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  Konami - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Konami is currently headquartered in Tokyo and additionally operates health and fitness clubs in Japan.
Konami of America Inc. was established in the United States in 1982, and in 1984 Konami expanded to the United Kingdom and established Konami Limited.
Konami was one of the most active and prolific third party development studios for the NES, which led to conflict with Nintendo of America's licensing restrictions.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Konami   (781 words)

  
 Konami Computer Entertainment Japan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Formerly known as KCE Japan (KCEJ), Konami JPN Ltd. is a subsidiary of Konami Corporation, located in Tokyo.
KCE Japan is split into two different development teams, located in two offices in Tokyo, Japan.
KCEJ West is best known for the mega-blockbuster Metal Gear Solid and the Beatmania and Guitar Freaks series.
pedia.newsfilter.co.uk /wikipedia/k/ko/konami_computer_entertainment_japan.html   (110 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Konami Computer Entertainment Japan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Konami JPN Ltd., formerly Konami Computer Entertainment Japan (KCEJ), is a video game developer and subsidiary of Konami Corporation, located in Tokyo, Japan.
KCEJ is split into two different development teams, located in two offices in Tokyo.
KCEJ West is known for the best-selling Metal Gear Solid and the Beatmania and GuitarFreaks series.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Konami-Computer-Entertainment-Japan   (437 words)

  
 Hideo Kojima - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Formerly the vice president of Konami Computer Entertainment Japan, he is currently the head of Kojima Productions, a new team devoted to creative game development leaving behind all the business and administrative decision making.
It was released in Japan on December 16, 2004.
On April 1, 2005, after Konami merged several of its subsidiaries, Kojima's team at Konami Computer Entertainment Japan was transformed into "Kojima Productions." With this new team, Kojima is no longer burdened with the business management and administrative responsibilities he had as KCEJ's vice president, and thus is able to focus solely on creating games.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kojima_Hideo   (1312 words)

  
 XSI Base - Softimage XSI Community
The general manager at Konami Computer Entertainment Japan's Design Unit adds: "Another feature that we found beneficial was the ability to distribute new tools via add-ons to each person in charge when changes are made.
Konami Japan also chose the SOFTIMAGEXSI environment for its animation mixer, which is able to connect and composite seamlessly the motion data done by different divisions all at the same time.
Konami Japan also praised the ease of use of the SOFTIMAGEXSI software and said: "Even designers who are not familiar with the SOFTIMAGEXSI software can easily create compelling content by using the synoptic view for character control.
www.xsibase.com /news.php?detail=562   (715 words)

  
 CNN.com - Konami dares a Jasdaq debut - February 5, 2002
Konami Computer Entertainment Japan, a game-making unit of Konami, is issuing 2 million shares in its initial public offering Wednesday.
Konami Computer Entertainment Japan is widely seen as a "focus play" with higher growth potential than its parent, Konami -- a diversified entertainment group with interests in toys, health clubs, pachinko and slot machines.
The listing is seen as a way for Konami to introduce financial incentives for its game developers who have share options in the game unit, as well as to enhance accountability.
archives.cnn.com /2002/BUSINESS/asia/02/05/tokyo.konami.ipo   (524 words)

  
 Principal Businesses | Corporate Info - KONAMI
Since Konami was established in 1973, Konami group has achieve solid growth responding to the changing times every 10 years, and is now taking a new step toward the next 10 years.
Konami's merger with three subsidiaries (*), this restructuring of businesses and newly implemented "Regional Corporate Structure" are new starting point of Konami Group foreseeing the next ten years.
Konami Corporation merged with its subsidiaries, Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo, Inc., Konami Computer Entertainment Japan, Inc. and Konami Computer Entertainment Studios, Inc. effective April 1st, 2005.
www.konami.co.jp /en/corporate/business/index.html   (327 words)

  
 Press Release - Metal Gear Solid® Explodes Onto Nintendo Gamecube - GameCritics.com
Konami Corporation is a leading developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties, specializing in the home video game market.
Konami Corporation is a publicly traded company based in Tokyo, Japan with subsidiary offices, Konami of America, Inc. in the US and Konami of Europe GmbH in Frankfurt, Germany.
Konami Corporation, the parent company of Konami of America, Inc. is traded in the United States on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KNM.
www.gamecritics.com /news/2003_0501pr_konami.php   (609 words)

  
 N¥M NET / Evaluation / Ephemeral Fantasia
This is the exact reason why Konami, a major player in the electronic gaming industry from the very beginning, actually managed to surprise the daylights out of me with their latest role-playing title, a title that would change the way I tend to look at low-profile RPGs forever.
Now, I know that we've probably all seen this done many times before, and often much better, but Konami has gone the extra mile to deliver a somewhat new experience, even if its story is somewhat familiar.
Konami has also attempted to make the title as non-linear as possible, simply by incorporating an extremely open-ended system of playable character recruitment.
www.geocities.com /nym408/evaluation/ephemeralfantasia.html   (861 words)

