Konami says it will continue to put effort into the development of console games, as such titles are still important for the company's future.
The publishers incurred the wrath of gamers after it decided to part ways with Hideo Kojima, and its focus on mobile games hasn't done much to help the situation. The console and PC games it was popular for have seemingly taken a back seat to mobile ventures, as well as others.
Of course, it is still in the business of releasing console games so it hasn't completely done away with it. Pro Evolution Soccer has been a constant, while the likes of Metal Gear Survive and Super Bomberman R have dropped as well. The company is also set to release Contra: Rogue Corps later this month.
Konami's Europe President Masami Saso has confirmed that the company will continue to release traditional console games and it has no plans to take the focus off.
"Even with new platforms coming out, we believe high-end console games are the most important," Saso said in an interview with GamesIndustry.biz. "We challenge for innovative ideas and technology within our console games and apply them to other devices, so we will continue to put effort into our console games. We also plan to increase our portfolio. In addition to the multi-device titles for PES and Yu-Gi-Oh, we plan to work on projects with other globally known IPs in the near future.
"It is a part of our legacy to create new ideas and IPs to fit each age, and we believe that spirit is one of the reasons for our strength in the mobile game market. We can provide high-quality mobile games because of our technology to create high-end console games, as well as having knowledge to operate games because of our experience in arcade, PC, and browser games. Our extensive experience in creating games for many devices is a strength we have at Konami like no other."
There is hope that Castlevania and Silent Hill could also be revived by Konami, but it remains to be seen will happen on that front. As Saso points out, the publishers are looking to come up with fresh ideas and novel IPs, so let's see how this plays out.
Konami is also looking to become an established name in esports, and that's another focus. It is currently building an esports studio in its new headquarters in Tokyo's downtown Ginza district. The facility will be used to host and broadcast matches, as well as serve as an avenue for aspiring esports gamers to be coached.
Source: GamesIndustry.biz
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