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Konami creating downloadable MEME for Metal Gear Online

by: Randy - posted: 11/17/2008 12:00:00 AM
More On: Metal Gear Online
Meme [meem] - noun - A cultural item that is transmitted by repetition in a manner analogous to the biological transmission of genes.

MEME Expansion [meem ik span-shuh n] - noun - The latest upcoming expansion pack for the squad-based tactical shooter, Metal Gear Online.  Available via the Metal Gear Online in-game shop for $9.99 (or bundled with the Gene Expansion for $14.99), the MEME Expansion features new maps, special characters, new skills, the ability to play as customizable characters, and more:
  • Two New Special Characters:  Liquid Ocelot and Mei Ling.
  • Additional Rules and Settings:  No Headshot Setting, Stealth Death Match, and Interval.
  • Official Tournament Lobby
  • New Avatar Gear:  Crocodile Cap, New Hair Styles, Ghillie Suite
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
o    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.
o    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
o    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.
o    Stealth Death Match: In this mode, you will begin the match with stealth turned on.
o    Interval: In this mode, players can practice strategy and also chat with each other without worrying about ranking or records.

Official Tournament Lobby
o    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.
o    Crocodile Cap: featured in Metal Gear Solid® 3
o    New Hair Styles
o    Ghillie Suite: Metal Gear Solid® 3's sniper boss camo