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Second Take: Konami Restricts MGS4 Reviews

Ben and Rob discuss Konami's restrictions on early reviews of Metal Gear Solid 4 and the public response from Electronic Gaming Monthly.

1:40 PM - June 5, 2008 by Ben Meyer
Source: Tom's Hardware – Keywords: mgs4, konami, egm

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reikalusikka 06/06/2008 3:01 AM
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I'm just guessing but maybe the advanced copy wasn't finished yet, hence the long install times and maybe Konami didn't want them spoil the cut scenes.

Anyhow, I don't think the restrictions about what to talk etc. have affected the final score. By this I mean they didn't ignore the restricted parts.

Sure it's sad what's happening but it has been around for a long time now and I think it will become more and more popular along with 10/10 reviews because most of the game reviewing sites want to be first to review the game.

Anonymous 06/06/2008 11:51 AM
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sounds like a viral campaign. it's easy to sell stuff if there is controversy.

lopopo 06/07/2008 12:57 PM
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lopopo

MGS is overrated. On the PC it would be just another good game. If consoles had more games like MSG, KOTOR and Splinter cell maybe MGS4 would not be such a big deal. It speaks volumes about button mashers and fps's when the release of MSG4 stirs things up. And another thing the playstation people have venerated Hideo Kojima as a god...but ask these young peep squeaks who Sid Meier or Chris Taylor are... and they are clueless.

soldier37 06/07/2008 1:26 AM
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Regardless Im so looking forward to this game. I had MGs on Playstation 1 and loved it was so addicted. This will complete that and come full circle. Never played MGS 2 or 3 either.

creatorsid 06/07/2008 7:59 AM
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creatorsid

Dear, Second Take

Love the shows. Wish it were 3X a week.

But Ben i noted you looking antys. Your eyes and if not your face looking camra whayze why'll talking to Rob and not us.

So just letting you know. And again love the show

Kev


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