I'm sort of excited for Metal Gear Solid: Rising. From Zone of the Enders, it's obvious that Kojima can do lightning fast action. I hope he brings awesome action to the table, as this is what he is trying to promise with MGS: Rising.
(It is supposed to appeal to us western, hotblooded young 'uns.
EDIT: On another note, the point about this being an offshoot game seems absolutely valid.