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PS3 MGS Online in works, Portable Ops expanded

Inspired by Subsistence's online play, Kojima Productions is working on a similar mode for the next-generation console; PSP game gets new add-on pack.

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TOKYO--Today, after ending a live demonstration of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots at the PlayStation Premiere 2007 event, legendary game producer Hideo Kojima revealed two new projects.

First, Kojima expressed satisfaction with the online mode included in the well-received Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence. It turns out that Subsistence's online functionality was such a success that Kojima's team is apparently working on a successor. While he didn't elaborate, the famed designer did confirm that a similar Metal Gear Solid online game is in development for the PS3. He did say that details on the upcoming game will be unveiled during Metal Gear's 20th anniversary party next week, with real-time demonstrations.

Kojima then closed his presentation with a trailer for Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops Plus, an expansion to the well-received PlayStation Portable game Portable Ops. The add-on will feature new characters, numerous missions, new gameplay and modes, tutorials for beginners, and a new single-player mode. The trailer also hinted that there are some other additions that are being kept secret for the time being.

Portable Ops Plus is slated for release in Japan on September 20, the same date as the new, video-out PSP. The game will be available in two versions: an à la carte version with just the expansion for 2,400 yen ($20), and a deluxe package that includes the original Portable Ops for 4,300 yen ($35). No North American or European release information has been made available.

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Kojima should become head of Sony. At least he puts out good decisions...

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"The game will be available in two versions: an à la carte version with just the expansion for 2,400 yen ($20), and a deluxe package that includes the original Portable Ops for 4,300 yen ($35). " you will need the original to play if you buy "just the expansion"? its like a pc expansión then?? or is it like subsistance?? i don't get it sorry

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wasn't mgs 3 subsistence's online thing disbanded or what ever a while back? i bought the game for the improved camera but didn't like the online stuff. mainly cuz i'm not into fps games much, some are ok i guess. w/e

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Ok!! that cool. I believe this is the first psp expansion game. Count me in!!

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sounds very interesting...wonder when the U.S will get these releases

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I couldn´t play the MGS3 online... but I really hope... that this one surpasses it so I won´t miss playing that last one. MGSPO was pretty cool.

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PS3 just keeps getting better and better.

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MGS3's online play was god awful. Here's hoping MGS online for PS3 will NOT emulate that.

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You know, it's not that easy as just to add a online mode in a game, you still have the engine and it's limitations, and always the MGS games have been pretty singleplayer ish, working the ground up with a engine that supports online play and not doing it later in the process, is going to be much of a better multiplayer game.

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Mgs4 and socom are gonna sell alot of ps3's

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amen revolution freak

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omg my dreams and wishes have come true, mgo was my crack. i loved that game, played it from the first day till the last day wen it closed.wit a couple weeks here and ther gone from being grounded. i hope it comes out this year. thanks kojima, listenin to da fans

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My gaming news week just keeps getting better. I just cant wait for this yo. All hail KOJIMA

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GOD BLESS YOU KOJIMA!!!!!

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Show your patriotism H.K! :D

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REVOLUTIONfreak if you think Kojima milks his franchise, then I don't know what I can say about EA games.

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What so Portable Ops plus isn't the original game with extras? Awww...

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They'd better bring that expansion to North America or else I'll go mad :evil:.

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A new online PS3 MGS? Sounds like a new way for them to milk the franchise more and make more money, when in reality all they'd have to do is add an online mode to MGS4.

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i used 2 play mgo everyday im serious i never cheated and if i did my account was only temporary. 2 this day im pissed off with scea for taking that game off. i really want 2 know why they took it off. i had an idea glitchers, lag some big corporation didnt pay there bills. u know i was willing 2 pay 2 play that game im not lying. kind of like the xbox where u pay $50/year my highest rank was doberman. i was good really the game needed updates thats all bye everyone c ya on mgs4 online.

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Sweet! MGO will live again :P

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Metal Gear Online on the PS2 was really fun and can't wait to see how it will look on the PS3

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Great! now I can get my butt kicked and handed to me in this new MGS online. It's been a while since I've checked subsistance. I wonder if ppl still log into it. Still haven't played MGS portable ops' online mode though.

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Wonderful News, Portable Ops was a Fantastic game!.

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FINALLY!!! I GET MGO BACK!!! AND ONE THAT WONT SUCK!!!

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Kojima going out with a BANG!

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oo back again, damn, i don't know if im still good at it, well, ill have to find out when it comes, go kojima!!! work fast

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crunchb3rry: I agree. it was such a shame to have the servers shut down. I was so addicted to MGO. too bad it kind of went downhill once people started glitching and stat boosting.

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that is a very good idea. MGS Online? hella fun!

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PLEASE HIT STATESIDE!!! :D

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Great news. I love Portable Ops.

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sweet...... :D

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Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Yeah more additions to Portable Ops!!!

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Portable Ops Plus? Cool...I'm wondering if I should hold off on getting Metal Gear Solid 4-every single MGS game has been rereleased with some very sweet extras sometime down the road.

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The MPO expansion better come to the U.S.!

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man i want the original so bad

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"It turns out Subsistence's online functionality was such a success that Kojima's team is apparently working on a successor." Hopefully the jerks at Konami won't shut down the servers for the successor.

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"I nedd scissors! 61!"

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awesome

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*adds another reason to get a PS3*

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cool

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i never played portable ops. i'll have to pick up the new version with expansion once it comes stateside.

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Good to hear the multiplayer is going to be back.

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Now is it included in 4, or is it going to be it's own game?

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wat! a new msg po! he has to release it in North America !!

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Wow Nice move Kojima Good work, Kojima is the God of game programing!!! PS3 Rules!! PSP Rocks!!

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I'm glad to see that they've decided to have online in the game.

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That sounds sweet. A MGS MMO?

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Sweet!

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