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Konami Rep Says 'I Hope We Earn You Back'

Randomizer

Randomizer

Member
Metal Gear Rising 2 would be the only thing I would possibly buy from them at this point. And that would only be to support Platinum Games.
 
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WetWaffle

Member
Considering that I can't even log in to the server on mgs5 anymore, I've already been soured. I await a MGS3 fox engine remake
 
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ShadowFox08

Member
Release Snake on Smash Bros NX(with a patch for wii u/3ds), then I can totally forgive you for firing and throwing Kojima under the bus. Totally.
 
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Faustek

Member
Goemon and Suikoden, proper retail items, not mobile free to play gacha and my wallet will talk to you again Konami.
A full scale Suikoden VI and for all I care you can even cancel Silent Hills again and again.
 
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Militaratus

Member
It's SO nice for Konami to return to console games... with ports of their Pachinko games which contains only Pachinko gameplay and not actual effort.

Really FucKomani, I'm SO glad you're trying to make "amends" with the gaming community by introducing them to the JOY of Pachinko forced into their homes.
 
letmetrythisname

letmetrythisname

Member
Let Metal Gear go and abandon Silent Hill forever because you're not getting Team Silent back. Get Platinum on a 3D Castlevania and get someone, like fucking anyone, on a new Gradius or Salamander.
 
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inner-G

Banned
They need to:

1: get Castlevania 3 and original Contra on that NES Classic

2: make a badass new Goemon game in the vein of the SNES ones for PS4/PC/Mobile

3: forget MGS
 
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Glendemonium

Member
I've grown to accept my former great devs are never coming back. Capcom tries... but it's just not the same without Mega Man. As for Konami they ruined Contra, Castlevania, and Metal Gear. Contra could of made a great FPS or a TPS but no. Castlevania could work in 3D if they borrowed the formula of the Arhkam games. Metal Gear should of never went open world... but it's all my opinion so meh.

Say what you will about Square-Enix but at least they have their moments.
 
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Some Nobody

Junior Member
Sesha said:
He said there was a Shadow Hearts in the works as well.

It still hurts.
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In b4 Shadow Hearts spin-off for PS4. It'll count, but nowhere near close enough for most lol.

Someone said Konami still has devs working there...what do they do all day? Pachinko can't be that time-consuming for game development...can it?
 
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Gator86

Member
It sounds awful the way they treated their employees, but I don't give a shit about Kojima leaving. I would definitely play an MGS like V if they made a sequel. All that glorious gameplay in new environments with a couple news toys sans Kojima's self-indulgent bullshit? Sign me the fuck up.
 
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MegaSackman

Member
Konami’s US social media manager takes to Reddit to respond to fan questions and comments regarding Konami, Metal Gear Solid, Castlevania, Silent Hill, and more.

In 2015, Konami managed to alienate almost all of its dedicated fans through a series of head-scratching decisions that included high profile games being cancelled, major talent jumping ship, and the company switching its focus from console gaming to pachinko machines. Some think that the damage has been done, but Konami’s social media manager in the US believes that there is still hope for the company to win back its fans.

Konami’s social media guy, whose name is “Ben,” has been responding to Konami-related posts on Reddit for the past month. It seems like most of his posts are defending Konami from criticism, but he also has let slip some interesting pieces of information about things that could go a long way in repairing the damaged relationship the company has with its fans.

For example, we know that Konami has plans for future Metal Gear Solid games on console, and Ben has teased that an announcement will come next to year, in celebration of the franchise’s 30th anniversary. If Konami is able to produce something impressive that Metal Gear Solid fans will want to play, even without the involvement of franchise creator Hideo Kojima, then some may be willing to forgive its past transgressions.

Castlevania Developer Shares Thoughts on Konami-Kojima Split
Speaking of past Konami transgressions, one of its most controversial decisions last year was the cancellation of Silent Hills. While Ben didn’t outright state that Konami is working on a new Silent Hill game, he did say that when one of the company’s franchises isn’t seen for awhile, it doesn’t mean that the series is dead; rather, it means that Konami is “reviewing the IP” and trying to “find a good fit.”

