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Hideo Kojima has promised Zone of the Enders 3 photo

Last week, Hideo Kojima stated that a new Zone of the Enders was at the top of his to-do list, providing a modicum of hope to those who want to see a new entry in the mech-battling series. Now the Metal Gear Solid creator has truly committed, promising that the game will happen.

"I cannot make a promise about time. However, I can promise a sequel," offers the mad genius.

He also explains why Zone of the Enders didn't sell very well, claiming that he timed the release wrong: "Everything was due to an error by me. At that time, if I hadn’t made a mistake with the release date, [the game] might have ended up a major Kojima Productions title to follow MGS, still seeing development as a series."

Don't beat yourself up too much about it, Hideo. I'm sure that all will be forgiven as soon as Zone of the Enders 3 arrives in 2025.


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Harris Hatsworth's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/19/2009 23:32
Harris Hatsworth
I want it hard. Although ZOE2 was really short, it was absolutely fantastic.
Amnesiac's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/19/2009 23:35
Amnesiac
Yes, please.
MrSadistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/19/2009 23:35
MrSadistic
I'm pretty sure irl mechas will be around whenever ZOE 3 is released.
Electrium's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/19/2009 23:42
Electrium
It's nice to finally have a solid confirmation after hearing "I really want to make this game" for years. Thank you, Hideo Bro-jima!!
Jon B's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/19/2009 23:47
Jon B
I can't find "applause.gif".

Imagine it was here.
Shin Oni's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/19/2009 23:55
Shin Oni


no worries Jon B. been waiting for the confirmation for years
Palidi's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/19/2009 23:56
Palidi
Oh, he's always saying how he wants to make...

Wait...he actually is this time!?

AMAAAAAZIIIING!!!!!!
fetusmilk's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/19/2009 23:57
fetusmilk
bluexy's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 00:07
bluexy
I loved the first one, despite the whinetastic protagonist. Looks like a Gamestop trip is in order to find the second one!
matrixdude171's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 00:17
matrixdude171
So after he dies and respawns ZOE3 will come out?
GohanGVO's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 00:20
GohanGVO
ZOE3 will be GOTY in 2025 CONFIRMED.
Qraze's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 00:30
Qraze
yes! hope they ditch the all anime cutscenes. they don't need it and could do it all using whatever engine they'll use. not saying they sucked, just that the power of consoles today can do without.
Trevkor's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 00:32
Trevkor
Yes yes oh God yes.
Tubatic's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 00:35
Tubatic
Alas, Jehuty is going...

Can. Not. Wait!
Tubatic's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 00:38
Tubatic
Also, re-release that joint, dawg! ZOE2 + PSN = profit. DO IT!
emotoaster's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 00:46
emotoaster
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES!
mr spooky's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 00:50
mr spooky
Lil Jorsche's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 00:50
Lil Jorsche
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES! Ha, I'm a bigger fan than emotoaster.
Milofo's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 01:16
Milofo
Look this way <- and you'll see what I think of this news.
TurboHyperFighting's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 01:27
TurboHyperFighting
SephirothX's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 01:43
SephirothX
Takeshi's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 02:03
Takeshi
Great, this means all the idiots can stop saying "MGS4 sucked balls because Kojima had to make ZOE3 instead." Doesn't make sense right? I know.

That said, I'm looking forward to the game as well. Every game with the name 'Kojima' on it is auto-sold to me.
CaptainBright's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 02:31
CaptainBright
Wonderful.Now all we need is a longer campaign and higher difficulty and we're all set

Loogibot's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 04:02
Loogibot
*Angelic music fills the room and a beam of light surrounds me* Thank you, Kojima-san.
liam2015's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 05:21
liam2015
Alright, alright. I'm sure after he does this plus some other unannounced MGS games, he'll get around to that Snatcher remake that only I care about.
TheDirtyHobo's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 06:00
TheDirtyHobo
brb must fap.
MCChampaignMillionaire's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 06:48
MCChampaignMillionaire
Oh yes...I just love Kojima hopefully Castlevania and Metal Gear Solid Rising will deliver...
CitizenErased's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 07:50
CitizenErased
Fuck yes!
falinter's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 08:17
falinter
::single tear drop::
Steel Brotha's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 08:41
Steel Brotha
Kojima should do a ZOE 1&2 Collection Pack, just like God of War is doing. That'll satisfy a lot of people who can't even find the games anymore.
pedrovay2003's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 09:12
pedrovay2003
Was ZoE 2 any better than the first one? I played through 1 and I couldn't see what the fuss was about at all - i really didn't like it much.

Well, I second Steel Brotha's idea - I'd give it a second go if it was a PS3 rerelease.
Everyday Legend's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 09:25
Everyday Legend
I'd totally buy both all over again on Blu-Ray.

In fact, I've been kicking around on The 2nd Runner for a few weeks now.
The Kevster's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 09:42
The Kevster
I thought the first game sold all kinds of awesome cuz of the MGS2 demo!
Furyfire's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 11:02
Furyfire
I liked ZOE.... too bad this will probably be ZOE3 The Movie The Game. >_>
Dreyfuss McTafferty's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 12:02
Dreyfuss McTafferty
That's all I want from life. Ever again. ZOE 3.
Man... what if this is a sequel to the GBA game? Just kidding.
GohanGVO's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 20:08
GohanGVO
@pedrovay2003

Graphically and mechanically, the sequel is far superior to the first game. The variety of enemies, bosses and locations was greatly improved, as well. And the soundtrack? Bliss.

I kinnnnnnnnnda miss the "free roaming" aspect of ZOE1, though. I enjoyed traversing a defined space consisting of different areas rather than passing through a series of levels and locales.

Even so, ZOE2 is awesome.

P.S. - ZOE2 is my favorite game of awwwwwww timmeee.
Zero_armada's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/20/2009 20:22
Zero_armada
Pre-ordered.
JynxShot's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/21/2009 00:27
JynxShot
The only action game I hold higher than Ninja Gaiden.

I have shed tears of goldest joy.
thisissami's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/21/2009 02:29
thisissami
ZOE3!!!!!!!
GraveRisen's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2009 00:44
GraveRisen
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES!!!!!
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