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35 MGS 4 Trophies: “We Can’t Say Anything Just Yet”
07 Aug, 10:30 Kojima Productions speaks out on some Solid trophies. 42
07 Aug, 10:30 Kojima Productions speaks out on some Solid trophies.
42 MGS Heading To Xbox
15 Jul, 15:25 Sources say Xbox 360 version of Konami masterpiece is 'inevitable'. 6
15 Jul, 15:25 Sources say Xbox 360 version of Konami masterpiece is 'inevitable'.
6 MGS 4 Soundtrack Released
04 Jul, 14:00 Don't pirate it, buy it, ya scum bags. Think of the poor kids. 3
04 Jul, 14:00 Don't pirate it, buy it, ya scum bags. Think of the poor kids.
3 PS3 Sales Crash After MGS 4 Week
27 Jun, 14:00 PS3 sales have slumped only a week after Metal Gear Solid 4′s release, despite the hardware topping the charts 7 days earlier. Sales of the PS3 have dropped from 75,000 last week in Japan to just 20,000 this, which sadly ends the boost that Konami’s title had temporarily given the machine. However, the PSP still [...] 4
27 Jun, 14:00 PS3 sales have slumped only a week after Metal Gear Solid 4′s release, despite the hardware topping the charts 7 days earlier. Sales of the PS3 have dropped from 75,000 last week in Japan to just 20,000 this, which sadly ends the boost that Konami’s title had temporarily given the machine. However, the PSP still [...]
4 TimeSplitters 4 Confirmed For PS3
27 Jun, 13:30 It appears that Free Radical are wisely dropping Haze, and concentrating on TimeSplitters 4, which has been confirmed by PSW Magazine, in this thread on the Official Nintendo Magazine forums, oddly enough. Looks like it’s just the one page, mind, but follow the link for the scans, we’re not reposting them here. 2
27 Jun, 13:30 It appears that Free Radical are wisely dropping Haze, and concentrating on TimeSplitters 4, which has been confirmed by PSW Magazine, in this thread on the Official Nintendo Magazine forums, oddly enough. Looks like it’s just the one page, mind, but follow the link for the scans, we’re not reposting them here.
2 Around The Web: 27/06/08
27 Jun, 12:30 We try to cover all the juicy stuff here on TheSixthAxis, but obviously a fair bit of stuff slips the net, so to speak. Well, worry no longer, because every Friday lunchtime we bring you a complete round up of all the week’s news that we didn’t directly feature on the site, in a lovely [...] 0
27 Jun, 12:30 We try to cover all the juicy stuff here on TheSixthAxis, but obviously a fair bit of stuff slips the net, so to speak. Well, worry no longer, because every Friday lunchtime we bring you a complete round up of all the week’s news that we didn’t directly feature on the site, in a lovely [...]
0 MGS 4 Sells A Million
24 Jun, 12:30 According to MCV Metal Gear Solid has sold over a million copies in Europe alone during it’s first week. With half a million in Japan we’re now just awaiting the US sales figures, something we’d assume Konami would want to shout about. 0
24 Jun, 12:30 According to MCV Metal Gear Solid has sold over a million copies in Europe alone during it’s first week. With half a million in Japan we’re now just awaiting the US sales figures, something we’d assume Konami would want to shout about.
0 SheitGeist, Installment 3
24 Jun, 10:00 Our man Kamiboy concludes his epic look at Japanese RPG games in this, the third part of his SheitGeist series, discussing CG, Final Fantasy and, yes, Bioshock.| Introduction: I have no false and pretentious aspirations of professionalism staying my hand, so my bias will come across with all the subtlety of a shotgun to the [...] 0
24 Jun, 10:00 Our man Kamiboy concludes his epic look at Japanese RPG games in this, the third part of his SheitGeist series, discussing CG, Final Fantasy and, yes, Bioshock.| Introduction: I have no false and pretentious aspirations of professionalism staying my hand, so my bias will come across with all the subtlety of a shotgun to the [...]
