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Konami, as we have mentioned on many occasions, is one of the Japanese companies that forged its prestige in the video game industry based on launch after launch of franchises that became popular with the public and that today has not been able to to replicate; however, the impact of its IP in its golden age was enough to keep it inertia. A clear example is metalgearwho is celebrating his birthday today and that Konami will celebrate with a return… although it is not the one that his followers expected.
Even though the franchise metalgear has been inactive practically since Hideo Kojima left Konami, the franchise continues to be one of the most remembered by fans. In fact, it is mainly them who remember their anniversary year after year since their debut and today is no exception.
The tactical espionage action series debuted on July 13, 1987 with metalgear for the MSX2 computer in Japan. That said, today the IP has just been one of the few that have been on the market for 35 years.
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Konami prepared a surprise for fans of metalgear
Well, fans aren’t the only ones who remembered the 35th anniversary of metalgear, but also Konami. You read it right, the Japanese company took the opportunity to give fans news that some will like.
At the end of 2021 there was very sad news for fans and preservers of video games, as Konami revealed that the HD versions of Metal Ger Solid 2 Y metal gear solid 3 they would stop being sold on digital platforms due to licensing issues.
The good news is that Konami has just announced that the affected titles will be available again soon, as it is preparing to put them back on sale.
So far no further details have been provided in this regard, so it is too early to know which versions of these titles Konami is referring to. Here is a list of the editions that were affected last year.
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1987に発売された『METAL GEAR』シリーズは、本日35周年を迎えました。
一時販売を停止しておりますタイトルにおいて、販売再開のための準備を進めております。#METALGEAR #MG35th pic.twitter.com/X7RL5du2qE— メタルギア公式 (METAL GEAR) (@metalgear_jp) July 13, 2022
what games of metalgear were suspended in digital stores?
- Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty HD Edition – Playstation 3
- Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater HD Edition – Playstation 3
- Metal Gear Solid HD Edition – Playstation 3
- Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty HD Edition – Play Station Vita
- Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater HD Edition – Play Station Vita
- Metal Gear Solid HD Collection – Play Station Vita
- Metal Gear Solid HD Collection ― PlayStation Now
- Metal Gear Solid HD Edition: 2 & 3 – Xbox 360
- Metal Gears Solid 3: Snake Eater 3D – Nintendo 3DS
- Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance ― GOG.com
- Metal Gear Solid 2 HD for Shield TV ― Nvidia Shield
- Metal Gear Solid 3 HD for Shield TV ― Nvidia Shield
Is that the whole celebration of the 35 years of metalgear?
Unfortunately, while this anniversary seemed like the perfect setting for an announcement of a new game or the rumored remakes, Konami hasn’t mentioned anything about it at the time of writing, which is approximately noon on July 13 in Japan.
Let’s wait to see if more related news is released in the rest of the day there in Japan or in our region. Let us remember that the Japanese company did not rule out that there were plans around some kind of celebration of the franchise. Many fans refuse to believe that Konami was only preparing the return of these editions, but so far it is just that. At least Konami didn’t announce an NFT project related to metalgearjust as he did with Castlevania.
We will keep you informed.
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