Author Topic: Anyone else find it strange..... (Read 14332 times)

Grey Ninja · « **on:** May 05, 2003, 02:54:06 PM »

That IGN Cube has this posted on the main page?

http://cube.ign.com/articles/400/400780p1.html

Locke Cole · « **Reply #1 on:** May 05, 2003, 02:56:59 PM »

What the heck Grey??? Why would they post a PS2 game on the Cube site?

Grey Ninja · « **Reply #2 on:** May 05, 2003, 02:58:02 PM »

Methinks that they are hinting at something maybe?

Locke Cole · « **Reply #3 on:** May 05, 2003, 03:03:53 PM »

LOL, I don't think so though, were already getting a Metal Gear Solid remake, so why would they make 3 for Gamecube???

Grey Ninja · « **Reply #4 on:** May 05, 2003, 03:06:59 PM »

Because we are getting an EXCLUSIVE Metal Gear Solid remake that would ensure that lots of Metal Gear fans got GameCube?

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #5 on:** May 05, 2003, 03:13:39 PM »

I am willing to bet that MGS 3 will be ported to GC at some time...However, the PS2 version will be top priority I would think.

Locke Cole · « **Reply #6 on:** May 05, 2003, 03:27:04 PM »

Yeah, but its being made by the Silicon Knights team, with Shiggy and others watching over their shoulders. Plus, I thought MGS games were exclusice to PS2,

Grey Ninja · « **Reply #7 on:** May 05, 2003, 03:30:01 PM »

Yep. At this point MGS games are exclusive to PS2, Xbox, and PC.

Termin8Anakin · « **Reply #8 on:** May 05, 2003, 04:29:28 PM »

Haha. I just posted my thoughts about this on the MGS thread. I think it's pretty weird. Does anybody know if MGS3 is DEFINITELY going to PS2? If it is, they why a story on IGNCube? Hmmmm......
Or has Konami said they don't want to reveal the platform until E3? Hmmmm.....

Locke Cole · « **Reply #9 on:** May 05, 2003, 04:31:56 PM »

Yeah, thats what I was thinking to. Maybe thats why their keeping this game so tightly kept.

KornWild · « **Reply #10 on:** May 05, 2003, 04:34:07 PM »

they probably put that there since Twin Snakes will be coming out for the cube (woo hoo!) but they just got them mixed up or something like that. But i heres to hoping that it comes out on the cube!

Strell · « **Reply #11 on:** May 05, 2003, 04:54:57 PM »

Here's why I don't care:

Remember when IGN showed off Planet Harriers way back when Sega was about to go third party? Remember how they said it would be shown at E3 and confirmed for GC?

Yea, me too.

mouse_clicker · « **Reply #12 on:** May 05, 2003, 04:58:03 PM »

Didn't know you already had a thread up for this when i posted mine, ninja.

Anyway, here's my post from my thread:

It appears that IGNCube has reported that Konami of America has made it official that Metal Gear Solid 3 will indeed be shown at E3. Normally I'd be excited since I own a PS2, but I wonder why IGNCube would bother reporting a game that is, as far as we know, a PS2 exclusive. That started my gears cranking, wondering if IGN was dropping a hint that MGS3 is indeed coming to the Gamecube. I eventually wrote it off as Matt or Fran just getting excited about the game until I read the recently posted article on what Matt most wants to see at E3. If you'll read the article, he clear states he's excited about Metal Gear Solid 3, yet he DOESN'T say that in the paragraph where he details what PS2 titles he's looking forward to (he has individual paragraphs for XBox and PS2 games). So is IGN dropping *further* hints that Konami will be releasing Metal Gear Solid 3 on the Gamecube? Does IGN know something we don't? It would seem entirely plausible now- after all, Konami did allow a Nintedo second party to remake one of it's classics. Who says Nintendo and Konami's relationship hasn't delved even further? Or perhaps maybe Matt is just speculating, as he has done so in the past. However, it seems that is not so, at least to me. I hope we'll find out at E3.

As you've read, Matt also dropped a hint in his article on upcoming E3 games. Interesting stuff.

Michael8983 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 05, 2003, 05:01:31 PM »

When the MGS remake sells well on the Gamecube, there won't be any reason for Konami not to port MGS3 over. I'm sure the only reason MGS2:S wasn't ported is because Konami wasn't sure if the Gamecube userbase was the right market for it. The Resident Evil remake proved Gamecube owners are into "M" rated games with zombies, but do they want an "M" rated game with no zombies?

Christberg · « **Reply #14 on:** May 05, 2003, 05:09:11 PM »

Yeah, I've been kind of guessing that Silicon Knights has been borrowing some Konami MGS team members to help them work on Twin Snake, and when they're done with that they'll take the knowledge of those tools (and the engine used to make TS) to create MGS3 for GC I'm speculating, kind of like how the PS2 version of Splinter Cell was coded from the ground up.

I hope this is the plan, because that would be super sweet.

VideoGamerX · « **Reply #15 on:** May 05, 2003, 07:08:34 PM »

My guess... Metal Gear Solid 3 is for Playstation 2 and Gamecube and NOT Xbox. It may get ported to Xbox some time after, but my guess is it'll arrive on PS2 and GC first.

That doesn't seem so far fetched when you consider what someone else pointed out. With Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes hitting the Gamecube this year, if any other console besides PS2 gets MGS3, it'll probably be the GC. I don't know how well Substance did on Xbox. It wouldn't be far fetched if MGS3 landed on all three consoles.

I'd cross my fingers Gamecube isn't the last console to get it. If it is, don't expect it to sell well. I hate seeing that trend continue.

