Metal Gear Rising Confirmed for Sony Conference at E3

Joel Taveras of DualShockers writes, "While I was busy booking video interview time for E3 this past week, I stumbled on some interesting developments regarding Hideo Kojima and the E3 conference. You see, I originally called in to book interview time with the legendary developer upon his upcoming visit to New York City on June 12th before the conference. I then asked about reserving possible interview time in L.A. during the week of the conference, I was then told this as a reply:"

[ClownBelt]

We'll probably see a trailer or something.

[JoelT]

even a 10 minute walkthrough, similar to what we were shown of Uncharted 2 last year.

[El_Colombiano]

I don't think so. Metal Gear Rising is just a spin off. I expect a Killzone 3 walkthrough.

[mikeslemonade]

Please wake me up when the next true Metal Gear comes out.

[blitz0623]

10 minutes is too long, especially since this game is multiplatform so Sony won't spend a lot of time on it. I think they're going to reveal a few major details and a debut trailer

[ShinMaster]

This game isn't a "TACTICAL ESPIONAGE ACTION" MGS like the rest.
It's "Lighting Bolt Action" game, therefore gameplay and whatnot will be out of genre.

So it's not really considered "the next" MGS. It's a total spin-off.

[Rainstorm81]

"I remember back when most MGS fans thought Raiden was a very cool and iconic charachter in the MGS universe"

WHAT?!? MGS2 was probably the worst MGS game in the series, no one i knew appreciated Snake playing second fiddle to raiden all the while hes running arond moping about his girlfriend.

Raiden didnt turn into a remotely "cool" character until MGS4. Stop swinging on the scrot and get your facts straight.

On Topic: Kojima knows what hes doing so im sure the game will be good. Although this may be an action game im sure kojima will have it on track just look at Zone Of Enders or the new Castlevania.

[Nike]

This is what this guy was told:

"“Mr. Kojima is on a very tight schedule, and will not be doing ANY interviews. He will be going to E3 and appearing at the conference for the 1st party publishers and that’s it. I don’t even think he’ll make it to our [Konami] own conference. Afterwards, he starts a world tour for Peace Walker”

So while he pays attention to "publishers", he misses the other key word: conference. Why would Sony and MS be considered under one conference? Makes no sense, if we consider the 1st party publishers to be them. Which means it's going to be at one conference or the other - and no, Sony's isn't the one.

The flaws in Dualshockers logic astound me but then, once this is refuted, everyone can see what shabby bloggers (you're not even close to being journalists) you are.

[darkmurder]

If its a 10 minute walkthrough all we'll see is a cutscene.

[SuperM]

Dualshockers logic might be flawed, but thats not it. The flawed logic is assuming that Kojima will go on MS and Sony press conference to promote the same game. Not likely. If anything Metal Gear Rising will be at MS press conference and Kojima will announce a new game at the sony conference. MGS5? Kojima FPS?

[hay]

MGS: Rising goes PS3 exclusive! /jk

[Ahmay]

Ps3 version getting exclusive content/s....

example... BatMan AA..

[Imperator]

MGS Rising = Spinoff + Multiplat. Therefore, that means it's way down in my list. MGS Peace Walker, however, is a definite buy.

The TRUE MGS Sequel(or in this case prequel) is on the PSP.

[Darkstorn]

I'm hoping for some gameplay footage. Rising isn't guaranteed to be 'inferior' just because it doesn't have as many brilliant minds working on it.

[Whoooop]

n/a

[FACTUAL evidence]

Em gee es 5!!!

[colonel179]

This is a consolation "prize" for having Final Fantasy Versus XIII going multiplatform. Please someone confirm FFV13 at Sony's E3 conference!

[badz149]

FFvsXIII is a SE game and this is a Konami game! doesn't make sense at all!

[Rainstorm81]

If the action is anywhere near as fun as Zone of the Enders im all aboard

[Army_of_Darkness]

just in case dualshockers are right about this, I'll feel more comfortable to take their word for it next time;)

[menoyou]

stupid sony already messing up. dont waste conference time on multiplats! damn it.

[RumbleFish]

First of all: why bash a game that hasn't been shown at all until now? Why can't that game be good without Kojima working on it. I believe Kojima didn't work on many good games. So let the game be shown and then if you don't like it feel free to bash it, but this is rediculous!

Then I ask myself am I unable to read or did I miss anythink: where in this article was Rising confirmed?

