14-05-2015 16:30
There has been mounting evidence that Konami is shifting its priority away from console gaming. As we reported earlier this week, the companyÔÇÖs revenues from console titles has dropped 30 percent over the past three years. Now, a direct statement indicates where the companyÔÇÖs new priorities lay.
Speaking to Nikkei, Konami Digital Entertainment president Hideki Hayakawa says that mobile is the companyÔÇÖs future. ÔÇ£From now on, mobile is at the center,ÔÇØ Hayakawa told Nikkei (roughly translated via Google).
He also indicates that key franchises, like Metal Gear Solid, may also be pushed into the mobile space. The company is exploring ways to expand its presence in that sector in Japan and overseas.
Earlier in the week, we reported that KonamiÔÇÖs upcoming release schedule only includes one global release (Metal Gear Solid V). Though, with Pro Evolution Soccer not yet announced for this year, it wouldnÔÇÖt appear on the document in question. At the same time in 2012, Konami had six titles slated for global or Western release on consoles and handhelds.
Gameinformer.
Speaking to Nikkei, Konami Digital Entertainment president Hideki Hayakawa says that mobile is the companyÔÇÖs future. ÔÇ£From now on, mobile is at the center,ÔÇØ Hayakawa told Nikkei (roughly translated via Google).
He also indicates that key franchises, like Metal Gear Solid, may also be pushed into the mobile space. The company is exploring ways to expand its presence in that sector in Japan and overseas.
Earlier in the week, we reported that KonamiÔÇÖs upcoming release schedule only includes one global release (Metal Gear Solid V). Though, with Pro Evolution Soccer not yet announced for this year, it wouldnÔÇÖt appear on the document in question. At the same time in 2012, Konami had six titles slated for global or Western release on consoles and handhelds.
Gameinformer.