Even if Konami announced new games in all of its beloved franchises, it would still have a long road ahead of it when it comes to winning back fans. After all, Konami fans aren’t just upset about the lack of Castlevania or Silent Hill sequels – they are also upset about the perceived mistreatment of Hideo Kojima, who wasn’t even allowed to accept an award for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain at The Game Awards 2016 this past December.

Stranger things have happened in the video game industry, however, and while it may be difficult for Konami to win back its fans, it’s certainly not impossible. Ben’s approach to the matter, engaging with fans directly on Reddit, could be a step in the right direction, and prove to former Konami enthusiasts that the company cares about their opinions.
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Fantastic show.
 
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truly101

I got grudge sucked!
So instead of trying to follow up the MGS series and dooming it to failure...instead pretend that Snakes Revenge is canon and go from there.

And at least a Suikoden collection. And they could do a proper Suikoden sequel without breaking the budget by going download only.
 
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SugarDave

Member
As much as Konami have fucked up in every conceivable way, I'd buy a Snake Eater remake in a heartbeat (sans DLC bullshit etc). The scenes from that Pachinko trailer were surprisingly faithful, even the camera angles seem to be the same.
 
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Creaking

He touched the black heart of a mod
How about revive Bloody Roar like everyone's been asking for.

...everyone, right? Right...?


I need more 3D fighters :|
 
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10k

Banned
Sounds like a PR guy trying to do his job. Konami burnt too many bridges. It's over for them. Nobody wants an MGS without Kojima.
 
UberTag

UberTag

Member
Kieli said:
PR gonna PR.

Konami went full scorched-earth on their own employees, let alone their fans.
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I'm confused why their PR is confused. Shouldn't they be happily promoting their mobile titles and marketing pachinko machines to Japanese hotels?

What exactly would they earn us back with? Last I heard they didn't want our money.

And they're more profitable now. They should be thrilled. They can still make annual PES and Yu-Gi-Oh! games. I won't judge them harshly for that.

New PR dude needs to get with the program and realize that his predecessor gave us all the middle finger. It was a sad breakup but we're over it now. If he wants some good will, he can throw Suikoden V up on PS4 with trophies.
 
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Easy_D

never left the stone age
UberTag said:
I'm confused why their PR is confused. Shouldn't they be happily promoting their mobile titles and marketing pachinko machines to Japanese hotels?

What exactly would they earn us back with? Last I heard they didn't want our money.

And they're more profitable now. They should be thrilled. They can still make annual PES and Yu-Gi-Oh! games. I won't judge them harshly for that.

New PR dude needs to get with the program and realize that his predecessor gave us all the middle finger. It was a sad breakup but we're over it now. If he wants some good will, he can throw Suikoden V up on PS4 with trophies.
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If he wants good will they ought to port Legacy Collection to PC.
 
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Jay RaR

Member
...I guess the best thing they can do now for me is to make some unique Yugioh spinoff games.

Otherwise that's a very steep hill to climb.
 
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Valkerionseven

Member
Can't see them getting any trust again. The issue isn't with the games or the mid to lower level people, or even the side branches. It's the preception about the people who own and control the company. As long as they are still in the shadows of their tall tower, no one is going to have good will for this company.
 
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Gamerman1

Member
Win us back?

lol_vladimir_putin.gif
 
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bunkitz

Member
I hope they're right because I desperately want a Snake Eater remake. That, and I wouldn't want to give my money to Konami, so if they can actually redeem themselves, then I suppose I'd be more willing to do that.

Also, "perceived mistreatment?" No, that was mistreatment.
 
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Gamesadict

Member
If they could bring the MGS Collection to PC that would be great. Although I only see it happening if they see a good reason for it.

Remastered collection for PS4/XB1/PC?
 
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120v

Member
i don't know why they even bother. they're obviously done with games, and that's fine, if they see that as the most lucrative path. doesn't excuse their overall shittiness the past five years but why beat around the bush. you're out of the game, just admit it. otherwise you're going to have people throwing bricks at you every time you peek your head out the door because they're being led to believe silent hills, mgs, ect is inevitable

i've never seen a company so out of touch. its like their corporate is run on mars
 
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Defuser

Member
MGS is dead without Kojima.

Silent Hill is dead due to crappy outsourcing and PT got killed.

Castlevania died when IGA left and Mercury Steam raised it up from the dead only to kill it again with LoS2.

What other good will do they have besides again gonna cheaply outsource their IP?
 
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