The last time we heard much from Kojima Productions, it was at the Xbox E3 press conference, where Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain was highlighted as one of many big-name franchises coming to Xbox One. As it turns out, Konami has a second round of news regarding Metal Gear Solid this summer, albeit not quite as glamorous. The company has opened a new Konami studio in Los Angeles studio to work on the Metal Gear Solid series. The new Konami studio in LA will develop a variety of games, but the most famous of them … [Read more...]
Kiefer Sutherland to Voice Snake in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Solid Snake's old...of course there's a phantom pain! Konami can't afford a hip replacement, so they got Snake a new voice instead. Whatever joke you wish to make, Konami today shared some serious news that, quite frankly, is a pretty big deal for Metal Gear Solid fans: Kiefer Sutherland will provide the voice for Snake in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. The announcement about Sutherland's involvement came during Konami's pre-E3 event. The A-list actor participating in the next installment of the Metal Gear … [Read more...]
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Coming to Xbox 360, PS3
If it's pained you to see only rumors of a new Metal Gear game on the horizon, Konami's got a bit of news that will chase the phantoms of hopelessness away. Granted, it won't stop our bad jokes, nor franchise fans from thinking of two words from that opening sentence. Konami today took the wraps off of Metal Gear Solid: The Phantom Pain, which is scheduled to release for both Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 (PS3). Kojima Productions unveiled the game with a new trailer at this year's Game Developers Conference (GDC) in … [Read more...]
Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 for Xbox 360, PS3 Slated to Ship on Sept. 25
With football (soccer) fans already looking toward the next World Cup and qualifying matches, Konami today tried its best to feed the fire by announcing that Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 will be available on September 25 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC. Pro Evo Soccer 2013 will introduce "PES Full Control," a new feature that gives players full manual control over every pass and shot. Gamers who pre-order PES 2013 from GameStop or EB Games will receive an exclusive limited edition metallic SteelBook casing … [Read more...]
Star Trek Videogame Getting The Gorn as Enemies
One of the most compelling games of E3 2011 was Star Trek, the first co-op game featuring Kirk and Spock as playable characters, and based on J.J. Abrams' new Star Trek films. This year at E3, the "geek cred" has skyrocketed, as Paramount and Konami have unveiled that The Gorn, the fabled lizard-like race from the original TV series, is going to be an enemy in the Star Trek videogame. In fact, the entire co-op game is based on a standalone storyline in which Kirk and Spock have to work together to stop the Gorn from … [Read more...]
Konami Announced Metal Gear Solid HD Collection for PS Vita
The Metal Gear franchise is headed to the PlayStation Vita this summer, as Konami has taken the wraps off of the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection, with some PS Vita-exclusive features. The PS Vita game is being directed by Hideo Kojima. "The new PlayStation Vita will provide fanatics with an exciting new way to enjoy Metal Gear Solid HD Collection," said Tomoyuki Tsuboi, President of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. "We're confident that gamers will be pleased with their experience and what the PlayStation Vita has … [Read more...]
NeverDead Expansion Pack Volume 1 Hits Xbox 360, PS3
Konami has uploaded a NeverDead Expansion Pack -- creatively titled "Volume 1" -- so the NeverDead DLC is available for download via Xbox Live and PSN. The expansion pack includes all-new online experiences with a new playable character -- pop idol Nikki Summerfield -- three additional challenges within the expanded Asylum level, and two new online costumes for main character Bryce Boltzmann. In addition to Volume 1 comes NeverDead Expansion Pack Volume 2, available for download on February 28, 2012. In Volume 2, … [Read more...]
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance — New Information from Konami
Konami first announced Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance more than two years ago, so it's about time they talked a bit more about the game. This past weekend at the VGAs, Konami debuted a new trailer for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, and today they outlined the direction the action title is taking. Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance will be an action title produced (not surprisingly) by Kojima Productions and developed by Platinum Games. Kojima Productions has created the story for the game, managed the cutscenes and … [Read more...]
Metal Gear Solid HD Collection Ships for Xbox 360, PS3
Konami's bought into the compilation craze, announcing it has shipped the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The Metal Gear Solid HD Collection features three complete games: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. The re-mastered HD collection retails for $49.99. The Metal Gear Solid HD Collection includes brand new features such as 1080p graphics, a user interface that's been rebalanced for HDTVs, right analog stick … [Read more...]