Metal Gear Solid Sellout… I meant Peace Walker has been steadily announcing some of the partnerships made for the game throughout the week. Some of them have been interesting, and provide a little bit of extra goodness to the game. The Monster Hunter levels are a unique little tie-in, and great promotion for both games that’s no worse than the old “Snake vs. Monkey” mode.
However it’s the latest batch of cross-overs that have me a little bit concerned. You see the plan is to cross-over with other games as well, as well as introduce blatant product placements. For example you can dive into hay-bails to avoid enemy detection a la Assassin’s Creed. Where things get really wonky though is features like being able to scout around for bottle of Axe Body Spray, which is used as a recovery item. The guys over at Destructoid tabulated a list of some of the worst offenses:
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- Assassin's Creed straw dive makes it into the game. Seriously.
- Konami teams up with Sony, Walkmans can be used in-game
- Clothing brand Uniqlo will make 10 special Peace Walker shirts, available April 26, 1,500 yen
- Above shirts will include a code for an in-game matching shirt
- A Monster Hunter area in-game has actual Monster Hunter monsters in it!
- Many other Monster Hunter tie-ins: Felyne, Ration Grill Sets, co-op play of missions and more
- In-game magazines: Famitsu, Dengeki, Shounen
- Suntory tie-up: Mountain Dew cans in-game, 8 IRL cans released in Japan
- Above drinks will include a code for an in-game Mountain Dew shirt
- Fritos and Doritos (above) will appear in-game as a recovery item
- Axe brand deodorant will appear in-game as a recovery item
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If you’re having trouble believing that it’s true, I can understand. I really didn’t want to admit it either, but there are a plethora of images available on the Japanese Famitsu site (one of the sponsors) that you can take a look at here.
I also heard a rumor that there will some sort of Front Mission tie-in as well
Not that weird for Metal Gear. They've been doing this more and more since MGS3.
Awesome.
...The monster hunter thing was pretty cool. Snake in an AXE T-Shirt is beyond virtual Douchebaggery.
Horrible, tacky and ridiculous product placement bull shit aside, this game looks pretty sweet.
Ya the Monster Hunter thing was a nifty idea, but this imo is getting a bit out of hand.
Hopefully all the sellout $$$ will go to funding what we all really want, ZoE3 or another Snatcher game 
Ya the Monster Hunter thing was a nifty idea, but this imo is getting a bit out of hand.
Hopefully all the sellout $$$ will go to funding what we all really want, ZoE3 or another Snatcher game
or how about since they are making this extra cash from the product placement, they ower the price of the game $5-$10
It's not bullshit at all. It's like this: If you wanna use the shirt, use it, if you don't, then just don't.
It's not bullshit at all. It's like this: If you wanna use the shirt, use it, if you don't, then just don't.
It's still lame. The character shouldn't even have to option to do goofy product placements that aren't even cool. And like Sith said, it's not like it offset the price of the game. It's not even cool product stuff like the last one. Pepsi, Doritos and AXE? Stupid.The last one with the promo of the Duck Clocks and the Japanese drink were cool, this is over the top. Maybe the female supporting cast can mention a particular brand of tampons and hand bags that they can be accessorized with too?
It's not bullshit at all. It's like this: If you wanna use the shirt, use it, if you don't, then just don't.
It's still lame. The character shouldn't even have to option to do goofy product placements that aren't even cool. And like Sith said, it's not like it offset the price of the game. It's not even cool product stuff like the last one. Pepsi, Doritos and AXE? Stupid.The last one with the promo of the Duck Clocks and the Japanese drink were cool, this is over the top. Maybe the female supporting cast can mention a particular brand of tampons and hand bags that they can be accessorized with too?
I'd totally kick some ass in a Tampax shirt.
It's not bullshit at all. It's like this: If you wanna use the shirt, use it, if you don't, then just don't.
It's still lame. The character shouldn't even have to option to do goofy product placements that aren't even cool. And like Sith said, it's not like it offset the price of the game. It's not even cool product stuff like the last one. Pepsi, Doritos and AXE? Stupid.The last one with the promo of the Duck Clocks and the Japanese drink were cool, this is over the top. Maybe the female supporting cast can mention a particular brand of tampons and hand bags that they can be accessorized with too?
But like I said, you do not have to use it. In my opinion, it just adds variety. I'll definitely sneak up in a jungle wearing a suit.
Keep in mind that this is for multiplayer purposes. If you expect this to appear in the single player, then stop hoping, because it will obviously not.
We'll cover this in the newest ep of QuarterSave coming tomorrow, so check that out for the debate about "Advergaming"
c'mon let's all poke a stick at the MGS fanboy
c'mon let's all poke a stick at the MGS fanboy
LOL. No, I know Diego really really really really really likes Metal Gear, and they could probably make solid snake have a Hello Kitty inspired pink jump suit or a collection of Ed Hardy T-Shirts, and he'd still love the game. To be honest, if they did that to Fallout Vegas I would be pissed but still play it hahaha. Tune into tomorrow's QS for more on our take on this. It's an interesting trend in gaming that won't be going away any time soon.
I dont care,im a MGS lover too and as long as the game holds up like the series,then have a downy detergent for all I care....Metal Gear is Metal Gear.
lol surely this must be a late April fools day joke. haha