Technabob » mgs http://technabob.com/blog Cool Gadgets, Gizmos, Games and Geek Stuff Sun, 27 May 2012 20:00:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Metal Gear Solid HD Collection Upgrades Graphics, Limited Edition Adds 248-page Art Book http://technabob.com/blog/2011/10/02/metal-gear-solid-hd-collection-limited-edition/ http://technabob.com/blog/2011/10/02/metal-gear-solid-hd-collection-limited-edition/#comments Sun, 02 Oct 2011 20:30:09 +0000 Conner Flynn http://technabob.com/blog/?p=69030 Metal Gear Solid HD Collection bundle. Hardcore fans will want to buy it anyway. You’ll get three already-released games boosted to 720p resolution, running at 60fps. Plus, with the Limited Edition, packaging created by Yoji Shinkawa…, the series’ lead]]> So what if there are no new games in this Metal Gear Solid HD Collection bundle. Hardcore fans will want to buy it anyway. You’ll get three already-released games boosted to 720p resolution, running at 60fps. Plus, with the Limited Edition, packaging created by Yoji Shinkawa, the series’ lead artist and a 248-page art book titled The Art of Metal Gear Solid.
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The collection includes Substance and Subsistence versions of Metal Gear Solid 2 and Metal Gear Solid 3 in HD, Peace Walker, the original Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake. Konami didn’t show off much of the book when they announced this bundle, but if you are a fan, you already know that you have to get this. It has to have something good within it’s 248 pages right? Although how many times can they show Snake sneaking around from different angles before you get bored?

This bundle will be available for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on November 8. The limited edition will sell for $79.99 (USD), while the standard edition is available for $49.99.

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]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2011/10/02/metal-gear-solid-hd-collection-limited-edition/feed/ 0 Risk: Metal Gear Solid Limited Edition http://technabob.com/blog/2011/09/25/risk-metal-gear-solid-limited-edition/ http://technabob.com/blog/2011/09/25/risk-metal-gear-solid-limited-edition/#comments Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:00:20 +0000 Conner Flynn http://technabob.com/blog/?p=68275 Metal Gear Solid games myself, but I know it has tons of fans, so it’s no surprise that this limited-edition Metal Gear Solid Version of Risk is about to hit store shelves. I’d prefer a mash-up of Risk and Civilization… myself, but I have]]> I’ve never been big on the Metal Gear Solid games myself, but I know it has tons of fans, so it’s no surprise that this limited-edition Metal Gear Solid Version of Risk is about to hit store shelves.
risk mgs edition 1 I’d prefer a mash-up of Risk and Civilization myself, but I have to admit, this game looks pretty cool. It’s limited to just 2,014 units and features custom box top art from Yoji Shinkawa, the Art Director of the Metal Gear games, not to mention an awesome game board.

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Other features include over 290 custom game pieces, which include: 5 PMC Armies, 8 Bosses, Outer Haven Battleship, Drebin’s Shop Cards, Territory Cards, PMC Headquarters, Custom Outer Haven Game Board, Custom Earth Game Board and 7 dice.

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This is a game that any serious MGS fan will want to own. You can pre-order it from October 3 through November 15 and it ships in November. You don’t even need to be sneaky to get it. Price is unknown at the moment.

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]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2011/09/25/risk-metal-gear-solid-limited-edition/feed/ 0 Metal Gear Solid Psp Gameplay: Peace Walker, Gadget Lover http://technabob.com/blog/2010/03/12/metal-gear-solid-psp-gameplay/ http://technabob.com/blog/2010/03/12/metal-gear-solid-psp-gameplay/#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:25:00 +0000 Lambert Varias http://technabob.com/blog/?p=29649 Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker… for the PSP is no different. Kotakuite Crimsondramon shared a link to a recently posted gameplay video that shows a bunch of weird yet practical gadgets that will]]> If there’s one thing that keeps Snake’s philosophical super spy saga fresh, it’s the gadgets. The upcoming Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker for the PSP is no different. Kotakuite Crimsondramon shared a link to a recently posted gameplay video that shows a bunch of weird yet practical gadgets that will aid Snake (and the other Snakes) in his latest adventure.

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Some of the gadgets include a reverse parachute thingy that can be used to rescue or abduct people. It looks like it takes quarry up to a chopper, and for some reason it works even indoors! Enough with the spoilers, enjoy the video!

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A freakin’ request for a brick on the head. Classic Kojima. Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker will be out this May.

