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MCV can reveal that Konami is targeting a November release for 3DS title Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D. The game currently is without an official release date. Many had hoped it would be ready to form part of the summer line-up for 3DS, but confirmation that it will be …
Read More »Konami: ‘Rebuilding PES is a long process’
Konami has told MCV that while Pro Evolution Soccer may never beat EA’s FIFA in terms of sales, it can still be a success on its own terms. It also claimed that after losing its status as the critics’ favourite, PES is closing the gap on its great rival in …
Read More »Konami undecided on Hudson 3DS cuts
Hudson’s 3DS line-up may still see the light of day, says Konami. Reports emerged earlier this week that Hudson Soft had cancelled three 3DS titles – Bomberman 3D, Bonk and Omega Five – after the games were removed from Famitsu’s release schedule. However, Wired has now received a statement from …
Read More »Hudson 3DS games in danger
A report on leading Japanese games news source Andriasang is claiming that publisher Hudson has cancelled three proposed 3DS titles. The games in question are Bomberman 3DS, platform title Bonk and side scrolling shooter Omega Five. Weekly Japanese trade magazine Famitsu is cited as the source. It’s believed that the …
Read More »Game projects abandoned as Japan trade falls
Projects cancelled as stock plummets and game releases are abandoned
Read More »’40 staff to be emptied’ from Hudson US
Plan approved to close down American studio following Konami buyout
Read More »Next PES 2011 DLC dated
Konami has put a firm release date on the next piece of long-awaited DLC for football title PES 2011. The patch, which will include all the player changes from the winter transfer window that closed on February 2nd, will be released on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC on March 15th. …
Read More »Win a 3DS at Cheltenham Festival
Industry charity GamesAid is giving people the chance to win a 3DS at this year’s Cheltenham Festival. The handheld has been donated by Konami and comes with a copy of Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 3D, while Nintendo has donated Pilotwings Resort, Nintendogs and Super Street Fighter IV. The competition is …
Read More »Hudson shuts down US offices
Hudson Entertainment is shutting its doors this month. The closure of the US offices of Japanese developer Hudson Soft was confirmed by the firm’s brand manager Morgan Haro on his personal blog. Haro emphasised that Hudson Soft will still operate out of its offices in Tokyo. It was revealed today …
Read More »PES series hits 69m sales
The Pro Evolution Soccer series has sold roughly 69 million units worldwide. This achievement was revealed in Konami’s latest financial results, in which the publisher reported a decrease in the losses it had suffered across the board. The report highlighted PES 2011 as one of the company’s key sales drivers, …
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