Metal Gear Survive Is Releasing In February

Konami has announced that Metal Gear Survive is releasing on February 20 in the US and February 22 in Europe on PS4 and Xbox One.

The game takes place shortly after Ground Zeroes, where members of Big Boss' base were sucked into a dimensional portal rather than dying in the ambush as Ground Zeroes and The Phantom Pain indicated. Four of the survivors find themselves in an other wordly wasteland and do their best to survive against zombie-like enemies. Konami has announced the exclusive pre-order extras for Metal Gear Survive, including weapons, a box accessory, and more.

• 4 gold plated weapons: Bat, Sledgehammer, Survival Machete and Survival Spear
• 4 metallic coloured survival scarves: Green, Blue, Pink and Silver
• 2 gestures: "Thumbs Up" and "Happy"
• Mother Base nameplate
• "BOXMAN [THE ORANGE]" accessory
• "Kabuki" face paint

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Has Shipped 6 Million Copies

Konami has reported an astonishing number of shipped copies of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain since its September release. 6 million copies of the final Metal Gear game by Hideo Kojima gave Konami a 37.5% jump in revenue for the digital entertainment segment. 

Hideo Kojima Will Be Inducted Into The AIAS Hall Of Fame

Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima will be inducted in the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame. Kojima will be only the 21st individual to receive the honor. He will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the D.I.C.E. (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Awards on February 18. The award will be presented by Hollywood director Guillermo del Toro. The 2016 D.I.C.E. Summit takes place in Las Vegas from February 16 through 18. Kojima is an Icon in the gaming world and 100% deserves to be inducted in the AIAS Hall Of Fame. What do you think ?

Hideo Kojima Announces Partnership With Sony And Is Opening His Own Studio

Hideo Kojima has announced a partnership with Sony to develop a new PlayStation franchise through his independent studio titled Kojima Productions. A report from Japanese news source Nikkei surfaced earlier today said Kojima would be opening his own studio, and now we have official word from Kojima that he and his new studio are working on a new project. In the announcement video below, Kojima says that Kojima Productions is independently owned and that this partnership with Sony will be the studio's first project. Kojima promises it will be a "new and innovative gaming experience." What do you think of  Kojimas partnership with Sony ? Kojima has a bright future a head of him with Sony and I wish him nothing but the best. #FucKonami

Konami Shuts Down Kojima Productions Los Angeles Studio

Konami has confirmed that the Los Angeles studio of Kojima Productions has been shut down. In a statement to Polygon, Konami had this to say: 

“Konami has made the decision to close its Los Angeles Studio, effective immediately, due to the product development resources being restructured into a more centralized unit. This facility contributed to the recent Metal Gear Solid games. Konami will continue its operations to support all Metal Gear Solid titles, including the recently launched Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain and Metal Gear Online. Metal Gear Online is still scheduled to release for PC Steam in January 2016.” What do you think of Konami Shutting down the Los Angeles studio ? 

Konami Is Gearing Up For The Next Metal Gear Solid

Following the success of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, Konami is reportedly getting ready to capitalize on the success of the game with the next entry in the series. According to Kotaku, Konami is currently planning what's next for Metal Gear Solid, confirming the next entry in the series won't be a small project. "When we start development, a large-scale investment will become necessary," Konami said. If Hideo Kojima will be apart of the project is unknown, but with or with out him Konami will  move forward with the series. What do you think of this ? To me and many other Metal Gear isn’t Metal Gear without Hideo Kojima. 

Metal Gear Online Is Coming In October

Konami has announced that Metal Gear Online will launch on October 6, 2015. Anyone who owns Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain will be able to play the multiplayer mode. You can watch a demo of Metal Gear Online below. 

Quiet Can Cause A Game Breaking Bug In Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

Konami has warn users that there is a game breaking bug in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain affecting every platforms. If you use Quiet as your buddy in mission 29 or 42, there is a chance that your game progress will be corrupt. Konami hasn’t said if a patch is in progress to fix this problem. Further announcements are expected. As soon as we know more info we will let you know. 

