Kojima says MGS: Ground Zeroes may be too 'risky' to release

Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes may be too "risky" to ever see release. Designer Hideo Kojima explained in a roundtable interview session attended by Videogamer that the game's focus on mature and taboo themes may make it too controversial to sell, even if it does release.

"That's precisely what I want to try to tackle with Ground Zeroes. Honestly I'm going to be targeting a lot of taboos, a lot of mature themes that really are quite risky," Kojima said. "I'm not even sure if I'm going to be able to release the game, and even if I did release the game then maybe it wouldn't sell because it's too much. As a creator I want to take that risk."

Kojima said games have not matured much in the past 25 years--including Metal Gear Solid games--, saying "It's always about killing aliens and zombies." He said he thinks these games are fun, but claimed they have "a long way to go before they can mature."

Kojima does not seem too worried about hitting sales targets for Ground Zeroes. Ultimately, he said creativity trumps sales.

"I'm approaching the project as a creator and prioritizing creativity over sales," he said.

For more on Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes, check out GameSpot's previous coverage.

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Gaming Meme History - Lost In Translation

@tempertress @Renunciation @IamTakkun  Oh, I wasn't complaining about you over-or-under -enunciating!  

I admit that I did find you a bit difficult to hear at times, however -- especially when you were speaking directly towards the camera, as opposed to doing the voice-over parts.  The volume levels between the camera mic and voice-overs seemed a bit unbalanced, and you spoke differently in each:  louder (and more treble) in front of the camera, and quieter (with more bass) on the voice-overs.

I think perhaps the going-back-and-forth between both modes during the video may have resulted in a mildly jarring experience, where it could take a few seconds for a listener to get used to the changes... and that might be real source of the original "enunciate" problems.  (Or maybe I'm just old and slow!)

Perhaps sitting or standing back a bit further from the mic (and thereby projecting more) for voice-over sessions would help smooth out the transition between the two audio modes.   And yeah, awesome hair.

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RIFT China publisher hires Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade as spokesperson

February 24, 2013 11:20PM PST

Chinese publisher Shanda Games said to have spent 8-figure sum for NBA star.

RIFT has a new face promoting the MMORPG in China; Miami Heat point guard Dwayne Wade.

Shanda Games' official website has confirmed NBA basketball player Dwyane Wade's new role as Rift spokesperson. Based on the video here, the catchphrase for the promotion is "RIFT: the true American style, just like the NBA".

According to additional information from website MMO Culture, Shanda Games paid an 8-figure sum in US dollars to hire the basketball player. GameSpot is currently reaching out to Shanda Games for clarification on this payment.

On February 9, Shanda Games announced that it had partnered up with Trion Worlds to publish the MMO in China. The game was praised by critics for its rift and invasions game mechanics, flexible class system, and visuals.

By Jonathan Toyad, Associate Editor

Born and raised from a jungle-laden village in Sarawak, Malaysia, Jonathan Toyad has been playing games since the early 90s. He favors fighting games, RPGs, and rhythm titles above every other genre, and occasionally spaces out like Pavlov's dog to video game music on his iPod.

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Divergence Online seeking crowdfunding

Divergence Online, a sandbox sci-fi MMO that has been on hiatus since its original announcement in 2006, is now back in development, and is seeking crowdsourced funds to keep its momentum.

According to an IndieGogo crowdfunding page, the goal the project needs to hit is $50,000. Players who contribute $10 are guaranteed beta access, while players who pay more can get other tiered rewards ranging from an exclusive character class to a personal in-game island.

The project has raised $860 at this point in time, with 57 days left before it closes. For more information, check out the game's IndieGogo page.

Back in 2006, developer Stainglass Llama announced that it was creating a sci-fi sandbox MMO called Divergence that allowed players to toggle between an action-style interface or a traditional auto-attack system. The game also featured a non-linear world, open PvP, lootable corpses, and unique races and breeds.

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UK Chart: Crysis 3 lands top, Aliens: Colonial Marines sales drop 84%

EA's Crysis 3 has taken pole position in the UK charts, firing an arrow into the chart dreams of the disappointing Aliens: Colonial Marines. Gearbox's FPS saw an 84% drop in sales and finishes in fifth place.

Konami's Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance lands in the second spot, with 5500 sales separating first and second place.

It's the first week this year where there's been a new No 1 and No 2 in the charts. However, neither managed to shift as many copies in its opening weekend as Dead Space 3 or Aliens: Colonial Marines, which still holds the record for biggest-selling opening week of 2013.

Elsewhere, the ever-reliable FIFA 13 hangs around in third, followed by Call of Duty: Black Ops II in fourth. Dead Space 3 is sixth, Far Cry 3 is seventh, Need for Speed: Most Wanted eighth, Assassin's Creed III ninth and Hitman: Absolution tenth.