]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2010/03/12/metal-gear-solid-psp-gameplay/feed/ 0 LEGO Gekkos Scare the Crap Out of Minifig Snake http://technabob.com/blog/2009/10/27/lego-gekko-metal-gear-solid-4/ http://technabob.com/blog/2009/10/27/lego-gekko-metal-gear-solid-4/#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:12:26 +0000 Lambert Varias http://technabob.com/blog/?p=22071 Metal Gear Solid 4…, and they just make me wish for a LEGO Metal Gear game. Check out the rest of the pictures, they’re a real treat. It’s nice how Rags]]> MOCPages member/MGS fan/Brick master Rags naRock made cuter versions of GEKKOs, the nimble, creepy, bovine-like killing machines in Metal Gear Solid 4, and they just make me wish for a LEGO Metal Gear game.

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Check out the rest of the pictures, they’re a real treat. It’s nice how Rags naRock got their poses right. Watch out for the GEKKO’s bonus shot with grandpa REX.

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Want to have your own LEGO GEKKOs? You’re in luck; Rags naRock posted step-by-step building instructions at Brickshelf.

]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2009/10/27/lego-gekko-metal-gear-solid-4/feed/ 2 Metal Gear Solid Touch Website: Fun in More Ways Than One http://technabob.com/blog/2009/02/22/metal-gear-solid-touch-website-fun-in-more-ways-than-one/ http://technabob.com/blog/2009/02/22/metal-gear-solid-touch-website-fun-in-more-ways-than-one/#comments Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:02:17 +0000 Lambert Varias http://technabob.com/blog/?p=9402 Metal Gear Solid Touch on the iPhone – is already up and running. How did I find out? The website told me that it… was up. That’s right folks! News that you’d never be able to read unless you already know what]]> The website for Solid Snake’s latest game – Metal Gear Solid Touch on the iPhone – is already up and running. How did I find out?

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The website told me that it was up. That’s right folks! News that you’d never be able to read unless you already know what it is, which makes reading about it pointless! Impressive, Konami.

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But since I was there I figured I’d check it out so I’ll have something more meaty to share with iPhone-owning MGS fans. Let’s look at the game’s mechanics as shown on the site:

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The image on the left is actually a clip of the shooting and sniping in action; the sniping is pretty smooth, but I do find it weird that you have to pinch-in to zoom out and vice versa. On the other hand, I don’t own an iPhone, so. Give me one.

On the narrative side of things, the website says “Experience Metal Gear Solid 4′s story as you fight through each action packed stage.” So MGS 4 Story + Time Crisis + Tap tap tap = MGS Touch.

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The image above is from the website, but it doesn’t really say whether the cut-scenes (if there are any) in the game will be as crisp as the image.

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Another detail that the website reveals is that the “first half” of the story will be available via a “special advance release edition.” People who buy the advance edition will then be able to update – and continue from their save data – for free when the final release comes out. Hmmm. Special advance… hmmm.

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Tell me if the following sound right: Sisqo: “Without you girl, my life is a special advance release editioooooooooon.” Teacher: ” I’m afraid that your son got a special advance release edition grade in all of his subjects.” Microsoft: “Vista is the special advance release edition of Windows 7.” Hmmmm. Anyway should this game be anywhere near average I’m pretty sure that it’ll sell. I mean who can beat the Snake + Apple combo? Adam and Eve sure couldn’t.

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]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2009/02/22/metal-gear-solid-touch-website-fun-in-more-ways-than-one/feed/ 1 Metal Gear Solid 4 Release Date in 2007? http://technabob.com/blog/2007/09/19/metal-gear-solid-4-release-date-in-2007/ http://technabob.com/blog/2007/09/19/metal-gear-solid-4-release-date-in-2007/#comments Wed, 19 Sep 2007 22:54:29 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2007/09/19/metal-gear-solid-4-release-date-in-2007/ Metal Gear Solid 4… for the PlayStation 3 was almost certainly delayed until some time in 2008. Now, it appears that the game could hit shelves this year after all. A graphic over on Konami’s Tokyo Game Show]]> Word on the street for a some time now has been that Metal Gear Solid 4 for the PlayStation 3 was almost certainly delayed until some time in 2008. Now, it appears that the game could hit shelves this year after all.

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A graphic over on Konami’s Tokyo Game Show website now lists the game as a “Winter 2007″ release. Now we all know this could be a typo, or simply old content. Given that this week’s TGS is where companies usually reveal any holiday surprises, I’m really hoping this is true.

Wouldn’t it be nice for Sony to get at least one killer game for this holiday season?

[PS3 Only via MaxConsole]

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