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Konami has been caught with their pants down again. Earlier, their servers konked out after being dogpiled by users trying to register for the Metal Gear Online beta. Now it seems that heavy traffic has also botched the launch of the public beta test.
From the MGO Web page:
We would like to thank all players for their keen interest in taking part in the beta test. However, we regret to inform you that due to extraordinary levels of traffic from all around the globe, we have been unable to run the service to the level we expected.As a temporary measure, we will be deferring the start of the US public beta test until we are able to stabilize our server. We would like to apologize for all inconveniences as well as confusion caused.
What's worse is that the launch date is TBD. Konami promises to make another announcement tomorrow, at 11:00pm PDT. The good news is that the beta has been extended five more days as a result of this delay.
Sorry. I hate to be the one that screws up your evening. Be back here tomorrow night, as we'll post the relaunch information (hopefully) as soon as we get it.
[Update: The Konami page has just been updated, and a planned launch time of 04/25/2008 24:00 (PDT) has been given. And now, to cover their asses, they add that "while the start is planned for the weekend, it may change due to unforseen circumstances." -- Thanks, Pedro]
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10:23 AM on 04.21.2008
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Oh wait, this is a non-Nintendo product. We'll all just be sad and pout instead of getting vitriolic.
@ajay42: To be fair, the Halo 3 Beta launched almost a full day late last year too. Granted the entire lead up to it wasn't a minefield of disaster like MGO has been, but the end result was the same. I hope no one took off of work for this Beta.
I guess they low-balled the estimated number of people who would participate.
04/21/2008 10:39
damn you americans(yes I blame it on you)!!!
sorry ...... not lolll
For me anyways as I get my pre-order DVD today or tomorrow. I made EB phone a different store/manager to get news as I was pissed off at the stupid 15yr kids knowing nothing.
Regardless , i would recommend taking some time to play all the games you have not finished (and i know you all have plenty) ... this way you reduce the expectations from MGSO.
Just dont like the way all this hype flaming is going for what should be a good game.
Watch peeps totally destrpy this once the BETA is running....