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Did you also do a double-take? Let me clarify, that is not 90 minutes of cut scenes in the entire game, that is 90 minute separate cut scenes within the game. The story of the Metal Gear series is one that cannot simply be entirely told through gameplay, so it is necessary to add longer cut scenes, but the 90 minute length is something we have yet to see in any major video game. CVG reports that PSW Magazine played through and completed MGS4 and told of the 90 minute scenes. According to CVG, PSW Magazine stated " "MGS4's story is massive. The videogame equivalent of all three Godfather movies on one disc." They also state "They [cut scenes] can be skipped, but you'll be missing out on some of the finely crafted examples of FMV footage anywhere in gaming." CVG Article

The folks over a the Playstation Blog have a Q&A pertaining to Metal Gear Solid 4, release dates, the beta, how to get the code, as well as a special pre-order pack you get when the program starts this April... " Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots FAQ + Posted by Michael Shelling // Konami Director of Public Relations Following this week’s announcements regarding Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots on the PLAYSTATION 3, a lot of questions popped up in the comments area of the PlayStation.Blog. We put together this FAQ to address your concerns: Q: When is the game shipping to retail? A: The game is scheduled to arrive at retail stores in North America on June 12, 2008. Q: What’s in the Metal Gear Online Starter Pack? A: The Metal Gear Online Starter Pack, included with Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, is a squad-based, online multiplayer tactical shooter that supports up to 16 players and takes place in the Metal Gear Solid universe. Q: When is the Metal Ge...

UPDATE: Kotaku has confirmed that the 80GB PS3 bundle is indeed backwards compatible. Sony has just announced a Metal Gear Solid 4 Playstation 3 bundle for the launch of Konami's upcoming hit, as well as a beta for all who pre-ordered the game for Metal gear Online. Here are the details fresh from the Playstation Blog : " Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots PS3 Bundle To coincide with the much-anticipated North American launch of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots in late Q2 2 008, SCEA will introduce a PS3 bundle, which will include an 80GB PS3, the upcoming blockbuster Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, and a DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller for $499.99 (MSRP)." Box Art: If you notice, the release slates MGS4 for "Late Q2 2008." Also, those gamers who pre-ordered Metal Gear Solid 4 will get access to the Metal gear Online beta coming in late April. "As has been announced previously, MGS4 will include a Metal Gear Online “Starter Pack.” I...