Konami is changing the way its gaming divisions work -apkrig

Less than two weeks ago, the Japanese company Konami published a report that from February 1 dissolves the so-called production division under Konami Digital Entertainment, which has covered all game development activities since 2006. Due to Konami’s inactivity in recent years and the much-mentioned focus on the mobile gaming segment, speculation has begun to emerge about the definitive end of development. large games and other misunderstandings even about the last moments of society as such. But the reality is not as wild as it may seem on paper when you realize the most important thing – Konami Digital Entertainment is the most profitable department, and last year it accounted for about three-quarters of all revenue in recent quarters. And there is reassurance from a company spokesman who told IGN that they are definitely not closing gaming divisions.

So what exactly will happen in Konami in a few days? Indeed, the company is disbanding production divisions 1, 2 and 3, but not in order to close their activities, but to consolidate them into one whole and streamline internal procedures. This may also be due to the uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic and the fact that various measures have significantly affected the entertainment, vending and sports departments in Konami. That’s why it’s most likely necessary to ensure that the video game division works smoothly, so there’s no interference. Finally, the announced changes do not concern Konami Digital Entertainment, but only the entities below them.

Thanks to the described steps, players could expect greater interest in the development of other games from large and famous series, although this does not necessarily mean new sequels at the beginning.

There is also no major exodus of developers planned, at least Konami does not indicate it anywhere, so it is almost certain that the capacities will be maintained, only they will be structured differently. After all, the leaders in all three large development groups are now the general managers of the newly formed departments, which is another signal of only formal changes. However, TweakTown magazine speculates that players could expect more interest in the development of games from large and famous series thanks to the described steps, although this does not necessarily mean new sequels at the beginning. “Konami doesn’t seem to want to invest millions of dollars in big-budget games, such as the sequel to Metal Gear Solid. It is certain that remasters and games from third-party companies await us, “predicts journalist Derek Strickland.

In conclusion, we may have completely unrelated for you, but still with regard to what is happening in Konami, interesting information from the drummer David Hayter. The actor who lent his voice to the legendary Solid Snake convened a discussion on January 29 with other actors who participated in the Metal Gear Solid series and suggests something big. Until Saturday’s broadcast at 3 o’clock in the morning, which is to take place on the YouTube channel Geektainment TV, but we will probably not be entirely clear what Hayter et al. actually intends. It can be basically anything and at least for the time being we would significantly alleviate the passions about the MGS game series and its possible sequel, but we would like to be surprised. Anything.