Entries in 'konami' (251)

Konami: iPhone compares to the DS

Konami: iPhone compares to the DS

Konami has compared the power of iPhone and iPod Touch to DS and PSP – as it launches its first Metal Gear Solid game for the platform.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 27th 2009 at 3:08PM in News
PES Industry Cup less than a week away

PES Industry Cup less than a week away

The industry is preparing to take to the digital field once more next week as MCV joins forces with Konami to co-host the latest PES Industry Rankings gathering in London.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 20th 2009 at 11:23AM in News
Codemasters, Konami join Change4Life debate

Codemasters, Konami join Change4Life debate

The UK bosses of Konami and Codemasters have added their names to the growing list of publishers unhappy with the Government’s latest Change4ife print ad.

by Tim Ingham
on Mar 9th 2009 at 3:16PM in News
Konami celebrates its 40th birthday

Konami celebrates its 40th birthday

Konami achieves 40 years in business this month, and the Japanese company is already looking ahead to its next four decades – with European growth and new IP a priority.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 6th 2009 at 11:04AM in News

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Konami reveals PSP double packs

Konami reveals PSP double packs

Japanese publisher Konami is to release two double packs for PSP, both of which contain Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops and both of which will retail for £19.99.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 2nd 2009 at 3:09PM in News
Konami to publish Saw

Konami to publish Saw

“Sources” close to Japanese games publisher Konami are claiming that the firm has snapped up the rights to publish Zombie Studios’ upcoming game based on the ultra-violent movie franchise Saw.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 6th 2009 at 12:27PM in News
Konami enjoys strong 2008

Konami enjoys strong 2008

Net income for the nine months ending December 31st 2008 reached YEN 17,826, a 17 per cent increase on the same period the year before. Operating income for the period ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 5th 2009 at 1:35PM in News
AUSTRALIA: Konami solidifies distribution ties

AUSTRALIA: Konami solidifies distribution ties

Konami has told MCV of the turbulence in the Australian games distribution sector and “challenging economic times” following the recent news that distributor Red Ant has been placed into administration ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 26th 2009 at 1:03PM in News

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Publishers confident despite Red Ant collapse

Publishers confident despite Red Ant collapse

Following the news that leading Australian games distributor Red Ant has been placed into administration, publishers have confirmed to MCV that they have already begun evaluating their options in ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 21st 2009 at 4:55PM in News
New Balance Board outing from Konami

New Balance Board outing from Konami

Japanese games developer and publisher Konami has announced that it is to release its first title designed to work with Nintendo’s Wii Fit accessory the Wii Balance Board this April ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 12th 2009 at 1:48PM in News
Bomberman returns to DS

Bomberman returns to DS

Publisher Hudson has announced that Bomberman 2 for Nintendo DS will explode onto shelves February 13th.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jan 7th 2009 at 3:27PM in News
Revamp planned for Kojima Productions

Revamp planned for Kojima Productions

Metal Gear designer and producer Hideo Kojima has revealed that his studio, Kojima Productions, will 'start from zero' from 2009 in order to better complete globally.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 5th 2009 at 4:16PM in News

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Konami reveals Metal Gear Solid Touch

Konami reveals Metal Gear Solid Touch

Japanese publisher and developer Konami has finally revealed the meaning behind its Metal Gear teaser earlier this month – and as predicted by one eagle-eyed reader, it is indeed a ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 17th 2008 at 9:47AM in News
Silent Hill coming home in February

Silent Hill coming home in February

Konami will finally release Silent Hill Homecoming, the latest iteration in the company’s long-running survival horror series, on February 27th next year.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Dec 16th 2008 at 4:27PM in News
Konami bringing Guitar Hero to arcades

Konami bringing Guitar Hero to arcades

Seemingly not satisfied with conquering the world’s living rooms with its music series Guitar Hero, Activision-Blizzard is to bring its franchise to arcades around the world – and the surprise ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 9th 2008 at 2:38PM in News
Is latest Metal Gear teaser a 360 hint?

Is latest Metal Gear teaser a 360 hint?

Konami has launched an ambiguous teaser site concerning its plans for the highly popular and lucrative Metal Gear Solid series – and many are seeing it as the strongest hint ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 8th 2008 at 10:51AM in News

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PES 2009 half-price at GameStation

PES 2009 half-price at GameStation

Gamestation has announced that for one week only Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 will be added to their ‘Half Price Hero’ campaign.

by Tim Ingham
on Nov 24th 2008 at 4:50PM in News
Dancing Stage celebrates 10th birthday

Dancing Stage celebrates 10th birthday

One of the most important titles in the history of casual gaming can stand up proud this week, with Konami’s Dance Dance Revolution dance mat series reaching the ripe old ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 24th 2008 at 1:57PM in News
MGS4 boosts Konami income

MGS4 boosts Konami income

Konami has reported a 90 per cent increase in net income for the six months ended September 30th – due to strong sales of Metal Gear Solid 4 for PS3.

by Tim Ingham
on Nov 7th 2008 at 10:04AM in News
PES 2009 cut to £27 at Asda

PES 2009 cut to £27 at Asda

Hot on the heels of the FIFA ’09 price battle, Asda has slashed the price of Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 to just £27 on Xbox 360 and PS3.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Oct 16th 2008 at 11:01AM in News
Konami officially “looking into” MGS4 on 360

Konami officially “looking into” MGS4 on 360

Japanese publisher Konami has for the first time officially hinted that it is considering bringing Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots to Xbox 360.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 15th 2008 at 10:28AM in News
Hirai: Gaming will be “less affected” by credit crunch

Hirai: Gaming will be “less affected” by credit crunch

Sony Computer Entertainment boss Kazuro Hirai has expressed his belief that the games industry can whether the storm of the increasingly volatile global financial unrest.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 13th 2008 at 11:52AM in News
Seabass: FIFA engine is “superb”

Seabass: FIFA engine is “superb”

Ahead of the European release of Konami’s Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 this Friday, the series’ legendary creator Shingo ‘Seabass’ Takatsuka has expressed his admiration for the game engine EA has ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 13th 2008 at 11:20AM in News
Online is ‘top priority’ for PES 2009

Online is ‘top priority’ for PES 2009

Ahead of the release of Konam’s Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 on October 17th, the series’ creator Shingo Takatsuka has claimed that improving the game’s online performance has been the top ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 10th 2008 at 12:25PM in News
Full PES 2009 details revealed

Full PES 2009 details revealed

Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 will be released on October 17th for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC – and comes complete with a fully-licensed UEFA Champions League mode, MCV can ...
Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Sep 11th 2008 at 9:00AM in News