Kojima not directing Rising, only Peace Walker

Hideo Kojima has explained that he will not be directing development of Metal Gear Solid Rising, but will instead concentrate on the newly announced PSP game.

This year's E3 conference brought the announcement of two Metal Gear Solid games; Metal Gear Solid Rising, and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. The former will star Raiden as its main protagonist and is in development for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 (as confirmed by Famitsu magazine) and the latter will star Snake and is in development for the PSP.

The series' creator, Hideo Kojima, has explained in a Famitsu interview that he's actually only fully involved with the PSP game.

[Fulensenca]

not a good start for this Rising

[hay]

Ever played Portable Ops or Ac!d?

[WildArmed]

sooo I wont preorder it till i see some gameplay n reviews then :/

[arika]

well there you have it fanboys straight from the main man himself. which would you choose a spin off or the real deal? but if you ask me i'll definitely go for the sure win which is metal gear: peace maker.

[eelnats2000]

for a while there, the 360 fanboys were so happy.

LOL

[Game13a13y]

oh boy, that really did suck for the 360 fans who want to experience MGS in its glory....

[SL1M DADDY]

He looked like my kid did when he was constipated. It is wide known that a project developed for the sole purpose of making money and contains no soul is a cash cow. Konami knows that this will sell and with Kojima not at the heart of it, the game will be devoid of any soul. It might be an ok game but the only thing MGS about it is the title.

[Dir_en_grey]

Why do people put down this game just because it's on 360? It's still on the PS3 btw.

The game still needs Kojima's stamp of approval even if he's not working on it, so I don't think he'll slap his name on some crap.

I dunno about you guys but after seening those action scenes of Raiden in MGS4 I immediately hopped for a Metal Gear Raiden action game. I wish nothing but the best for this game cuz the idea is great and I really want to play it.

Kojima did say in the past that he will hand off MGS to Kojima Productions "IF" the game stayed w/ the gameplay of sneaking... So I dunno why they still kept the name MGS, should've just gone w/ Metal Gear Raiden or something and remove Solid if this is going to be an action game.

Really really wish Peace Walker was on PS3 though T_T
Probably contracted to do it on that to push PSP Go.
Crossing my fingers and hope in today's Konami conference they will announce something else by Kojima that's Next Gen.

[resistance100]

@Dir_en_grey- The story of PW isn't big enough to make it into a PS3 game.

[Megaton]

I think Konami dragged him into doing this. He sounded much more enthusiastic about Peace Walker. Even went as far as to say he and his MGS4 team are extremely invested in the title, and that it's the only true next installment in the MGS franchise, not some spin-off. Basically, he shat all over Rising in terms of whether or not it'll be quality Kojima MGS action.

[raztad]

It's too early for a new major iteration of MGS. Let's give Kojima a good time to improve the engine, write an awesome script, refine (if possible) the gameplay. Dont be in such a hurry. MGS: PW is a very good addition to the series, lets enjoy it.

[IdleLeeSiuLung]

Straight from the horses mouth. That's a bummer, but many series have evolved without the original creator and done well. I will judge it when it comes out.

If anything, this also indicates any new MGS games after Rising will also be multi-platform for the two leading HD consoles.

[Dir_en_grey]

I completely disagree. Kojima has emphasized several times, on yesterday's stage (I wish the translator translated more completely) and also in the Japanese magazine scans that Peace Walker's story is a full scaled MGS story, good enough to be MGS5.

Kojima really put the emphasis on that Peace Walker is a true sequel.

[cherrypie]

Oh, jesus.

Kojima's own company is making MGSR -- calling it MGS5. He's PRODUCING it.

So, what do the SDF say "OMG! The Xbox 360 MGS is gonna suck!"

-

However, Sakaguchi-san leaves SE totally, and they dont care "FFXIII is awesome!", then when Xbox 360 support is announced; "Who cares! Its all about FFXIII Versus!".

Now, SE renames FFXIII Versus to become FFIV Online - and they seem to forget that this was announced at E3 2006!

How predictable, and how sad. The desperation just _oozes_ around here.

[Struz]

I'm pretty sure that dir_en_gray is right. Sony just wants to push the PSP as hard as it can right now and what better franchise to do that with than MGS.

[PirateThom]

Rising isn't MGS5, it's a spin-off.

The only people who consider it MGS5 are, honestly, idiots.

Kojima already made sure everyone knew where the true cannonical game was and it's on PSP.

Rising is Kojima Production's B-Team. The main team, the MGS4 team, are working on the proper Metal Gear Solid.

[Sarcasm]

I'm pretty sure the MGS4 team is working on MGS5. They just aren't announcing it until next year since it's too early to announce a new full fledged MGS.

MGS:Rising is the "Western styled" game.

And what's hilarious, is 360 fans won't have a clue on the MGS story, seeing as how they "hate 5 hour cutscenes" and watching a "movie."

Oh the Irony OOOZES from cherrypie's anus.

[Rai]

@hay

portable ops was kojima directed.

[ultimolu]

I still have hopes the game will be good though. Any game with Raiden is a plus from me.

[himdeel]

...if they are going to use the Ninja Gaiden engine for this game or if they will use something different.

[TheTwelve]

This is very simply Konami looking to cash in. At least, so far, it appears that Kojima has kept his integrity.

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[SL1M DADDY]

Yeah, and when Kojima states he will NOT be directing MGS:R, you can bet that it will in no way be truly representative of the MGS Sony fans have come to love. Konami sees a cash cow in this spin off from the MGS franchise and that cash cow will be hand fed by you and those like you.

I have both consoles and to be honest, after hearing that he will not have direction in this title, I am not as interested in it as I would be for a true MGS sequel. To love MGS is to love the mind of Kojima. Any true fan of the series will tell you that.

[Dir_en_grey]

MGG5 IS being worked on, at least being concepted.
Read from a Japanese scan saying that Raiden is the main character in MGS Rising, and he will also be the main character in MGS5.

Nothing else was mentioned about MGS5 besides that so no idea who is working on it...

Anyway, I LOVE Metal Gear, in the future no matter who's gonna be working on it I just wish nothing but the best for the series.

[GameGambits]

2 things.

1) @ Akira. It's Peace Walker not Peace Maker. For someone acting like you care about the MGS franchise at all you seem to not even know the name of the games...

2) I'm not excited that much for either. Neither seems to have what I wanted...another Metal Gear game for PS3-only on PS3, using update MGS4 engine. I am just baffled by how big the check for Rising had to have been if Kojima isn't even backing the project up at ALL and yet shows up on Microsofts stage. The whole situation seems shady from both Kojima and Microsoft...

Oh, and who caught yesterday on G4TV Olivia Dumb dumb Munn saying over a dozen times, "Oh awesome 360 gets Metal Gear Solid 4 finally." Seriously she said it over and over and over, and I was confused why no one near her didn't slap her upside the head to say ITS NOT MGS4 RETARD! She's lucky she's hot otherwise Attack of the Show would really have very little viewers...

[Sarcasm]

"To love MGS is to love the mind of Kojima. Any true fan of the series will tell you that. "

True. Being a fan since MGS1, I have all the main MGS games. Heck, i even have the gamecube MGS: Twin Snakes (though it's not all kojima's vision, the story and core part is still MGS1).

I will be buying MGS:Rising anyway since I'm an insane fan of MGS4.

But, I agree that the soul behind MGS games is from Kojima. And MGS:Rising could be good, but might not have that last touch.

One thing's for sure is that the PSP has been revitalized. People believed GoW:COO was the last great PSP game. But it's been proven wrong since MGS:PW is now inbound. Cant wait for that one.

[AAACE5]

You Ps3 fanboys are right! MGS Rising is gonna suck so bad that you will buy it when it comes out for Ps3 and somehow it will be magically better!

To me it sounds like you guys are just doing damage control! Raiden is the future of the MGS franchise. The Psp game will be a trip back into the past. You can try to play it off all you want, but the fact that you fanboys kept claiming that a MGS game would never make it to the 360, yet, here we are... and you guys are mad!

It's OK! Look at it this way... you get to keep LBP! I promise MS will not try to take that one from you. I don't even think they will release that Kudo/Kodu (whatever) game either.

[Marceles]

Masahiro Yamamoto directed Portable Ops, Kojima was producer though

[Syronicus]

QFT

[Disccordia]

FF14 is not FFv13 renamed, they are completely different games being designed by totally different people.

[pixelsword]

so that should tell you where Rising stands.

[leyego]

@AAACE5 what do u call mgs2 huh?

fix ur statement, ps3 fans said u'd never get MGS4 and u havent, and wont ever get it. that statement still holds true.

@cherrypie first of all its FFXIV not FFIV, 2nd ps3 still gets FFvXIII and xbox aint, 3rd ps3 gets ANOTHER FF game which the xbox wont see for some time, and 4th stop being a sour puss ur just a pissed gamer who'll find any excuse to bash sony otherwise u wouldn't care enough to post a comment.

[Bzone24]

Wow, that really sucks because there has never in the history of the world been a game worth playing that hasn't been directed by kojima. /sarc

[lonestarmt]

gosh dang you were wrong on so many levels.

