It's the first week for QuickJump QuickPeek's second year! Some things never change, while others... well, they get quite a pretty make-over too. Debuting this week are our blog-specific Weekend Warriors, marching all over the QJ.NET blog with their very own in-depth recaps for a full seven days' worth of industry news. Take a gander... some of you may have only seen your preferred blog's Warrior, but now, it might pay to see how everything went for everyone else in the community.

Like in the UK, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots has yielded its place after only a week on top spot in the Japan software charts. Gunning its way on top is Super Robot Taisen Advance Portable. What other games are popular in Japan right now? Check out the full list after the "read more" link below.

Solid Snake's success in the UK proved to be short-lived. Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures has reclaimed top spot in the UK software charts, with Metal gear Solid 4 bumped down to second place. Check out what else is hot in the UK charts in the full article!

(Editor's Note: Great googley-moogleys! QuickJump QuickPeek's on it's 52nd issue! You know what that means? QuickPeek is a year old! Huzzah!)

Welcome to the 52nd edition of QuickJump QuickPeek! It's an extra long one gamers, but not just its because QuickPeek's now a year old. We have a lot of news for you this week, with firmware updates for the PSP, PlayStation 3, and the Wii, the sequel to Gears of War, what's coming in this year's E3, and much, much more! Let's get started!

With Solid Snake enjoying epic numbers in Japan, it's now time to take a look at the other side of the world. Chart Track reports the software sales figures for the week ending on June 14, with Metal Gear Solid 4 closing its firm grip on to the top spot. Lego Indy is like so last week now. Its multiplatform success on the PSP, PS3, Wii, DS, 360, and PC last week apparently wasn't enough to take cover from the Guns of the Patriots. And for a PS3-exclusive to bring a multi-platformer down at heel? That's definitely saying something! See Raiden do the happy dance in the full article.

Many fans of the Metal Gear franchise are in a bind - while Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots' impending June release on the Sony PlayStation 3 is worth celebrating, it's sad to think old man Solid Snake will soon retire. Fortunately, series creator Hideo Kojima from Kojima Productions have comforting words that should keep everyone satisfied. Sneak your way to the full article to hear what he has to say.

Yes folks, we finally get to hear more about the Metal Gear Solid movie which has been stealthy since we first heard about it. Renowned producer Mike De Luca who's been in the film industry for 23 years aims to add another big title to his portfolio which is highlighted by movies 21, Ghost Rider, and even Austin Powers 2. For us, that means Hideo Kojima's work will probably be given justice. If you need a bit of assurance, head over to the full article.

If you get your PlayStation Network purchases from Japan, then there's probably one game out now that you're dying to pick up. That's right folks: Metal Gear Solid is now out, and you can pick it up by going to the PSN Store. More after the jump!

Italian spies finally get their fair share of the action stealth genre as Artematica has announced that it will be reviving the 1960 cult comic book hero Diabolik by developing Diabolik: The Original Sin for the PC, PSP, Wii, and DS. The upcoming title will feature a fusion of the point-and-click adventure genre, coupled with several fast-paced action and stealth sequences. You can check out the full article for more details on this game after the jump.

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.