Shippin' Out June 9-13: Metal Gear Solid 4

By Brendan Sinclair, GameSpotPosted Jun 9, 2008 5:49 pm PT

Guns of the Patriots locked and loaded for PlayStation 3 launch; Prizefighter 360 and Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit also on tap.

To date, the first six months of 2008 are on track toward being the biggest first half year the gaming industry has ever seen, with such massive hits as Grand Theft Auto IV, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and Wii Fit. While there are still a few weeks remaining in June, the biggest title left in the first half is dominating this week's new release list.

Set to arrive on Thursday, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is by just about any metric the biggest PlayStation 3 exclusive to date. Since its first official mention nearly four years ago, Hideo Kojima's supposedly final go-around with Solid Snake has been the subject of anticipation, speculation, and perhaps a bit of commercial exploitation. But with the game set to arrive this week in an array of bundles and editions, gamers are finally going to get the chance to play the latest chapter in Kojima's ongoing saga.

While all eyes will be on Metal Gear Solid 4 this week, there are a variety of other options for gamers who simply don't cotton to the stealth-action series. The Xbox 360 comes out swinging with Don King Presents: Prizefighter, the first boxing effort from 2K Games. Atari has a couple of heavy hitters of its own with Backyard Baseball 2009 for the Wii--featuring Red Sox slugger David "Big Papi" Ortiz on the cover--and Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit for the 360 and PlayStation 3.

As for downloadable titles, Nintendo is releasing Virtual Console versions of a pair of NES games. Namco's arcade classic Dig Dug is available for 500 Wii points ($5), while Konami's Japanese platformer Bio-Miracle Bokutte Upa gets a US debut with a slightly higher price tag of 600 Wii points ($6). Nintendo is also following through on its commitment to introduce new WiiWare content regularly with My Pokemon Ranch, which allows players to watch their Miis interact with captured creatures from Pokemon Diamond and Pearl. The deed to My Pokemon Ranch will run gamers 1,000 Wii points ($10).

Microsoft has a pair of new Xbox Live Arcade games set for release Wednesday. First up is a revamped sequel to Konami's original pond hopper in Frogger 2. The game features 15 levels, four-player multiplayer modes, and sells for 800 Microsoft points ($10). Also being added to the Live Arcade catalog this week is Capcom's Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3, also for 800 Microsoft points. While the game was released last week on the PlayStation Network, the Xbox 360 edition will come with access to the Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix beta testing period.

This week's new releases are listed below (list taken from retailer information--actual dates may vary).

JUNE 9, 2008
Don King Presents: Prizefighter (360)
My Pokemon Ranch (WiiWare)
Dig Dug (Wii Virtual Console)
Bio-Miracle Bokutte Upa (Wii Virtual Console)

JUNE 10, 2008
The Incredible Hulk (PC)
NASCAR 09 (360, PS3, PS2)
Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy (Wii)
Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit (PS3, 360)
My Fashion Studio (DS)
Backyard Baseball 2009 (Wii)
Jake Hunter: Detective Chronicles (DS)
Looney Tunes: Cartoon Conductor (DS)

JUNE 11, 2008
Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 (Xbox Live Arcade)
Frogger 2 (Xbox Live Arcade)

JUNE 12, 2008
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (PS3)

JUNE 13, 2008
Insecticide (PC, downloadable)

201 Comments

  • akiwak

    Posted Jun 12, 2008 9:55 am PT

    Ok everyone stop fighting and go get MGS4!!! It is so good it does not disappoint. Borrow, Buy or Rent give MGS4 a try and you will see.

  • pourya_ahmadian

    Posted Jun 12, 2008 6:32 am PT

    yah,you are rght the XBOX360IS SO BETTER;i agree with you "finaleve"

  • taniera

    Posted Jun 12, 2008 12:55 am PT

    _guenter_26.. OUTLAW neva sed the 360 doesnt look good in HD.. he jst sed that the ps3 looks beta

  • finaleve

    Posted Jun 11, 2008 11:07 pm PT

    DRXgamer93 > Seriously, way to point out yourself. Kudos.