First of MGS rising is not MGS5. When it was announced and people blindly thought it was a 360 only game all MGS PS3 only fans were bummed. Then they find out that kojima is actually working on another MGS game and a true sequel to MGS in fact one to MGS3 and is not only directing it but writing it, and has very little involvement in rising. Of course MGS fans will want PW over Rising. No fanboys biased here. IF they make a sequel to the dark knight or iron man, but its not written or directed by the same people who did it, wouldn't you be skeptical?

and second dude WTH Versus isn't FF14. Its a totally new game. VS is still coming out only on the ps3 and so is agito on the psp. Seriously stay off the hoochie.

Whats messed up is that Square is even thinking about FF14 when they haven't even finished FF13.

[40cal]

I have been a huge fan of the Metal Gear saga for 22 years! So Metal
! cardboard box !
Gear Rising will make its way to my PS3 and Metal Gear Peace Walker will make its way to my PSP.

I obviously would like to see Kojima play a huge roll in all of the Metal Gear games, but because he is not directing Rising dose not mean that I am not going to support the project, after all it is coming from Kojima Productions and using the Solid 4 engine (I think). Just as long as its not a AC!D game ( the only Metal Gear games I did not enjoy ) I'm happy.

And where the hell is the second digital graphic novel for the PSP? I need this to come out stateside.

[dachiefsman]

wow these posts are amazing. Most of these posts are talking down of rising since Kojima is only producing....SO WHAT???

Its still being made by his development company which puts out damn good, quality games. It's also in the MGS universe.

If Rising would have been PS3 exclusive with Kojima having a limited role, you would of drooled over it.

[leyego]

@40cal
SE doesn't have only one team working on the FF titles.
just look at ff13 and ffv13, i bet if they wanted to they could make 3 or 4 ff# games at the same time.
SE aint the small company it used to be.

ff14 is made by the online team, the team that made ff11.
13 and 14 are still coming out in 2010.

btw why are we even mentioning FF in a MGS post?

[boodybandit]

Maybe you should change your name to lemonpie because you sound awfully bitter.

Back on Topic
Kojima Studios + Raiden = must buy for me on the PS3.
I already have enough achievement points. Now I'm a trophy whore ;)

[lonestarmt]

look no one is saying its going to suck. Its just goes from a must have and a masterpiece like MSG1-4, to just a good game rated prob around 8.0 to 8.5. Nothing wrong with that, but its not something to say ooo haha looks like you should have a 360 now just based off this one game.

Whats funny is the 360 only fans acting so ga-ga over it when they still don't have MSG4 and its not a true sequel. You know they would do the same if something happened with mass effect or gears of war. lol

[Why o why]

http://www.n4g.com/events_e...

please read just a fraction of these comments....2 wrongs dont make a right and all that but there was no humility shown by a large proportion of the gloaters. Please consider

[cmrbe]

will be a different game from what MGS fans are use to. It could be a good thing. I believe Konami is just trying to expand the MGS fanbase with this game which is good.lets wait and see for more information.

However those that are expecting another MGS epic better wait for the next iteration.

I am getting both games.

[Dark General]

And everyone remains happy except for people like me who just want Kojima to make a new IP or a next Gen Snatcher remake.

[RememberThe357]

What if I want both?

Just because Kojima himself is not working on Rising directly doesn't mean the game is going to suck.

This is still Kojima Productions we're talking about. He's not going to surround himself with people who don;t know what they're doing.

Rising is going to be no slouch.

[4Sh0w]

Does anybody read? He also said this:

"Nonetheless, Metal Gear Solid Rising is still described by Kojima-san as the "next generation Metal Gear Solid 5."

and last time I checked Kojima Productions only made quality stuff or is that now un-true since they're working on 360 too, lol fanboys have NO shame.

[40cal]

I think that your comment was meant for lonestarmt.

Keep my m/f name out your mouth. LOL J/K

[dachiefsman]

You haven't even seen a screen shot of the game and you are prejudging it.

I have played and own most of the major installments of the Metal Gear series. I am also a fan of Gears, Mass Effect, and Halo. If these games came out for another system, big deal! It would be awesome to tell you the truth cause I get more of what I like.

Open your eyes and put your prejudices aside. You will enjoy life more.

[y0haN]

Could still be good, I hope he at least has some input.

[N4Flamers]

thanks I was thinking the same thing. People just dont freaking read. He is still producing it. I think both games will be good for the stories. I want to experience how raiden got that way, and I would like a continuation on the story after snake eater. I was so scared of that game at first. No radar and I had to eat and kill animals to survive. After playing it though, it became my favorite.

[Enigma_2099]

From Wikipedia.

Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops (2006: PlayStation Portable) – writer/original concept/executive producer*

Metal Gear Acid (2004: PlayStation Portable) – producer*

Metal Gear Acid 2 (2005: PlayStation Portable) – producer*

... now shut up.

[Megatron08]

without Kojima this game might have a chance of not being complete crap

[njr]

Kojima is basically saying this game is instant-fail without him directing it. He's even gone to say Peace Walker will be a true MGS game.

[lonestarmt]

haha I enjoy life thank you very much. There is no prejudices here. Your right there is really nothing to go on to say its going to suck. There is also nothing here to say its awesome. There is only some small facts and info to go by. Kojima personal team is working on PW, which he is writing and directing himself. He is only producing Rising with some input. Which he did for metal gear acid which was totally different from MGS1-3 and not as good. So logical and common sense says that Rising is not going to be as good as it could be with Kojima. Now later when more info comes out it could be great and really worthy of a true MGS game, but thats yet to be seen, so for now the judgment seems fair to keep your expectations low. To think otherwise is just being baised. Which makes no sense because its going to be on 360 and PS3 so there really isn't reason for either side to dog on it toom much since their getting it anyway. lol

whats really funny to me is when MGS4 came out 360 fans said it was boring slow, and had no gameplay and it was just a long movie. So why are they getting so exicted over a MGS game now on the 360? haha. Truth is they were jealous and just making excuses. Just like PS3 only owners would like to play bioshock, mass effect, or tales of vesperia.

[Biggunz]

I thought it was telling when Kojima said Metal Gear Solid Rising was nothing more then a spinoff and not a true MGS.

[N4Flamers]

kojima never said that. Replay the footage, what he says is that MGS PW is not just a spinoff. Most people that cannot understand the subtleties of spech cannot tell the difference.

Kojima actually says that MGSR is the new age MGS5.

[PLAYSTATIONGENRATION]

u people look for anything to discredit this multiplatform game..i dont blame u i blame the fanyboyism in u...but i doubt this game will be as good as 4

[I did not murder him]

When did Konami announce this for PS3? anyways that might be a good thing it might have a more western action quality to it. This could be the MGS people are waiting for.

[Trey4Lyfe]

Jack Tretton told Geoff Keighley that MGS Rising is ABSOLUTELY coming to the PS3

Troll harder next time pls

[Fulensenca]

A Metal Gear Solid without Kojima?
Multiplatform never helps, the proof: most of the greatest games ever are exclusive.

But the point is that seems that Kojima don' t believe in this game, it seems that he don' t want to get involved in any aspect of Rising.

I' m not saying that Rising will be crap for sure, but I have my doubts that it will be as good as the others MGS are.
And, IMHO, everyone should have at least a little doubt ( this works just if you played the saga ).

For me it' s enough. ( maybe you didn' t play Metal Gear Solid 4 Guns of the Patriots )

EDIT: @ hay: MGS portbale ops, yes, great game ( a little hard to get used with the controls, though ). Ah, I see, you' re right, Kojima didn' t direct MPO.
But do you really think that MGS serie doesn' t -usually- need Kojima?
If Konami does not need Kojima, what are they paying him for?
No one is good as Kojima, Hideo = garantee.
And MPO was an exclusive title ( you know, it ever helps ).

[Mainman]

Lightning Bolt Action? My expectation isnt high for Rising.

I am a big MGS fan and I will pick Rising up the day it releases, but I dont expect it to outdo MGS4 for 2 reasons.

1. Kojima isnt working on it, so it might not have the Kojima feel to it. However, I hope the guys working on Rising know and understand Kojima's philosophy and hopefully it will have the 'atmosphere' and quality that Kojima games always have.

2. It is multi-platform. Lets face it guys, exclusive games are better than multi-platform games.

[WildArmed]

.... @ did not murder him
thats like says Gears of war will be better if Epic didnt make it.
Do even even think b4 u fuking write?

[bjornbear]

Damn i wish there was a Report option for "Wrong"

[ultimolu]

It's coming for the PS3, now stop crying. -_-

It would be financial suicide on Konami's part to make this 360 exclusive when some 360 fans may not know about the story behind Metal Gear Solid.

We all know what happened with the Metal Gear game on the original XBox, right?

Their goal must be to generate more profit. They won't do that with an exclusive, where some people may not know what the hell is going on.

[Pennywise]

I did not murder him is living in a dream world. No way will this game be MGS4 quality without Kojima and getting downgraded by DVD and do you really think konami or Kojima would put out a MGS game and not release it on the platform that sold almost 5mil copies of the last installment. I know you like to be very bias and against the grain.... but come on. Use a little common sense. It will go a long way.

[Sarcasm]

"This could be the MGS people are waiting for. "

That's the stupidest thing I've heard all day.

The MGS people are waiting for? No. The MGS people are waiting for is all you 360 fanboys waiting for MGS4 for the past 2 years.

