March 18, 2008
KONAMI SHIPS METAL GEAR SOLID:
THE ESSENTIAL COLLECTION FOR PS2
Collection Features First Three
Titles of Pioneering Stealth Action Franchise EL SEGUNDO,
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.
today announced Metal Gear Solid : The Essential Collection for the PS2 computer
entertainment system has shipped to retailers nationwide. Featuring the original
Metal Gear Solid for the PlayStation game console, the director’s cut of Metal
Gear Solid 2 and Metal Gear Solid 3, fans and newcomers have the chance to get
fully immersed in the Metal Gear Solid universe before the release of Metal Gear
Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. Additionally, the title comes in a commemorative
package with artwork by renowned Metal Gear Solid artist Yoji Shinkawa.
"The Metal Gear Solid series created
a unique stealth action genre within videogames, and subsequently became one of
the most popular game franchises in the world," said Anthony Crouts, Vice
President of Marketing for Konami Digital Entertainment Inc. "Now gamers have
the chance to experience the evolution of a groundbreaking series in one
collectible package. Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection is an amazing
value for gamers.
Metal Gear Solid: The Essential
Collection is rated M for Mature by the ESRB and sells for a suggested retail
price of $29.99.
