E3 ‘07: MGS4 Last in Series, Still PS3-Exclusive
It’s not an E3 press conference unless you get some kind of mind altering trailer or demonstration from the next game in the Metal Gear Solid series, and this y
It’s not an E3 press conference unless you get some kind of mind altering trailer or demonstration from the next game in the Metal Gear Solid series, and this year’s trailer gives us a glimpse into the series’ questionable future.
He says it about every new installment in the series, but does he mean it this time? Hideo Kojima stepped up to the stage to deliver the latest trailer for Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots:
I’ve been creating this Metal Gear franchise for over 20 years, over many platforms, and this MGS4 will be the final part of the series. The story of Snake will end with this one and me, as a game creator, this will be my last to end with this series. So, all the story plot, the characters, the mysteries, will be revealed.
All signs point to the game still being Sony-exclusive, and the trailer ends with a worlwide release date of 2008.
Press Release
KONAMI DEBUTS NEW METAL GEAR SOLID 4: GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS TRAILER AT ELECTRONIC ENTERTAINMENT EXPO 2007
Trailer Reveals Significant New Details About Hideo Kojima’s Upcoming Masterpiece for the PLAYSTATION®3 System
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) - July 11, 2007 - Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today debuted a new trailer for Metal Gear Solid® 4: Guns of the Patriots, the newest game in Hideo Kojima’s legendary tactical espionage action series for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. Featuring the first-ever presentation in English as well as displaying stunning real time graphics and new revelations in the ongoing Metal Gear saga, the trailer offers a glimpse into one of the most anticipated video games of all times.
Setting the stage for an unforgettable story, this latest Metal Gear Solid 4 trailer depicts the desperate state of the future as seen through the eyes of an older Solid Snake. With the world in a state of crisis, Old Snake must infiltrate a variety of locations across the globe, including the Middle East and South America. The trailer features a variety of returning characters from previous Metal Gear Solid games, including Meryl Silverburgh and Raiden. The new footage also confirms the return of iconic Metal Gear Solid 2 boss character - Vamp.
Returning to voice Solid Snake in an original script by Hideo Kojima, David Hayter will be joined by returning voice actors Paul Eiding, Quinton Flynn, Phil LaMarr, and Pat Zimmerman who will continue their work as the voices of Roy Campbell, Raiden, Vamp, and Liquid Ocelot respectively. Kris Zimmerman will also return to the Metal Gear Solid series to direct the voice acting sessions for the game.
“With an immensely talented staff of editors, voice over directors, sound designers, and voice talent, I’m confident that Metal Gear Solid 4 will set a new standard in stylized localization for games coming out of Japan,” said assistant producer, Ryan Payton at Kojima Productions. “This E3 trailer is just the first taste of our efforts, and we can’t wait to show it off.”
A simultaneous worldwide launch of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is set for early 2008. For more information on Metal Gear Solid 4 and the Metal Gear Solid series, please visit: www.konami.com.