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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 . The publisher, one of many to enjoy partnerships with Red Ant, has reaffirmed its ties with Atari’s distribution arm. …
Read More »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 the territory. Red Ant had official distribution agreements in place with Capcom, Konami, Bethesda and Midway. Whilst the firm is …
Read More »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 – Marbles! Balance Challenge. For the complete story, click here to precariously wobble your way over to CasualGaming.biz.
Read More »Bomberman returns to DS
Publisher Hudson has announced that Bomberman 2 for Nintendo DS will explode onto shelves February 13th. The game boasts a ‘visual make-over,’ a more open play area and the chance for gamers to customise Bomberman’s appearance and capabilities. The title also features a full Wi-Fi mode, where up to eight …
Read More »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. To read the full story, click here to visit Developmag.com.
Read More »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 new iPhone and iPod Touch outing. Metal Gear Solid Touch is an original title based on the characters and events …
Read More »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. The eagerly anticipated game is the sixth in the series and will be released on both PS3 and Xbox 360, marking the franchise’s first appearance on current generation …
Read More »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 is that Japanese rival Konami is on board with the project, MTV Multiplayer reports. Guitar Hero Arcade is based on …
Read More »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 yet that PS3 hit Metal Gear Solid 4 could be on the way to Xbox 360. At present the new …
Read More »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. The 360 and PS3 versions are on sale for 19.99, whilst the PS2 version is cut to just 12.49. The PC version drops to 14.99. To read the full …
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