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Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance lets you play as JETSTREAM SAM in New DLC

Apr 09, 2013

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced that the Jetstream downloadable content (DLC) pack for METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE is now available for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

A side story featuring Samuel Rodrigues as a playable character, the DLC includes multiple hours of gameplay including unique abilities and characteristics for Sam, while expanding on his storyline and origins.

Sam, the “cool Brazilian wind,” was a lone swordsman who brought terror and chaos to the underworld in Latin America. After slashing through the world’s outlaws as a part of his training, Sam arrives in Denver, Colorado. Players can find out what happens when he challenges “World Marshall” to test his skills. At last, the hidden story behind Raiden’s popular rival will be revealed.

KONAMI will release another DLC pack, Blade Wolf, this May. This additional pack will allow players to control the enigmatic Blade Wolf, showcasing his side story.

The Jetstream DLC is available now for $9.99 for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate Review

Mar 16, 2013

Mirror of Fate is set after the events of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, a title released for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. The game begins with Trevor Belmont setting out on a quest to avenge his mother’s death at the hands of his father, Gabriel Belmont. If you haven’t played through Lords of Shadow, I’m about to spoil something for you so you may want to skip to the next paragraph. During the first set of cut scenes it’s explained that Gabriel Belmont has become Dracula, and his infant son Trevor has been taken under the protection of the Brotherhood of Light. Gabriel is unaware of Trevor’s existence and as Trevor grows, he too has a son of his own, Simon. As with his own father, Simon is also separated from his parents at an early age. The game has you play the roles of several different characters, but you begin with Simon as he enters Dracula’s castle. He’s come to avenge the death of his father many years ago.

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance VR MISSIONS DLC Now Available

Mar 14, 2013

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced that the DLC Virtual Reality (VR) Missions is available now on the Playstation®3 Entertainment System. Free for a limited time, the DLC adds 30 all-new missions to the game, featuring the classic VR look inspired by the original METAL GEAR SOLID VR Missions. The pack is pure, uncut gameplay that introduces a host of unique new challenges that will push Raiden’s skills to its limits.

Along with the VR Missions, KONAMI will release two additional METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE downloadable content packs starting this April. The first DLC pack, Jetstream, will be a side story featuring Sam as a playable character. The second pack, Blade Wolf, will allow players to control the enigmatic Blade Wolf and will showcase his side story. Both DLC packs will feature multiple hours of gameplay including unique abilities and characteristics for each character, while also expanding on each of their storylines and origins.

The VR Missions DLC is available now for free on PlayStation 3.

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (PSP) now available to download on PlayStation Vita

Feb 27, 2013

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. has announced that the PlayStationPortable version of METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER is now available for digital download for the PlayStation Vita system.

A blend of action RPG and RTS elements, METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER features a gripping story that unfolds through the artwork of Yoji Shinkawa and acclaimed comic book artist, Ashley Wood. The game introduces new AI Weapons – giant unmanned behemoths that Snake must overcome to complete his mission – including airborne, tank, and mobile-fortress-style enemies that can each talk and sing during battle using VOCALOID technology.  Additionally, METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER boasts extensive multi-player elements including four-player CO-OPS (COoperative-OPerationS), and a stunning three-against-three battle, wherein six players can form teams and engage in thrilling linked battles via the Sony handheld’s Ad Hoc capabilities that extend the gameplay experience allowing players to administer medical help to colleagues, share munitions, and provide defense for each other using the Snake formation to cover blind spots.

Note: Transfarring is not available in this version of the game.

Jamie Christopherson Composes Soundtrack and Score for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

Feb 18, 2013

Award-winning film, TV and video game composer Jamie Christopherson (Lost Planet 1 & 2, Spiderman: Web of Shadows) was commissioned by PlatinumGames to write both the score and songs for Konami’s upcoming action title developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames Inc., METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE.  Albums of both will be available on February 19th, the same day that the METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE video game will be released.  Featuring extremely fast hardcore electronic/heavy metal music, the soundtrack in METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE marks a clear departure from the music of the previous Metal Gear games.

Christopherson said, “With action-packed gameplay this intense, we knew that the music for METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE had to be something really special and different from previous Metal Gear Solid games.  In order to accomplish this, we decided early on to have hardcore electronic/metal songs with vocals that would lyrically and sonically mirror the game storyline during boss battles.  Pre-existing licensed songs or traditional orchestral score wouldn’t suffice for these sections; the music had to be something fresh and impactful.”

To achieve the desired result, Christopherson enlisted 5 time gold record artist/producer Logan Mader (ex Machine Head and Soulfly) to co-write and co-produce a portion of the songs from the soundtrack.  Mader also produced live drum recordings and many of the vocal sessions for the songs.

The soundtrack features many talented recording artists from across the globe, such as electronic remixer Maniac Agenda and DJ sensation Ferry Corsten.  Well-known vocalists including John Bush (Armored Saint/Anthrax), Tyson Yen (State Line Empire/Drist), Jason Miller (Godhead), Graeme Cronies, Kit Walters, Free Dominguez (Kidneythieves) and Jimmy Gnecco (Ours) were chosen to match specific bosses based on the quality of their voices.

To celebrate the release of METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE, Konami will be hosting an autograph signing and concert.  Producers Korekado-san and Inaba-san will be available to sign autographs at GameStop at Universal City Walk (1000 Universal Studios Blvd) from 8-10PM on February 18th.

The first 150 fans to attend the signing will also be invited to an accompanying launch party at the Hard Rock Café across from GameStop, directly following the signing. Christopherson and Mader have assembled an all-star band to perform the original songs from the game, including Howard Jones (Killswitch Engage), Nita Strauss (Consume the Fire) and many of the performers from the game (including Bush, Yen, and Dominguez).

Christopherson described, “I had a blast working with PlatinumGames and all of the wonderful artists on METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE.  The culminating result is something I’m really proud of and definitely puts the ‘metal’ inMetal Gear series.”

METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE Score Tracks, on Sumthing Else, will be available on February 19th.  Also available on that date is the METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE Official Soundtrack will be available as part of theMETAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE Collector’s Edition, from Konami.

METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE will be available on February 19, 2013 for the PlayStation®3 and Xbox 360® at major retail stores nationwide. For more information visit www.metalgearsolid.com/rising.