Konami is a Japan-based video game developer and publisher that produces a wide range of products including arcade games, console games, trading cards, and slot machines.
Founded in 1969 as a jukebox rental and repair business.
Entered the arcade game industry in the early 1970s and found great success with titles like 'Frogger' and 'Scramble'.
Expanded into console game development in the late 1980s and early 1990s with titles like the 'Castlevania' and 'Metal Gear' franchises.
In recent years, Konami has shifted its focus to mobile gaming and slot machines.
Japanese video game developer and publisher known for titles like 'Street Fighter' and 'Resident Evil'.
Japanese video game developer and publisher, also involved in anime, toys, and amusement parks.
Japanese video game developer and publisher known for RPGs such as the 'Final Fantasy' series.
A popular action-adventure video game franchise that debuted in 1986 and encompasses numerous sequels and spin-offs.
A critically acclaimed stealth-action game series that debuted in 1987 and has spanned multiple consoles and generations.
A collectible card game based on the popular anime and manga series of the same name.
A football (soccer) simulation video game series that has been in production since 2001.
The word 'Konami' is a combination of the surnames of the company's founders: Kagemasa Kozuki, Yoshinobu Nakama, and Tatsuo Miyasako.
Yes, Konami still makes video games, but it has shifted its focus to mobile gaming and slot machines in recent years.
The best-selling Konami game of all time is 'Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain', which has sold over 6 million copies.
Hideo Kojima, the creator of the 'Metal Gear Solid' franchise, left Konami in 2015 and was unable to complete development on 'Silent Hills', which was ultimately canceled.
Yes, Konami has several subsidiaries, including Hudson Soft, Kojima Productions, and Konami Gaming.