[darthv72]

"thats like says Gears of war will be better if Epic didnt make it. "

Some games have had sequels not made by the original creator and gone on to become big franchises. Will Rising be one of them.....? We will know when the end product comes out. For now I reserve judgement on it until then.

Respect to Kojima and his "whole" production team for continuing the metal gear franchise with or without solid snake.

[darthv72]

@ulti: You make it seem as if those who play 360 may have never played the PS1 (or NES & MSX) original.

@penny: We know nothing about this game. Speculation here: it could be the beginning of the back story of Raiden's "rise" to fame in the series. I personally like spin offs provided there is some type of connection to the original series.

Blue shift and opposing force were both great spin offs to half life. Crossing paths with the original game but remaining true to their independence.

All I say is no need to degrade something because it isnt being made by the originator. God of war is great. GoW2 is better and GoW3 will be more so. Jaffe started it but it was kept going by the creative sense of others who offered new ideas.

[ultimolu]

darth, I said *some*, not all.
Please read.

[kewlkat007]

when you get MA2 for your PS3..lol

[darthv72]

My bad even though I chose not sound limiting in my statement as well (some, all, only, etc).

As this is a spin off then it shouldnt hurt to not have played any of the former as this one would be centered around Raiden. It would probably serve to entice others to explore the other games in the MGS universe (as you say) who may not know the series.

[Trey4Lyfe]

and Kojima would rather spend his time on the PSP crafting a TRUE Hideo Kojima Game

Peace Walker will be a Masterpiece

[eagle21]

You said it all correct.

[DoctorXpro]

Kojima trust in his team.

And I bet his gonna keep the eye on the game.

[joeyisback2585]

lmao haha u xbots are idiots lol he isnt goin to help with it bc he knows it will suck and he never liked microsoft he said before he didnt like microsoft and that proves it he only wants to help with sony and snake belongs to him haha u xbots are owned haha

[PotNoodle]

Why are you so against this game? Its on PC and PS3 too. Whatever platform i buy it for, i want it to be a good game.

[truegamer4life]

By reading your post I can see two things Kojima and u have in common...u guys really like sucking on Sonys D*ck really hard lol... oh and joey its not the end of the world if 360 owners don't get a true metal gear game. There are so many games out there to cry over one game.

[Sir Ken_Kutaragi]

It really looked like Hideo Kojima didn't really want to be at that Micro$oft Show!!! ;-D

Bubbles for you 'joeyisback2585' ;)

[Montreafart]

I knew that was the case the moment he stepped on stage during the Sony E3 conference.

He said: "MGS peacewalker is the true sequal to MGS3 and not a spin off and me and the MGS4 team are deeply involved with it".

Rising is just a spin off. It may turn out to be a good game but Ill rather wait and see first. It may not even be stealth anymore but more action orientated or even FPS.

And to the few stupid xbots still doubting that Rising is multiplatform, not only is it confirmed by Tretton. It is also on Konami's webpage.

[tha_meat_beater]

you guys got the short end of the stick, which is, 2x as dissapointing for the dumb bots as they are accustomed to the "LONG END" of it! (RROD, E74 ect...)

[infekt]

So much for a Kojima experience on the 360. Must hurt.

[Kill Crow]

for him to end up on a psp title ... lolz

[Crystallis]

LMAO..heres a bubble..

[Crystallis]

LOL. the open zone loves you.

[mistajeff]

I'm still really excited for rising. I was hoping they'd add a playable Raiden as DLC or something, this is potentially better, simply because the idea of an MGS hack n slash intrigues me. But it's good that we're getting a TRUE MGS stealth title as well, with what I think is an amazing premise and will finally clear up the few shady areas left in the MGS timeline in terms of Big Boss starting up Outer Heaven. I really can't wait for Peace Walker. I started up MGS4 again just out of pure excitement from these announcements, and while I never stopped considering it to be the best game I've ever played, I forgot how F@CKING INCREDIBLE that game is. God i love metal gear. Portable Ops wasn't directed by Kojima but it was still amazing, so I'm confident Rising will kick @$$ as well.

[wazzim]

Expect MGS Peace Walker to get 10'ns then! It will be one of the best portable games ever!

[rawd]

OMG ahahha the news just keeps getting better.

[user858621]

shame bots will neva experience a true kojima masterpiece

[Sir Ken_Kutaragi]

...Who's in the Box(CRYING)???...Bill Gate$!!! ;-D

The PSP game sounds BETTER!!! ;-P Oh well i will have to buy a PSP-Go!!! ;)

[blackbeld]

Kojima is good friend of Sony.... Xbots cry again..

[Sir Ken_Kutaragi]

I love the bit at the M$ E3 Show where the M$ guy said 'Snake is coming to the
xBox 360'
And Kojima said 'NO!!! I!!! DIDN'T!!! SAY!!! ANYTHING!!! ABOUT!!! SNAKE!!!' ;-D

That said it ALL!!! ;-D

[Trey4Lyfe]

Snake would probably want to go through the microwave in MGS4 ten more times than be on the 360, with all the disk swapping, he'd age even more!

[djtek184]

Kojima said 'NO!!! I!!! DIDN'T!!! SAY!!! ANYTHING!!! ABOUT!!! SNAKE!!!' ;-D
LOLOLOLOLOLOLLLOLL!!!!!

[n to the b]

"And Kojima said 'NO!!! I!!! DIDN'T!!! SAY!!! ANYTHING!!! ABOUT!!! SNAKE!!!' ;-D"

why r u so ret@rded?? that was part of the act. MS was in on it, they clearly set that statement up for kojima kind of like a joke - else they would never bring up snake during a gigantic presentation for a game they know has no snake in it (the big, final highlight of their entire press conference no less).

bunch of dumb@ss sony-humping 12yr olds bitter about 1 little kojima game for 360 and incapable of common sense/logic.

f-ing ridiculous, your mommies should take away your keyboards...

[djtek184]

@n to the b
really ? it was all an act? wow.. thanks for correcting me...
-sarcasm..

[HQLocated111]

LOL the first ever BOOTLEG Metal Gear game.

[pwnsause]

i LOLED

[lokiroo420]

nes had two of them.

[PirateThom]

Yeah, this is Snake's Revenge for the current generation.

[Obama]

lol Kojima really dislikes the 360.

[slave2Dcontroller]

This hasnt been the first time I've heard a comment like yours. I guess I just didnt believe it at the time but know its clear as day.

He owns Don Mattrick right in front of a ton of people AT the MS conference.

and then theres this- "I'm not the director. I'm not doing game design either. Although, I do issue complaints <<<<<(laughs)&a mp;a mp;g t;>>>>. But, not too much." Seems like he can give F less about it.

Its like I said before- Konami approached Kojima about making a Proper MGS multi platform ip and the the answer was no. Well.. can we use Snake and have a protege from your studio make a game with Snake in it? No. Well what if we use Raiden and create a story that evolves around him with "Lightning Bolt Action"? Hmmmm. I guess thats ok.

Kojima is to Playstation
What
Itagaki is to Xbox360

[enjoi187]

im still happy itll be on the 360. mutliplatform / exclusive whatever......point is their will be a METAL GEAR SOLID on the 360. their are all ready ALOT of excited 360 fans regardless of what yall think or type.

[PirateThom]

As I fan of the series, I'd be excited too.... except I know better.

[demoneyeslaharl]

Hmmm... I wonder of he likes the PSP or something. Wonder how he feels about the PSP Go...

[peeps]

it should still be good tbh. i think peace walker is gonna be a good game for the fans who follow every little detail of the story :p which is a shame if u don't own a psp!

hopefully we get to see some more info from konami later, at least about what sort of gameplay it will be. It seems to me that the franchise could be moving away from its 'tactical espionage action' for Rising.

[spunnups]

The Box finally gets Metal Gear and the Mastermind Behind the Franchise wants no part in it! Kojima, Bring on MGS5 and Make it PS3 exclusive, that's the only way you can top MGS4.

[San Frandisco]

haha i bet you 10-1 that peace walker is gunna be longer then MGSR..
with more content and almost equal graphics.

i thot it was awesome that kojima couldnt stress enuf how much he is into MGPW and the ps brand and can give 2 sh!ts about MGSR.

it shouldnt even have ben called METAL GEAR,but Raiden Rising:lightning bolt action or something retarted like that.

[StanLee]

But I think PS3 fanboys may be the worst. You know, these comments are a true discredit to the talented team that worked on Metal Gear Solid 4. If anything, I'm happy Kojima wont direct this outing. If anyone needed an editor it was him. Metal Gear Solid 4 was terribly self-indulgent.

[bushfan]

The main team that worked on Metal Gear Solid 4 is working on the PSP MSG version...kojima said that!

[StanLee]

Kenichiro Imaizumi who is directing the game has worked as a design and story director on Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Silent Hill 2, Silent Hill and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. He's an exceptional game designer with the team that worked on Metal Gear Solid 4 behind him. Do you really think 150 plus man team that toiled 4 and a half years on Metal Gear Solid 4 is going to go make a PSP game? Get real! You fanboys act like Kojima made the game his God damned self. You're all really pathetic and petty. You all make all PS3 owners look bad. He says himself in the article he will give his input and refers to the game as the "next generation Metal Gear Solid 5." But because it's multiplatform, you all look to find any attempt to marginalize what could be an exceptional game, starring arguably the break out star of Metal Gear Solid 4. You all really, really are pathetic.

