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June 12 in Gaming History

1 moment from the museum's collection happened on this date.

2008 — 18 years ago

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots launches on PS3

Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots arrived exclusively for PlayStation 3 on June 12, 2008, closing out Solid Snake's saga as the PS3's biggest exclusive to date.

Source: GameSpot 'Shippin' Out June 9-13: Metal Gear Solid 4' — June 12, 2008: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (PS3)

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