Earlier in the month, Konami had us wondering what the next Metal Gear game is. Both the Xbox 360 and the iPhone were suggested. Now the publisher has confirmed it: the game is called Metal Gear Solid Touch and it's coming to the iPhone and iPod Touch in Spring 2009.

The game will be loosely based on Metal Gear Solid 4, featuring its characters and locations. It's due for release next Spring.

Of the control scheme, Konami tells us, "With direct control through the touch panel, it's simple for anyone to move their alignment or switch to zoom mode."

Initially, the game will consist of eight stages, although Konami plans to release more post-launch. Points earned in the game by clearing stages can be used for unlocking images and wallpapers from the Metal Gear series.

Konami also gave mention to three other games scheduled for release this month. Topping the list is Silent Hill The Escape, which (according to Konami) is, "a first-person 3D shooting game that lets players utilize the control features only found on the iPhone and iPod touch such as moving their character by sliding a finger across the touch panel screen and changing alignment to target enemies using the built-in altimeter."

Also set for release is old-school Frogger and, for Japan and North America only, DanceDanceRevolution S Lite.