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Konami to block non-Japanese residents from playing MGO Beta?

It seems likely that Konami will block people with non-Japanese IP addresses from playing the Metal Gear Online beta, scheduled to start on April 17.

According to this guide, Konami has already blocked outsiders from accessing the Konami ID registration site (try it yourself), so it doesn't take a huge leap of logic to surmise that the firm will block those of you outside Japan who've already obtained IDs from actually participating.

Eight days to go until all is revealed.

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Mike Bowden5879d ago

I'd be seriously upset if this was true.

LightningPS35879d ago (Edited 5879d ago )

I pre ordered MGS4 yesterday and got a DVD which is also the beta key.

This is a promotion given by Konami themselves. why give those dics to Gamestops in the US to go with Pre orders if they're gonna block them?

Mike Bowden5879d ago

Good point. Is does seem strange that they're blocking users from signing up through their Japanese site. I got one a week ago but now I can't even log on.

sonarus5879d ago

You misunderstand. Beta is free in JP but not in US. US gamers have been signing in through the japanese beta site and konami doesn't like that

LightningPS35879d ago

This is only for people who are tying to do it illegally.

So who cares.

toughNAME5879d ago

it's like console owners having multiple accounts. Everyone does it but not everyone knows your not supposed to do it.

PROGnosis5879d ago

im am crossing my fingers guys, maybe they could cut some slack, after all we are their customers

Wildarmsjecht5879d ago

I think this is a good idea and Konami has every right to do so. Like sonarus says, In JP, the beta is free, but here in the US you'd have to pre-order the game in order to get the promotional DVD with the Beta key in it. Its not fair to Konami if someone who's too cheap to drop 5 dollars on a game that they must've already had an inkling of buying can still partake in a beta for the few who actually did pay.

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Online services for MGSV:TPP (Xbox 360, PS3) and GZ (Xbox 360, PS3, Xbox One, PS4) to be terminated

Konami has shared an announcement on the official Metal Gear portal site stating that the online services for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain will be terminated on May 31st of 2022. This only affects the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions. Both MGSV itself and its multiplayer component Metal Gear Online will be shut down on that date. Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes will also lose its network service on the same date, but this time it also affects the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions of the game.

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Nyxus987d ago

MGS4 servers were closed after only 4 years, by the way https://www.metalgearinform...

Welshy987d ago

Don't remind me, my favourite online game of all time :(

Giblet_Head987d ago

It's been brought back with RPCS3, if you're curious to get back into it.
https://www.dsogaming.com/n...

SegaSaturn669987d ago

I played this game recently. This is a problem because infiltrating online bases is by FAR the best way to get money.

During the actual game i made a few mill doing story missions, and procuring equipment, but with the online wallet, I had 100m+ in a few hours.

Not to mention you'd need to create online FOBs to max your gear.

Was hoping there would be a next gen patch to make the idroid a little less laggy. Really, a masterpiece of a game.

SDuck987d ago

And that's why online elements in single player games will never be welcomed by me

MasterChief3624987d ago

Remember that the services for Phantom Pain on Xbox One, PS4 and PC are still going to be online. But it is only a matter of time, I suppose.

GhostofHorizon987d ago

Are there any trophies or achievements tied to online?

Dark_Overlord987d ago

Actually 3, Intruder, Deterrence and Disarmament. You have to connect to the online to finish building the Nuke and get the trophy, meaning you can't disarm it either without online.

MetroidFREAK21987d ago

I still need to play these games. I have the PS3 versions

franwex987d ago

The online component is really helpful with online connectivity. You get minerals and stuff while you sleep to build up your base.

MetroidFREAK21987d ago

I don't think I'll get to it before the online service is shut down

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Metal Gear Online is back, thanks to custom servers

We’ve seen custom servers bring loads of online PC games back from the dead, and emulation has provided a way for plenty of old console games to live on modern hardware. You probably see where this is going. Yes, a group of enterprising fans have put together custom servers to bring back the PlayStation 3’s take on Metal Gear Online, commonly known as Metal Gear Online 2.

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Dabigsiebowski1039d ago

I play MGO 1 still on my Original PS2 still... Online of course

franwex1039d ago

What?
I had no idea we could still play this!

aaronaton1039d ago (Edited 1039d ago )

I play this and I would just say the skill gap is as large as ever. Headshots are key, and most players seems to be able to quickscope anyone from anywhere. This was always a thing on PS3 but it's even more pronounced due to higher frames rates on the rpcs3.

It's the toughest online shooter I've played in a long long time.

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Metal Gear Survive will be the 1st Place Prize During a MGO3 Tournament and no Gamer Wants it

Metal Gear Survive will be the 1st Place prize at a Metal Gear Online 3 tournament and fans are furious.

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PhoenixUp2422d ago (Edited 2422d ago )

What more can Kojima do with this franchise when the saga is pretty much over?

The plot is pretty much wrapped up and Kojima has expressed many times he'd like to put the IP to rest. Anymore titles in the Snake saga would just turn Metal Gear into a zombie franchise..........oh wait!

-Foxtrot2423d ago (Edited 2423d ago )

It's a pre order code aswell

I mean it's bad enough it's Survive but not even a Collectors Edition of it or something

Salt in wound. They're right aswell the other prizes are better

http://maggamer.com/wp-cont...

DivineAssault 2423d ago (Edited 2423d ago )

LOL that sucks! Only Konami... and capcom ;(

GamesMaster19822423d ago

Shame i would have it but the online in mgo3 is boring as fuck.

BlaqMagiq12422d ago

Wow Konami is punishing whoever wins first place? #FucKonami