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Could it be more than a joke?

It may have not just been a joke after all.

The April fools joke played by Ubisoft/Kojima was undoubtedly quite elaborate and left many of us scratching our heads. It showed, after a foreword from Assassin's Creed producer, Jade Raymond, what appeared to be Altair running through the battlefield of Metal Gear Solid 4. Upon closer inspection it was apparent that it wasn't simply Altair, but Solid Snake, in Altair's garb. The now iconic mustache and cigarette gave up the shenanigans.

But it now looks like the video has some validity. According to information released at the wrap party for Metal Gear Solid 4, the Altair costume is actually unlockable and playable within the game. How does one unlock it? Well, figuring it out is half the fun, right? That, and they wouldn't tell us.

May 13, 2008

News by Sean Tonks.

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