0 The Metro Reviews MGS4 at 3/5
23 Jun, 21:00 The Metro is a free newspaper found on buses and trains, usually in London, but occasionally in other areas of England. This free newspaper reviewed Metal Gear Solid 4, Konami’s PS3 exclusive super-game, with a 3/5 (equivalent to a 6/10, obviously). The paper said that the plot to MGS 4 was “utterly overblown” and that [...] 7
23 Jun, 21:00 The Metro is a free newspaper found on buses and trains, usually in London, but occasionally in other areas of England. This free newspaper reviewed Metal Gear Solid 4, Konami’s PS3 exclusive super-game, with a 3/5 (equivalent to a 6/10, obviously). The paper said that the plot to MGS 4 was “utterly overblown” and that [...]
7 MGS 4 Database Hits European Store This Week
23 Jun, 11:10 We’ve just had word from Konami that the European version of the MGS 4 database is confirmed for the PSN Store this Thursday, naturally our version is free too, so you’ve no excuse for not downloading the fantastic mini-wiki. 3
23 Jun, 11:10 We’ve just had word from Konami that the European version of the MGS 4 database is confirmed for the PSN Store this Thursday, naturally our version is free too, so you’ve no excuse for not downloading the fantastic mini-wiki.
3 MGS 4 Second Best Exclusive This Generation
22 Jun, 19:14 Metal Gear Solid 4, the love-child of Hideo Kojima and pure magnificence, is the second highest rated console exclusive game this generation on Metacritic, beaten only by Super Mario Galaxy. MGS 4 got a metacritic rating of 95, whilst Super Mario Galaxy got a rating of 97. Personally, we at TSA prefer MGS 4 to [...] 3
22 Jun, 19:14 Metal Gear Solid 4, the love-child of Hideo Kojima and pure magnificence, is the second highest rated console exclusive game this generation on Metacritic, beaten only by Super Mario Galaxy. MGS 4 got a metacritic rating of 95, whilst Super Mario Galaxy got a rating of 97. Personally, we at TSA prefer MGS 4 to [...]
3 MGS 4 Database Coming Today
19 Jun, 7:00 Sony, fresh on the high from the recent MGS 4 launch, have announced today that a Metal Gear Solid Database is hitting the PSN Store this afternoon, and it’s free. The Database, according to Sony, contains “the official knowledge base of everything that is Metal Gear, reaching all the way back to the very beginning [...] 0
19 Jun, 7:00 Sony, fresh on the high from the recent MGS 4 launch, have announced today that a Metal Gear Solid Database is hitting the PSN Store this afternoon, and it’s free. The Database, according to Sony, contains “the official knowledge base of everything that is Metal Gear, reaching all the way back to the very beginning [...]
0 Metal Gear Solid 4
18 Jun, 13:00 Do you remember when it happened? Of course you do, no one ever forgets, no matter how hard they try. It was like the universe sucker punched you in the gut, sending you down on your knees, gasping for air. The moment you realized that you are not special, that you will never amount to [...] 14
18 Jun, 13:00 Do you remember when it happened? Of course you do, no one ever forgets, no matter how hard they try. It was like the universe sucker punched you in the gut, sending you down on your knees, gasping for air. The moment you realized that you are not special, that you will never amount to [...]
14 MGS 4 First Week Japanese Sales
17 Jun, 8:30 The official numbers for MGS 4 sales in Japan are in, with first week sales of 476,334 (including special editions and bundles). This in comparison to 487,156 for MGS 3 (on PS2) and 456,747 for MGS 2, not bad considering the much smaller PS3 user-base, making MGS 4 the best selling PS3 game in Japan. [...] 2
17 Jun, 8:30 The official numbers for MGS 4 sales in Japan are in, with first week sales of 476,334 (including special editions and bundles). This in comparison to 487,156 for MGS 3 (on PS2) and 456,747 for MGS 2, not bad considering the much smaller PS3 user-base, making MGS 4 the best selling PS3 game in Japan. [...]
