MGS: Peace Walker arriving in the US May 25
Konami announced today that Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker will arrive on US shores May 25.
Yesterday, it was announced that Europe was getting it May 28.
We went ahead and updated that post with both dates, just to be thorough.
The US press release is posted below the break for your reading pleasure.
KONAMI ANNOUNCES STREETDATE FOR
METAL GEAR SOLID®: PEACE WALKER FOR PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system
Full-Scale Sequel to Metal Gear Solid 3 - Features New Game System and Original Story by Hideo Kojima Available Next Year
El Segundo, Calif. - December 4, 2009 - Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., announced that May 25th, 2010 is the official street date for Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, on the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system in North America.
Developed by legendary Hideo Kojima - the mastermind behind the most successful video game tactical-espionage series of all time - this latest PSP system installment picks up where Metal Gear Solid®3 for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system leaves off as players take control of the famed Naked Snake. Taking place in 1974, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker features original game design, story and scenario by Hideo Kojima. Scheduled to launch in 2010, the game takes the series in an exciting new direction with its incredible visuals and its unique new game system designed specifically with the PSP in mind.
"Featuring an original story created by legendary game designer, Hideo Kojima, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is a title that has serious sales potential," said David Daniels, Director of Marketing for Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. "Kojima Productions has pushed the limits of the PSP system and we cannot wait to unveil their latest addition to the Metal Gear franchise to gamers this coming May."
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, is being developed exclusively for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system. To download assets, please visit: http://bhimpact.gamespress.com/product_page.asp?i=1010.
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