KonamiAfter Outcry, Konami Nixes Plans to Publish "Fallujah" GameAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on April 27, 2009 - 9:12am.
Tokyo - Japanese video game
publisher Konami has decided not to publish "Six Days in Fallujah,"
after hearing complaints from "bereaved families of soldiers, retried
groups and citizens' groups in the U.S.
and Europe," the Asahi Shimbun reported.
Konami Scoops Up Rights to "Saw" Video GamesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 6, 2009 - 7:58am.
Los Angeles
- Video game publisher Konami has acquired the rights to create games based on
Lionsgate's "Saw" horror film franchise, Variety reported. The rights
were up for grabs in the wake of the demise of movie-adaptation-focused
developer Brash Entertainment. Konami plans to release its first title in the
fall, alongside the sixth installment of the movie.
Report: U.S. Game Sales Up 53% in June to $1.69 BillionAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on July 18, 2008 - 8:17am.
Konami Sues "Rock Band" Maker Harmonix Over Game PatentsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on July 11, 2008 - 10:18am.
Tokyo - Japanese video game developer and publisher Konami has filed suit against Viacom-owned (NYSE: VIA) "Rock Band" game developer Harmonix, alleging the popular music game infringes on several of Konami's patents, Bloomberg reported. Konami to Publish "Rock Revolution" Music GameAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on May 16, 2008 - 11:26am.
El Segundo, Calif. - Video game publisher Konami this week announced plans to publish "Rock Revolution," a title similar to the megahits Guitar Hero and Rock Band, for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii and DS in the fall. Konami, which has scored with earlier music titles like "Dance Dance Revolution," said that the new title, designed by musicians, will feature "the most realistic drum peripheral on the market" as well as both disc-based and downloadable songs. Zannel Launches Mobile Social Networking ServiceAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 7, 2007 - 5:03pm.
Menlo Park, Calif. - Zannel on Wednesday announced the launch of its mobile social networking service, which lets users create and share content on any mobile device across multiple networks. The company counts 1,500 content partners, including Konami, the X Prize Foundation and Warner Bros. Pictures, who are distributing their content through Zannel. Menlo Park, Calif.-based Zannel raised $6 million in its first round of funding in June 2006 from Palomar Ventures and U.S. Ventures. Sony in Talks for Movie Rights to Konami's "Metal Gear Solid" GameAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 9, 2007 - 8:33am.
tags: Games | Movies | Sony Pictures | Columbia Pictures | Konami | Metal Gear Solid | Hideo Kojima |
Study: "Dance Dance Revolution" Video Game Improves Kids' HealthAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 1, 2007 - 10:30am.
Konami Ships "Dance Dance Revolution: Disney Mix" to RetailersAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on December 12, 2006 - 2:35pm.
Redwood City, Calif. - Japanese game publisher Konami on Tuesday announced that its "Dance Dance Revolution: Disney Mix" title has shipped to retailers. The plug-and-play game connects directly to a TV without a game console, and features Konami's popular dance-based title with Disney characters and music.
Konami Settles Trademark Suit, Acquires Rival Dance Game from RoxorAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 26, 2006 - 12:26pm.
Tokyo - Japanese video game publisher Konami has settled a lawsuit it filed against fellow developer Roxor, over that company's alleged trademark infringement of Konami's "Dance Dance Revolution" game with its own "In the Groove" dance game, GamesIndustry.biz reported. Under terms of the settlement, Konami has acquired the intellectual property rights to "In the Groove," while Roxor has pledged to respect Konami's intellectual property rights in the future.
tags: Games | Deals | Law | Lawsuits | Acquisitions | Games Deals | Konami | IP | Trademark | Roxor |
Konami: "Frogger" Mobile Games Hit $10 Million in U.S. SalesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 12, 2006 - 1:14pm.
Los Angeles - Japanese game publisher Konami said on Tuesday that its "Frogger" mobile game titles have now exceeded $10 million in gross sales in the U.S. The company plans to launch "Frogger 25th Evolution" in the fall, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the game's debut in 1981.
tags: Games | Mobile | Mobile Games | Commerce | Revenues | Konami | Mobile Commerce | Sales | Frogger |
Performance Designed Products to Create Handheld with Konami GamesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 29, 2006 - 12:58pm.
