After Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, many wondered what would be Snake's next adventure or if we'll ever even see him again. While we may not have gotten answers, Kojima seems focused on tying up the trilogy's loose ends and announced a new sequel to Metal Gear Solid 3: Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker. Sony's E3 proved the perfect audience for the unveiling of the latest trailer, which was as enjoyable as anyone could've hoped. Here are a bit of details and some screenshots from that announcement.

Developed by the legendary Hideo Kojima – the mastermind behind the most successful video game tactical-espionage series of all time – this latest PSP® installment picks up where Metal Gear Solid®3 left off. Players take control of the famed Snake, in a thrilling story set in 1974.

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker features original game design, story and scenario by Hideo Kojima. Scheduled to launch in 2010, the game takes the series in an exciting new direction with its incredible visuals and its unique new game system designed specifically with the PSP in mind.

“With Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, Kojima Productions has once again pushed the limits of the PSP system, creating a beautiful sequel to Metal Gear Solid®3,” said Martin Schneider, European Marketing Director for Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH. “Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker lets players take the action and excitement of a console game to the PSP, and is a stunning addition to MGS Lore.”

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