'Nuff said. Dig in!

*Article originally posted Nov 12, 2007 at 07:22AM

We're all gearing up for Konami's Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops+ (or Plus, take your pick) for the PlayStation Portable as the release date comes ever so near. Since we're all counting the days, here are some gameplay videos that might tide us over until November 13.

The new gameplay videos from IGN showcases a good number of things from Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops+ as you'll probably notice from the video titles: Land Shark?, Nice Stealth, Shots 'N 'Splosions, and That Was Close!. The videos give us a sneak peek at some single player stages from the MGS Portable Ops expansion.

Anyway, check out the videos. Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops+ is set to sneak into the shelves in a little over a week so you better get ready. In the meantime, enjoy the videos!

More videos after the jump!

Kojima Studios' Ryan Payton dropped by the NeoGAF Forums to make some clarifications regarding the PlayStation Underground e-newsletter and Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops+.

If you missed our report on this, a certain MGS Portable Ops: Infinite War announcement came in with the said newsletter. Ryan Payton clarified that this is not a new title and definitely not the name of the North American version for Portable Ops+.

"What the hell? 'Infinite War' was the codename I gave to the project before 'MPO+' was decided on. Funny how things find their ways to retailers," explained Payton.

Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops+ is expected to be released in North America on November 13.

Konami Digital Entertainment's Kojima Studios division has just announced that Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops Plus (Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops+) for the Sony PlayStation Portable has just gone gold and is currently in its UMD manufacture stage. MPO+ is set for a North American release on November 13, 2007.

Konami describes MPO+ as the stand-alone multiplayer addition to the acclaimed 2006 Sony PSP release Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops (MPO) which follows the story of Big Boss and his FOX Unit in the events that took place after Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater.

Konami in states in its press release:

MPO+ includes a new single player mode, "Infinity Mission," in which players must advance from start to finish through increasingly difficult stages, gathering weapons and recruiting high-level comrades to build up their units.

It was also mentioned that "additional multiplayer modes such as the Shooting Range to test player's shooting skills in a deathmatch environment and a Training Mode to practice and sharpen their game controls will challenge even the most experienced tactical fighters."

Metal Gear Series fans will be happy to know that some of the elements included in Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops+ will bring about nostalgic bliss. Among the maps is an updated version of the REX hangar from the original Metal Gear Solid where Solid Snake and Liquid Snake fought their epic battles. Among the characters recruitable in MPO+ will be Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty hero Raiden as well as Old Snake from Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots.

Those who are thinking twice about spending for an updated version of MPO will also appreciate the affordable price point set by Konami Digital. MPO+ will sell for a suggested retail price of US$ 19.99 to make this one a sweet deal.