    MGS4 is so far, the only game I am looking forward to this year. I don't have a PS3 but (hopefully) playing it on a friends PS3.

    Everyone can shut up because there really is no end to this bickering. It's all "PS3 has better memory with its blu-ray" or "360 games are better" or any other bull,. Seriously, stop stating how much of a fanboy you are and instead of typing it all out, play your system and buy your games. Thats a much better way to actually show support instead of giving everyone a headache.

  • pourya_ahmadian

    Posted Jun 11, 2008 11:05 pm PT

    no;you do not have XBOX360 "ONEOUTLAW";if you have one,you think diferent;the XBOX360 has the better performance and tools;and the games are the best;why do try show the wrong things right,ever and ever?
    the XBOX360 IS SO BETTER;

  • lozvil

    Posted Jun 11, 2008 10:03 pm PT

    MGS4..........WEEEEEEEEEEEE.............. I CAN'T WAIT!!!

  • _guenter_26

    Posted Jun 11, 2008 6:36 pm PT

    ONEOUTLAW
    Your statment about RROD is unbelivable you couldnt have gotten it more than 2 times because if you bought a 360 from 06 you couldve gotten it, then in early 07 but by July 07 the 65nm cpu and gpu were used and 3 smaller fans were added maybe before July 07 they added the fans but you couldnt of gotten it after July unless you covered up the power box causing it to overheat like my cousin. My 360 plays good in HD my res is 1080i at 60Hz over component cables and i dont have problems with it but i have a 360 from 06 and i havent gotten RROD.

  • ONEOUTLAW

    Posted Jun 11, 2008 2:13 pm PT

    PS3 is the better console, XBOX 360 has alot more games. I have both consoles and could say this, PS3 does look alot better in HD with the HDMI port than the 360. I have had the, "Red Ring of Death" three times within the past two years with my 360. Not yet have I had any problems with the PS3 so far, other than waiting on games. No problem there since the Bluray keeps me busy most of the time. Ninja Gaiden 2 would have been alot better on the PS3, the XBOX couldn't handle the 60 fps and slowed down alot which made the gameplay seem dull. Believe me I am not trying to be a PS3 rider, just giving facts here. The 360 would not be able to handle MGS 4 since it was made only for the PS3. "Look at the interview" Anyways I know the score between each console first hand since I have both. None of this is important I just wanted to be heard. Just wanted to add this, I enjoy both consoles. PS3 has been good to me and the 360... well we have history so I love them both. Yes I do have a 360 checkout the gamertag dawg!

  • XXMadManVII

    Posted Jun 11, 2008 8:45 am PT

    The screens of MGS4 make me wish I could afford a PS3, i don't even have any friends with one...

  • USAFCOM

    Posted Jun 11, 2008 8:08 am PT

    Other than MGS4 it seems like all children games.

  • pourya_ahmadian

    Posted Jun 10, 2008 11:09 pm PT

    ok;it will be a normal game(upper hand);so-so;

  • luna_chanfui

    Posted Jun 10, 2008 8:09 pm PT

    I've get my 360 version of MGS4~!! Going to play now!!!!

    http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/9026/mgs4xbox360oj1.png

  • pinkyfoo

    Posted Jun 10, 2008 7:35 pm PT

    So, I heard you liek mudkipz.


    Can't want for Pokemon ranch.

  • Kez1984

    Posted Jun 10, 2008 7:19 pm PT

    Wow, we pc guys are getting alot of crap.

  • Brmarlin

    Posted Jun 10, 2008 7:15 pm PT

    Honestly couldn't care less about anything this week. Busy playing other games - Stranglehold, Ninja Gaiden 2, Splinter Cell, Ghost Recon, and Rainbow Six 3.

    Incidentally, My Fashion Studio shall be GOTY.

  • wwf20112

    Posted Jun 10, 2008 7:12 pm PT

    Looking forward to getting Nascar 09.

  • sidious

    Posted Jun 10, 2008 6:03 pm PT

    I just sent my 360 off for replacement cause it's been acting up... thank the maker I will have Metal Gear Solid 4 tomorrow at Midnight to keep me warm and cozy while my X-Box Live is gone...

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