  
 Konami absorbing its studios - PlayStation 2 News at GameSpot
Konami Computer Entertainment Japan and three other Konami subsidiaries will be merging into their main branch.
Under the merger that's worth about $250 million, one share in Konami Computer Entertainment Studio will be swapped for 0.42 share of Konami; one share in Konami Computer Entertainment Japan will be swapped for 0.81 share of Konami; and one share in Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo will be swapped for one share of Konami.
Konami explains that merging all its operations into its main branch will make the company more efficient and will also speed up its decision-making process, because there will no longer be a need for communication between the different subsidiaries.
www.gamespot.com /news/2004/12/16/news_6115221.html   (361 words)

  
 Bloomberg.com: Japan
The Bank of Japan today kept interest rates almost at zero and maintained the level of cash it pumps into the world's second- largest economy in a bid to bolster confidence and fight deflation.
Konami Computer Entertainment Studios Inc. advanced 32 yen, or 3.6 percent, to 922.
Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo Inc. rose 45 yen, or 2.1 percent, to 2,225.
www.bloomberg.com /apps/news?pid=10000101&sid=a8mrQV8vUEng&refer=japan   (961 words)

  
 4338 Company Disclosure Page
Konami Computer Entertainment Japan is rated relative to a universe of Game (Japan) stocks that comprises the following companies: Bandai, Capcom, Hudson Soft, Index, Koei, Konami, Konami Computer Entertainment Japan, Namco, Nintendo, Sega and Square Enix.
In addition to Investment Banking compensation that is disclosed in the Important Disclosures section of this research report, the Firm and its affiliates, including Citigroup Inc., provide a vast array of non-investment-banking financial services, including among others corporate banking, to a large number of corporations globally.
Net dividends to ADR investors are estimated, using withholding tax rates conventions, deemed accurate, but investors are urged to consult their tax advisor for exact dividend computations.
www.smithbarney.com /research/disclaimer/4338.html   (829 words)

  
 Metal Gear Acid Announced: Game News - The Armchair Empire
In 1998, Konami introduced Metal Gear Solid® for the Sony PlayStation® game console, which was instantly noted for its stunning graphics, original narrative style and superlative gameplay.
Building on the precedent set by the top-selling original title, Metal Gear Solid® 2: Sons of LibertyTM was released in 2001 for the Sony PlayStation® 2 with overwhelming praise from gamers and industry pundits worldwide, selling over 2 million units in the U.S. and over 5 million units worldwide.
In 2002, Konami released, Metal Gear Solid® 2: SubstanceTM, the expanded edition of Metal Gear Solid® 2: Sons of LibertyTM, for the XboxTM video game system from Microsoft, PlayStation® 2 and PC DVD-ROM with much fan fare.
www.armchairempire.com /videogame-news/multi-platform/May-2004/metal-gear-acid.htm   (475 words)

  
 RPGFan News - Konami Reveals Newest Round of Financial Numbers
Konami today announced its financial results for the third quarter of the current fiscal year 2004/2005.
While those numbers are lower than the ones Konami posted during the same period of the previous fiscal year, the company still remains optimistic as far as its outlook for the full fiscal year is concerned.
So far, Konami has sold 19 million units of software and now projects worldwide sales to reach 24.30 million units for the full fiscal year.
www.rpgfan.com /news/2005/1106.html   (238 words)

  
 Metal Gear Solid 3 will be EXCLUSIVE TO PLAYSTATION 2 - BDGamer [24/7 Gaming News]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Konami of America and Sony Computer Entertainment America Announce That Metal Gear Solid 3 Will Be Available Exclusively for PlayStation 2.
Konami Corporation is a publicly traded company based in Tokyo, Japan with subsidiary offices, Konami of America, Inc. in the US and Konami of Europe in Frankfurt, Germany.
The PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system is set to revolutionize the home entertainment market, offering the most compelling interactive content and the capability to be used as a network terminal in the coming broadband era.
www.bdgamer.net /index.php?itemid=1273   (1017 words)

  
 Neoseeker - Companies Reviews, Previews and Resources Index: I-L
Impressions Software is a developer of Strategy computer entertainment software known for their production of the Caesar Series, Lord Series, Civil War series, and their new addition called Pharaoh.
Interactivision is a developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software and are known for their work on Bhunter, Pacific Warrior, and SAR 2.
Konami is a developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for console platforms.
www.neoseeker.com /Companies/Game_Developers/I-L   (2345 words)

  
 LADYDRAGON.COM - KONAMI TO SHIP METAL GEAR SOLID(r): THE TWIN SNAKES(tm) WORLDWIDE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Developed by Silicon Knights under the guidance of world-renowned developers, Hideo Kojima at Konami Computer Entertainment Japan and Shigeru Miyamoto at Nintendo Company, Ltd., Metal Gear Solid(r): The Twin Snakes(tm) combines the exhilarating story of the original Metal Gear Solid(r) with the extraordinary graphics and gameplay from Metal Gear Solid(r) 2: Sons of Liberty(tm).
In 1998, Konami introduced Metal Gear Solid(r) for the Sony PlayStation(r) game console, which was instantly noted for its stunning graphics, original narrative style and superlative gameplay.
Building on the precedent set by the top-selling original title, Metal Gear Solid(r) 2: Sons of Liberty(tm) was released in 2001 for the Sony PlayStation(r) 2 with overwhelming praise from gamers and industry pundits worldwide, selling over 2 million units in the U.S. and over 5 million units worldwide.
www.ladydragon.com /z/020304.html   (615 words)

