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News TGS 11: New Suikoden Coming To PlayStation Portable
Konami's closed out the Tokyo Game Show with the announcement of a new Suikoden title for the PlayStation Portable
Named Genso Suikoden: Tsumugareshi Hyakunen no Toki, the game's yet to be fleshed out with too many details but there is at least a trailer after the jump. Release date and pricing are still to be announced. Catch the trailer after the...
News TGS 11: Metal Gear Solid HD Collection Launching November 23rd In Japan
Konami's confirmed that the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection will infiltrate its way onto Japanese store shelves on November 23rd
The news emerged from Konami's stage show event earlier this evening. Konami also revealed that the PlayStation 3 version of the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection will include a download voucher for the original Metal Gear...
Feature Competition: Win El Shaddai: Ascension Of The Metatron on PlayStation 3!
To celebrate the European release of El Shaddai: Ascension Of The Metatron, we've got five copies of Ignition's Biblical action game to give-away
Oooh, exciting. El Shaddai: Ascension Of The Metatron is a third-person action game with platforming elements. The game is defined by it's imaginitive art-style, and follows the narrative of Enoch — a...
Hideo Kojima has confirmed that both the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection and Zone Of The Enders HD Collection will launch on the PlayStation Vita next year
Kojima also confirmed that he's working on a brand new, original title for both PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. "It will take a while" for us to learn more about the title though,...
News Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD To Boast PSN-Powered Co-Op
Being a Japanese focused PlayStation Portable game, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker's co-operative mode was all about social multiplayer
But the game's conversion to PlayStation 3 — via the upcoming Metal Gear Solid HD Collection — will side-step the need to get up close and personal, re-routing the game's co-operative multiplayer through the...
News Sony Announces Metal Gear Solid, Uncharted 3 Themed DualShocks For Japan
Lovely
Excited about the forthcoming Metal Gear Solid HD Collection and Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception? Japanese gamers will be able to wear their anticipation with a couple of brand new, uniquely styled DualShock 3 controllers due for release in the East from early November. The Metal Gear Solid controller will see release in North America minus...
Featuring one of the most influential survival horror games of all time, it's hard not to include the Silent Hill HD Collection on our list of most anticipated overlooked Holiday games
There are a number of high-definition remakes coming to the PlayStation 3 this year; most of them from big-name franchises. But despite the popularity (and quality)...
News Ronaldo Pops Onto Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 Cover
Konami's revealed the front-cover for Pro Evolution Soccer 2012, and it adorns the figure of Cristiano Ronaldo cracking one of his trademark dipping bullet free-kicks
The Real Madrid superstar (and Manchester United legend) said he was "flattered" to have been chosen as the coverstar. The game's due out on PS3 on October 14th, and PSP and...
News Amazon Looks Into Its Crystal Ball, Predicts Silent Hill: Downpour's Release Date
Mega-retailer Amazon
co.uk</a> has plumped up a November 4th release date for the previously release date-less Silent Hill: Downpour. Publisher Konami originally attached a late October release to the game, but has since gone quiet about the game's launch schedule. With the Silent Hill Collection due out in late October, the window would...
News Only In Japan: AR Combat Digi Q Is A Quirky New PlayStation Vita Title From Konami
Don't expect AR Combat Digi Q to leave Japan
The Konami developed PlayStation Vita was announced during the publisher's press conference earlier in the week, and Andriasang's gone live with some juicy details about what the game actually entails. Based on the Japanese publisher's own line of infrared toys, AR Combat Digi Q sees the PlayStation...
News First New Little King's Story Vita Shots Take the Throne
Kneel!
The announcement of New Little King's Story for PlayStation Vita came without any screenshots, just a mention that the game's characters would have 'more realistic proportions', something that struck fear into the hearts of fans of the Wii original. Now we have the first screenshots below showing it's still pretty faithful to the 2009...
News Konami Confirms Four PlayStation Vita Titles For Tokyo Game Show
Konami's bringing a strong line-up of PlayStation Vita titles to this year's Tokyo Game Show
According to Andriasang, the publisher has four titles to showcase at the Japanese convention: Asphalt Injection, AR Combat Digi Q, New Little King's Story and Mahjong Fight Club (yay!). In addition to the four PlayStation Vita titles, Konami also has a...
News Little King's Story Sequel In Development For PlayStation Vita
As promised, this week's Famitsu has revealed a brand new PlayStation Vita game
The magazine has confirmed that Marvelous is working on a sequel to the popular (but under-appreciated) Nintendo Wii series, Little King's Story, for Sony's new uber-powerful handheld platform. According to Andriasang, the game's Japanese title is The King, The Demon...
