【KONAMI】Known for sports and table game series! When you think of KONAMI games, which software lineup comes to mind?

2023-10-06
boss
Hello everyone. When I think of KONAMI...... I personally have a stronger image of sports clubs than games. They're everywhere, aren't they? I've been getting active lately since it's autumn. I'm Boss from Retro Video Game Republic.
saori/closeeye
Hello everyone! When I think of KONAMI, I imagine a game production company. It's getting colder with the arrival of autumn, so I'd love to play games in the warmth of my home. I'm Saori from Retro Video Game Republic!
boss/smile
So, for this episode! In Japan, you might come across this company name not just for game development! I'd like to introduce this game brand!

【KONAMI】Prominent for their sports and table game series! When you think of KONAMI games, which software lineup comes to mind?

What is KONAMI?

https://retro-video-game-republic.com/product/tag_page.html?tags=216&ref=blog
The Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd., which we are introducing today, is one of the group companies within KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION.
Within the KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION, they specialize in businesses such as computer game development, sales of character goods, and publishing.
Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. was founded in 1973 and changed its company name to KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION in 1991.
In its early days, the company was involved in jukebox rentals and repairs, gradually expanding its scale and eventually entering the arcade game business. Later on, they began focusing on software development for home consoles, and now they're involved in the production and sale of card games and other toys, as well as the operation of sports clubs.
boss
I see, Konami is now famous for card games, isn't it?
saori/high
Exactly! Konami is currently known for games like the Yu-Gi-Oh! card game. Personally, when I think of Konami, I feel they have fewer mainstream RPGs...... but they do specialize strongly in certain genres, giving a professional lineup impression!

●What do you consider Konami's masterpiece software? These series are quite famous!

Power Pros
Winning Eleven (Pro Evolution Soccer)
METAL GEAR SOLID
Akumajou Dracula (Castlevania)
Beatmania
Ganbare Goemon
pop'n music
SILENT HILL
Tokimeki Memorial
boss/smile
Everyone, please make sure to check out Konami's game software lineup!
KONAMI

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