November 17, 2008
Konami Reveals Release Date and
New Details on MEME Expansion for Metal Gear Online
Konami has unveiled the release date
and more details on MEME Expansion – the latest upcoming Metal Gear Online
expansion pack for the ultimate squad based, tactical shooter based on the Metal
Gear Solid Universe. MEME Expansion will be available as a bundle with Gene
Expansion for pre-purchase November 18th and officially released for download
and play on November 25th for $14.99 and available separately for a SRP of $9.99
via the Metal Gear Online’s in-game shop. MEME Expansion will contain a vast
amount of content that will thrill Metal Gear Online players – with new maps,
special characters, new skills, the ability to play as customizable characters,
and more.
Please find below new details and
more information on the content of MEME Expansion:
2 new special characters
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Liquid Ocelot – Has the ability to
manipulate the Sons of the Patriots lock system with the Guns of the Patriots
ability. In multiplayer, the Guns of the Patriots deactivates targeted
enemies’ entire weapon system. -
Mei Ling – Has three special
techniques – Trench Mortar, Soliton Sonar, and the ability to transfix an
enemy.
Additional Rules and Settings –
These can be played without purchasing the second expansion pack
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No Headshot Setting: In this
setting, headshots do not equal instant death. Headshots will cause the same
amount of damage as a regular shot to the body. -
Stealth Death Match: In this mode,
you will begin the match with stealth turned on. -
Interval: In this mode, players
can practice strategy and also chat with each other without worrying about
ranking or records.
Official Tournament Lobby
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Enables players to compete in a
series of difficult battles where the winning player wins in-game gear and/or
reward points that can be spent on character customization.
New Avatar Gear – Players can also
customize their avatar with comical gear.
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Crocodile Cap: featured in Metal
Gear Solid 3 -
New Hair Styles
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Ghillie Suite: Metal Gear Solid
3’s sniper boss camo
