Always one to sniff out new trademarks, Siliconera points us in the direction of "Metal Gear Solid Existence." It's a name Konami filed in the Japanese Trademark database. We can't say for sure what this title will be used for -- is this some sort of new game altogether or is it the name of an MGS4 re-release a la Substance and Subsistence? It certainly seems to fit the shoe of the latter category.
However, all we have to go with right now is a name; there's not enough facts and evidence to say for sure. It might not ever be used. So for now, we're filing this under 'rumors.' Perhaps with Tokyo Game Show just around the bend, we might hear of something official soon.
[Thanks Kspraydad!]
Rumor: New Metal Gear Solid title discovered
Posted Sep 19th 2008 9:30AM by Majed Athab
Filed under: Rumors
Tags: konami, metal-gear-solid, metal-gear-solid-4, metal-gear-solid-existence, mgs4
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
9-19-2008 @ 9:35AM
Neil said...
As you said, it seems likely to be a re-release of MGS4....now with the demo theater. *sigh*
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9-19-2008 @ 9:39AM
SoupaNova said...
@ Neil
*sigh*?
i cant wait for a rerelease... i want more features for this game ^^ i'd be happy re-buying this game...
9-19-2008 @ 9:52AM
Metal_Gear said...
-Demo Theatre
-Trophies
-Custom Music on iPod
-Lots of other weird and wonderful stuff that Kojima comes up with.
Insta-buy! For me at least.
9-19-2008 @ 10:01AM
Neil said...
@SoupaNova
My point was it sucks that once they found out people liked the Demo Theater feature they stopped putting it in the "first edition" of the game and started putting it in the "second edition" of the game to give people a reason to buy what is essentially the same game twice.
9-19-2008 @ 10:34AM
reson8er said...
@ Neil
While I do agree with you that it sucks that they do include the demo theater upon initial release, in reality that's a bonus feature, and not the game itself. If you want that feature, if its worth it to ya, you'll pony up the bucks, I know I will.
Besides, if you really like the game, they add a TON of new things to these "after releases". Plus I'm sure they really did not have time to include all the things since they needed to finish the game in 2008 lol.
Depending on whats offered, I'll get this, and I already purchased the LE.
9-19-2008 @ 11:44AM
Fenix said...
Metal Gear Solid Existence...on 360 that is.
Yup I knew it all along. Just like all the rumors reported. MGS4's been out for quite a while and is starting to die down on sales. A 360 port will bring an infusion of some well deserved cash for Konami and Kojima for this masterful game.
9-19-2008 @ 12:11PM
Popfrogs said...
LOL @ Fenix...you guys just never give up, it's pretty sad.
9-19-2008 @ 1:28PM
Lars said...
Metal Gear is by no means a Playstation-specific franchise. But they always seem to go with the most powerful system. Therefore, a 360 port is very unlikely. Even die-hard 360 fanboys must submit the fact that the 360 couldn't run a game like that without some kind of quality reduction.
9-19-2008 @ 9:39PM
Roto13 said...
"Metal Gear is by no means a Playstation-specific franchise. But they always seem to go with the most powerful system."
Uh, this is the first time they've gone with the most powerful system.
9-19-2008 @ 9:40AM
flubba said...
They used the same name for the bonus disc on MGS3, which included the cinematics and gameplay part but you couldn't play.
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9-19-2008 @ 1:39PM
Lars said...
Yep. I've got a friend with that version.
9-19-2008 @ 9:41AM
Byron517 said...
YES regardless of what it is I'm excited anything Hideo puts out is going to be sweet!!
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9-19-2008 @ 9:42AM
Batzi said...
Hell yea! Bring it on KOJIMA!
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9-19-2008 @ 9:56AM
bambino said...
Multiplat?
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9-19-2008 @ 10:17AM
Chuck said...
I would imagine not but as a Wii360 owner, I'd be very happy at the news.
Mmmm... Metal Gear Waggle
9-19-2008 @ 10:21AM
Byron517 said...
I don't think that's possible nor do I believe Hideo would go back on his word after saying countless times that he was not making MGS4 on Xbox.. but who knows.. Eitherway I'm glad that something Metal Gear is coming out!!
9-19-2008 @ 10:25AM
benny boy said...
doubt it.
9-19-2008 @ 11:30AM
ryan said...
i remember a certain developer adamantly say that he'd cut his own head off if his game went over to another system 3 years ago.
9-19-2008 @ 10:25AM
AmericanNinja said...
Its a new version of MGS4 that has trophies and MGO will use the PSN.
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9-19-2008 @ 10:29AM
Kspraydad said...
Konami is JUST a games company...not a freaking miracle worker.