After all I expect a trailer too and I'm curious about the gameplay!

[Hitman0769]

Metal Gear Peace Walker and Metal Gear Rising in the same year? I hope so!

[Ninferno]

cant get enough mgs!

[Demons Souls]

Rising is a spinoff and it's not even being directed by Kojima. This will be nothing but a mediocre game with a fanfic story. That's the main reason I will be skipping this game because the story won't be cannon. Peace Walker will be the last MGS game I play (unless Kojima works on another).

[pwnsause]

i wouldnt mind if he remakes the original Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2. not many people have played those games, let alone the NES versions of those games were epic fails...

[mal_tez92]

I would love an HD remake of Metal Gear 1 & 2, and also of MGS 1, 2 & 3.

Snake eater HD would be epic

[Darrius Cole]

I disagree...

Hideo Kojima is a genius who never misses. It would be a waste to have him spend that genius on a remake. Every time he works, I want him working on something new, because that game will be a guaranteed AAA title.

P.S.

Even though I disagree with your comment I didn't hit the disagree button because I understand the spirit of your post. That was someone else who gave you the one "disagree."

[madkrazygames]

That would beautiful if he does that, those were great games at the time. I'm actually interested to see what the team can do without Hideo. I was never fan of Raiden that much until he was reintroduce in MGS 4, so I have faith in this title.

[CameronL99]

Kojima doesn't necessarily need to be the guy who remakes it, he can do something else, since the stories are already constructed, someone else who's talented could pull that off while Kojima comes up with something new

[cmrbe]

aka "since it's on xbox you are defending it.

[Natsu X FairyTail]

even if it was only on PS3 and not made by kojima i'd still be interested in it. you people make quick assumptions because I dont kiss sony's ass.

[Darkstorn]

@Demons Souls-

I think you should play it before ruling out a purchase.

[xabmol]

What? Who said that?

MGSR will tell the story of Raiden between the events of MGS2 and MGS4. How is it not cannon?

[Duke Spookem]

It's not cannon because it won't be directed by Kojima (and aside from that it's a spinoff like Metal Gear Ac!d; though I liked MGA). He's also right in saying that it will be nothing but a fanfic because since Kojima isn't directing it then there really isn't a point of listening to the story. ANYBODY can make up some random story for Metal Gear Rising and it will be just cannon as the one that the game will have. If Kojima isn't the one working on the story then it doesn't matter who does it because it will be irrelevant to the MGS universe.

[Redrum059]

Iits not MGSR (metalgearsolid rising) it's MGR(metalgearrising) the solid was taken out to imply that it is not directed my Kojima-san and is not featuring Solid Snake. It's gonna be an intirely different game.

[PirateThom]

See, the problem with Rising is the same problem Portable Ops has and the same problem most series will have when a new writer picks it up.

Portable Ops is, for all intents and purposes, canon. It was treated as a direct sequel to MGS3 and sold as such... but it completely retconned how Big Boss met grey Fox and the concept of Outer Heaven. Kojima doesn't even seem to reference Peace Walker as a sequel to it, but as a direct sequel to MGS3.

[George Sears]

Although I am not sure that Rising is or isn't cannon, just because Kojima isn't the director doesn't mean that it doesn't have to since Portable Ops was. Also, Portable Ops was an awesome entry towards the series and although I find Rising pretty meaningless, I hope for the franchises sake in general it'll be just as good as the rest.

BTW pwnsause both MG games were great on the NES. Get Subsistence and play them both.

[RatFuker]

jokesonyou wtf, why do you always put...JOY at the end of your comment, its so stupid, your not the joker.

[spunnups]

Agreed. But if it's good, then i'll try it out. Multiplat's had better be stellar to get my money at full price. I always wait for bargain bins when coming to Multi's. I support 1st Party 100% of the time.

[Cueil]

did Kojima-sama and his whole team transfer over to Rising?

[halojunkie]

aka "since it's on xbox I dont like it

yea...since its on xbox we have to adore it.../s

[NastyLeftHook]

AND JOKES ON YOU....ive seen YOU also in many many ps3 articles trying soo hard to justify the the ps3 fans, it makes me wonder who the real fanboy is.

on topic, this game can shove it.

[pwnsause]

as long as it leads on the PS3, then its ok. i just think that this game is not going to be good because its not directed by kojima, and it could a hack and slash, which is not very Metal Gearish....