2 Kojima-sama, I bow my head in worship
16 Jun, 14:30 I am shell shocked. After three days of non stop Metal Gear Solid 4 gaming I have finally finished it. My recollection of the game is shrouded in a mist, like it was all a mirage, all just the sweetest dream ever dreamed. But no, it was not a dream; my subconscious could never create [...] 4
16 Jun, 14:30 I am shell shocked. After three days of non stop Metal Gear Solid 4 gaming I have finally finished it. My recollection of the game is shrouded in a mist, like it was all a mirage, all just the sweetest dream ever dreamed. But no, it was not a dream; my subconscious could never create [...]
4 MGS 4 Winner announced!
16 Jun, 12:10 Congratulations to Richard Tyrer who was randomly selected from all the entrants in our Metal Gear Solid 4 competition. Richard, get in touch with your address and we’ll get the game in the post to you pronto. As ever, thanks to everyone that entered, we’ll have another great competition soon. 4
16 Jun, 12:10 Congratulations to Richard Tyrer who was randomly selected from all the entrants in our Metal Gear Solid 4 competition. Richard, get in touch with your address and we’ll get the game in the post to you pronto. As ever, thanks to everyone that entered, we’ll have another great competition soon.
4 MGS 4′s Sexy Camera Girls
15 Jun, 8:00 Had a bit of a drive around in the Act 2 mission briefing, have you? Well, if you have, chances are you picked up the camera, and if you’re of an investigative nature then you’ll have taken a few photos too. Cleverly, you can export the photos to the PS3′s XMB, and that’s exactly what [...] 5
15 Jun, 8:00 Had a bit of a drive around in the Act 2 mission briefing, have you? Well, if you have, chances are you picked up the camera, and if you’re of an investigative nature then you’ll have taken a few photos too. Cleverly, you can export the photos to the PS3′s XMB, and that’s exactly what [...]
5 New PS3 Controller Coming?
14 Jun, 7:00 Rumours of a new PS3 controller started yesterday evening with GamesIndustry’s original article before being picked up around the internet like a cheap rash. The article claims that Sony Computer Entertainment is working on a new PS3 controller which features the ability to ‘break apart’ into two separate units, each of which contains an accelerometer [...] 2
14 Jun, 7:00 Rumours of a new PS3 controller started yesterday evening with GamesIndustry’s original article before being picked up around the internet like a cheap rash. The article claims that Sony Computer Entertainment is working on a new PS3 controller which features the ability to ‘break apart’ into two separate units, each of which contains an accelerometer [...]
2 Win Metal Gear Solid 4
13 Jun, 19:00 You know we like to spoil you, what with giving away copies of the latest games whenever we can get our hands on them, and today is no different. If you’re smart enough to check out TheSixthAxis this weekend you’re in for a chance to win yourself a full PAL retail copy of the best [...] 14
13 Jun, 19:00 You know we like to spoil you, what with giving away copies of the latest games whenever we can get our hands on them, and today is no different. If you’re smart enough to check out TheSixthAxis this weekend you’re in for a chance to win yourself a full PAL retail copy of the best [...]
14 SheitGeist, Installment 2
13 Jun, 14:00 Don’t try to deny it, the industry has gone round the bend, and what is worse the industry commenting on the industry is currently completing its third round around that same bend, and that is just positively loony. The western gaming industry and media have spotted their own reflection in the brown coloured lake of [...] 6
13 Jun, 14:00 Don’t try to deny it, the industry has gone round the bend, and what is worse the industry commenting on the industry is currently completing its third round around that same bend, and that is just positively loony. The western gaming industry and media have spotted their own reflection in the brown coloured lake of [...]