[solsub]

But without Kojima, it just isn't the same. Any Metal Gear fan knows and clearly acknowledges that. Venting your frustrations isn't going to change anything.

[StanLee]

Do you think Cliffy B really made Gears of War?! Kenichiro Imaizumi is Konami's Rod Ferguson. The real creative force behind Konami and a number of it's franchises including Metal Gear Solid. Kojima didn't make those Metal Gear Solid games himself. It was a creative process that included a host of talented individuals. Chief of whom will be the director of Metal Gear Solid Rising. And no one wants it to be or feel like Metal Gear Solid 4 with its self-indulgences. It's an all new story, all new direction, all new protagonist. I find it funny you piss ants pass judgement when hide nor hair has been seen of the game.

[Baka-akaB]

You are being quite arrogant here ... i dont see how much clearer it can be .

It's an official fact straight from the man's mouth ... MGS4's team , wich mean the key people , not just the coffee boy that happened to be around while they made the game , will be involved deeply in Peace Walkers .

I think Kenichiro Imaizumi would actually slaps you around for going like "do you believe they'll waste time on psp games ? " .
Get over it already , it's a true sequel just like DQIX is a true dragon quest , only on a portable screen .

Hell two of Kenichiro Imaizumi's main games , Simphony of the Night and Suikoden , went against the expectations and trends around their release , buy being 2d games , at a time everyone was obsessed by 3d.

So no he and probably the others got no qualms about doing such a game on psp . And just look at it , it's simply outstanding for a psps title .

PS :oh and before some jump on me and believe i'd diss MGS Rising ... i do agree that MG R will probably be a great game , 100 kojima involvement or not . I'm only less interest than any other potential future MGS or that MGS psp new game because , so far , unless we are mistaken , it wont be the same kind of experience and game . Wich again i'll still look forward to , but not as much as a "real MGS" (as in stealth action game) .

I dont mind playing a "devil may raiden" , it will probably rock . those fearing it could even look bad because multiplatform needs to remember stuff like Bayonetta . Exclusive are always better optimized or looking , but a AAA game is AAA regardless of multi or exclusives .

Again i look forward to it , just less than the MGS we are used to .

[StanLee]

You missed the point d-bag. The point was, you don't need a 150 plus man team to make a PSP game so the poster's assertion that the Metal Gear Solid 4 team would not be working on Metal Gear Solid Rising because they're working on the PSP game is baseless and far fetched. Obviously, a large part of the Metal Gear Solid 4 team will have a deep creative involvement in the making of Metal Gear Solid Rising. Your rant makes little sense. How about some basic comprehension skills next time? To clarify, Kenichiro Imaizumi who is directing the game is exceptional game designer and I have every confidence in him and the team that made Metal Gear Solid 4 to craft the new direction for the Metal Gear Solid franchise. I'm not any less excited for a new game in the series because of Kojima's non-involvement because he didn't make any of the Metal Gear Solid games by himself. It took the wealth of talent of Kojima Productions. And anyone who think a title being made by the company that bears his name and the franchise associate with his legacy wont have his input, involvement and creative direction is kidding themselves. He even said in a interview after Metal Gear Solid 4's release that the game would be the last Metal Gear Solid game he directed but he had confidence in his team to let someone else take the reins going forward.

http://www.1up.com/do/newsS... Link is from August 2008. PS3 fanboys need to get over themselves.

[njr]

You know what, you're right. We can take the loss of one person, this person being Kojima. We can replace him with another director and the game will be just fine! Anyone know if Uwe Boll directs for video games? It would be awesome to have him be apart of it!!!

See what I did there? :|

[Psycho_Mantis]

Well...even if theres less Kojima invovled in a MG game it uselley isnt all that good. Example: MGS:TTS, even though i really like the remake i just thought i could have been alot better of a remake if Kojima was more invovled with it. Still though, that mught be the same for MGS:R as he may not direct the game at all, but i still have a feeling that he will be somewhat invovled with it to some degree like he was with MGA, MGA2, MGSGB etc.

[Aggesan]

So MGS: Rising is the bastard, unwanted child? Why don't they just do an abortion while it's still possible? Oh, right. They're gonna use it for child labour. Gotto earn those dollars, Konami!

[Psycho_Mantis]

Actulley, the REAL bastard child of any mgs would have to be Snakes Revenage. :)

[MGOelite]

this is starting to make sence, by the sounds of it kojima wants nothing to do with this so im thinking that microsoft has gone over his head and appealed to the directors of konami and gave them the money

[evilmonkey501]

Sony should just buy out 51% of Konami already....They make some pretty good games. Kojima is a tech junkie, He likes only the most powerful of systems. Its kinda like only dating girls with bigger boobs...lol

[crazyclown]

well that sucks for rising\\msg4 rocked the boat in terms of storyline

[joeyisback2585]

haha the xbots cryed omg omg we got mgs omg omg and this comes out lmao u xbots got owned and serve

[bjornbear]

Then why did he go onstage to announce it?...HAHA...that was a very cringy moment, i felt bad for Koji-san! =P he looked so freaked out w those executives peering at him xD

Oh well, still might be a good game =) js won't be a Kojima work of art.

[jerethdagryphon]

1. in the sony confrence he speaks japenese .
2 in ms he speaks english, and a the point hes anouncing the title
he starts to say peace. then cuts to rising time reference 1:24.19-24
he gets a look in his eyes like hes being corrected.

3. hes reading from a forced script and cant wait to get off that stage.
watch the vid carfully and look at his body language

[TheColbertinator]

So I guess Metal Gear Rising is not Metal Gear Solid 5,its just a spin off like Metal Gear Acid

[Dimitri]

Expect the game to be very short.
XBOX 360 hardware limits are the main reasons..

[evilmonkey501]

like ff 13...

[joeyisback2585]

bubble to u to sir ken and to u to blackbeld and to u to montre and xbots CRY XBOTS CRY LMAO

[MetalGearBear]

if u want MGS4 really bad!!!!
BUY PS3!!! LOL

[mario2man]

I think kojima is only fully involved in the psp game because konami made him announce mgr and he dose not like it because is not a true mgs. Look at him at the Sony press conference and you will see what I mean.

[San Frandisco]

hmm i thot it was kool that wen he went on stage for the M$ conference he spoke in engrish but wen he was at the sony conference he spoke in japanese with a translater..??

hmm i dunno.

[Wolf873]

I wonder if it has to do with 360's storage limitations, because remember back when MGS-4 was still to be released Kojima stated that even Blu-ray was hindering his true vision of MGS-4. Obviously PS3 and 360 version won't differ by a great mile in terms of content. So I guess now that it's coming to 360, he would feel even more restricted in terms of how much content he can put in there. But even so, I think he likes Snake more than Raiden, thus he's sticking with his story only.

[Ziriux]

Of course, this is most likely due to this gaming going on a MS system and Sony not letting Kojima bring his best effort to the system. I'm still pretty sure he'll be involved in the project.

[PS360PCROCKS]

That's messed up. I guess his comments the other day were correct when he basically didn't sound so happy. Microsoft probably has been hounding them for a game, Konami agreed. Kojima threw a fit because he likes the PS and Blu-Ray and would have to do things differently. Oh well, I guess we'll see how it turns out. I guarantee he still has a role and he still has to approve of the game though. But you know I have hope, look at when Tecmo did with Ninja Gaiden. Both games done without what's his face.

[MADPIRAHNA]

Likes to create illusions, look at how the most recent halo game was handled.

All they care about is getting the name Metal Gear on a 360 box. Even if its not the real thing, like Halo..

[Gun_Senshi]

But you did not belive me.

MGS Rising is not MGS, Its "Lighting Bolt Action". Just an action game spin off for CASH

I TOLD YOU SO too that Lost Planet 2 is coming on PS3 and so is Rising, and its coming on PC too wait and see

[Nexy]

It may be the first MGS I will enjoy. Kojima makes very boring games with long films instead of worthy gameplay and the story is profound enough to only impress those who do not read any books or watch any good movies.

Hopefully it will be the first MGS without all the idiotic, boring and way too long films and crappy old fashioned gameplay. A decent hack'n'slash seemes wuite a good idea.

[Gun_Senshi]

I pity that your brains cannot process MGS Story and say it doesn't have any gameplay, when MGS4 has better gameplay then most games out there including KZ2 Resistance Halo Gears etc

[Dark General]

I'm surprised you didn't enjoy MGS4 then since it had so much emphasis on action instead of the series mainstay of stealth.

[kewlkat007]

Kojima will have absolutely nothing to do with Rising? Come on, how long does it take to make a PSP game?..

Anything to downplay a multiplatform game..I wonder if Rising was just on the PS3, fanboys would be going bananas, regardless.

That's like saying any other Final Fantasy games, other then the CORE games, will automatically suck.

[Wolf873]

that the game won't feel like your usual Metal Gear game. Even though Kojima would be involved mostly in PSP game, he might still have his influence on how Rising shapes up to be. Even if it was on PS3 only, and Kojima still went on to say the exact same thing, than people would be worried either way, and you can bet 360 base would be all over this and laughing. So there's not much to do with down playing it just because its multi-plat now.