[CR-Y-SIS]

The MGS4 team is now working on Rising after completion of Peace Walker. Can't wait for Rising.

[Otheros00]

they are not working on rising. they are working with kojima on his next project.

[Michael-Jackson]

Well their was News that some of the MGS-PW team a.k.a MGS4 team are working on MGR.

No Kojima No GOOD!!!

[3sq]

Ehh shouldn't he be on MS's stage? Rising was announced at MS' stage last E3.

Edit: Below do you have any link/source to confirm it? If you do please provide it.

[ALFAxD_CENTAURO]

No.

Because the lead platform of MGS Series is PlayStation.

Like Final Fantasy.

I will not be surprised if PS3 have major content or something.

[alphakennybody]

Somehow I'm expecting a ninja gaiden type of gameplay (fun) and camera
(which was horrible)

[mal_tez92]

Didn't really like ninja gaiden gameplay, too buttonmashy. I would much prefer Demon's Souls style gameplay, but I think it will be more like Ninja Gaiden.

[Darrius Cole]

The camera in Ninja Gaiden Black/Sigma was actually great. Yes, I said Great. Here is why.

With hack and slash games at high levels the combat often breaks down. Take Star Wars:Force Unleashed for example. At low levels everything is fine. You can move around, see all of your enemies, and destroy them with slow camera. At high difficulty levels you keep getting hit by enemies behind you and often out of range. The camera moves too slow for you see these enemies and dodge fairly.

Ninja Gaiden Black/Sigma does not have this problem. The camera recenters behind you so quickly that you can maneuver your character often enough and quick enough to be aware of whats around you on all sides as you fight. When I play other hack n' slash games that have dynamic cameras I find myself wishing for the Ninja Gaiden camera.

P.S.

The term "Lightning Bolt Action" makes me too think we are going to see some fast ninja cutting action from Raiden in Metal Gear Rising. I hope it is something similar to Ninja Gaiden, or at least as good as Ninja Gaiden.

P.S.S.

Judging from the article, Rising is not confirmed for E3, although it may well make an appearance.

[forcefullpower]

This was my first though when I heard about this game. I think they are going to make a Ninja Gaiden type of game.

This will be nothing like the Metal Gear Series.

[HS83]

First Kilzone 3 photos show up and now this! I expect E3 is going to blow the roof off, Sony Style! It only does everything in the freakin universe!

[Unicron]

If the gameplay is good, I'm down. I just hope it's NOT "MGS4 from Raiden's POV." Leave the canon alone, move on to a franchise reboot. New universe, new story, new relationships, new takes on old characters (a la Ac!d, but with classic MGS gameplay).

[unknownhero1123]

I think the game will tell us how raiden became a cyborg in the first place. It might also show how he rescued sunny.

[ThePlaystationFour]

It
Only
Does
Everything
...Including Killzone 3 & Now MGRiSiNG.

[niceguywii60]

So a sequel to a flop with bad gameplay and a multi platform game that will most likely be shown on all platforms it is on at E3 makes you happy?.

[WMW]

on top of scc and aw flopping me2 hasn't even sold 2 million so since it sold less then killzone 2 guess that is a flop too.

[GeneralCole]

Maybe he will anounce MGS5, which is highly improbable

[ALFAxD_CENTAURO]

MGS 5 is MGS Peace Walker, just with another name (according with Kojima).

But probably MGS Peace Walker will come for PS3 too. Konami said they want MGS PW for PS3 too (there is an article).

[GeneralCole]

PW on the PS3 would be so BA

[despair]

agreed its definitely on my wishlist. But whether it comes or not who knows.

[cmrbe]

I can't see any MGS game weather its a spin off or not going all out action like say Byonetta or DMC. I just can't.

Since the ninja cyborgs in MG never uses guns. I really interested weather Riden will use any other weapons apart from his Katana.

I am sure Rising will be a great game because the same team that made MGS4 are now working on it but it won't be Godly because as someone mentioned its not cannon and limited Kojima involvment. No question i will buy it though when it comes out.

[Greysturm]

Raiden uses throwing knives in MGS4 and somehow invokes lightning

[xabmol]

If it was a PS3 exclusive you would be praising it. We've had Raiden as the lead character before, you know! MGS2, remember? I thought we had all agreed on how awesome MGS2 was??? Whatever... Damn fanboys.... smh

I'm personally very excited for this game!

[Unicron]

Round and round it'll go. Remember, MGS4 "sucks" because it's just a "stupid boring movie." But now Rising will be "utterly amazing."

