Metal Gear Online beta primed for Aussie gamers

  • By James Kozanecki, GameSpot AU
  • Posted Apr 15, 2008 3:30 am GMT

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots also confirmed for local release on June 12.

Last week, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe announced that European gamers would be able to join the Metal Gear Online beta from the end of April. It looks like Aussie gamers won't miss out, however, as Atari Australia has confirmed that Australians will also be able to participate in the beta. On April 17, a sign-up form will go live on the MGO site for those interested in participating, with the actual beta running from April 21 to May 6.

Those who are lucky enough to be accepted will be able to download the beta from the PlayStation Store and will be treated to two maps: Blood Bath and Groznyi Grad. Blood Bath is a multistory kill house, and Groznyi Grad will be instantly familiar to fans of the series because it's the same base featured in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater.

Atari Australia has also confirmed that the Australian release of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots will be in line with the rest of the world on June 12. However, there's still no word yet on whether Australia will be getting the limited-edition version of the game.

17 Comments

  • bendall01

    Posted May 13, 2008 12:34 am GMT

    ZoOMG - I didn't even realize that Australia could participate....now I missed out....*cries*

  • Daveiops

    Posted Apr 17, 2008 4:31 am GMT

    Wow already downloading it hur in da UK...

  • asdfqwertyjkl

    Posted Apr 16, 2008 2:06 pm GMT

    US*

  • asdfqwertyjkl

    Posted Apr 16, 2008 2:05 pm GMT

    what about us gamers? dont we get a disc or what?

  • BrUnOdeFeNiX

    Posted Apr 15, 2008 3:04 pm GMT

    Nice news to Australian gamers. Very look you're.

  • darkride66

    Posted Apr 15, 2008 8:30 am GMT

    Rob_101 said "Called my local EB (in Canada) and they have the MGO beta discs available for those who pre-order MGS4."
    I picked mine up yesterday and I'm looking forward to giving this a whirl when it's available on Thursday.

  • xElite_GameRx

    Posted Apr 15, 2008 5:40 am GMT

    the game of the year will release around the same time for all countries that are selling PS3 or will get PS3 if they already don't have it. This is great news for all gamers and there will be a huge number of players in the Metal Gear Online Beta and the full version. I've got my US key from my 5$ pre-order so I'll see you there. BTW, what do you think of the new playstation store?

  • Viral-venom13

    Posted Apr 14, 2008 11:20 pm GMT

    This is a cool treat......for Austrailia!

  • snake_9909

    Posted Apr 14, 2008 10:49 pm GMT

    skull fire yes you actuall can order something that doesnt exist cuz the morons who run the companys have NO IDEA that the australians miss out when it comes to everything IF there is even a ltd edt. it will most likley not even have a figureing the best we'll get is a dvd and a card with printed signature of the guy who bought the developers lunch. why..? because we are EXTREMLY underappreciated when it comes to everything, meerly because our entire population doesnt reside in one city

  • Zennious

    Posted Apr 14, 2008 10:09 pm GMT

    I bet they ban it in Australia. The land down under is not as relaxed as most of us think.

  • Locked1089

    Posted Apr 14, 2008 9:14 pm GMT

    Atari publish the game in Australia and New Zealand.

  • luke-9493

    Posted Apr 14, 2008 9:13 pm GMT

    umm what is with it sayin atari, i thought konami were publishing this game

  • crave4more

    Posted Apr 14, 2008 8:58 pm GMT

    I dont have a PS3 yet - but i'll be buying one when MG4 is here. I'm waiting for confirmation that oz are going to get a PS3+MG4 bundle like the GT5Prologue one. HOW i want this game!!!!!

  • ocdog45

    Posted Apr 14, 2008 8:34 pm GMT

    really looking foward to playing this beta

  • Skull-Fire

    Posted Apr 14, 2008 8:16 pm GMT

    Oh my god... 'there's still no word yet on whether Australia will be getting the limited edition version of the game.'

    i have pre-ordered the limited edition of MGS4, it comes with a dvd with documenteries etc and a snake figurine.... do your job properly next time, i can't pre-order something that doesnt exist.. i need to stop coming here >.>

  • Rob_101

    Posted Apr 14, 2008 7:45 pm GMT

    Called my local EB (in Canada) and they have the MGO beta discs available for those who pre-order MGS4. I decided I'll go and pre-order tomorrow

  • other44

    Posted Apr 14, 2008 7:36 pm GMT

    w00t!

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