Mere moments ago a demo for Metal Gear Online became available online for the PS3. Many people have probably been waiting to try out Konami's squad based, tactical shooter, and now finally, they can have a go at it without shelling out the bucks for the full title. 

Konami is also launching a contest around the MEME Expansion :

"Additionally, Metal Gear fans can now purchase Metal Gear Online - MEME Expansion and have the opportunity to win a limited edition, Metal Gear Online Happy New Year T-Shirt. MEME Expansion contains a vast amount of content including new maps, special characters, new skills, new customizable characters, funny avatar parts and more. 1,200 randomly selected players will win one of three different styled in-game shirts, which will be distributed on January 5th, 2009. Metal Gear Online is available for a SRP of $9.99 through MGOnline's in-game shop. For more information please visit: http://www.konami.com."