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Konami requests magazines to keep quiet

Posted on Saturday, 31 May 2008 by Speed, source: MTV

It seems that Konami isn't too proud of the fact that they had to incorporate cut-scenes into Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots that last up to 90 minutes as they've told print magazines to not mention it in their reviews.

I’ve been told by two gaming media sources who asked to remain anonymous that Konami representatives had been asking print reviewers to keep some technical details out of their reviews, namely the length of the game’s cut-scenes and the size of the game’s installation on the PlayStation 3.

Such details wouldn’t have been plot spoilers, but perhaps the publisher was concerned that they would be viewed as negatives?

Snake to Print Mags: please don't mention my long cut-scenes

First of all I find it strange that a game has cut-scenes that last up to 90 minutes without the player having any gameplay in between. How bad are you at game design if you can't squeeze some gameplay sequences in? After all, it's a game and not a movie! This sounds as an attempt to prolong the time before you finish the game.

Secondly, Konami apparently only requested this to print magazines which clearly shows they have no clue about the importance of websites. Like people only buy print magazines and don't read any online reviews. Do they still live in the 1980s or something?

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9 Comment(s)

Anonymous

i think its shows that they have made just a mediocre game..that they had to plump up with cut scenes,the early footage of mgs is 100 miles of what they have actually made.....dont beleive the hype...getting sick of these sort of peeps hyping games that are below par.i dont think it will b crap but it wont be as good as they promised in early footage

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Posted on 14:56, May 31st 2008

Anonymous

stfu fanboy

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Posted on 18:25, May 31st 2008

Anonymous

Anonymous:
stfu fanboy

u must b a fanboy 4 saying that, although it does seem like the first guy is talking crap if he hasnt playd the game yet to say its below par

[quote][b]Anonymous:[/b] stfu fanboy[/quote] u must b a fanboy 4 saying that, although it does seem like the first guy is talking crap if he hasnt playd the game yet to say its below par

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Posted on 18:27, May 31st 2008

Anonymous

it's probaly just the end cut scene that's 90 min. because that's where a lot of the story arc is truly revealed and it would be stupid to have that part played out

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Posted on 21:13, May 31st 2008

Anonymous

Anonymous:
it's probaly just the end cut scene that's 90 min. because that's where a lot of the story arc is truly revealed and it would be stupid to have that part played out

also if this was true why is ign.com and the playstation mags giving it scores like 9.9/10 and perfect 10's, it just doesn't make sense, so the developers must have done something right if they're cut scenes that long in game

[quote][b]Anonymous:[/b] it's probaly just the end cut scene that's 90 min. because that's where a lot of the story arc is truly revealed and it would be stupid to have that part played out[/quote] also if this was true why is ign.com and the playstation mags giving it scores like 9.9/10 and perfect 10's, it just doesn't make sense, so the developers must have done something right if they're cut scenes that long in game

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Posted on 21:18, May 31st 2008

Anonymous

If this game doesn't get a perfect score then I'm done with Playstation 3 for good. Its a shame that they delay some many games and features and have these idiots hype the stuff up when it turns out to be nothing we've expected or demanded. PS3 is known for delivering UNDER the bar, not over it.

So if MGS4 turns out to be mediocre, PS3 is done for. Microsoft already has blue ray drives being installed on the 360. So whats next!?????

If this game doesn't get a perfect score then I'm done with Playstation 3 for good. Its a shame that they delay some many games and features and have these idiots hype the stuff up when it turns out to be nothing we've expected or demanded. PS3 is known for delivering UNDER the bar, not over it. So if MGS4 turns out to be mediocre, PS3 is done for. Microsoft already has blue ray drives being installed on the 360. So whats next!?????

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Posted on 07:03, June 01st 2008

Anonymous

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Posted on 01:55, June 02nd 2008

Anonymous

Anonymous:
If this game doesn't get a perfect score then I'm done with Playstation 3 for good. Its a shame that they delay some many games and features and have these idiots hype the stuff up when it turns out to be nothing we've expected or demanded. PS3 is known for delivering UNDER the bar, not over it. So if MGS4 turns out to be mediocre, PS3 is done for. Microsoft already has blue ray drives being installed on the 360. So whats next!?????

I don't think Xbox will EVER have Blu-Ray, since Blu-Ray is a Sony Brand. I don't think sony would be too happy about giving away their gimic to their competitors.
If anything - they have the obsoleat HD-DVD drive.. but they don't make games for it.
Their sticking with their DVD Format.. which is quite stupid since they used it on their Last-Gen console.
Ah well.. what ever floats micro$ofts boat I guess..

[quote][b]Anonymous:[/b] If this game doesn't get a perfect score then I'm done with Playstation 3 for good. Its a shame that they delay some many games and features and have these idiots hype the stuff up when it turns out to be nothing we've expected or demanded. PS3 is known for delivering UNDER the bar, not over it. So if MGS4 turns out to be mediocre, PS3 is done for. Microsoft already has blue ray drives being installed on the 360. So whats next!?????[/quote] I don't think Xbox will EVER have Blu-Ray, since Blu-Ray is a Sony Brand. I don't think sony would be too happy about giving away their gimic to their competitors. If anything - they have the obsoleat HD-DVD drive.. but they don't make games for it. Their sticking with their DVD Format.. which is quite stupid since they used it on their Last-Gen console. Ah well.. what ever floats micro$ofts boat I guess..

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Posted on 02:19, August 03rd 2008