News New Little King's Story Coming to Vita
Playable at TGS
In news that has sent at least one more PlayStation Vita sale heading Sony's way, it's been revealed that a follow-up to Wii classic Little King's Story is on the way to PlayStation Vita, and will be playable at Tokyo Games Show in September. Currently titled New Little King's Story, the game features the original hero King Corobo...
News First Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 Demo Out On Wednesday
Konami's got two demos of Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 scheduled for release
The first will launch on Wednesday, and is based on a preview build of the game featuring six teams: Manchester United, AC Milan, FC Porto, Napoli, Santos and Peñarol. The demo will include ten minute matches and a challenge training mode. But because the first demo will not...
News Puddle Makes a Splash on PSN in November
Sorry about that
Konami's liquid PSN puzzler Puddle looks like an interesting use of PlayStation Move, and at least as interesting as the rather-similar-actually Fluidity on WiiWare. The inevitable result of Move's motion controls and a game about fluids, you tilt the controller to funnel the liquids through a series of mazes, avoiding fire,...
News Konami Showcases Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater In HD
Konami's released a video walkthrough of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater in high-definition
The game's due to release as part of Kojima Productions' upcoming Metal Gear Solid HD Collection on PlayStation 3. The game looks silky smooth running in HD at 60 frames-per-second. Fans of the original Metal Gear Solid titles will be delighted to see the...
GamesCom 2011 Silent Hill Book Of Memories Has An Interesting Premise, But Still Has A Lot To Prove
Silent Hill: Book Of Memories is not exactly what we expected when the game was first announced
Designed specifically for PlayStation Vita, the WayForward developed co-operative title adopts an isometric viewpoint and has players working together in order to solve puzzles and fend off enemies. While the game is a massive departure from the...
GamesCom 2011 Silent Hill Book Of Memories Is Not Exactly What We Anticipated
When we learned that WayForward was working on a brand-new Silent Hill title for the PlayStation Vita we were extremely excited
WayForward has a terrific pedigree, and we think horror games feel at home on portable systems — there's something personal about playing a good horror game in bed with headphones, right? Unfortunately, Silent Hill: Book...
Out Today No More Heroes: Heroes' Paradise (North America)
Travis touches down
It's been a long wait for über-Otaku Travis Touchdown to make his move across to North America, but finally the wait is over as No More Heroes: Heroes' Paradise lands today. The enhanced version of the original No More Heroes on Wii comes with PlayStation Move controls, enhanced graphics and a few bosses from sequel No More...
GamesCom 2011 Silent Hill Downpour Developers Not Missing Yamaoka
Akira Yamaoka's audio has been a key component of Silent Hill franchise for the past ten years or so
But Vatra Games' Brian Gomez does not think the absence of the series legendary composer will have too much of an impact on his studio's upcoming Silent Hill: Downpour. "I was worried when we lost him, we lost him really early on in Downpour...
News Zavvi's Metal Gear Solid Ultimate HD Collection Is Oh So Tempting
To be fair, the easiest way to complete Konami's Metal Gear Solid HD Collection is to add in MGS4 and a copy of the original PlayStation classic
You can make the package sweeter by tossing it all in a steel tin and saying, "Seventy quid, please." And that's pretty much exactly what Zavvi has done. The Metal Gear Solid Ultimate HD...
News Metal Gear Solid HD Collection Includes MGS3 'Subsistence', Regional Differences
Those picking up the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection in Japan or the West will find one major difference
In Japan you'll get a download code for the original Metal Gear Solid title, while in the West you'll get an HD remake of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. We think that's a fair trade. (Right, Japan?) Thankfully, both regional variants will come...
News Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD To Run At 60FPS
Tweets from the legendary Hideo Kojima have revealed that the high-definition remake of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker will run at 60FPS on PlayStation 3
"60 frames per second in HD It's the best! Say peace!" said Kojima in one Tweet alongside images of the game. The high-definition version of Peace Walker is set to be joined by Metal...
News Konami Snaps Up El Shaddai: Ascension Of The Metatron For Europe
Gorgeous platformer-cross-brawler El Shaddai: Ascension Of The Metatron will make its way to Europe courtesy of Konami, the publisher has announced
The game will release in Europe on September 8th. If you haven't played the game's demo already, you should consider giving it a shot. The game's art-style really is something totally unique, as is the...
