Well...how do I put this? I constantly read about rumors going like "Metal Gear Solid 4 hitting Xbox 360 real soon", usually said by people who doesn't know jack about gaming (don't you dare to go bitchin' me about that! I just think that way, OK??).
Well...I don't believe, nor like, exclusives (the idea of buying a console only because such game is there, and only there, is just plain unfair, but once again, that's just me). But I have to say: if MGS 4 is to be released on Microsoft's machine...that'll probably happen in...about 5-7 years from now. You know how Xbox Originals work, right? I believe MGS 4 would go down the same path in the future...
Of course, Sony's gotta be paying a huge chunk of Drebin Points to keep Snake inside their black box, but money never held a game forever (unless that's a Mario game, but that may be going too far in this case). I just don't see it fitting the Xbox 360: it's waaay big, and by that, Big M's only got 2 choices: either compress the game to death (and kill its awesome quality) or leave it unpacked and distribute it in...hmmm...three dual layer DVD discs?
Judging by the time MGS 4's been out there, I think it's safe to say that a ***tload of gamers have already finished the game. Unless you're some hardcore freak (like me), what's the point on seeing Microsoft turning Snake's iPod into a Zune, or changing Otacon's MacBook into something generic, label-less?
What? Do you think Microsoft would allow those to stay? Sorry, no can do. I work directly with them: trust me, the wouldn't dare.
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Also they will most likely offer some exclusive content to entice people to buy the 360 version.
While it's not confirmed whether or not it will be released, it won't surprise me that much if it does.
MS will make a killing with it. So will Sony.
Everybody wins!! ;)
I don't get how people keep saying MGS4's visuals can't be done on the XBOX. The character models are gorgeous, but have you seen the environments? They look as good as Dead Rising's environments.
And if you're really worried about swapping discs, you really need to get off your sweaty chair and walk around more often.
Though, I will admit something that's pretty funny about the whole disc swapping thing.
In MGS4 (spoiler?) Otacon tells Snake to swap discs in one level and laughs because he's "reminded" you're on a PS3 Blu-Ray disc. I wonder how they'd handle that?
A new (or previously recorded?!!?) line of dialog, saying the opposite. Maybe even a dig at HD-DVD? :D
The SIXAXIS is in the game.
seriously old news is well old
Hey we can wish can't we.
seriously old news is well old
That said, thanks for reading my post. Thanks for the answers I got: that's what I like about Destructoid (and unfortunately, I don't see it on MSN) - you can always count on people not only watching you, but expressing themselves through you. That was, most of it, actually, a warm welcome.