Arbok · « **Reply #16 on:** May 05, 2003, 07:59:11 PM »

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Originally posted by: VideoGamerX
My guess... Metal Gear Solid 3 is for Playstation 2 and Gamecube and NOT Xbox.

Don't shoot the messenger... but I recall it being mentioned that Microsoft gave Konami a money hat to make sure that MGS3 hits the Xbox first for several months before appearing on other systems. I think this happend shortly after Konami announced that Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance would not be released on the Xbox in Japan, seems that forced MS to do what it does best... throw money at companies to get what they want.

I hope I am wrong, but just do a quick search on Google and you can find sites mentioning the money hat that MS gave Konami. One example here:

http://www.mgs2online.com/news/43.htm

Just wanted to warn people before they get their hopes up.

Termin8Anakin · « **Reply #17 on:** May 05, 2003, 08:08:14 PM »

I think Konami should expect average sales of MGS3 if they release it on GCN compared to PS2. Obviously, people who loved MGS would have bought a PS2, like my friend did.
If we want MGS to do well, we should go out and buy like 2 or 3 copies of MGS3, just so we can prove how much we love the fact they've brought it over to Cube.

Yeah right.

They should take this sort of stuff into account and not expect astronomical sales all the time. That said, I think MGS remake will do well, in GCN terms. I'll buy it definitely.

MysticGohan · « **Reply #18 on:** May 05, 2003, 09:07:50 PM »

From what I remembered MGS2:Substance for Xbox sold like crap, It didn't do well at all. I think GC would of done dramatically better in sales. Since I believe Nintendo is 2nd in worldwide sales.

Don't quote me but I strongly beleive that's the case as of sales recently.

Grey Ninja · « **Reply #19 on:** May 05, 2003, 10:11:06 PM »

Yeah, I am quite sure that Nintendo is still #2.

But yes, I would be willing to put money on Metal Gear Solid 3 being shown for GameCube at E3. I think it goes without saying that it will be available on PS2 and Xbox as well, but at this point it seems VERY likely to be available on GameCube as well.

Personally, I could care less that MGS2 didn't come out on GameCube, and I am sure as hell renting MGS3 before buying it, but I am happy all the same.

MysticGohan · « **Reply #20 on:** May 05, 2003, 10:21:33 PM »

Hopefully all will be revealed at E3, But I think MGS3 will be out in 2004 and not this year. That'll give MGS:TTS some time.

Grey Ninja you like the Sprite ad eh? You've seen the 7UP commercials lately? lol I like the one when the guy is talking about people drinking bottled water and looks for why. Seeing a bear taking a dump in the river and farting

lol for a cleaner drink, drink 7up

Segnit BGS · « **Reply #21 on:** May 05, 2003, 10:45:34 PM »

It is my firm belief that MGS3 will actually debut on PS2 first. If anyone has watched the bonus DVD that's packaged inside MGS2, one can easily see the PS2 love in the offices. Kojima's Metal Gear team are absolute experts when it comes to the Playstation 2 hardware... Whatever the case turns out to be, Konami will at least code the game for PS2 initially. They could launch it simultaneously with other version's but at this point that's highly unlikely. Will MGS3 be a multi-platform game? Eventually yes, initially no. I have to say though, i am simply too excited over the prospect of a Metal Gear remake, especially on the Cube and super coming from a second party. And yes, even though The Twin Snakes has a really good chance of turning out better then Son's of Liberty i expect it to be equally as good as MGS3. Having said that though, it's safe to say that MGS3 is a far more anticipated title. It would be interesting to see how it all turns out. E3 is gonna soar!

nonjagged · « **Reply #22 on:** May 05, 2003, 11:30:18 PM »

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Originally posted by: Termin8Anakin
Haha. I just posted my thoughts about this on the MGS thread. I think it's pretty weird. Does anybody know if MGS3 is DEFINITELY going to PS2? If it is, they why a story on IGNCube? Hmmmm......
Or has Konami said they don't want to reveal the platform until E3? Hmmmm.....

MGS3 is a time exclusive multi-platform title (remember Konami made huge losses in their sports equipment franchises and are willing to pull their finger out and support Nintendo platforms now to regain losses) and MGS3 will come out on PS2 first for a while, followed by PC & Xbox launches and lastly on GCN however expect GCN version to have token gifts by Konami such as GBA linkup and possible NES version unlockeables or something to keep Nintendo userbase satisfied for waiting last.
Oh and it will be interesting to see what Konami trailer previews will come with the GCN version of MGS3?
Winning Eleven?
That Exclusive GCN title thats never been officially confirmed? The name of title is eluding me at the moment (hangover).
A Castlevania PS2 port?
A Contra PS2 port?

Interesting indeed.

2003 = Nintendo's most successful E3 ever (well until Nintendo launches its franchises Online in the future when technology is favourable to do so).

Mario · « **Reply #23 on:** May 06, 2003, 12:40:19 AM »

Actually i think this is alot stranger www.metalgear3.com

Termin8Anakin · « **Reply #24 on:** May 06, 2003, 12:46:09 AM »

Whoa. That IS strange. Buy is it actually Nintendo.com? Cause it looks different. It's got a black background. I typed in www.nintendo.com, and the site was normal again, the usual blue background.
Is there a game called Metal Gear 3 on NES? Or is this some indication of something happening within the bowels of Nintendo HQ?

Oh, and what the hell is Planet Poch? It's in the title bar.

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Author Topic: Anyone else find it strange..... (Read 14332 times)