  
 Para Para Paradise Preview for PlayStation 2 - Gaming Age
It doesn’t seem possible, but Konami might be doing the impossible when Para Para Paradise is released on the PlayStation 2 in Japan this month.
In fact, Para Para is actually a style of dance in Japan, which means that not only does it appeal to fans of that dance style, but also opens the door to a new level of humility for people who have absolutely no idea what the actual dance is supposed to look like (i.e.
In order to help our the gamers who have trouble moving their arms in the right directions, Konami Computer Entertainment Japan has even gone as far as to include a rolling video at the bottom of the screen that shows what movements need to be done as the arrows scroll.
www.gaming-age.com /cgi-bin/previews/preview.pl?sys=ps2&game=ppp   (430 words)

  
 Gamasutra   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Officials from Konami have announced that, as of April 1st, 2005, its three subsidiary development studios and Konami Online will be merged back in to the main company.
Konami has stated that the merger of all its disparate operations will make the company more efficient, and speed up the decision-making processes.
Konami is Japan’s largest third party developer (not counting the recently formed Sega Sammy Holdings), also owning large shares in other game development related companies such as Takara, Hudson and Atlus, and the merger is estimated to be worth around $250 million.
www.gamasutra.com /php-bin/news_index_plain.php?story=4711   (180 words)

  
 Konami Computer Entertainment Japan Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Konami Computer Entertainment Japan Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography
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www.karr.net /encyclopedia/Konami_Computer_Entertainment_Japan   (345 words)

  
 Featuring Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty Review at ActionTrip   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
MGS2, released on the PS2, was to be a visual and cinematic tour de force (which means damn impressive in French), which not only was to be stunning but to have a better grasp of the fundamentals of sneaking than ever before.
Konami also made some critical errors in the difficulty level, making some areas dreadfully easy while making others nearly impossible to figure out or the boss amazingly hard to beat.
The engine was more problematic and though it has the feel of the original there are portions where you will die simply from the lack of the ability to correctly control your character.
console.actiontrip.com /reviews/metalgearsolid2sonsofliberty.phtml   (1200 words)

  
 News: Konami E3 2003 Line-Up - GamersHell.com
Building on its 30-year history of delivering top-quality entertainment, the company revealed a line-up that is rich in all-new intellectual properties, classic franchises and groundbreaking technology.
Konami is the only videogame company to get gamers singing, dancing and playing in the sun with Karaoke Revolution, Dance Dance Revolution and Boktai: The Sun is in Your Hand, respectively.
Konami pushes game technology and innovation to the next level with the release of Boktai(TM): The Sun Is In Your Hand.
www.gamershell.com /news_BKonamiBE32003Line-Up.shtml   (1674 words)

  
 The Japan Times Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
They claim the game, based on a comic series created by Kazuki Takahashi and which has become a worldwide hit, has promoted violence among children and teenagers and is even responsible for nightmares.
The game, marketed by Konami Computer Entertainment Japan, uses colored cards and features two players who face off in a battle consisting of three duels, featuring magic spells and traps to vanquish monsters.
At least two schools in the municipality have banned the game from their premises, alleging it has promoted lack of discipline and violence among students.
www.japantimes.co.jp /cgi-bin/getarticle.pl5?nn20030621b2.htm   (675 words)

  
 PS2 VIDEO GAME REVIEWS... Zone of the Enders __________|
The sound effects are also excellent, from the bullets clanging off of shields to the destruction of buildings (with requisite light show) and the zing of lightswords.
The two-player mode is actually quite excellent, as you choose your Frames and experience levels and an environment to battle in and duke it out with the computer or a friend.
The computer is usually a pushover, unless you stick them in a high-level Frame, so make sure to have some friends over.
www.gamevortex.com /teamps2/rp_zoe.html   (1628 words)

  
 Project 1
Konami Computer Entertainment Hawaii, Inc. 9 Aug. 2002.
This site is significant is that he's actually in Japan, where the game was created and is most widely played.
Aaron lives in Japan, all the players featured on the site are from Japan, there are a lot of good resources for translating the english to Japanese and back, and it's a good place to navigate to the actual DDR sites from his site, even if the official DDR sites are in Japanese.
www.rit.edu /~raa3126/imm/project1   (2690 words)

  
 Tokimeki Memorial Taisen Tokkaedama
Konami obviously knows where their bread is buttered.
franchise is still at such a high level of popularity in Japan that anything related to the game will have a built-in sales audience no matter what the particulars.
It's disappointing to see Konami so blatantly cashing in on its property based on name alone.
www.ex.org /ex/2.5/39-game_tmtt.html   (457 words)

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