Category Archives: Konami

Tue, Apr 02, 2013 | 00:54 BST

Metal Gear voice actor feels “a little ill” over casting snub

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David Hayter has become almost synonymous with Metal Gear’s Snake character, and he’s just as unhappy about his exclusion from Metal Gear Solid 5 as you are.

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Sat, Mar 30, 2013 | 01:08 GMT

Here’s Kojima’s FOX Engine tech demo from GDC

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This week we got to see a presentation from Kojima and co., and aside from discussing Metal Gear Solid 5 they also showed off that game’s new engine, the FOX Engine. And, I should say, it really does look nice. Click through for a short video demonstrating its graphical fidelity.

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Fri, Mar 29, 2013 | 17:41 GMT

Kojima explains why Hayter is not in Metal Gear Solid 5

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Wednesday we learned that David Hayter, longtime voice actor for Solid Snake and Big Boss, will not be back for Metal Gear Solid 5. GameTrailers asked Hideo Kojima how that could be, and he gave them an answer. “It will be a new person, I can’t say who yet. What we’re trying to accomplish is to recreate the Metal Gear series. It’s a new type of Metal Gear game, and we want to have this reflected in the voice actor as well.”

Thu, Mar 28, 2013 | 21:54 GMT

Metal Gear Ground Zeroes and Metal Gear Solid 5 are separate games

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Yesterday at GDC, Hideo Kojima said that Metal Gear Ground Zeroes and faux-mysterious Phantom Pain were actually together Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain, and also that Ground Zeroes is the prologue. We interpreted that to mean they are one game, but that is not the case. A Konami spokesperson told GameSpot Ground Zeroes and MGS5 are separate titles. OK.

Tue, Apr 02, 2013 | 00:46 BST

Metal Gear Solid 5 The Phantom Pain: every rumour & fact here

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Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain is coming. We’re compiling every rumour, fact, screenshot, tweet, trailer and sniff of information about the project from now until launch. We must be mad, but you know you love it.

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Wed, Mar 27, 2013 | 21:53 GMT

David Hayter says he was not asked to be in Metal Gear Solid 5

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Well, this is certainly interesting. After watching the trailer and gameplay demo for Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain earlier today, I thought it was strange that Snake (Big Boss, it would appear) did not speak at all. David Hayter, previous voice for Snakes both Solid and Naked, went to Twitter to say he “had a good run.”

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Wed, Mar 27, 2013 | 19:28 GMT

And here is the gameplay demo for Metal Gear Solid 5 shown at GDC

In addition to the trailer for MGS5: The Phantom Pain, we also have the gameplay demo shown during the GDC Kojima panel. Click through for it.

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Thu, Mar 28, 2013 | 09:19 GMT

Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain debut trailer, watch it here

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Want to see the debut trailer for Metal Gear Solid 5? It’s below.

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Thu, Mar 28, 2013 | 03:31 GMT

Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain – Kojima speaks

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Hideo Kojima announced Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain during his GDC session today. VG247′s Stephany Nunneley sat in on the reveal as well as the FOX Engine discussion. It’s all below.

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Thu, Mar 21, 2013 | 18:47 GMT

Hideo Kojima teases possible Phantom Pain trailer on Twitter

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Hideo Kojima is editing a trailer at the moment, and he took time out to tease it on Twitter. The Internet is buzzing about it being for The Phantom Pain, a game shown during the VGAs last year, and it just so happens to be getting a new trailer next week during GDC. You decide of it is or not based on the image. Thanks, Gematsu.

Thu, Mar 21, 2013 | 08:08 GMT

PES 2013 hits Xbox Live Games on Demand and Steam

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PES 2013 has released on Xbox Live’s Games on Demand service and on Steam today at a reduced price.

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Thu, Mar 21, 2013 | 01:20 GMT

Silent Hill: Book of Memories gets first DLC

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As you may have noticed in this week’s PlayStation Store update, Vita-exclusive Silent Hill: Book of Memories has spawned its first DLC offering. The $5 pack includes quite a few goodies, which Konami has kindly detailed.

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Sun, Mar 17, 2013 | 21:58 GMT

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow turns up in Steam registry

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Although the sequel has been confirmed for PC release, there’s been no word of 2010′s Castlevania: Lords of Shadow making the jump from consoles. That hasn’t stopped DSOGaming finding the MercurySteam action effort on the Steam registry. I’ve asked Konami for an explanation, but we can probably expect a pile of new intel on the series pretty soon, as the second game is apparently on a press junket at the moment.

Thanks, EvilAvatar.

Fri, Mar 15, 2013 | 05:22 GMT

Phantom Pain developer Joakim Mogren appears, covered in bandages

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If Konami really wants us to believe Joakim Mogren and his Swedish studio Moby Dick are real, they’re going to have to do better than front a bloke with his face covered in bandages.

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Thu, Mar 14, 2013 | 16:24 GMT

PES 2014 in development for next-gen using FOX Engine

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PES 2014 is prepared for next-gen consoles to hit stores, and it is being developed with Konami’s FOX Engine, according to a member of the development team.

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Thu, Mar 14, 2013 | 01:04 GMT

MGR: Revengeance boss DLC coming in April

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Konami has confirmed an April release for two new Metal Gear Rising: Revengeace DLC packs featuring playable boss characters.

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Wed, Mar 13, 2013 | 21:56 GMT

Hideo Kojima’s GDC session to be livestreamed – report

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According to MetalGearSolid.nl‘s translation of an interview on MetalGearSolid.be, Kojima Productions’ Ken Imaizumi said Hideo Kojima’s GDC presentation will be livestreamed. GDC sessions are normally filmed and made available after the show, but Kojima’s presentation is unusual in another way, being 90 minutes long. Kojima will discuss the FOX Engine and show footage of Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes, so cross your fingers for word we’ll all be able to tune in. GDC runs March 25 through 29, and Kojima’s presentation is scheduled for 11:00 AM PT March 27.

Thanks, Johnny.

Tue, Mar 12, 2013 | 22:45 GMT

The Phantom Pain news expected soon

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The Phantom Pain developer Moby Dick, which many consider to be some sort of front for Kojima Productions, has agreed to an interview and promised something new.

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Tue, Mar 12, 2013 | 02:13 GMT

PES UEFA Champions Festival week one winners announced

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The first 11 contenders for the PES UEFA Champions Festival grand finals have been chosen; it’s not too late to enter for a chance at glory, especially as Konami has opened a “Rest of Europe” league.

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Sat, Mar 09, 2013 | 14:16 GMT

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance video shows VR missions, weapon housing Snake’s voice

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The first batch of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance will start hitting next week, and the video posted below gives you a glimpse just some of the VR missions – there will be 30 in total – along with the Hebi Damashii. The wooden sword houses the voice of Solid Snake, and when you use it, he will comment on the battle. The sword also allows players to finish the game without killing cyborgs. The DLC will be free for Revengeance players until April 3. Thanks, Siliconera.

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