Los Angeles - Performance Designed Products announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with Japanese video game developer Konami to create a new VG Pocket portable handheld gaming device with Konami titles.
Microsoft Scores Next-Gen Soccer Game Exclusives for Xbox 360Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 24, 2006 - 7:04pm.
Leipzig, Germany - Microsoft announced this week from the Leipzig Games Convention that its Xbox 360 will be the only next-generation video game console that versions of both Electronic Arts' "FIFA 07" and Konami's "Pro Evolution Soccer 6" soccer titles will be available on for the next 12 months.
Konami Sells "Castlevania" Animation Rights to Project 51 ProductionsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 7, 2006 - 12:49pm.
Los Angeles - Japanese video game publisher Konami has sold the animation rights to its "Castlevania" game franchise to Project 51 Productions, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Konami's "Castlevania" franchise has shipped over 20 million units since its U.S. debut in 1987 for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Project 51 said that potential productions include theatrical features, direct-to-video films and a TV series.
GameTap Adds Konami Titles to Subscription Games ServiceAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on July 31, 2006 - 12:07pm.
Atlanta - GameTap, the subscription games and entertainment service from Turner Broadcasting, announced on Monday that it has signed a licensing agreement with Japanese game developer Konami. Under the deal, Konami titles including "Frogger," "Contra Hard Corps" and "Castlevania" will be added to GameTap's library of nearly 600 game titles.
Majesco, Konami to Release "Strawberry Shortcake Dance Dance Revolution"Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 18, 2006 - 12:34pm.
Edison, N.J. - Video game publisher Majesco said on Tuesday that it partnered with fellow publisher Konami on a Strawberry Shortcake-branded version of Konami's "Dance Dance Revolution."
Konami Acquires Mobile Games Firm Blue Label InteractiveAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 22, 2006 - 6:54pm.
Los Angeles - Japanese video game publisher Konami's U.S. unit announced on Thursday that it has acquired mobile entertainment application developer Blue Label Interactive.
tags: Games | Deals | Mobile | Mobile Games | Investing | Acquisitions | Konami | Blue Label Interactive |
Konami to Publish Mobile Versions of PlayFirst Casual GamesAuthored by dmw on April 4, 2006 - 4:10pm.
Los Angeles - Japanese video game publisher Konami Digital Entertainment announced on Tuesday a partnership with casual games publisher PlayFirst. Under the deal, Konami will develop and publish versions of several of PlayFirst's casual game titles for mobile devices, including "Oasis" and "Egg vs. Chicken".
Konami Releases "Frogger for Prizes" Mobile GameAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 23, 2006 - 11:27am.
Los Angeles - Japanese video game publisher Konami Digital Entertainment on Thursday released its "Frogger for Prizes" mobile game. The title features the "For Prizes" platform from InfoSpace, which allows players to compete against one another to win prizes in daily head-to-head and weekly progressive tournaments.
West Virginia P.E. Classes to Include Konami's "Dance Dance Revolution" BAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 25, 2006 - 9:18am.
Redwood City, Calif. - Japanese video game publisher Konami on Wednesday announced a three-year partnership with the state of West Virginia, which will bring its "Dance Dance Revolution" dancing-based video game to all 765 of its public schools. "Addressing childhood obesity is among the top priorities of Governor Manchin's administration," said Nidia Henderson, wellness director of the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency. "DDR offers West Virginia a unique opportunity to turn 'screen time' into active time while allowing children residing in even the most rugged terrain an opportunity for physical activity." The state, which found in a "Games for Health" research project that games improved children's levels of physical activity, intends to develop a school-based DDR curriculum and collect data to analyze the benefits of the game's use in schools. "This first-of-its-kind partnership will help us continue to demonstrate the benefits of DDR to consumers around the country," said Clara Gilbert, director of business partnerships for Konami Digital Entertainment.
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