Posted Feb 26, 2008 at 02:51PM by Isaac C. Listed in: PlayStation 3 Tags: Konami, beta test, Sony, Ryan Payton, Kojima Studios
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Metal Gear Online will have multiplayer beta test in April - Image 1  


A month ago, Ryan Payton - assistant producer of Metal Gear Solid 4 - put a stop to rumors that the game will have a demo. The bad news is, it looks like he's holding up that promise. The good news is, Konami will be releasing a multiplayer beta test for Metal Gear Online.

Following news that MGS4 will be released with the new PlayStation 3 bundle, Sony announced that the beta test for Metal Gear Online will launch in late April. Those who get pre-orders during their nationwide pre-sell promotion will have "guaranteed access" to the beta.

Ok, so you might still be a little miffed that MGS4 won't have a demo, but we recommend you get a pre-order to get your chance at the beta of Metal Gear Online. We'll keep you posted, so check back for updates!


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   by McAwesome - 2008-02-26
 » WoooHoooo!

Sweet, guaranteed beta entry with a pre-order is awesome.

   by spicyhamster - 2008-02-26
 » soo

is this with gamestop? or something else? i guess i'll need to wait to find out.


   Re: bulbous_shot - 2008-02-26
 » GameStop

The nationwide pre-sell promotion most likely takes place in late April, considering MGS4 releases in the middle of June. I'm positive GameStop will have the discs for the online beta at that time when you pre-order. So, basically, wait until the nationwide promotion to pre-order, and you'll get to be part of the beta.

It doesn't say anything about the beta on GameStop's website, but it does say: Pre-Release
Ships 06/17/08

So, if it ships on the 17th, I'd expect it on shelves the 18th or 19th.
   by DNAgent - 2008-02-26
 » ...

So pre-ordering gives you guaranteed access but that means there is still a way to sign up without pre-ordering so you could get picked. I hate the whole thing with having to pre-order a game just to test a different game (like Crackdown did with Halo 3's beta test).


   Re: Eclipze_ - 2008-02-26
 » Well its Mgs4

not some gay game like crackdown. I think its a give-in that if you want Mgs4 you probably want metal gear online too (so its not like buying GTA IV and getting a totally different game beta).

Cant wait though, I wanna do this as soon as possible.
   by DNAgent - 2008-02-26
 » Not me.

When I played online in Metal Gear for MGS3 I didn't like it but I liked the single player. I doubt this reinvention of MGO will appeal to me. I am really looking forward to MGS4 but not MGO and there is no point in pre-ordering since I always have been able to buy a game without pre-ordering it first.

The fact that you have to pre-order the game to get into a beta is stupid anyways. It's not a beta, it's more like a demo (which I would rather have a MGS4 demo even if it is the old demo that has been shown).


   Re: Eclipze_ - 2008-02-27
 » Well think about it

I know you don't like Mgo, but your saying pre-ordering Mgs4 (your already getting it) is stupid, but you can put about 5 dollars to the game and your in the beta. I don't see it as a bad deal (at least for a game that your going to buy anyways) but w/e.
   by SYLUXSPIRE - 2008-02-27
 » Wonder?

I wonder if this online beta of MGS4 will come with the pre-order of the MGS4 bundle 80Gb PS3. So, I can play the beta on my friends PS3.

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   by SYLUXSPIRE - 2008-02-27
 » Wonder?

I wonder if this online beta of MGS4 will come with the pre-order of the MGS4 bundle 80Gb PS3. So, I can play the beta on my friends PS3.

   by SYLUXSPIRE - 2008-02-27
 » Srry

Sorry for double posting.



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