Latest PS Store Update - No Metal Gear for NZ

In the latest PlayStation Store update most PAL countries, including our Australian neighbours were relieved to finally see Metal Gear Solid arrive on their store – New Zealanders? Not so much. Instead we get a note in the PlayStation Europe blog under one of the most anticipated releases since Sony started pumping out PlayStation Classics on the service.

“PSone Classic
• Metal Gear Solid (£7.99/€9.99) Rating: PEGI 18+
Availability: Not available in New Zealand”

We have been omitted from the classic’s release – a move which is likely going to disappoint gamers who have waited for this PAL release since the title launched on the American PlayStation Store earlier this year.

When questioned about it by a commenter, the blog author pointed the finger at Konami, saying "Konami didn’t submit it for release there I’m afraid."

NZGamer.com has contacted Sony NZ for comment, as Sony NZ oversee the distribution of PSN titles.

Keep it locked on NZGamer.com for updates on the situation.

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On 20 November 2009, 06:45PM Posted by kiwi161

You go NZGamer.com!

 

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On 20 November 2009, 06:46PM Posted by Sp3kt0r

PITCHFORK-WIELDERS ASSEMBLE!

 

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On 20 November 2009, 07:11PM Posted by emetic

That's pretty lol.

 

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On 20 November 2009, 08:54PM Posted by KatalystaKaos

I feel very forgotton, if I was worried about it I'd just use my US account though, POWER TO THE PEOPLE Y'ALL. The only thing I really want in the way of MGS at the mo, is trophies for MGS4...

 

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On 20 November 2009, 10:19PM Posted by arnies

sony NZ is REALLLL good to us

 

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On 20 November 2009, 11:28PM Posted by jbl316

At least I have still have my old PSone copy intact.

 

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On 21 November 2009, 12:02AM Posted by The Host of Chaos

I always thought the original Metal Gear Solid sucked to be honest. But that doesn't make this any less of a sucky situation for NZ gamers as a whole.

 

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On 21 November 2009, 01:22AM Posted by iddy

I'd topped up my psn account especially for this.. i was kinda bummed when i read that..
i've emailed konami.. hopefully they reply..?

 

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On 21 November 2009, 10:00AM Posted by Oliver

I was the second angry NZ commenter on the EU blog. Not happy about this.

 

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On 21 November 2009, 11:55AM Posted by iddy

Dear Mr Ansell,

Thank you very much for contacting the Konami customer support team.

We are sorry to inform you that we are not in a position to reveal further details about release dates.

All officials announcements are made on our official website:

http://uk.games.konami-europe.com/

or

http://www.konami.com

Thank you for your understanding.

Best regards,

Your Konami Support Team

 

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On 22 November 2009, 05:13PM Posted by SpawnSeekSlay

Reply to iddy21 November 2009, 11:55AM
Dear Mr Ansell, Thank you very much for contacting the Konami customer support team. We are sorry to inform you that we are not in a position to reveal further details about release dates. All officials announcements are made on our official website: http://uk.games.konami-europe.com/ or http://www.konami.com Thank you for your understanding. Best regards, Your Konami Support Team

Thats a template if ever I saw one lol
Probably spam it to everyone who ask the question, which I think would be alot

 

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On 23 November 2009, 09:50AM Posted by username

Are there any other countries not getting it? It's kind of stupid stopping just one country from getting it, it's not like they have to do much to get it here...

 

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On 23 November 2009, 07:02PM Posted by Oliver

Reply to username23 November 2009, 09:50AM
Are there any other countries not getting it? It's kind of stupid stopping just one country from getting it, it's not like they have to do much to get it here...

Nope, just NZ. Out of the SCEE territories at least.

 

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On 23 November 2009, 09:12PM Posted by SpawnSeekSlay

NZ get the shaft again, doesnt matter if its by M$ or Sony.
I lack the understanding to why they cant just make the material available to EVERYONE?