News Silent Hill HD Collection Due Out In September/October
Konami's firmed up details of the Silent Hill HD Collection, which will launch around "September/October" exclusively on PlayStation 3 under Sony's Classics HD banner
The collection includes PS2 classics Silent Hill 2 and Silent Hill 3 remastered in 720p. The voice acting has also been reworked, with trophies added to each of the titles. Let's watch...
News Silent Hill: Downpour Certainly Looks The Part
We're still a touch concerned about Silent Hill: Downpour -- it's in development at an unknown studio and we've still seen very little of the game
But one thing we have seen are a host of glorious screenshots, and while they don't reveal much about the game's narrative or mechanics, they at least conclude that the game is looking super pretty. Check...
News Castlevania: Harmony Of Despair Confirmed For Summer Release On PlayStation Network
Konami's confirmed a PlayStation Network release of former XBOX Live Arcade exclusive, Castlevania: Harmony Of Despair
The PlayStation 3 version of the game will include playable versions of Julius Belmont and Yoko Belnades, which were both DLC on the XBOX version. The game will also include a new local co-op feature for four players, though the...
News Kojima To Take Advantage Of 'Transfarring' Technology For All Future Games
Kojima has a dream in which all of his future games will be playable on the move or at home
PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita make that dream a reality. In fact, Kojima is so excited by the possibility that he's created his own terminology for the technology: transfarring. Speaking on the most recent Kojima Productions podcast, the visionary...
News Silent Hill Collection To Launch Exclusively On PlayStation 3 This Fall
Konami's released a snippet of new information about its upcoming Silent Hill Collection compilation for PlayStation 3
First of all, it will launch exclusively on PlayStation 3 this Fall. Konami's not ruling out other platforms entirely, but the title will be exclusive "for now". The publisher cited the series long established alliance...
News When We Think Of Silent Hill, We Don't Necessarily Think Of Korn
Konami's released a double-barrel of information regarding its upcoming survival horror title, Silent Hill: Downpur
The first is not so offensive; Downpour will include full support for stereoscopic 3D televisions, potentially enhancing the game's gloomy, psychological experience. The second announcement is pretty disappointing for Silent Hill fans...
E3 2011 Silent Hill: Book Of Memories To Include Multiplayer
Konami has confirmed that the upcoming PlayStation Vita exclusive, Silent Hill: Book Of Memories, will be the first title in the survival horror franchise to feature online multiplayer
No hard details were shared by Konami, but we're a touch nervous about the addition. We were hoping Book Of Memories would be a narrative driven experience enhanced...
News Metal Gear Solid & Zone Of The Enders Collections To Be Released Digitally
Kojima Productions' E3 website has revealed one interesting factoid about Konami's upcoming Metal Gear Solid and Zone Of The Enders HD Collections: both will be available digitally via the PlayStation Store
The website also includes more detail about Kojima's "Transfarring" technology — which allows your Metal Gear Sold: Peace Walker...
News Konami Making a Puddle on Move
Fluid puzzler drops in
A water-based puzzle game with motion controls will sound familiar to readers of our sister site Nintendo Life, as last year saw the excellent Fluidity/Hydroventure on WiiWare. Now Konami is set to bring a title that looks similar on the surface to PlayStation Move: Puddle. Like Fluidity, you use your motion controller — in...
News Konami Announces New Silent Hill Game for NGP
Titled "Book of Memories"
Konami just released an almost hour long video providing sneak peaks to much of its upcoming E3 content, featuring new info on games like NeverDead, Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D for the Nintendo 3DS, and Silent Hill: Downpour. While discussing the Silent Hill franchise, they also dropped a quick mention of Silent Hill:...
News You Know You're In Trouble When It Starts Raining In Silent Hill: Downpour
Konami's released its launch trailer for Silent Hill: Downpour
The Vatra Games developed PlayStation 3 sequel is due for release in the Winter, which we're assuming means early next year. Some of the audio design in this trailer is great — Vatra seem to understand the psychological nature of the franchise. A prisoned protagonist certainly opens up...
News Silent Hill: Book Of Memories Announced For NGP, No Other Details
Just to underline the real lack of content at Konami's pre-E3 press conference, the publisher announced Silent Hill: Book Of Memories for NGP
"Fantastic," you might be saying, "Tell me more." Well, err, there's nothing more to tell. The announcement came with a big fat logo stating the game was not "concept approved" by...
Konami's clearly been taking a long, hard look at Sony's "Classics HD" line and the cash its been roping in for the platform holder
Eager to get a piece of the pie, Konami has announced three HD collections from the PS2 era: Metal Gear Solid, Zone Of The Enders and Silent Hill. The Metal Gear Solid Collection will feature Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons Of...
