Read more from Author Brent Dubin here: https://globelivemedia.com/author/brent-dubin/

Globe Live Media, Monday, January 25, 2021

A historical player in video games, Konami has, in recent years, reduced the scope in favor of other activities. In a recent official communication, the publisher announced the upcoming dissolution of its three divisions dedicated to video games.

The announcement of the dissolution of production divisions 1,2 and 3 having been made in a very factual way, the players quickly speculated on the final withdrawal of Konami of video games. Faced with the concern of part of the public, Konami was forced to speak publicly to our colleagues inIGN in order to deny :

The announcement refers to an internal restructuring, (which includes) the consolidation of the production divisions. We have not “closed” our video game division.

What we understand is that Konami is going overhaul the whole in order to continue its activities in the industry, while adapting “to rapid changes in the market”. Konami, who was born in March 1969, has many activities outside of video games. Among these, we find the sale of toys, entertainment, management of slot machines (the famous pachinko) and sports halls. As a reminder, Konami is at the origin of many licenses, including eFootball PES, Silent Hill, Castlevania and, of course, Metal Gear Solid.

Categorized in:

Tagged in:

, , ,