KONAMI to Exhibit at Tokyo Game Show 2015

Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. will exhibit at Tokyo Game Show 2015 (below, TGS 2015), due to be held at Makuhari Messe (Chiba) beginning Thursday, September 17^th*. In addition to global titles such as “METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN” (MGSV: TPP), the latest in the over 41.7 million* copy-selling METAL GEAR series, and “Winning Eleven 2016” (international title “PES 2016: Pro Evolution Soccer”), the newest game in its 89.8 million* copy-selling soccer game series, there will also be domestic titles such as the hugely popular JIKKYOU PAWAFURU PUROYAKYU series, presented on various devices and with a variety of game mechanics.

In addition to its main offline game, MGSV: TPP will soon also feature the multiplayer online versus* mode METAL GEAR ONLINE (MGO*). The KONAMI booth at TGS 2015 will feature the world’s first playable demo kiosks, allowing a maximum of 16 players at once to try the game in advance.

This year, PES 2016 is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and has been honoured with the “Best Sports Game” award for the second year running at gamescom 2015, one of the world’s premier game shows. At TGS 2015, demo kiosks will be available for visitors to play the game, critically acclaimed around the world, ahead of its September 25^th release date. There will also be a special campaign that will reward users of mobile soccer games with Neymar, the official endorsement player for KONAMI soccer games.

In “JIKKYOU PAWAFURU PUROYAKYU” (PAWAPURO), a mobile baseball game that has been downloaded over 15 million times, an in-game user-participation event is currently underway to commemorate TGS 2015. Additionally, there will be a special event at the TGS 2015 venue that will be exclusive to “PAWAPURO” app users. On top of that, the newest title in the JIKKYOU PAWAFURU PUROYAKYU console game series will be announced at TGS 2015. (Announcement is scheduled for around 13:30, September 17th, at the special stage within the KONAMI booth.)

In addition, pre-registration will commence on Thursday, September 17th for “Pro Baseball Spirits A,” a new mobile title in the Pro Baseball Spirits series of baseball games. This new title uses the game engine of the console Pro Baseball Spirits series to provide impressive graphics and immersion, making it a serious baseball game for devoted fans of the sport. This title will be playable for the first time at TGS 2015.

KONAMI looks forward to using TGS 2015 as a means to provide customers with fresh ways to experience KONAMI entertainment content on a range of devices.

*1　Event dates: September 17th – 20th (19th and 20th are public days)

*2　As of the end of June, 2015

*3 Versus matches can be played with up to 16 players. (Up to 12 players in the Playstation®3 and Xbox360® versions.)

*4　Distribute from Tuesday, October 6, 2015.

【Title Line-up】

■Console games

※「対応機種」はタイトルに対応する機種であり、出展内容とは異なります。

■Mobile game

About KONAMI

KONAMI is a leading developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties and traditional trading card games. KONAMI’s software titles include the popular franchises Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, DanceDanceRevolution and Castlevania, among other top sellers. KONAMI is also the manufacturer of the wildly popular Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME, which has sold more than 25 billion cards worldwide. The latest information about KONAMI can be found on the Web at www.konami.com. KONAMI CORPORATION is a publicly traded company based in Tokyo, Japan with subsidiaries, Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. in Tokyo, Japan, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. in the United States and Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. in Windsor, the United Kingdom. Details of the products published by KONAMI can be found at www.konami.com.

BECOME THE ULTIMATE AUGMENTED SUPER SOLDIER IN FIRST ASSAULT

Sign up now to join the battle in this new tactical FPS set in a Cyberpunk world based on the critically acclaimed Ghost in the Shell: StandＡlone Complex.

LOS ANGELES – Sept. 16, 2015 –Nexon America, Inc. today revealed details for Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex – First Assault Online (First Assault). In this tactical team-based shooter, players take on the role of an augmented soldier fighting terrorists on the streets of a future cyberpunk world. The online first-person shooter (FPS) game is being developed by Neople and will be available to PC gamers in 2016. Fans can sign up now for the chance to be part of the upcoming closed beta tests beginning Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015.

Licensed by Nexon from Kodansha Ltd. and Production I.G, Inc., First Assault is based on Shirow Masamune’s acclaimed manga the Ghost in the Shell, one of the core originators of the Cyberpunk genre. First Assault references the anime source material while advancing the dark near-future universe and bringing it to a frenetic but tactical first-person shooter game environment. As an elite, augmented soldier, players will advance and master their character with upgrades and unlocks as they succeed in combat. Each character has exclusive attributes that reflect features of the original franchise, such as Motoko Kusanagi’s ‘Therm-optic Camouflage’ cloaking technology or Saito’s ability to enhance his vision and highlight enemy soldiers.