Game Releases For The Week Of August 31

Here are the games that will be released this week. This week I’m looking forward to playing Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. This is definitely a game of the year contender and I can’t wait to see how this game evolves the series. What game are you looking forward to playing this week ?

September 1

Armello - (PS4, PC, Mac, Linux)

Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls - (PS Vita)

Mad Max - (PS4, Xbox One, PC, Linux)

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain - (PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PC)

Nobunaga's Ambition: Sphere of Influence - (PS4, PS3, PC)

Xeodrifter - (PS4, PS Vita)

September 2

Act of Aggression - (PC)

September 4

Super Toy Cars - (Xbox One)

Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse - (Xbox One)

Xbox Live Games With Gold For August 2015

Microsoft has announced August's Games with Gold games. From August 1 - August 31, you'll be able to get Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes for Xbox One. From August 16 - September 15, you'll also be able to get How to Survive: Storm Warning edition. Xbox 360 players will be able to get Metro 2033. Starting on August 15 to August 31st. Then on August 16 - August 31st you can continue the adventure with Metro: Last Light.

Silent Hills Has Been Cancelled

Konami can’t seem to catch a break. First with Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima's status with the company and they now face a unknown status of another highly anticipated title, or at least it was. Slinet Hills staring Norman Reedus has been cancelled and P.T. will so been removed from the PlayStation Store.  Konami is committed to  a new Silent Hill titles, nothing else is known about the future of the Silent Hill franchise. For those that have yet to play P.T., you'd best download that before it's gone, as it will be taken down on April 29th. 

Konami Announces Collector’s Editions And Day One Edition For Metal Gear Solid V

Konami has officially announced that Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain will be out on September 1 for Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 3. The PC version will arrive on September 15. Along with a official release date Konami also announced some more details, including two different Collector’s Editions and a Day One edition with added content. Here’s what’s coming in each:

Day 1 and Steam Edition digital items (also comes with a map):

• Adam-ska Special Handgun
• Personal Ballistic Shield (Silver)
• Cardboard Box (Wetland)
• Fatigues (Blue Urban Snake Costume)
• METAL GEAR ONLINE XP BOOST

Collector’s Edition physical items:

• Half Scale Replica of Snake’s Bionic Arm
• Collectible SteelBook
• Behind the Scenes Documentary & Trailers Blu-ray Disc
• Map
• Exclusive Packaging

Collector’s Edition digital items:

• Weapon and Shield Pack
• Windurger S333 Combat Special Revolver
• Adam-ska Special Handgun
• Maschinen Taktische Pistole 5 Weiss Special Handgun
• Rasp Short-Barreled Shotgun Gold
• Personal Ballistic Shield　(Olive Drab)
• Personal Ballistic Shield　(Silver)
• Personal Ballistic Shield　(White)
• Personal Ballistic Shield　(Gold)

Cardboard Boxes

• Cardboard Box (Rocky Terrain)
• Cardboard Box (All-Purpose Dryland)
• Cardboard Box (Wetland)

Snake Costumes

• Fatigues (Black Ocelot)
• Fatigues (Gray Urban)
• Fatigues (Blue Urban)
• Fatigues (All-Purpose Dryland)

Other

• "VENOM SNAKE" Emblem

Metal Gear Online

• XP Boost
• Metal Gear Rex Helmet
• AM MRS-4 GOLD Assault Rifle
• WU S. PISTOL GOLD

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is priced as follows:

• Ps4, Xbox One and PC Standard/Day 1: $59.99
• PS4 and Xbox One  Collector’s Edition: $99.99
• PS3 and Xbox 360: $49.99

Metal Gear Solid V Gets A Release Date

Looks like the Metal Gear Solid V announcement tomorrow March 4 is coming a little early. A post that is going around the internet is showing that Metal Gear Solid V : The Phantom Pain is getting the release date of September 1. Well find out more info during tomorrow's announcement.