[PirateThom]

As a fan of the series, a game Kojima isn't happy with or taking any part in concerns me greatly.

The only people that do seem excited are 360 fanboys for the sole reason "OMFG MGS 360" rather than actually considering the fact Kojima has already dismissed the game and put his efforts behind a PSP game, the MGS4 team are working on the PSP game and the fact it's a hack 'n' slash with no bearing on the story/franchise.

I honestly cannot muster any excitement for it, especially if Hideo Kojima can't.

[stevec32]

let's face it

[Nelson M]

And you better belive this too
You aint Getting MGS5
That will be Exclusive to its Rightfull Console
The PS3

[jcgamer]

LOL :)

[Hirako Shinji]

I don't know how people think he won't have anything to do with it. All that's said is that he's not directing it. I don't think he would've have announced it at the MS Conference if he didn't have any involvement. Yeah, he might not have a big say on it, but people forget Kojima didn't create MGS by himself. He has an amazing team and I'm sure they will put their heart into Rising. Do you think Kojima would let a crappy game slip by just because he's not directing it? We still have no idea about the gameplay at all, so we can't say anything yet.

[mario2man]

watch him at the sony press conference and you will know why his is only involved in the psp mgs

[PHIL1017]

im right about kojima is not directed to MGS Rising! i know it! duh duh duh!

[Unicron]

It's a skilled team and I still have high hopes for this spinoff. However, I really hope it's NOT a part of the canon as Peace Walker is. This way they can have some leeway with the story and do what they want without risk of messing with established events/characters. Worked for Ghost Babel and Acid!

[Rowsdower]

is unprofessional, there i said it. This feeding into the rabid fanboy base (which proves to me that we are unwitting saps providing free marketing while generating artificial hype) of the PS3, essentially putting down fellow employees at Kojima publishing house, essentially inviting hopes for the games failure is unprofessional. I realize that this serves many purposes and satisfies the worst in some of us, but this distancing himself from the game the way he is is purely immature. Why make the game then? If you dont want to. Is it the money? Did MS find his price? He took the money obviously the game is being made. Sorry to rant but I cant get over how this "respected" elder of gaming is feeding into the worst aspects of the gaming community.

He had 2 professional choices:

1. Not doing it if he didnt want to do it, and staking his popularity and repuataion against the will of his bosses at Konami.

2. Doing it, not liking it, and not promoting it and leaving the comments to the folks who are working hard to make this game.

instead he is doing what he is doing, and no matter what side you fall on there is really no excuse.

Kojima is feeding into the worst part of gaming, the fanboy, in order to build hype and push PS3 owners to buy a PSP to play his latest opus. Its pure marketing at the expense of the unity of the gaming community.

[StanLee]

He and these rabid fanboys much like himself are doing a disservice to the talented team who worked on Metal Gear Solid 4. He acts like he made the game himself with little input, design, ideas and engineering from anyone else. Like his involvement makes or breaks the game's success. How arrogant. How much of a diva can you be?

[Ldubbz]

so Kojima cant even come out to e3 and introduce games HIMSELF without the SDF trying to kill everything about it. Just because its on 360.

You guys are truly looking pathetic.

In case people didnt notice, after the MGSR teaser, it said "Sneak In". I would think a game about ninja (Tenchu anyone?) that explicitly mentions sneaking would be about...oh I dont know, SNEAKING?

And maybe some of you should actually READ the article here :

"Nonetheless, Metal Gear Solid Rising is still described by Kojima-san as the "next generation Metal Gear Solid 5."

And how is Peace Walker a sequel? Its a prequel really, telling the story in between MGS3 and MGS. So its really, uh....MGS 3.5. Or MGS 0.5.

@ penny

How so? What am I denying? Being that neither you nor I have any real details of this game, what is there to actually deny? Thats my point.

Why do you (presumably, maybe Im wrong) want this game to fail? none of us even knew about this game a couple of days ago, and now its destined to fail?

With so many heavy-hitters coming on 360 next year (Alan Wake, Gears 3, Halo Reach), Kojima must know this game HAS to be excellent to even stand with that crowd.

[Pennywise]

LOL! we are looking pathetic, but you are looking like you are best friends with denial.

[GiantEnemyCrab]

Ldubbz so so true!

+bubble

[rhood022]

PW is the true sequel to the MGS series because KOJIMA HIMSELF SAID IT WAS. He said it yesterday at the Sony Press conference.

How hard is it for you people to get that?

And the game's subheading of "Lighting Bolt Action" compared to "Tactical Espionage Action" is a good indicator that the game will not be the traditional stealth-oriented MGS.

Also, if you knew anything about the Ninja's in MGS, or about Raiden a la MGS 4 in general, he's a more in-your face action type rather than the sneak around Snake type. The new game will probably play more to that side of the character than anything.

[ReBurn]

I think it's funny that people are saying that MGS: R is going to be bad because Kojima isn't directing it. It is still going to reflect upon him if it isn't up to snuff, so I'm sure it isn't going to be substandard. I don't think the guy will let the brand be tarnished for spite.

[Wolf873]

otherwise it may even turn out to be a great game for all we know. The thing is, Kojima's restricted involvement in Rising has put doubt in Metal Gear fans as to the quality of the game (story telling etc etc) and how it will stay true to the whole Metal Gear franchise.

[ZuperAmazingCooKie]

Maybe Kojima does not mind Microsoft, he may just want superior hardware

[Astral Freaks]

Its The PSP Bro.............

[HDgamer]

If he's not involved it's no reason for me to buy it. I remember twin snakes how they ruined the whole thing with slow motion crap.

[solsub]

Well, there goes my excitement for this one -- Just like it did for the Ac!d titles and PO. At least MGS4 was amazing and I got to experience it :)

[Djinn]

"He describes Peace Walker as the "Metal Gear Solid 5 inside me."

Taken from the link

[CaseyRyback_CPO]

It seems as the 360 fans have once again turned their blinders on to the order of operations for the Metal Gear series. Not only has it been on the Xbox before, but its also been multiplatform before. The first thing to happen with MGS4 on the PS3 was the 360 fanboy downplay of the century. "lol we dont want to watch a 24 hour movie with 4 minutes of gameplay hahah we buy our console for GAMES not MOVIES.." I'll ignore the fact that the biggest news for the 360 the past generations e3's have been all movie related... Anyhoo. You people rode MGS4 all the way to its AAA status and millions of units sold. With pie on your face, you all then came up with the idea that MGS4 was possible on the 360, not only that, but it became the biggest hope for 360 fans. To play a popular Playstation franchise, as usual. Notice its not the other way around. The biggest e3 news for sony is never "stealing" games as Edge and Kotaku put it. MGS4 is the best game of this gen. Rising is a spinoff. Kojima isn't working on it.

[JuJuRMJ]

Agree, I want my tactical espionage action that only Kojima can deliver, he is after all the creative director. So mr. Stan Lee who hates ps3 fanboys but I bet will lie snugly next to the x-box or wii crew (please hate fanboys in general, you know the same people who argue here every fvcking day). Hideo Kojima is Metal Gear Solid, the brains of the operation. Without him and without "tactical espionage action"; stealth gameplay. Count me out.

Disagree with me all you like.. 1: I'm not discrediting this new spin-off hoping that it will be teh suksors, if its good then so be it on which ever system you prefer.

2: There are no games out there like Kojima's Metal Gear Solid series, and I prefer the "tactical Espionage action" to just another hack n' slash with MGS characters thrown in. So here's hoping that we will see another from Kojima. I's needz my stealth fix.

[Ldubbz]

What's your problem, really? Why do you want this game to fail so badly?

And whats with your false sense of ownership, over a 3rd party title? In case you didnt notice MGS2 was on Xbox. Metal Gear itself started on MSX/NES. They are even going to the iPhone for chrissakes.

Spin it however you want, but there was Kojima, speaking his best engrish right there on stage with MS, on the first day of E3 announcing a MGS game for 360. Whats with the constant conspiracies? Is it really that hard to just accept things for what they are, needing to make up all sorts of non-sensical reasons why something will fail, simply because YOU dont like it?

[Freak of Nature]

Kojima is'nt working on it?What a laugh....He is producing it! you think that counts for something sherlock....LOL! He...Is...producing....It....D id I type that slow enough for you Mr.hater know it all....

[pumpkinpunker]

I'm actually more interested in this game now. Kojima is a hack and MGS isn't even that popular in Japan. Kojima is worshiped by pencil neck geek Westerners who masturbate to Manga and wallpaper their walls with Anime posters. Newsflash: I know real, actual Japanese people and they laugh at you guys.

[kewlkat007]

But it's that ismple the game is multiplatform. If it wasn't it, be a different story. Well even a different hype.

-Notice FFXIII VS(a spin-off/hack & slasher) is more hyped/awaited than the actual CORE game in the franchise(which should fare better).

-How will the next Ninja Gaiden be received without Itagaki? Some of the same predicaments.

Ofcourse, it is kinda sad to discredit everyone else that have worked on the MGS4 game. This game is multi and you know how multiplatform games are downplayed.

