What’s a great game without a delay? Konami announced today that Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots has been pushed to the second quarter of 2008, back from its original date of Winter 2008. Reason for the delay:

METAL GEAR SOLID 4 GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS” this winter and has been working on the production of the title. KONAMI has decided to delay the title’s release in order to make further improvements to the quality of the game and provide even greater enjoyment for more customers worldwide.

That means we’ll see the game around April at the earliest. But it’s OK. I’d rather have Konami take their time and deliver a polished product, instead of a rushed one.

METAL GEAR SOLID 4 GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS Release Update

KONAMI announced today that “METAL GEAR SOLID 4 GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS”, the latest in the METAL GEAR series, is scheduled to be released in the second quarter of 2008.

KONAMI had initially intended to release “METAL GEAR SOLID 4 GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS” this winter and has been working on the production of the title. KONAMI has decided to delay the title’s release in order to make further improvements to the quality of the game and provide even greater enjoyment for more customers worldwide.

KONAMI will continue its efforts to make “METAL GEAR SOLID 4 GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS” meet everyone’s expectations.

Further information regarding the release date will be announced as soon as possible.

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