Rumour Castlevania: Harmony Of Despair Coming To PlayStation 3
Co-operative vampire hunter reunion, Castlevania: Harmony Of Despair, is coming to the PlayStation 3 after a period of exclusivity on the XBOX 360
That's according to Siliconera, which cites "two different sources" for its story. The multiplayer spin-off commanded mixed reaction on the XBOX, settling with a reasonable (but hardly...
News Kojima Posts Mysterious Image On Twitter, Says He's Not Going To E3
Ah Hideo Kojima
We like to imagine his life is just as complex and convoluted as a good Metal Gear Solid narrative. The video game visionary has posted an image on Twitter alongside a statement that he is recording for his new project. The image shows two monitors with an unclear figure on the screen. What does it all mean? We'll let someone else...
News Hideo Kojima Rules Out Metal Gear Solid 5 For E3, NGP Game Is Not A Port Of MGS4
Hideo Kojima has ruled out and confirmed a series of rumours in a quick-fire interview on the latest Kojima Productions podcast
The news, picked up by Andriasang, rules out the possibility of a Metal Gear Solid 5 announcement, while also discrediting rumours of an MGS4 port for NGP. In addition, Kojima used the quick-fire question round to confirm...
News Kojima Productions Promises 'Something Special' For Konami Pre-E3 Event Next Week
Kojima Productions has promised surprises as part of Konami's pre-E3 event next Thursday
Speaking in the studio's official podcast, host Sean Eyestone mentioned that company has "something special" to announce before the big event in L.A.. "We are going to have a few announcements at E3 and we have some surprises, so be looking...
News Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker To Be Announced For PlayStation 3 At E3
Let's be honest, we all knew it was probably coming
A report on JVN overnight is suggesting that Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker will be made available for PlayStation 3 via the recently announced PSP Remasters Series. Apparently the announcement will be made at E3, presumably kicking off a bumper evening of Sony and Kojima announcements. Presumably...
Something fishy is afoot
Metal Gear Solid: Rising is all about series-punchbag-come-series-badass Raiden. But the character's voice actor doesn't know a thing about the game. I am completely in the dark. I have no answers. I have no idea, a flustered Quinton Flynn told TheGamingLiberty in an interview, explaining that he'd not been contacted by...
News Unsurprisingly, Silent Hill: Downpour Has Lots Of Rain In It
We sure that we're not the only people that adore rain in video games
The moment we hear the spattering of rain-drops, our eyes light up. We're not really sure why, but there's something wicked about games that take place in the rain, right? As you'd expect, Konami's upcoming Silent Hill: Downpour has a big emphasis on rain. As a celebration for...
News Prepare for Travis's Touchdown with No More Heroes Trailer
Definitely not for kids
No More Heroes: Heroes' Paradise is coming to Europe next week, and Konami wants to get you better acquainted with series hero Travis Touchdown by publishing a new trailer. The new PS3 version has been awarded an 18 rating thanks to its inclusion of blood, as well as plenty of swearing and over-the-top violence, as is made...
News Konami Announces Pro Evolution Soccer 2012, Producer 'Seabass' Talks Changes
As if there was any doubt that it wasn't going to happen, Konami has officially announced Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 this morning
The first footage (embedded above) is sandwiched between a little featurette with producer Shingo Seabass Takatsuka explaining what's been improved in this year's game. We'd love to get all technical about the changes,...
News No More Heroes Trailer Looks Like a Bloody Good Time
Another adults-only Move title
No More Heroes: Heroes' Paradise (known as No More Heroes: Red Zone in Japan) is bound to make waves when it comes to PlayStation 3 later this year, much like the original No More Heroes on Wii all those years ago. The trailer below, despite being in Japanese, should give you a pretty clear idea of what to expect from...
Rumour Sony Prepping E3 Unveiling Of HD Collection For 'Major PlayStation Franchise'
If the Internet's wishing for one thing, and it's for some kind of Hideo Kojima x PlayStation E3 gangbang
As well as expecting the announcement of a new NGP and PlayStation 3 Metal Gear project, forum goers are also anticipating some kind of PlayStation 3 Metal Gear Solid HD Collection. The discussion stems from a PSM3 magazine rumour which suggests...
News Hideo Kojima Scores Top Job At Konami
Konami's promoted legendary developer, Hideo Kojima, to the rank of corporate officer a press release has confirmed
The promotion makes Kojima one of the top bodies at the publisher, and rightly so. Kojima's been behind some of the best games throughout the PlayStation's lifespan, including the Metal Gear Solid and Zone Of The Enders titles...
