Metal Gear Solid 3 - Online Support Discussed

Thanks to an anonymous reader for pointing to a new Gamespot article discussing new Metal Gear Solid 3 details revealed in Famitsu Magazine. Particularly, Hideo Kojima touches on possible online aspects to the series - "When asked about Metal Gear Online, Kojima said that it will probably come out, but he isn't sure when... Kojima noted on the side that Metal Gear Solid 3 will have some support for the PlayStation 2's broadband adaptor, and there may be some bonuses for using it... he plans to at least release monthly camouflage patterns for the game." Judging by the frequency of Kojima interviews, we're going to be drip-fed information about this new title for a very long time...

Monthly Camouflage Patterns!

[Locky]

Where do I sign up?!

Online Support

[neostorm]

This article overlooks the previously discussed online chat feature.
Particularly focusing on areas near the end of the game, the player will be assaulted by instant message after instant message in order to relay plot information, and keep the main character in contact with his girlfriend during the more crucial, covert scenarios.
The player will be notified of incomming Chat Messages via the series staple codec sound effect, (a fan favorite).

Slow Leak

[syr]

Who knows when MGS3 will be out, but the number of news articles about it has been quite stunning lately. Take a look at all of them over at GameTab [gametab.com]. This list includes the latest MGS3 headlines from a number of gaming websites across the Internet.

Thanks Hideo...

[Baron_911]

When asked about Metal Gear Online, Kojima said that it will probably come out, but he isn't sure when. Kojima explained that he could just release the game right now, but he doesn't think it's fun in its current state.

That's totally awesome when a developer realizes 'Hey, the game is done, but it sux.' and doesn't just release it anyway. Far to often, games get released that are so bad, one wonders if the people developing it noticed? I guess Hideo's success allows him the freedom to not release someth