Anyhow, I would like to learn more about the type of game it is. We still do not now crap about it, yet all these remarks. We'll see how Konami handles it. You know it's sad, when some that call themselves gamers, want a game to do Horrible, eventhough they are also getting it. Without knowing much about it. But those same, are quite happy buying/hyping other "Exclusive Spin-offs".

[jinxS1591]

Sir ken I was on the floor when he said that bubble 4 you

[ef-u-2]

This was MS only mistake they should have let kojima announce his crappy little(to make some money)multi-plat at konami's press conference and had bio-ware announce Mass Effect 2 at theirs

[No_NaMe]

Kojima is only saying this calm down sony people...LOOL

[Solotov]

Considering this will probably be one of the biggest games released on the PS3 the year it comes out, PS3 fans better hope it is a good game.

[GoodSpeed]

How come we can't all just hope that this game will be an expertly crafted Metal Gear game that we've all come to expect from Kojima Productions. Why everyone wants to rip each other and build walls within the gaming community is beyond me. I have a PS3/360 combo and enjoy them both for their own merits. I mean come on guys it's a console, a means for enjoyment. I remember when we couldn't wait for gaming to really grow and become what it is today. Games are meant for everyone to enjoy and having multi-platform titles only helps to create that environment. Enough with the rant, I just hope we all enjoy this game in the end.

[Freak of Nature]

I agree totally sLyD3viL ....Bubbles to you...

It seems that a whole lot of (PS3 only) people here actually want Rising to fail or fall short of MGS4,just for the sole purpose it is now also on the 360,basically shooting themselves in the foot.Losing out themselves on the PS3 version.People are fooling themselves through the blind hatred and spite you have for the X360....Being a PS360 owner,I would have liked to see this PS3 exclusive.But now that it is what it is,I will hope that the talented and trusted team under Kojima will come up with a winner.

He describes Peace Walker as the "Metal Gear Solid 5 inside me." I bet it will be great,even fantastic for a PSP game,looked impressive from what I saw.But I still wish it was in HD in the end...

Metal Gear Solid Rising is still described by Kojima-san as the "next generation Metal Gear Solid 5."....Words many PS3 only fans dont like to hear,but it is fact,like it or not....I have faith in Kojima,that he has pride in himself and his faithful team,that they will come up with another gem.

In the end lets just hope this game is anywhere near as great as MGS4,and everybody wins,it sure beats hopeing that the game is less than great just because it is now on the 360.Lose the hate and bitterness people...

[Pennywise]

Oh sly devil... no you didnt.

[Ninjamonkey]

Then its not a real MGS game...

Kojima directs the MGS games, writes there scripts, is heavily involved in everything from graphics, to voiceovers, to the brilliant cutscenes.

Kojima is MGS, MGS is kojima. Which is why Im actually more excited for peace walker, the psp game. Plus theres rumors that kojima's doing a ps3 exclusive game that could be an MGS game =D

[slave2Dcontroller]

are you blind? Did you not see Kojima own Don Mattrick right on stage AT the MS conference? When Don mentioned he was thrilled to have Snake on the 360, Hideo shut him right up. He may as well Whipped it out and pissed all over Dons expensive suit!

I'm not saying that the game is going to suck Day 1 for me. Its one of the best announcements from E3 and the absolute best announcement for 360 owners over all. What IS clear is that Kojima doesnt want any part of this game bc its on the 360.

When Itagaki doesnt want to work on PS3 ip its clear to me, same goes for Gabe Newell. Kojima wants no part of the 360. Out of respect for Konami he appeared at MS to help Konami sale the game but wants nothing more to with it.

Accept the truth and stop making yourself dizzy from spin.

[GiantEnemyCrab]

Slave if you couldn't see that it was completely scripted you must be a pretty gullible person.

That was said to emphasis that the new game does not involve Snake and it was a lead in to the video that showed Raiden.

You act like these companies are interesting in this fanboy garbage. Believe me, these people are successful and they have better things to do. If anything they are fanboys for $$$$ and success.

[Freak of Nature]

BINGO .....GiantEnemyCrab

[slave2Dcontroller]

You could be right and most likely you are, I'm just not sure anymore crab. One thing remains abundantly clear though and that is Kojima is really seperating himself from this ip as much as possible and what other reason would he do aside from not wanting to build for 360. I mean, the man opted to chose the the damn PSP title over a multi plat.

Now GEC when you mention money you can apply that notion to Konami but not directly to Kojima. If that were totally the case then MSG4 would already be on the 360.

"You act like these companies are interesting in this fanboy garbage. Believe me, these people are successful and they have better things to do. If anything they are fanboys for $$$$ and success"

That was a funny comment but quite inaccurate. I'm not acting like anything but an observer. What I am observing here is the same thing I have observed when watching Itagaki stay clear of the PS3 and Gabe stay clear of the PS3 for reasons that they see fit. Now I'm watching Kojima stay clear of the 360 for reasons that he see's fit and I doubt that it has anything to with fanboys but alot about money. What I got from this was simple. MS could buy a MGS5 from Konami but they could'nt buy Hideo Kojima.

I know you 360 guys are used to LOL at PS3 franchises getting snatched but MS was taught a lesson. With that being said. If Hideo calls this game MG5 then damn it- Its MGS5. I sure in the hell have'nt disowned this installment as I said, Its one of the best announcements from E3 and MGS;Rising was the best 360 announcement period. Its a Day 1 purchase for me and I'm totally excited about it.

[Gue1]

:::two hour presentation:::

God of War
Heavy Rain
Uncharted 2
MAG
The Last Guardian
Agent
Gran Turismo 5
Lost Planet 2 is also on PS3 now
Final Fantasy XIV not on X360
Ratchet & Clank: Crack in Time

A real Metal Gear game for PsP that is not a spin-off(they said this multiple times in the conference)

Gran Turismo Movile

PsP GO

Metal Gear Solid Rising is also on PS3

====Demon Soul
====White Knight Chronicles
====New footage of FFXIII
====Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2

That's like double of what MS announced... plus a motion sensing controller that kicks the Wii-mote ass.

VS

:::one hour presentation:::

Alan Wake
Splinter Cell
Halo ODST
L4D 2

some rip-off of the PS eye.

What an incredible presentation MS had... /sarcasm

MS presentation was all a pretty display with a bunch of commercials of families playing together(just like nintendo) with a lot of white and green and other pretty decorations.

[Rowsdower]

there will be no peace

gaming is not about fun on this website, its about inferiority complexes on all sides, people yelling into the void wanting nothing more than to hear the echo of their own voices.

[GiantEnemyCrab]

"Nonetheless, Metal Gear Solid Rising is still described by Kojima-san as the "next generation Metal Gear Solid 5."

Straight from the man. It's funny how the MGS series and Kojima have always been praised by the PS3 community and now they are scrambling to try and make this new MGS game which still has Hideo involved sound like garbage or something less.

Coinsidence? Hell no! Anybody can see what's going on here and it's a sad state of affairs and beyond childish.

When it comes to Ninja Gaiden Sigma Xbox fans said the same thing.. Itagaki wasn't involved so it's not going to be a true NG game. But PS3 fans still love to say it's the best version.

If they want to release a POS game, no problem I won't buy it and Konami/Kojima and the Metal Gear will have to deal with their reputation afterwards.

[kewlkat007]

as well as Final Fantasy Vs. A talented TEAM is a talented TEAM. Some seem to think making games is a One Man Show.

[Unicron]

Another bubble for you Crab. I was just going to make the Itakagi comment myself, but you beat me to it.

I have faith in Kojima's team, even if he isn't focused on it himself. I still just hope its a sidestory/spinoff and not part of the canon though!

[slave2Dcontroller]

think it will be faaaaaaaaar from a POS. Its just a new MGS experience.

[PStu'rd]

OMG!!! So its not like MGS4?? Rising will be awesome CONFIRMED!!

MS took away sony's last reason to own a ps3 right at the exact time this reason actually turned awsome?? MS am genius confirmed!!

[artgamer]

lol, Psturd, take a second to realize that you will never, ever play a Kojima Metal Gear, ever in your miserable life, really think about that.

Stings doesn't it ?

Get a PS3 ya facking hobo !!!

[darkzodiac55]

look at this turd, so desperate

[KaBaW]

I don't understand why he would make a sequel to MGS on the PSP, though?
Both games should be pretty good, though. Looking forward to both.

[divideby0]

this is funny...sounds like sloppy 2nds.

hands off a franchise and which dont include the star character

well single console owners can at least play the game on the 360 and I am fairly sure it will be good, maybe not as good as the previous games in the franchise

[Socomer 1979]

Gran turismo psp : not a scaled down version. A full fledged gran turismo game.

Psp go is $50 more than a xbox360 arcade & already has more exclusives than it.
LOL.
Dam 360 kids got jack & they got balls. Jack balls.
2 things you can do about it. Nothing & like it.
I can hear the register ringing at Christmas. More than 10 million ps3's sold.

[n to the b]

"Gran turismo psp : not a scaled down version. A full fledged gran turismo game."

lol and what exactly is the diff between a 'full' version and a 'scaled down' version?

typical droid behavior, blindly buying into more sony hype. the psp game will obviously not be as big or as hi-res as GT5 for the PS3. if anything GT5 would be the 'full' version. so sony calling the new psp game 'full fledged' is just an empty statement that doesn't give us any important details at all.

ain't u pushing 30yr old, Mr. 1979? bit old to be acting like the rest of these 10yr old fanboy idi0ts...

