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January 10, 2007 - Konami's support for both the PS3 and Wii appears to have taken a major hit. The release list in the latest issue of Famitsu reveals reveals that a number of next generation titles previously announced by the company are no longer in development.

# Gradius Series (PS3)
# Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball (PS3)
# New Action Game (PS3)
# New Role Playing Game (PS3)
# New Action Adventure Game 2 (Wii)
# Role Playing Game (Wii)

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Originally posted by Racer Xeo

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I wouldn't doupt it. Not to mention those various rumors out there about MGS4 possibly being developed for the 360 also, and this ... could mean something.

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Originally posted by Ziff

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Well, if you want to focus on big budget titles, you might as well not have budget-chewing titles sitting out there. Plus, the PS3 is the ultimate budget chewer. I forgot where I read about it, but a cost breakdown put developing for that console at an unbelievably high number when compared to the X360 and especially the Wii

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'Rumors' of MGS4 for the 360 vs. the fact that Kojima hates Microsoft with a firey passion.. hmm..

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Originally posted by Kailieann

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Originally posted by Racer Xeo

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I wouldn't doupt it. Not to mention those various rumors out there about MGS4 possibly being developed for the 360 also, and this ... could mean something.

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'Rumors' of MGS4 for the 360 vs. the fact that Kojima hates Microsoft with a firey passion.. hmm..

I could see MGS4 for the Wii, but the 360? I'll believe it when I see it.

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Originally posted by Ziff

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Originally posted by Kailieann

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Originally posted by Racer Xeo

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I wouldn't doupt it. Not to mention those various rumors out there about MGS4 possibly being developed for the 360 also, and this ... could mean something.

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'Rumors' of MGS4 for the 360 vs. the fact that Kojima hates Microsoft with a firey passion.. hmm..

I could see MGS4 for the Wii, but the 360? I'll believe it when I see it.

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What Yamori said. And remember, MGS2 came out on X-Box.

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OSAKA – Konami Digital Entertainment – Japan, a division of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., today announced a new, exclusive for the Xbox 360 gameconsole, development team will be formed inside Konami Corporation. On January 11, 2007, Konami Corporation merged and consolidated its group companies. Accordingly, former Konami Computer Entertainment Japan East Team, lead by creator Hideo Kojima (Corporate Officer, Konami Corporation), embarks on a new era as "Kojima X Productions" inside Konami Corporation.

The newly formed Kojima "X" Productions is proud to announce that Metal Gear Solid: Triology is currently in development for the XBOX®360 ( X360 ) next-generation computer entertainment system from Microsoft ( MS ). Metal Gear Solid: Trilogy will be a remake of three Hideo Kojima's masterpieces. Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance and Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence. The Metal Gear Solid series, is highly acclaimed worldwide, with its breathtaking graphics, profound stories, intricate human drama, original game design and superlative gameplay. Also under development is one other exciting game in the Metal Gear series -- Metal Gear Solid: Fluid Ac!d for the Microsoft Zune media player.

Updates regarding Kojima Productions will be posted periodically on the following website: Kojima Productions Official Homepage: http://www.konami.jp/kojima_pro/.

About Konami Corporation
Konami Corporation is a leading developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties, specializing in the home video game market. Konami Corporation's action and adventure titles include the popular franchises Metal Gear Solid®, Silent Hill® and Castlevania®, among other top sellers. The latest information about Konami can be found on the Web at www.konami.com. Konami Corporation is a publicly traded company based in Tokyo, Japan with subsidiary offices, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. in the US and Konami of Europe in Frankfurt, Germany. Konami Corporation, the parent company of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. is traded in the United States on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KNM. Details of the products published by Konami Digital Entertainment - America can be found at www.konami.com/gs.

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Originally posted by IGN

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Earlier reports of a massive wave of cancellations over at Konami's next generation game farm were, it seems, erroneous. Next generation Gradius and new generation New Action Adventure Game 2 live!

For those wondering what in the world of mistaken triologies is going on, IGN reported on Wednesday that the following Konami titles had been cancelled:

# Gradius Series (PS3)
# Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball (PS3)
# New Action Game (PS3)
# New Role Playing Game (PS3)
# New Action Adventure Game 2 (Wii)
# Role Playing Game (Wii)

This report was based on a release list in the latest issue of Japan's largest games magazine, Famitsu.

Today, Famitsu issued a correction via its Famitsu.com website noting that the games have not been cancelled, but instead have a TBA release date, just as they always have.

For the record, because we're sure you're wondering, there is a "New Action Adventure Game 1" in development for the Wii. We expect it to precede the release of New Action Adventure Game 2, although it too has a TBA date.

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/755/755023p1.html

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