Posted April 5, 2008 Theres one reason why Microsoft can do and Sony can't and its not to do with the technical side...The PS2 is still a viable platform whereas Xbox is a dead console and was pretty much as soon as 360 hit and Microsoft dropped support. If Sony started offering PS2 downloads retail would be mighty annoyed that it was digging into their sales...PS2 has had its day as the most successful home console its about time it died for a number of reasons. (would stop the glut of Wii/PS2 joint developed titles) Why would Sony pass up a chance to make more money? Older games like MGS2 would obviously get a sales boost from a rerelease. I'm not saying offer new games, I mean for god's sake, MGS2 came out 7 years ago!! You can't seriously think retail would do/hold anything against Sony for giving them a 7 year timed exclusive.:p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 5, 2008 I mean like a modified version like the Xbox Originals. If the hardware can cope and Microsoft can do it, I don't see why Sony can't. Yeah but the Xbox360 can play Xbox games. 40GB's PS3's can't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 5, 2008 Why would Sony pass up a chance to make more money? Older games like MGS2 would obviously get a sales boost from a rerelease. I'm not saying offer new games, I mean for god's sake, MGS2 came out 7 years ago!! You can't seriously think retail would do/hold anything against Sony for giving them a 7 year timed exclusive.:p Well...whilst what you say makes sense, but I've heard definitly in US that retailers are really pissed at sony for releasing Warhawk (yes a new game I know) on PSN as well so to suddenly offer PS2 downloads and effectively eradicate the used games market (which is growing all the time) would really piss them off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 5, 2008 Daft when you fought Mantis did you do the controller switching trick? Just wondering how it works on the PS3 with the pad being wireless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 5, 2008 Thats fair enough, but like you said Warhawk is a new game and that is definitely a major gripe for retailers. I'm not sure they even press new copies of MGS2. Also its not like Sony, as much as I'd love it to happen, could release all their back catalog. They could maybe have just key title, like a platinum collection. I'm certain this will happen pretty soon, maybe even with the PSN facelift. /dream Daft when you fought Mantis did you do the controller switching trick? Just wondering how it works on the PS3 with the pad being wireless. If you press the Playstation button you can change which number your controller is. I didn't even have to leave my seat. Its proof that the PS3 is more powerful than Psycho Mantis. :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 6, 2008 I think this is definitely the best one. I really don't like the US one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 6, 2008 Yeah the US always get shit box arts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 6, 2008 US boxart Damn, all that sheen on his face :/...Someone must of borrowed Mr Mugabe's vaseline... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 6, 2008 I prefer the EU one too :P (But even so look at all the detail on his face in the US one :|) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 6, 2008 Damn, all that sheen on his face :/...Someone must of borrowed Mr Mugabe's vaseline... So you don't ever get light shining off your face? Must live in the dark then I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 6, 2008 So you don't ever get light shining off your face? Must live in the dark then I guess. I do, but not to the degree where my face looks like an Autocad rendering giving it the texture of a leather jacket. :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 6, 2008 Lol the US cover is so shit! US boxarts have always been crap in the MGS series. PAL is MUCH better (although nothing can beat MGS3!). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 6, 2008 It looks as well as you can get a CGI man to look like. I don't see the problem with it at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 6, 2008 So, is Snake old because of something to do with Foxdie or because he was cloned? I remember reading somewhere it was because of Foxdie, but... I'm no scientist, but my girlfriend assumed Snake was old because he was cloned. It's something to do with once something's been cloned, the cells remain the same age as those they came from so Snake may be 40 odd, but his cells are as old as Big Boss, meaning they are dying off now. In fact, Liquid mentions it in the second one when he hijacks Ray, saying Solid only has a few years left but he can live on through Ocelot's arm. The aging cells thing makes more sense, but why do I remember reading about the Foxdie thing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 7, 2008 So, is Snake old because of something to do with Foxdie or because he was cloned? I remember reading somewhere it was because of Foxdie, but... No idea why you remember it being Foxdie, but its definitely the aging. It's actually rooted in science to an extent, Dolly (the sheep that was cloned) got arthiritis at the age of 6 (I think) which is considered young leading people to believe that cloning may have caused the sheep to age faster than normal. Just incase you care: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/1742838.stm Having said that, I think the revelation that Snake ages faster than normal may have come before the news of Dolly 's arthirits. So it could be a case of life imitating art, or Kojima is psychic. I prefer Kojima being psychic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 7, 2008 Hmm... I think I remember IGN saying it in a preview, don't hold me to that though. That's really interesting the article. Poor sheep Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 7, 2008 Heres some hints to his aging process that I nicked from another site as they were discussing the same thing. It appears that there have been refrences to it in the other games. SPOILERS FOR THE OTHER GAMES Solid Snake[/b]-This is Snake. I'm in front of the disposal facility. Colonel Campbell-Excellent Snake! Age hasn't slowed you down one bit! Cyborg Ninja-You look terrible Snake, you haven't aged well. Much less subtle hints were given to Solid Snake during the conclusion of the Tanker Chapter of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty. Liquid Ocelot- Not so young anymore eh Snake? You're drowing in time! I know what it's like brother. Big Boss was already in his fifties when they created his copies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 7, 2008 Ah yes, found this on wikiquote- Spoilers from MGS2- Edit: Urm, how do you use spoiler tags? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 7, 2008 wonder if anyone has made a video explaining the story as a retrospective of the titles comprising of cut scenes...I have only ever played MGS on the PS1 and the one on the gameboy colour... EDIT; found one that covers the first two games; http://uk.gamespot.com/video/913941/6113121/metal-gear-retrospective Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 7, 2008 I'm sure some of you have seen this but its still pretty awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 7, 2008 I'm sure some of you have seen this but its still pretty awesome. now thats a game I would buy...heard it comes with a bonus blu ray copy of the miami vice pilot... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 7, 2008 Just bought MGS3 for £5.50! MGS2 should hopefully arrive tomorrow. Thats a total of about £15 for the trilogy. Good things DO come to those who wait! :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 8, 2008 Just bought MGS3 for £5.50! MGS2 should hopefully arrive tomorrow. Thats a total of about £15 for the trilogy. Good things DO come to those who wait! :p Is that Subsistance or Snake Eater? I really really think it's worth paying extra for Subsistance. Nice one though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
