:46 Just waiting to sit here.
2:46 I hope Mr. Kojima is here!!!!
2:47 Remember, we can't stream this one due to tech limitations at the venue, but we ARE filming it and will have it up later.
2:49 On iPhone currently. Can't see your comments yet, but I will when I'm on laptop and 3G.
2:51 Massive turnout here for a very small room. Going to be a bit delayed. I'll start answering questions when I get seated.
2:59 Kojima spotted!!!!!!
3:04 Just been informed that the page isn't live yet! So if you're seeing this already, you're sneaky!
3:07 For those just joining us, this is Brian Leahy liveblogging Konami's E3 2009 Press Conference. Due to technical limitations at the venue, we are not able to stream live video of this event, but we ARE filming it and the video will be online later.
3:11 Hit me up with some comments if you're out there!
3:11 Press is still filing in. Very small venue for a very large turnout. Must be the hype from Kojima Productions and the mysterious "Mask" game.
3:13 Room is at capacity now. A lot of people turned away. Hope we get underway soon.
3:16 Getting the urge to bum rush Kojima and make him sign my Snake iPhone case!
3:17 And away we go. Sizzle Reel time.
3:18 Games shown: MGS4, Pro Evo, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories, Saw, Karaoke Revolution, DDR, the newly announced Pop'n'Music Wii
3:18 Well, nothing new in there.
3:20 Time to talk about 2008 sales and performance. It was successful for Konami.
3:20 This was largely due to the release of MGS4: Guns of the Patriots, which will become a PS3 Greatest Hit on June 16th.
3:21 (Comments should be re-enabled -- sorry about that!)
3:21 Again, I will not be publishing your comments, but can see them all.
3:22 For those just joining us, we cannot stream the video due to technical limitations of the venue, but are filming it and it will be available online later.
3:22 Video for new Kojima Productions title(s)
3:22 Rainy background scene from the teaser site!
3:22 Mr. Kojima takes the stage to HUGE applause.
3:22 He makes a joke about swine flu.
3:23 He wants to brighten the world with news about his new title. He believes E3 is sad w/o big announcements.
3:23 Four new titles!!!!!
3:24 The first title Metal Gear Solid Arcade
3:24 A new coin-op title - "Tactical Online Action"
3:24 Bringing PS3's MGO to coin-op. Probably for Japan only...
3:25 Special machine & interface. eKonami will combine arcades together.
3:25 It will use goggles and a 3D view.
3:26 Japan release in 2009, but they would like to do a worldwide release.
3:26 Back to the teaser background from the website.
3:26 Big Boss on screen.
3:27 Title #2 - Metal Gear Solid Peacewalker - The PSP exclusive sequel to MGS3 announced at Sony's press conference.
3:27 Showing the trailer again.
3:27 Video will hopefully be online tonight/tomorrow, but I can't give you an exact ETA. Sorry!
3:28 Yes, this is one of the four projects.
3:28 That leads MGS: Rising (hopefully we'll get some more information) and whatever the MASK project is.
3:29 #1 - MGS Arcade
#2 - MGS Peacewalker
#3 - MGS Rising (most likely)
#4 - Mask Project
3:29 Kojima is joking around a lot and seems very happy to be here.
3:30 For those just joining us, there's no video stream. Technical limitation of the venue. We are filming it and hope to have it online for you guys ASAP.
3:30 Fun fact: the box that the two Snakes climb into together says "Love Pack" on the side.
3:31 Trailer over.
3:31 "I presented this at the Sony conference yesterday, but Snake is back on the PSP!"
3:32 The main character is Naked Snake (Big Boss), set 10 years after MGS3 in the 70's. This is a true sequel.
3:32 Kojima is writing the script and directing/producing Peace Walker. The main MGS4 team is working on this title.
3:33 I'm guessing this means that Rising is a side-story, but hopefully still Kojima-approved canon.
3:33 Only release date details: 2010
3:33 On to title #3...
3:33 Raiden shown. Here comes Rising!
3:33 Trailer time.
3:34 Same one that played at Microsoft's press conference so far.
3:34 PS3 LOGO confirmed on the title screen.
3:34 This is multiplatform people.
3:34 PS3 / Xbox 360
3:35 This is the "next series of Metal Gear" for the next-gen consoles.
3:35 This is a stealth espionage action game, but the main character will be Raiden.
3:36 Kojima is testing a new method of game development. More of the American way: using the same game engine for multiple titles.
3:36 Rising will be created by the "up & coming youngblood" at Kojima Productions.
3:36 PC also confirmed!
3:36 PS3 / PC / Xbox 360
3:36 Title #4 - Mask Time!
3:37 Here comes the reveal...
3:37 Trailer time
3:37 Very castlevania-y
3:38 No title yet. Also, Patrick Stewart is narrating.
3:38 "Lords of Shadow" namedropped
3:38 In-game engine looks GREAT
3:38 God of War style action with a whip.
3:38 Very large Ice enemy.
3:39 I wish you guys were seeing this.
3:39 "The mask is a powerful device." / "Can it really bring the dead back?"
3:39 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow!!!!!!!!
3:39 2010
3:40 PS3 / Xbox 360 logos on the end screen.
3:40 "We have the Castlevania, all-new reborn"
3:40 "Today brings the birth of the new Castlevania"
3:40 Introducing the producer of the new title, Dave Cox.
3:41 He's from Konami Digital Entertainment Europe.
