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The inclusion of microtransactions in PES 2015’s Master League mode is nothing other than a time saving exercise for those with some spare cash. That’s according to Konami, which has said that non-paying players will still be able to access the same content providing they’re happy to put in the …
Read More »PES 2015 promises ‘return to core values’, adds Master League microtranactions
Konami has lifted the lid on the upcoming PES 2015, revealing what are described as plenty of major changes. Co-developed by both the Tokyo and Windsor PES Production teams, the game apparently sees a true return to core PES values of total control, super responsive controls and renowned gameplay, where …
Read More »Kojima "depressed again" by Grand Theft Auto V next-gen port
The quality of Rockstar’s next-gen Grand Theft Auto V teaser has once again saddened Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima. That’s because, as he previously confessed, he thinks the game is so good it makes others – including his own – look bad. "What Rockstar has created and the world …
Read More »VIDEO: Konami teases PES 2015
As sure as night follows day, Konami has dropped the first hint at PES 2015 is on the way. The trailer below gives little away beyond the game’s existence. A full reveal is promised for June 25th. I can’t say certain things about PES 2015, but we are ready to …
Read More »VIDEO: Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain trailer leaked
Whoops. Konami’s Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain E3 trailer is available to watch online right now. Although likely not for long. The publisher has already begun trawling the internet and removing them, but for the time being there seems to be one source still hosting the short –which …
Read More »Konami green lights Metal Gear remake for Steam
Developer collective The Outer Heaven says that Konami has given it permission to re-make 1987’s original Metal Gear. A few days ago, we received word from Konami that said they were happy for us to go-ahead with our remake of the classic MSX game, Metal Gear, as long as we …
Read More »PES Manager out now on iOS and Android
Konami has released a PES-branded badge collecting football title on smartphones. It’s called PES Manager, although it’s actually a version of existing Japanese title World Soccer Collection S. It features over 1,500 licensed player badges and a 3D match engine. It’s all along the same lines as FIFA’s Ultimate Team, …
Read More »Konami confirms Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes merchandise deals
Insert Coin, Level Up Wear and GB Eye have been named as official merchandise providers for Konami’s Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes. Clothing firm Insert Coin will offer a range of items including t-shirts, polos, tank tops, hoodies, leggings, hats and gloves carrying the Ground Zeroes branding. These will …
Read More »Yu-Gi-Oh makes 3DS debut next month
Card fighting game Yu-Gi-Oh is coming to Nintendo’s handheld for the first time this June. World Duel Carnival will be available both digitally via Nintendo’s eShop and physically on June 26th. Fans who buy the latter version get three Yu-Gi-Oh cards included. This new game follows the Yu-Gi-Oh Zexal TV …
Read More »‘Solid sales’ for MGS5: Ground Zeroes can’t stop Konami sales drop
Konami has reported a 37 per cent decrease in video game sales for the year ending March 31st. That represents 10.8m unit sales, resulting in net revenue of Y218bn, operating income of Y10.3bn and net profit of Y6.2bn – nearly half the Y13.2bn profit that was reported the year before. …
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