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New independent studio named Kojima Productions following the termination of MGS dev's contract at Konami
Read More »Kojima confirms Konami departure, opens studio, partners with Sony for PS4 exclusive
Hideo Kojima has left Konami. You probably saw that one coming. The Metal Gear Solid creator has finally confirmed what Konami never would in revealing that his contract with the publisher was terminated as of December 15th. Furthermore, he has opened up a new studio, the name of which will …
Read More »Kojima Game Awards revelation wasn’t a planned part of the show
The revelation last week that Konami had blocked Hideo Kojima’s attendance of The Game Awards was an impromptu decision. The developer was awarded the Best Action/Adventure Game prize at the event but was prevented from attending by Konami lawyers. And in a spur of the moment decision, host Geoff Keighley …
Read More »Former Square Enix boss slams Konami’s treatment of Hideo Kojima
Yoichi Wada has labelled Konami’s treatment of Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima as cruel”. The saga of Konami’s and Kojima’s falling out has been one of the biggest stories of 2015, although we’re yet to receive official confirmation of their separation. There has been plenty of documented undermining, however, …
Read More »Konami prevents Kojima from receiving award
Publisher's lawyers told Metal Gear creator he would "not be allowed to travel to accept any awards"
Read More »Konami blocked Kojima from accepting Game Award prize
Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima was blacked by Konami from accepting an award at last night’s Game Awards event. Instead, Metal Gear Solid V star Kiefer Sutherland took to the stage to accept the prize for Best Action/Adventure Game. "Hideo Kojima is not here with us tonight and I …
Read More »Free-to-play version of PES 2016 coming to PS4 and PS3
Konami’s FIFA rival Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 is getting a free-to-play spin-off. Proving recent rumours true, the game has only been confirmed for PlayStation platforms – that’s PS3 and PS4 – so far. Described as an ‘entry level’ effort designed to attract newcomers (read: FIFA fans) to the franchise, the …
Read More »Free-to-play PES 2016 rated by Australian Board
Konami may be about to release a second version of PES 2016 that scraps the game’s upfront costs. The Australian Classification Board has listed a title called Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 Free To Play. No platforms have been specified, and while its not stated you’d expect the game to be …
Read More »PES 2016 gets free Euro 2016 content as second roster patch is delayed
Konami has revealed exactly what it’s going to do with the Euro 2016 licence – give away the content for free. PES 2016 caused a fuss at launch when it shipped without updated squad rosters that reflected the summer transfer activity. Konami’s admission that this would take a month to …
Read More »Konami already planning next Metal Gear Solid, report claims
The future of series creator Hideo Kojima remains up in the air, but thoughts internally at Konami have apparently already turned to the next release in the Metal Gear series. Kotaku reports that the print edition of the latest Nikkei that Konami has already started ‘mulling over plans’ for a …
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