There’s never a dull day at Konami it seems – but this story isn’t really a laughing matter. According to Japanese publication Asahi Shimbun Digital, an employee has been charged with attempted murder after attacking his boss with a fire extinguisher, and allegedly hitting him “with the intention of killing him”. The story adds that the attack stems from allegations of workplace harassment lodged by the suspect in 2020, although the details are still developing.
Neither the suspect nor victim have been named at this time, and Konami is yet to comment publicly on the matter. It’s claimed that the suspect was apprehended by a fellow employee, before being handed over to the authorities where he was charged. We’ll update with more information, including the wellbeing of the victim, as and when we learn more.
[source asahi.com, via thegamer.com]
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I wouldn’t have laughed but the image of Konami with a fire extinguisher 😂
Well I didn't think I'd ever see that as a headline on here!
Don't call it a comeback..
you can use fire extinguishers in MGS right?
This is not a story I was expecting to see. That's crazy. Allegedly the attacker hasn't had this person as their boss since filing the complaints back in 2020. Who knows what happened to cause this decision 3 years after the fact? 3 years of seeing this apparent abuser still working for the company?
Then there's the part of the Gamer article mentioning a bomb threat by some kid because he lost connection in a game. Wild.
The Firemen on the snes was a great game.
Oh my. I hope the person on the receiving end is okay. What a bizarre story.
I heard Konami has very toxic working place.
QA: This game is a dumpster fire, who's in charge of this project??
Employee: Hold my beer.
It's no laughing matter, but.... This is Konami.... Management at Konami. The memes are endless.
This could off only come from Konami.
Hideo Kojima sends his regards!!!
I see You like Castlevania, don't you?
I always get a little confused when actual news is reported here cause it’s like… what do you expect from us? Kyle posting Hitman gifs is really the pinnacle of what we have to offer in terms of commentary on potentially serious crimes.
“Snake, try to remember the basics of CQC.”
There’s a joke to be made here, about Konami & silent takedowns, but I’ll respectfully stay Quiet.
I suppose that’s one way to be given your P45/pink slip.
Good thing Japan has strict gun laws; otherwise this could have been a different story with a worse outcome.
U gotta learn to leave ppl alone.
facts , you gotta learn to leave people alone . employees aren’t bots or your pets.
So the employees workplace harassment claims were being swept under the rug for years. Karma Caught up with that. Seems fair.
@KundaliniRising333 Careful with that edge kid, you might cut yourself.
Disgruntled employee wants to go back to making video games?
@rachetmarvel nobody makes me bleed my own blood
Looking forward to the Konami Fire Extinguisher Pachinko
I heard konami is horrible place to work, if they can isolate kojima while he's working on mgs5, what they do to normal, nameless employee? I think the employee just snaps after all the horrible treatment he receive 😕
Best april fools joke this year
And yet the most surprising thing about this is the use of a fire extinguisher; I predicted a computer monitor or fax machine myself.
Probably tired of them timing his toilet breaks.
Obviously the guy wants to make decent games again lol 😆 🤣
Ouch, getting some "Irreversible" flashbacks here.
I mean i want a sequel to Firefighter FD18 too, but i wouldn't go that far!
He failed to extinguish the guy but he probably got the fired bit.
The comments here are what I would have expected tbh. Can't believe people would joke about a crime of this magnitude at all. I mean I didn't like my bosses in my old job but I wouldn't wish harm on them.
@RubyCarbuncle The problem is we don't know what happend. And following the punishment that are given to known offenders are a joke around the world especially higher ups or a lack of punishment. Being abused or not liking them is quite a difference.
@RubyCarbuncle
'It's kinda funny' - American Dad Busboy
RIP their career, but I'm glad no one was actually killed.
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