Konami has announced that May 25th, 2010 is the official street date for Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, on the PSP in North America.

Developed by Hideo Kojima, this latest PSP system instalment picks up where Metal Gear Solid 3 for the PlayStation 2 leaves off as players take control of the famed Naked Snake.

Taking place 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.