6 MGS 4 Sells 300,000 in Japan
13 Jun, 11:15 According to the Media Create stats thread over on NeoGAF Metal Gear Solid 4 has sold 300,000 copies in it’s first day over in native Japan. Not including bundles, this breaks down as 130,000 normal editions and 170,000 limited edition versions. Nice. Fancy winning yourself a copy of MGS 4? Check our latest competition before [...] 3
13 Jun, 11:15 According to the Media Create stats thread over on NeoGAF Metal Gear Solid 4 has sold 300,000 copies in it’s first day over in native Japan. Not including bundles, this breaks down as 130,000 normal editions and 170,000 limited edition versions. Nice. Fancy winning yourself a copy of MGS 4? Check our latest competition before [...]
3 PS3 Still Outselling Xbox 360
13 Jun, 8:00 Yeah. we’ve used the exact same headline before, but it’s seems that in America (as well as across Europe and obviously Japan) the PS3 is outselling the Xbox 360 month after month. During May the PS3 sold 209,000 units, with the 360 just managing 187,000 despite a much lower entry price. Looks like this E3 [...] 2
13 Jun, 8:00 Yeah. we’ve used the exact same headline before, but it’s seems that in America (as well as across Europe and obviously Japan) the PS3 is outselling the Xbox 360 month after month. During May the PS3 sold 209,000 units, with the 360 just managing 187,000 despite a much lower entry price. Looks like this E3 [...]
2 MGO Requires Update
11 Jun, 12:30 Anyone familiar with the MGO Beta will know what a pain the arse the title updates are. Well, rejoice, as the full retail version won’t start without you downloading and installing version 1.01, which is now available when you start the Online mode. And, yes, it’s just as painful as it ever was. Think GT [...] 7
11 Jun, 12:30 Anyone familiar with the MGO Beta will know what a pain the arse the title updates are. Well, rejoice, as the full retail version won’t start without you downloading and installing version 1.01, which is now available when you start the Online mode. And, yes, it’s just as painful as it ever was. Think GT [...]
7 Old Dog, New Tricks
11 Jun, 10:00 If, like us, you’ve been eagerly awaiting Metal Gear Solid 4 like an expectant father, then today might just be your lucky day. Sure, promo and review copies are nice to own, but nothing comes close to having the proper retail packaging in your hands on release day. Clawing off the sellophane wrapping is a [...] 3
11 Jun, 10:00 If, like us, you’ve been eagerly awaiting Metal Gear Solid 4 like an expectant father, then today might just be your lucky day. Sure, promo and review copies are nice to own, but nothing comes close to having the proper retail packaging in your hands on release day. Clawing off the sellophane wrapping is a [...]
3 MGS 4 Deliveries Delayed In Spain
10 Jun, 13:00 Pre-ordered Metal Gear Solid 4 from Game.es have you? Well, you might have just got this email: “Nos ponemos en contacto para usted en referencia a su reserva del juego Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of The Patriots, para PS3. Sentimos comunicarle que por el momento Konami no nos garantiza un día exacto para su [...] 2
10 Jun, 13:00 Pre-ordered Metal Gear Solid 4 from Game.es have you? Well, you might have just got this email: “Nos ponemos en contacto para usted en referencia a su reserva del juego Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of The Patriots, para PS3. Sentimos comunicarle que por el momento Konami no nos garantiza un día exacto para su [...]
2 gamesTM Award MGS 4 an 8
10 Jun, 8:45 We had an image of a crazy Nazi-looking guy with the letters WTF lying around here somewhere, and it would have fit perfectly for this little news story: UK mag gamesTM has given Metal Gear Solid 4 an 8/10, saying it’s the best PS3 exclusive to date, but “were under agreement to not reveal of [...] 2
10 Jun, 8:45 We had an image of a crazy Nazi-looking guy with the letters WTF lying around here somewhere, and it would have fit perfectly for this little news story: UK mag gamesTM has given Metal Gear Solid 4 an 8/10, saying it’s the best PS3 exclusive to date, but “were under agreement to not reveal of [...]