Don't waste your time with the usual fanboys man, you're a Lombax, which means you're A-OK in my book. =)

[xabmol]

Don't even know why I comment here half the time...

[Michael-Jackson]

People are hating this game because Kojima is not deeply involved.

[AutoCad]

Should be interesting to see how the game is shaping up

[Ninferno]

yeah... i wanna see if this is just a lame spin off or something that can go up to par with mgs4

[unknown100]

screw this killzone 3 will take the spotlight!!

[keysy420]

could be a sqeul on the ps3

[Pootangpie]

good thing it's a spinoff and not the POS dogshit cannon games

[Batzi]

It is cannon, Kojima confirmed it. And for the author of this article, it's "Metal Gear Solid: Rising" and not "Metal Gear: Rising"

[Sigh]

GIVE US METAL GEAR 1 & 2 remakes! Raiden's cool but Snake is way better!

[lepolohuevo]

I was expecting to see " ZOE3 confirmed for Sony Conference at E3" but I guess it's still better than nothing

[house]

i wAnted zoe3 at e3 but we will wait and see a man can dream ........

[Hallmark Moment]

pwnsause didn't even comprehend niceguy's comment, why did you post some random game of your choosing? Why would people be excited for a sequel to a flop game with sub par gameplay that failed to be a Halo killer? OMG Too Human 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a pathetic response. Has nothing to do with what was said.

Pwnsauce http://www.metacritic.com/g...

Still has nothing to do with how a sequel to a flop is being hyped as the 2nd coming. Niceguywii60 hurt Pwnsouces fellings by not saying: why would people treat KZ3 as the 2nd coming when it was an Ok game: in a nice way lol.

[Colonel-Killzone]

The game will be good hopefully. But i dont expect it to blow me away like MGS4

[dizzleK]

you know...*puffs cigarette* i'm quite tired of metal gear and kojima. lets see some syphon filter. *puffs and walks away*

[Falloutxii]

I'm still mad they didn't patch MGS 4 with trophies.

[-MD-]

If it's the total opposite of MGS4 I'll probably like it.

[Nike]

Don't believe this story one bit.

There is no direct confimation. He's just putting his own impression on some choice word. At best this is rumour, at worst (which Dualshockers is so well known for), lying.

[Memo-Xen x3100]

No Snake no MGS.

[despair]

more like no kojima no MGS...I don't think he has much if any involvement in Rising other than a name credit.

[Games4M - Rob]

I think we should wait and see some gameplay footage before everyone writes the game off. It may well turn out not to be a "real" MGS game but it could be a good game in its own right.

[JD_Shadow]

You know, I think this might kill what HHG tried to tell us (that MS would announce this as a 360 timed exclusive at E3).

Anyone else think that?

[Batzi]

Metal Gear FTW! Can't wait for E3.

[galgor]

i hope the trailer breaks the internet with its awesomeness :D

[wissam]

I need to see this game. what kind of game is it.

[CountDracula]

Is my interest in this title.

(not)

[phinch]

just like with final fantasy, they will show the ps3 superior version then microsoft will use that footage in their trailers

[palaeomerus]

Or maybe it'll be more like Red Dead Revolver or Bayonetta...

[crapgamer]

Metal Gear Solid 2 was the best selling in the series, so some people must have enjoyed it. I know I did, and instead of getting mad for not playing as Snake, I was happy to play as a new character. MGSR looks like it could be good. They could take the game back to it's roots a bit. Make up for the mistakes in MGS4. Of course I am looking forward to it on the 360. Though the big rumor is a MGS game made by Kojima that works with Natal.

[PirateThom]

I'm sure people did enjoy it, the Tanker with Snake was especially fantastic... no one enjoyed Raiden.

He's was, and still is, a terrible character, no matter how cool they tried to make him in MGS4.

[XactGamer]

This will be my 6th game for the PS3

[eckounltd88]

how dose this confirm MSG Rising?

[NYC_Gamer]

well i'm not buying this game unless kojima jumps behind it

[dkgshiz]

I highly doubt this game is going to be any good.

[SephireX]

Rising should be a good game but I'd prefer a PS3 exclusive with the same formula as 4. I hope 5 is in production and for PS3 only.

[memphis2]

TELL US NOW DAMMIT LOL. WE NEED MORE INFO! let's just all hope kojima will be part of the game if not you can count me out.