The Top 20 UK charts for the week ending February 23:

1. Crysis 3
2. Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
3. FIFA 13
4. Call of Duty: Black Ops II
5. Aliens: Colonial Marines
6. Dead Space 3
7. Far Cry 3
8. Need for Speed: Most Wanted
9. Assassin's Creed III
10. Hitman: Absolution
11. Just Dance 4
12. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
13. Sonic & All-Stars Racing: Transformed
14. Skylanders Giants
15. LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
16. Halo 4
17. LEGO The Lord of the Rings
18. Grand Theft Auto IV
19. The Sims 3
20. Forza Motorsport 4

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Capcom axes annual Captivate event for 2013

Capcom isn't planning to hold its annual Captivate event this year, the publisher has confirmed. It has been running the event, which is designed to showcase its annual line-up, since 2008.

"This year we're likely to be looking at announcements around other events or not at events at all. So there isn't a Captivate planned this year," said Capcom staffer Sven on the Capcom Unity forums.

Capcom will, however, be attending E3, Comic-Con, and PAX.

Capcom is currently working on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC and Wii U versions of well-liked 3DS adventure Resident Evil: Revelations, and Capcom veteran Yoshinoro Ono unveiled the studio's newest game, Deep Down, as part of Sony's PlayStation 4 announcement last week.

The publisher is also working on Ace Attorney 5 and Monster Hunter 4, and will be releasing Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate on the 3DS and Wii U in North America and Europe in March.

Last year Captivate was held in Rome; in 2011 it took place in Miami.

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Destiny ViDoc - Pathways out of Darkness

Our weekly video game news discussion show with John Davison, Brendan Sinclair, and Tom Mc Shea. Topics: Activision calls for Destiny in 2013, Street Fighter's opportunistic 25th Anniversary bundle, and more on this week's Quoted for Truth.

Posted May 25, 2012 | 34:56 | 11,003 Views

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Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance - Tactical Combat Trailer

This week we check out Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, Crysis 3, Assassin's Creed III: The Tyranny of King Washington - The Infamy, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Hearthfire and Capcom Arcade Cabinet. Beats provided by DJ VInroc.

Posted Feb 15, 2013 | 2:10 | 21,107 Views

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Soul Sacrifice bundle pack available in Singapore for pre-order

February 18, 2013 1:28AM PST

Pre-orders to be open from February 22 to March 6.

Sony Computer Entertainment Hong Kong has announced that it will soon take Singapore pre-orders for the regular and premium edition of the PS Vita title Soul Sacrifice.

The premium version contains a cosmic red PS Vita with a special Soul Sacrifice decal on the back, the Japanese version of the game, a cosmic red head set, and a 16GB memory card. The bundle will cost S$469 ($378), while the regular version of the game costs S$69.90 ($56).

Customers who pre-order the game--standard or premium edition--between February 22 and March 6 will also get a Soul Sacrifice key chain and A4 folder. The game is slated to be out in Asia on March 7.

For more information on the action game, check out GameSpot's gamespace on the title.

By Jonathan Toyad, Associate Editor

Born and raised from a jungle-laden village in Sarawak, Malaysia, Jonathan Toyad has been playing games since the early 90s. He favors fighting games, RPGs, and rhythm titles above every other genre, and occasionally spaces out like Pavlov's dog to video game music on his iPod.

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UK Chart: Aliens: Colonial Marines the biggest launch of 2013 so far

Gearbox's panned FPS Aliens: Colonial Marines has shot to the top of the UK charts despite its massive critical drubbing.

Aliens: Colonial Marines also enjoyed the best opening-week sales of any game this year so far--beating Dead Space 3, which Aliens: Colonial Marines also shunted into second place in the charts.

But could the sales numbers be down to the fact Aliens: Colonial Marines launched on a Tuesday, whereas Dead Space 3 launched on a Friday?

Colonial Marines didn't manage to outsell Rebellion's 2010 take on Aliens vs. Predator, however. Last week one reported former Gearbox employee said the development of Colonial Marines was a "total train wreck."

FIFA 13 is third, enjoying a 39 per cent sales increase this week thanks to young people being off on half-term. Call of Duty: Black Ops II takes fourth, Far Cry 3 fifth, Assassin's Creed 3 sixth, Need for Speed: Most Wanted seventh, Just Dance 4 eighth, Sonic & All-Stars Racing: Transformed ninth, and Halo 4 tenth.

The Top 20 UK charts for the week ending February 16:

1. Aliens: Colonial Marines
2. Dead Space 3
3. FIFA 13
4. Call of Duty: Black Ops II
5. Far Cry 3
6. Assassin's Creed 3
7. Need for Speed: Most Wanted
8. Just Dance 4
9. Sonic & All-Stars Racing: Transformed
10. Halo 4
11. Hitman Absolution
12. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
13. Skylanders Giants
14. Hitman: HD Trilogy
15. LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
16. LEGO Lord of the Rings
17. Forza Horizon
18. Football Manager 2013
19. Dishonored
20. Grand Theft Auto IV

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