2 Xbox To Get Metal Gear Solid
10 Jun, 6:45 RipTen are reporting that Xbox 360 owners will be getting their own slice of the MGS pie very soon, although it won’t be Metal Gear Solid 4. Rumours abound this morning that the first PlayStation classic, Metal Gear Solid, will be making it’s way over to the Xbox Live Arcade pronto. Quite how they’ll get [...] 1
10 Jun, 6:45 RipTen are reporting that Xbox 360 owners will be getting their own slice of the MGS pie very soon, although it won’t be Metal Gear Solid 4. Rumours abound this morning that the first PlayStation classic, Metal Gear Solid, will be making it’s way over to the Xbox Live Arcade pronto. Quite how they’ll get [...]
1 MGS 4: Insert Disk Two
09 Jun, 8:45 The original Youtube video has been deleted, but you can view the video here. Not so much spoilers as Kojima having a good old laugh at the Xbox 360. “Hold it Snake, time to change the disk…” It’s worth mentioning here that MGS 4 is split into 5 acts, with each act requiring a seperate [...] 3
09 Jun, 8:45 The original Youtube video has been deleted, but you can view the video here. Not so much spoilers as Kojima having a good old laugh at the Xbox 360. “Hold it Snake, time to change the disk…” It’s worth mentioning here that MGS 4 is split into 5 acts, with each act requiring a seperate [...]
3 August Edge Scores
05 Jun, 17:30 The PS3 scores for August’s edition of Edge are as follows; Metal Gear Solid 4 = 8 Metal Gear Solid has always been a story in the face of obsolescence, and if this is really it for Kojima’s chapter-and who knows, maybe the entire series-his duty has been fulfilled. MGS4 is not the game it [...] 8
05 Jun, 17:30 The PS3 scores for August’s edition of Edge are as follows; Metal Gear Solid 4 = 8 Metal Gear Solid has always been a story in the face of obsolescence, and if this is really it for Kojima’s chapter-and who knows, maybe the entire series-his duty has been fulfilled. MGS4 is not the game it [...]
8 Aussie MGS 4 Leak Is Bad News
05 Jun, 11:45 Obviously we’re not going to spoil it here – rest assured that everything you read on TSA* will be spoiler-free with regards to Metal Gear Solid 4 – but we thought we should let you know that sites like GameFAQs have already leaked the ending. Here’s the plan: switch off your PSN notifications, stay away [...] 2
05 Jun, 11:45 Obviously we’re not going to spoil it here – rest assured that everything you read on TSA* will be spoiler-free with regards to Metal Gear Solid 4 – but we thought we should let you know that sites like GameFAQs have already leaked the ending. Here’s the plan: switch off your PSN notifications, stay away [...]
2 MGS 4 PS3 XMB Bootup Video
05 Jun, 11:19 Looks like someone got Metal Gear Solid 4 a bit early, eh? Metal Gear Solid 4 PS3 Boot up screenUploaded by dabookerman The rest of us will have to wait until next Friday… Source. Video posted with permission. 6
05 Jun, 11:19 Looks like someone got Metal Gear Solid 4 a bit early, eh? Metal Gear Solid 4 PS3 Boot up screenUploaded by dabookerman The rest of us will have to wait until next Friday… Source. Video posted with permission.
6 News From Japan: 04/06/08
04 Jun, 8:15 Firstly, as if you ever doubted it, Metal Gear Solid IV has been awarded 40/40 from Famitsu, with straight 10s across the board. The reviewers mention that there’s a massive amount of quality gaming in there, and long time fans will find much to enjoy. In addition, Metal Gear Online is a great addition to [...] 2
04 Jun, 8:15 Firstly, as if you ever doubted it, Metal Gear Solid IV has been awarded 40/40 from Famitsu, with straight 10s across the board. The reviewers mention that there’s a massive amount of quality gaming in there, and long time fans will find much to enjoy. In addition, Metal Gear Online is a great addition to [...]
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