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Shared on Mon, 12/18/2006 - 07:23

I call shenanigans on a recent Joystiq article that states, “The rumors that Metal Gear Solid 4 is not a PS3 exclusive continue to snowball.” Read it for the full story.

Now I am not mad at Joystiq, they do what they do, but it sounds fishy. I for one would love to play this game on my 360, and there is no way I would buy a PS3 just for this game. But from Sony’s point of view, they need to keep this and Final Fantasy (and Square promises to do only what keeps the FF franchise making money) I can see Konami using this to get a better deal with Sony. I can see Microsoft betting the farm to get them on their system too. I can’t see a flagship game being lost by Sony again.

I am now a dedicated 360 game player, and even I don't believe this. It would be cool though.

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Submitted by ImaginaryEngr76 on Mon, 12/18/2006 - 08:33
I know the story is conjecture, and it's probably a conclusion that anyone who's followed Metal Gear over the years would have come to. I personally would be more surprised if Metal Gear Solid 4 was a complete PS3 exclusive - Konomi just doesn't seem all that wholeheartedly dedicated to them. I do believe that the game at the very least will be exclusive for awhile to the PS3 (maybe a year), but then we'll probably see a "remix" for the 360. That's unless Sony ponies up a bunch of cash - I know they need this game to help move consoles, but where is the point of diminishing returns? Can they (or will they) pony up enough dough to lock Konomi in? That's a big francise, and it would take a dumpload of money. It's possible, but I'd be surprised.
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Submitted by ImaginaryEngr76 on Mon, 12/18/2006 - 10:03
Just found this - Konomi is denying the rumor (for now): http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2006/12/18/360-metal-gear-solid-4-solidly-d...

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