Konami of America, Inc. is a subsidiary of Konami Group headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Konami of America is a leading developer, publisher, and distributor of interactive entertainment for popular video game consoles and arcade systems. The company's popular franchises include Metal Gear Solid, Castlevania, Silent Hill, and Pro Evolution Soccer.
Founded in March 1982 as Konami USA, Inc.
Initially, the company's primary purpose was to market and sell Konami's arcade games in North America.
In 2003, Konami of America opened its first video game development studio in Redwood City, California.
In 2015, Konami of America merged with Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. to better unify the company's operations.
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Konami games are available on popular video game consoles, including PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, as well as on PC.
Some of the most popular Konami games include Metal Gear Solid, Castlevania, Silent Hill, and Pro Evolution Soccer.
Yes, Konami is still making video games, although the company has shifted its focus to mobile games and pachinko machines in recent years.
As of the last update, there have been no official announcements about a new Metal Gear Solid game in development.
Konami owns other video game development and publishing companies, such as Hudson Soft and Kojima Productions, and operates various businesses beyond video games, including health and fitness facilities and pachinko parlors.