Players will carry out battle strategies and formations as they choose from among eight initial characters. Adding a unique layer to the experience, each of these can be customized with specialized body augmentations, weapon attachments and enhanced abilities. First Assault also features “SkillSync,” which allows players to leverage shared cyber-abilities with nearby teammates in combat modes to augment and increase their skills.  By using SkillSync in smart and tactical ways, teammates can work together in devastating combinations in battle.

Nexon will host beta events to stress test the servers before the next phase of development. The initial challenge runs from Oct. 1-4, with the second challenge following shortly after. Players who join the beta at this stage will be able to register their name early as well as unlock an exclusive “First Assault” weapon skin

To learn more about the beta test dates and rewards, and to stay up-to-date on the latest news and announcement for First Assault, join the community today: http://firstassaultgame.com.

View the first trailer here: http://youtu.be/9eEmwrahtVs.

Additional assets, including logo and screenshots, are available here: http://app.box.com/s/zoxzrfxqn880vlx84tmb6ezs7cx5g05p.

Social Media

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ghostintheshellonlinefps

Twitter: http://twitter.com/First_Assault

Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/firstassault

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/firstassault

Licensor URLs 

Kodansha Ltd.: http://www.kodansha.co.jp

Production I.G, Inc.: http://www.productionig.com

Developer URL

Neople: http://www.neople.co.kr/neople/en/ 

About Nexon America, Inc. http://www.nexon.net

Nexon America, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO) a worldwide leader in free-to-play online games. Based in Los Angeles, Nexon America was founded in 2005 to bring the best of online entertainment to the North American audience. The company’s growing library of titles includes fan-favorites MapleStory, the classic side-scrolling MMORPG; Vindictus, an action-packed combat MMO; and Dirty Bomb, Splash Damage’s multiplayer online first-person shooter, now in open beta on Steam. Upcoming titles from Nexon America include a first-person shooter based on the critically acclaimed “Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex” IP; LawBreakers, the first title from Cliff Bleszinski and Arjan Brussee’s studio Boss Key Productions; and unannounced titles from both United Front Games and Dallas Dickinson’s newly-founded QC Games.

Copyright © 2015 NEOPLE INC. & NEXON America Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Based on the manga “The Ghost in the Shell” by Shirow Masamune originally serialized in the Weekly Young Magazine published by KODANSHA LTD. ©Shirow Masamune・Production I.G/KODANSHA All Rights Reserved

A long way from home: Stranded – MarsONE out now for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch

Hamburg, Germany – September 16^th, 2015 – Today, German publisher Deep Silver FISHLABS and Spanish developers Tama Games and Mutant Games released their first joint project, a skill-based free-2-play game called Stranded – MarsONE, on the App Store. Despite its cute look and cuddly presentation, the charming-but-challenging pixel fest does not primarily cater towards a casual-gaming audience. Instead, it is located in the mid- to hardcore segment and tailored to committed skill gamers.

Set on Mars, the game centers around a little astronaut’s efforts to find a way back home after his space ship crash-landed on the red planet. However, before he can communicate his whereabouts to a rescue crew, he first has to brave his way through 40 dodgy levels spanning across five differing terrains.

Stranded – MarsONE keeps its players hooked with an addictive core gameplay loop, effective one-touch controls, clever level designs and an asynchronous multiplayer mode. In terms of presentation, the title wears its retro colors with pride and delights its players with carefully crafted pixel graphics, well-orchestrated sound design and delightfully staged cut scenes. For a first-hand impression of the game, check out the official trailer on YouTube via http://bit.ly/stranded-trailer.

Features:

• Unique arcade gameplay combining elements of auto-runners & 2D platformers
  • Charming pixel graphics with delightful retro appeal
  • 40 cleverly designed levels spanning across 5 different terrains
  • Lots of power-ups & customization options
  • Async multiplayer including ghost races & Facebook friend challenges
  • Star-based performance ratings
  • Game Center achievements
  • Spot-on touch controls

Stranded – MarsONE requires iOS 6 (or higher) and runs on iPhone 4 (and above), iPad 2 (and above) and iPod touch 5G. While iOS gamers can already download the game from the App Store via http://bit.ly/stranded-ios-en for free, Android users will still have to wait a bit. The release of Stranded – MarsONE on Google Play is planned for the near future and will be communicated in a follow-up press release.