In what will come as disappointing news to all MGS fans, Konami spokesperson Ryan Payton confirmed in today’s KP Report podcast that Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots will not make an appearance at this year’s Games Developers Conference, which kicks off February 18 through the 22nd.

The good news, however, is that we can expect fresh details on the game to surface shortly after GDC.

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