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Metal Gear Online gets map inspired by Shadow Moses, more photo

Konami promised would make Metal Gear announcements all week, and so far it's holding to it.

Today, Konami has announced a new map, a character, and a reward mode for Metal Gear Solid Online are available in an update now. Based on the “Shadow Moses” map from the first Metal Gear Solid, “Icebound Inferno,” takes place on a snowy, Arctic Island. Konami suggests it’s best for medium- to long-range combat, but we suggest you wear a sweater.

Additionally, the download let’s players use “Old Snake” as a character, along with the Octo-cam suit as a weapon. The suit will auto-blend with the environment, instead of simply making Snake invisible. Because that would be unfair, and Konami apparently knows how whiny everyone can get.

Finally, with the update comes an “Auto Matching Reward” mode, which will give match winners more reward points than usual. When playing an individual match in the mode, only the winner will receive points; when playing in a team, only the person ranked first gets the loot.

If you’re wondering what yesterday’s big Metal Gear announcement was, prepare for disappointment. It was announcing the availability of the Greatest Hits version of Metal Gear Solid 4 for the PlayStation 3. I suppose being able to get one of 2008’s most critically acclaimed games for $19.99 isn’t too shabby, though.


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11 comments | showing # 1 to 11

Bulkmailer's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/17/2009 15:24
Bulkmailer
lol..I just ordered the special edition yesterday fo $80.
JLanphear's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/17/2009 15:25
JLanphear
Another reason I desperately need a PlayStation 3. I've honestly been disappointed with most of the "shocking MGS news all week!" stuff so far. . .
---AMARU---'s Avatar - Comment posted on 06/17/2009 15:29
---AMARU---
These announcements are boring. I was all excited too. :(
covah's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/17/2009 15:31
covah
@amaru

well what did you expect? New MG games? ...after they just announced two?

anyways, its that why this friggen updated to MGO 1.33 is taking so long? I just got the game and I'm at 9% after like 20 minutes.
Avalon51's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/17/2009 15:57
Avalon51
No one said the announces would be shcoking. Also That was the longest update I have ever experienced. I switched the AV cables and just played a PS2 game while waiting.

But hey, they gave me 10,000 reward points!
HiddenAHB's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/17/2009 16:20
HiddenAHB
Damn, Shadow Moses was awesome.
Haizeus's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/17/2009 16:45
Haizeus
I really miss MGO. Despite the horrific community and Konami's constant blundering I really enjoyed it.
Crash Override's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/17/2009 17:41
Crash Override
That's odd that it's taking you guys so long to download 1.33. I downloaded it when it was first released at like 1 am, I didn't use p2p, and it took me all of two minutes to download and install.
Los255's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/17/2009 17:45
Los255
A Hind D!?
SmashDash's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/17/2009 18:43
SmashDash
Aren't greatest hits $30?
Palidi's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/17/2009 21:36
Palidi
I think you got your yesterdays and todays mixed up. The MGO patch came out yesterday(the 16th).
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