[Create]

Not looking forward to rising, seems like a milking of the series. PeaceWalker may be enough to force me to buy a psp though (along with birth by sleep).

[Enigma_2099]

... Okay, I don't care WHAT console you're rockin'... that right there might not be very good news.

[slave2Dcontroller]

If your not a true fan of the franchise and a damn fool.

[rhood022]

^^^^^^

No, being a TRUE fan of the series is enjoying every aspect of the series that Kojima created personally--from the story, to the level designs, to the irreverent humor that that is a staple of the MGS universe. Not just enjoying the fact that it has "Metal Gear" in the title.

You take away the person who's 100% responsible for that and you're left with the name only. And I'm sorry, but that be fine for some (especially those who only care that a MGS game is on their system---and you know who I'm talking about) but to the TRUE fans of the series, having Kojima distance himself from the project creatively is probably the worst thing that could happen to the game.

[solsub]

No, any true Metal Gear fan would find this news disconcerting. A Metal Gear without Kojima is like peanut butter without jelly. It just isn't the same.

[Enigma_2099]

And only a DAMNED fool would think that Kojima didn't have anything to do with Metal Gear being as great as it is!

And who are you kidding... before this announcement for the 360, you WEREN'T a fan of Metal Gear! Admit it!

[Claudinho69]

kojima wasnt gonna be satisfied if he didnt have a game on the psp's top 3...hes a perfectionist

[Rowsdower]

the move to put kojima's true MGS game on the PSP is nothing more than a ploy to push hardware sales of the PSP. It is an attempt to convince PS3 MGS fans to buy a PSP if they dont have one already. If people cant see that then they are truly blind. Since graphics seem to matter so much these days then I would prefer a MGS that came out on the 360, versus a portable version of the game series. Thats just me. Kojima bad mouthing Rising is just bad form, its from his studio, he could have rejected the idea and kept his job, but he chose to make it. This bad mouthing the game just reveals where his loyalties lie, not to Konami but to Sony and their money. See its not all about games folks, sometimes its just about money. now I am prepared for the disagrees, but come where would you rather play a Kojima directed MGS, the PS3 or the PSP? Also if you dont own a PSP would you go buy one to play PeaceWalker like Kojima wants you to.

[Claudinho69]

i know what you are trying to say, but you forgetting one thing... kojima and his team is from japan and theres nothing more successful in japan gaming than handheld gaming

japan loves big things in small package

[Henry Cain]

Well we all knew this by the way Hideo acted at the M$ conference. Like he said MGS Peace Walker is the true sequel.

[LeGenDx]

just gave the xbots the middle finger <^>

[Microsoft Xbox 360]

HAHA No Kojima-quality for you bots.

Like I said earlier, this MG Rising game is a spin-off of the series. You will never get a game as epic as MGS4 on the Xbox 360.

[jetlian]

kojima not doing it is the right thing to do!!! MGS1 was the best and 3 was ok.... 2,4 weren't that good . the man just ran out of ideas. rising is where MG is headed and with a new lead character a new director seem right.

what i do find funny is fans saying 360 players won't know the story. it really doesn't matter. thats why its getting a reboot!! The new game is gonna play off the the snake saga. raiden will remember who trained him and all these legendary stories while he does his mission.

[cyclindk]

Kind of a slap in the face of that Microsoft PR guy who was saying they're finally proud to have "Kojima San" on board... hahhahahhahha!!

[Tomonobu Itagaki]

Kojima doesn't need to direct Metal Gear Solid : Rising, it's just a beat'em all, and by now it doesn't even match the quality of Ninja Gaiden series.

[ustayclassyn4g]

yep, kojima still dosen't love you xbox 360...

[digitalpowershot]

read too: http://www.psxextreme.com/p...

[-EvoAnubis-]

Both games will be good, Kojima involved or not. As long as it's people who know and love Metal Gear working on MGS:R, it'll be fine.

[Panou]

Ha ha, RISING FAIL -_-

This MGS won't be a real MGS... that's obvious. I think that Kojima just decided to make this game because Microsoft was too annoying with him ; so he decided to give them an MGS game. But don't wait for a great and real game.

[streety519a]

You do realise this game is being released for the PS3 as well I take it.

[Pintheshadows]

but I expect it to be a full on hack and slasher. MGS is about variety. If its button mashing (GOW) my soul will die a little. I sincerly doubt this will be anywhere near as emotionally involved as 4. Also I hate to be that guy but why is I did not murder him still here? I mean surely the mods have spotted how much BS he spouts. It was funny a few months ago but come on.

[Shadow Man]

Sony droids here are such assholes because a MGS game is coming to the 360 they want it to fail. So sad how droids really feel, if MassEfect ever where to go to the ps3 I would like it to turn out good so they can have the same experience as I did.

[Obama]

It's only metal gear solid in game, with no sneaking and no Kojima involvement. So yeah..

[Shadow Man]

They can say whatever they want,

I hope the game turns out good.

[Blu Ray3]

Great post,and here's a bubble.
Support all consoles.

Word of advise,
QUIT USING THE WORD DROID.

It's immature
and foolish to do on N4G.

You're out numbered in here by hardcore Sony fans,
so show respect.

[AssassinHD]

Shadow Man I have noticed lately that your posts seem to be quite reasonable, so I am going to give you a bubble. As stated above though I think it is a good idea to refrain from using words like "droid, or bot" It really is immature (on both sides of the fence). You have a valid point that Sony fans do seem to want the game to fail, and that is just silly. Personally I do not want any game to fail, but then I have been gaming for over 20 years. I will be honest, my impression of you is that you are intelligent enough to make your point without the unnecessary flaming and name calling. Hopefully you prove me right.

[rukia_chan]

confirmed mgs wort game of all times in 360fixme..

[Expy]

This is what happened...

Kojima didn't "JUMP IN" he was "PUSHED IN" by KONAMI due to pressures from [insert name here].

His appearances at the Press Conferences shows it all. Not very enthusiastic and rather dull at the Microsoft PC, and all smiles and stressing "not a spinoff or a gimick", "a true sequel in the series" at the SONY PC.

[jdktech2010]

You're getting the same game we are. I'm surprised you're not in an uproar about this because you get the game as well. It's not like he's making MGS 5 for you guys anytime soon so we both get to enjoy the game. That being said, I won't be judging it until I know more about it such as gameplay features, graphics, release date.

I know the fanboys can't do that and have to get way ahead of themselves and judge things before there's anything to judge but just remember the PS3 and 360 are both getting the same game

[streety519a]

I never looked at it that way. The only real metal gear is on a portable console, whilst both next gen systems are getting a game without Kojima.
I'm not actually that bothered if he's directing or not. The Twin Snakes on gamecube has been one of my favourites in the series so far, much better than Metal Gear 2. Give someone else a shot at creating a Metal Gear game, you might be surprised with the results.

[VINNIEPAZ]

STFU U GOD DAMN FANBOYS. Everytime a game comes out for one system you a#$holes just gotta say something about the other systems. STFU AND GET YA BROKE ASS ALL THE SYSTEMS LIKE ME SO U GET ALL THE GAMES. If any of you just own a PS# or just and XBOX you are losing out on great games either way!!!!!!!!!!!! GET ALL THE SYSTEMS AND STFU!!!!!!!!!!! Christ

[VINNIEPAZ]

PS# = PS3

[KrimsonKody]

Do you REALLY think a Metal. Gear. Solid. Game is gonna be developed without Kojima anywhere within the proximity to say "Um, yeah" or "Um, hell no"?
I'm certain this game will don the 'Kojima Productions' starting credit. Afterall, it does star Raiden...(Isn't Raiden glad for that MGS4 cameo) otherwise, who would almost-really care?

[Pintheshadows]

I own both systems and still get accused of being a fanboy. It seems if your an actual gamer who likes both sides of the coin your opinion doesn't mean sh!t around here. I might start being a fanboy on both sides. Stir the pot a little.

[VINNIEPAZ]

I just get so pissed. They announce a game like this and instead of talking about THE GAME they want to talk about a system war.

Like little kids in 3rd grade, "Well my daddy got me THIS"......"My daddy got me THAT". Like I said STFU and get ALL the systems so u get all the games. If u only have one system, XBOX or PS3 either way YOU ARE THE LOSER. If u r a fanboy that is.

[Bloodshedder]

wow thats bad, for??? o yea, xbox:D

but still i wish i had Peace Walker on the PS3...

