Tag archive: Konami

Konami are making 2012 their year for Silent Hill, with three games all set to wear the name. Announced back in November last year, the exact release dates for the latest scare-fests have now been confirmed, and there's not long to go. First we have the Silent Hill HD Collection, which was originally set for an end of January debut on the PS3 and Xbox 360, but has been pushed back to March 6. The set will contain high definition remasters… Read More

In an interview with the Official PlayStation Magazine UK that will hits the stands on November 29, the Metal Gear Solid series creator, Hideo Kojima, has confirmed that work on Metal Gear Solid 5 is underway. Beyond that tantalizing nugget we’ll have to wait for the release of the print issue for the full story, but the news shouldn’t really surprise anyone. The Metal Gear Solid series has remained one of the most influential, profitable, and… Read More

Here’s hoping you like the Silent Hill franchise, because if not 2012 might annoy you a bit. The survival horror series will begin to blitzkrieg the entertainment market with three new games (four if you count the coming collection as two), and a sequel to the 2006 Silent Hill film. The first attack on the public will begin with the Silent Hill HD Collection, which will contain two remastered games: Silent Hill 2 and Silent Hill 3. Both games… Read More

This year's Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 does an admirable job in creating a space for itself on and off the pitch. Visually it’s a stunning game, the environments and stadiums are downright jaw-dropping. Konami's annual soccer sim is a treat to look at, but are flashy visuals enough to sustain a run at this years spot for best soccer game? When it comes to soccer games, it's hard not to measure them against the reigning champ (at… Read More

Can Frogger really be that old? The amphibian-based game first entered the consciousness of gamers the world over in the year when Charles and Diana got married, when MTV launched, and when the first space shuttle mission took place. That’s right, 1981. And this week, to celebrate its 30th birthday, Konami – the company behind the popular video game – has launched “an all new Frogger adventure” for iOS devices. Called Frogger… Read More

In NeverDead, you can rip off your own head and then roll around, attacking enemies as you go. If you know nothing else about the game, that alone is enough. Developer Rebellion Developments definitely pulled out the wacky for its PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 title, due in 2012. You play Bryce Boltzman, an ancient demon hunter who was cursed with immortality long ago by a demon king. After stewing for 500 years — conveniently bringing us… Read More

There are two schools of thought on Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D for Nintendo 3DS. One group believe that the PlayStation 2 game was never meant to be played on a handheld device, and that the evidence so far suggests that too little has been done to make the 3D update more friendly to those on the go. The other group can't wait to have a portable version of the classic title, even if that means spending the entire length of one… Read More

Hideo Kojima, best known for his role guiding the Metal Gear Solid series at Konami, doesn't believe we'll use the term 'video game' in the future. Instead, he argues, a new all-encompassing word will be created to replace it. Speaking with Nintendo Power (issue 268), the director predicted the demise of the word, reports Nintendo Everything. “In this day and age, the video game business is a major entertainment… Read More

A Konami title for the Nintendo 3DS, Loveplus, is a dating simulator that, in addition to being mildly creepy, will keep your virtual girlfriend from cheating on you. For the moment, the game is only being marketed to Japanese audiences, and allows players to try their romantic luck with a few ladies. After you lure one into your snares, the real fun begins: you “touch” her (with the help of the device’s touchpad), e-mail her, call her via the… Read More

It appears that Konami wants a piece of the increasingly lucrative world of downloadable content. According to Kotaku, the recently released Castlevania: Lords of Shadow will be receiving two new expansions, each with their own original missions, achievements and enemies. The first expansions will hit the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live sometime in February, and will be called “Reverie”. The DLC will return Gabriel to the Castle to help… Read More

The Kinect continues to try and find its groove. It is a learning process, and one that will put Kinect users through growing pains along the way. Developers will prod, pry, push and cajole until they find a mix that works. Some titles will find that sweet spot, while others won’t. The newest try for the Kinect is an natural and inevitable one—a snowboarding game. Adrenalin Misfits is a game that was due out for Kinect sooner or later under… Read More

The Kinect and dancing games are a natural fit. The success of Dance Dance Revolution was a clear precursor, and after subtracting those constantly shifting/sticking/breaking mats, and you’ve got a sure winner. So it’s only natural that the creators behind DDR, Konami, have released one of the first games for the Kinect: Dance Masters. Like its predecessor, Dance Masters is a club-centric, techno-dominated experience. The avatars are upgraded… Read More

Castlevania fans rejoice! 1up is reporting that the eagerly anticipated Castlevania: Lords of Shadows now officially has a release date! Sure, that news may not exactly set the world on fire, but for fans of the series that have had to endure some truly painful sequels, the big-budget game looks to be a much needed reboot of a beloved franchise that has been squeezed nearly to death. We already knew that the new Castlevania would be out in… Read More

Just in time for Halloween, Castlevania: Lord of Shadows swings into stores this October! Get it? “swings” into stores? Because, you know, the main character has a whip and swings… PS3vault is reporting that Konami has announced the release window and box art for Catlevania: Lords of Shadow. There is no exact release date yet, but launching the game during the Halloween season is not a total surprise- not just because the content of the game,… Read More

After playing the demo of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, it is a pleasure to say that after years of sub-par games sucking on the teet of a beloved franchise, Castlevania is fun again! If you grew up with the NES, then you likely have fond memories of Simon Belmont fighting every iconic monster that you could think of- from Frankenstein to the Grim Reaper, and of course, Dracula. It was a good time for the franchise, and the name of Belmont was… Read More