[VINNIEPAZ]

OH LOOK! ITS NOW COMING OUT ON PS3 ALSO. GUESS THE PS3 FANBOYS ARE GONNA STOP TALKING DOWN ABOUT THIS GAME CUZ YEA, IF IT WAS ONLY FOR XBOX IT WOULD SUCK. BUT NOW THAT ITS COMING TO PS3 ITS NOW MAGICALLY A GOOD GAME. LMMFAO

[Bloodshedder]

you got it all wrong, maybe it wont suck, but Kojima is the master mind here, every MGS hes done has been AAA, saying that i wont say Rising will suck, but it wont have the mgs esence, and it wount be stealt action it will be "volt fast action something...", and that doesnt appeal my gamer instinct, but you buy it and PM me and tell me how it is, maybe ill buy it if you like it

good day to you Sir

[lawrence360x]

since God of War 3 will suck because it's not being directed by David Jaffe ............ now please make up some stupid remark that makes you like a backpedaling fanboy bi*ch

[jdktech2010]

PS3 fanboys (how did that term even get started?) are really upset that MGS went multi and they're gonna whine about it until someone pays them some attention and then do a complete 180 when it gets closer to launch saying it's a game they can't wait to play

[Rmagnus]

GOW2 was directed by Jeff??? no idea what got ur panties all twisted up try to cool down ya. No one knows how MGSR gonna be but I will be keeping an eye for it. Love the Metal Gear series although this might not have the same feel as kojima is not involved in it, i am sure the others in his kojima productions gotta be rather talented to make it there

[Tomonobu Itagaki]

This is just like Team Ninja, a Ninja Gaiden game is not a true Ninja Gaiden if there is no Tomonobu Itagaki. We just can't replace geniuses.

[Sheikh Yerbouti]

kicked major patooty! No need to be slighted that this is on PSP. MGS is well represented on the PSP, no doubt. I'm getting it for my PSP fer certain.

I'm looking forward to hearing more on Rising. Kojima deserves some money. But I have my reservations. Not having his direct vision is only one - I don't care for Raiden.

[HeadShot]

I for one, won't judge the game until I actually play it.

[IWentBrokeForGaming]

bought it for my PS3. Then because I have a 60 gig and never owned a PS2, I went out and bought the triple back of 1,2, and 3 for PS2. Now Im going through the whole series to really get into it cause I've fallen in love with it.

Im at the part in 4 where you follow the dude through the alleys as he whistles as you pick off the soldiers with the anestetic rounds. So awesome!!!!

But sadly I've come to realise with this title going to 360 and wether or not it's being worked on entierly by Kojima. Metal Gear is one of those games where EVERY GAME IS CRITICLE to knowing the ALL of the series. At least from what I get of it. Hell I even heard I need to play the PSP ones to get more of the story, but Im NOT buying a PSP.

The TRUE die-hard MGS fans that are for sure 100% playstation affiliated are more just flat out BITTER this is going to 360 and not PS3. Cause they know to learn more of the series, this game IS A MUST PLAY.

This game shouldn't be marked off cause it went to 360...

True MGS fans would suck it up... not be biased... and would want to play another game featuring their fav. franchise to get more out of the story...

Missing out is blantantly foolish

P.S. = I do find it ironic though that MS would want another "NINJA" game, lmao

[Hudahudahuda]

It's just gonna explain how Raiden saved sunny. It won't expand on the story very much.

And it's coming out on everything. Cept the Wii.

[solsub]

You weren't a fan up until MGS4 and you're trying to tell us who the real fans really are...

Fact is, it isn't a true Metal Gear game without Kojima, regardless of what platform is on. We have the right to diss it as much as we want to. That being said, I can't wait for the new Castlevania game IF he's actually working on it.

Kojima and Partick Stewart in the same title? I'm in.

[CypH]

you guys should sum it up. There will be no quality in this game

[BobbySaget]

I don't understand how this is bad for 360 fans. Clearly, if MGS was our top priority, we would have bought a PS3 as Kojima obviously prefers his Japanese friends at Sony.

Sure it was nice to think that we might get another glimpse into the MGS world (Dont forget we all had PS2's), but so far it may not be all its cracked up to be. But as i said, if MGS was our favorite franchise, or even close, we could have bought a PS3. At the same time, if we decide it IS our favorite franchise, then we can simply drive down to the store and grab a PS3 (it takes about 10 minutes, max?).

So i fail to see the logic. It was bad enough that you guys tried to 'SPIN' the announcement right when it was announced, but now your just beating on a dead horse. Okay, so Kojima isn't directing this game, that's his loss. This game could potentially bring hundreds of millions of dollars to the table, as well as expand Kojima's fan base. In fact, If MGS:R was good, it could even promote PS3 sales, as new fans will want to play MGS4/5.

So the fact of the matter is that a game that we don't particularly want, might end up being bad. And Kojima's obvious bias and lack of support for his own franchise is simply a sign of weakness. It's ridiculous that gamers get bad games because some JAPanese guy favors his own people. The console of choice in North America is the Xbox 360, and alot of you seem to forget that. Kojima isn't making MGS exclusive FOR YOU, your just a bystander, he is making it exclusive because the console of choice in japan is the PS3.

So before you get all hot and mighty maybe you should think about this. Raiden has an incredibly interesting story. I am not a fan of 'Snake' and i actually find Raidens story much more provocative. This game could potentially be 100x better than MGS.... but instead it looks like it might turn out to be another crappy game. Another reason for us to continue to buy Xbox 360's, because Kojima and MGS are turning us away.

[ssipmraw]

well one things confirmed,

you have to buy PS hardware if you want the full MGS experience

suck it down bots

[streety519a]

What most of the idiots on this site, who immediately slam an xbox 360 game don't realise is..........this game is coming to PS3 as well. Its coming to the console you own too!
The true metal gear game your all loving so much, Peacewalker, is being released for the PSP. If your a big fan of the series then you'll have to own a PSP. And what if the games download only? Your going to have to buy more memory or even fork out for the PSP Go.
So instead of bashing a multiplatform game you don't have any information about whatsoever that may end up being amazing and that you will be able to play, maybe you should be p*ssed that the only true metal gear game being released in the foreseeable future is on the PSP and may be download only. And if you own a PSP with enough memory, a 360 and a PS3? Well you sir get to enjoy all games and not be an idiot fanboy.

[Ravage27]

can clearly see where Kojima's priority is in. Well obviously the game could still turns out to be good,or at least i hope so, i hate to see a game failing to live up to expectations of a 'MGS' title.

I'm guessing it will most likely be a very simplistic and straight-forward game with the main focus on over-the-top action sequences and much less emphasis on stealth, although there will probably be some gimmicky stealth mechanism thrown in. It's a pretty good move by konami really, this spinoff's style really suits the 360 demograph. A port of MGS4 would be too sophisticated for them.

[Blink_44]

I dont expect much

[ArcticWolfUK]

i thought everyone would of knew that mgs rising would be crap?
its got nothing to do with snake or stealth.

im still getting it tho but peace walker ftw
just need a new psp

[Rhezin]

the new model just looks so amazing! Now lets hope the model last a few years longer without having to create ANOTHER version. MGS: Peace Walker set right after MGS III on the PSPgo? ABSOLUTE WIN. I'm actually kinda glad they really focused on the PSP this time around. SO much love is coming to it now.

[Dan GamingBolt]

skv007 -"thats like says Gears of war will be better if Epic didnt make it. "

Thats not what this is about, Kojima Productions are still making the game, its just that Hideo Kojima is not directing it like he did with previous MGS titles (except Portable Ops and Ac!d), so think before u type.

[otherZinc]

now someone will cut that 10 hour movie down to a 1 or 2 hour movie.

[gamehistoryx]

This story is not accurate. Kojima stated at the Sony Conference that part of the team from MGS4 was working PSP MGS: Peace Walker. If you watch his conference from GDC(Games Developer Conference)he clearly indicated that he was working directly on the next Metal Gear Solid featuring Raiden where he was going to explore new ideas with new technology. Kojima is supervising MGS: Peace Walker but he is directing MGS: Rising. Get your facts right and do more research, this story is not real. Watch his GDC presentation and watch the Xbox 360 & PS3 E3 conferences. Obviously someone made this story up to get hits to their website and is probably an angry PS3 owner, but this story is not accurate.

[BigBen]

For those you claiming that Sony "fanboys" are pissed off about losing another exclusive...

Actually, PS3 "fanboys" aren't at all upset that MGS went multi-platform because the game doesn't feature Solid Snake or Big Boss as the lead character. A big reason why MGS2 wasn't as popular was because they replaced Snake for Raiden. However, it was still a great game. Like I said before, Snake defines the Metal Gear series. So no, we are not upset that MGS: Rising is Multi-platform. The thing that upsets us is that the game won't live up to it's potential because of the limited disk space on the DVD format. This unfortunately hold's back the PS3 version as well as Konami won't favor Sony over Msoft. We don't mind games being Multi platform, but titles such as GTA, MGS and Final Fantasy should have stayed PS3 exclusives as there was room for more gameplay with the blu ray. If, the 360 didn't get GTA4, ps3 would've had a game large enough to fit a game that combined the size of GTA4+ Lost & the Damned + The Ballad of Gay Tony all in one blu ray. Hell, MGS4 was 50 gbs...Do you honestly believe Kojima can develop a game that large on the 360 DVD? Most 360's aren't even equipped with an HD that large. That is why we're annoyed at MGS being multi-platform because now the game will probably not have the long cut scenes it had in MGS4. And if you think that having shorter cut scenes is a good thing, then you're missing out on the essence of Metal Gear Solid and frankly it becomes pointless to get excited and start screaming "ZOMG!! LOLXORZ...360 STEALZ AN0THAR XCLUZIVE...ZOMG...LOL...SONYF4 NBOYZPWNT!!!"

[lawrence360x]

was directed by Cory Barlog , get your facts strait