Tag: Konami
News Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Resolution & Frame Rate Chart Released
Here's how the Switch version compares
Hideo Kojima's legendary series Metal Gear Solid returns as a collection release this October on all platforms including the Nintendo Switch, and as part of this Konami has now shared a table on the official game page detailing the resolution and frame rate per platform. While we've already been given the...
News Konami's Suikoden I & II HD Remaster Has Been Delayed
Additional development time is required
If you were anticipating the return of the JRPG classics Suikoden I & II this year, you might want to read on. Konami has issued a new notice on its official website and via social media about a slight delay. Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars
Video Konami's Most Exciting New Release Isn't Metal Gear Solid
Time to wiggle
Of all the games featured at a recent preview event held by Konami, Super Crazy Rhythm Castle was admittedly not a game that we were frothing at the mouth to play from first impressions. The game is – to us at least – a little unassuming at first glance, but once we actually had a go with it, our mindset shifted just a bit...
News Metal Gear Solid 2 And 3 Will Have Lower Frame Rates On Switch, Konami Confirms
"This isn't good, is it?"
When we attended a hands-on session for Konami's upcoming Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, we were undoubtedly disappointed to find that Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater were both running at 30fps on Switch. This is depite the fact that both HD versions ran at 60fps back in...
Hands On Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 Could Be So Much More, But Isn't
Not for honour
We recently got the chance to have a pop at Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 at the invite of Konami. We had around an hour or so to dig into Metal Gear Solid and its two sequels (as well as have a quick gander at all the bonus content on offer), which isn’t a huge amount of time for games of this scale, but we were able to...
News Konami Is Releasing Another Baseball Game On Nintendo Switch (Japan)
Coach your team to victory
The Switch isn't exactly short on baseball games, but if you are keen for more it seems Konami has plans to bring 'Powerful Pro Baseball Eikan Nine Crossroad' to Nintendo's hybrid system at a later date. Players will lead their high school baseball team to victory "as a coach". Here's what else you can expect (via...
News Castlevania Advance Collection Scores A Physical Switch Release, Pre-Orders Live
Update: Snag your specials now
Update [Fri 28th Jul, 2023 15:45 BST]: Pre-orders for the physical versions of Castlevania Advance Collection are now live over on Limited Run Games. Physical versions are available for all major platforms, while there are also some extra special versions bursting with extra goodies. Standard copies will cost $34.99,...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel - Castlevania: Order Of Ecclesia
Ready... FIGHT
Hi folks, welcome back to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last week, we took a look at the wonderful Mario & Luigi: Super Star Saga + Bowser's Minions for the Nintendo 3DS. North America and Japan joined forces against Europe, but their combined might simply wasn't enough to bag the win. Europe easily took the crown with a...
Guide Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 - All Games, Everything You Need To Know
Metal Gear..?! It can't be!
During the June 2023 Nintendo Direct, it was confirmed that Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 will be launching on Switch later this year. It marks the first instance Konami's flagship franchise has been on a Nintendo system since Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater 3D on the 3DS back in 2012. Not only that, but...
Rumour Metal Gear Solid 4, 5, and Peace Walker May Be Included In Vol. 2 Collection
Website placeholders point to potential line-up
We've only just gotten confirmation that Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 is coming to the Switch on October 24th, 2023, but if a recent discovery is to be believed, we may have an idea as to which games might be included in the inevitable Vol. 2 collection. As reported by IGN, Twitter user...
News Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Announced For "The Latest Platforms"
Can we get a Switch release, Konami?
During PlayStation's digital showcase earlier today, Konami announced the return of the Metal Gear Solid series. After ongoing rumours, the Japanese company confirmed a remake of the third game. While the platforms for this title have already been revealed (it's coming to PlayStation, Xbox and PC), Konami also...
Guide Best Castlevania Games On Nintendo Consoles
Far from a miserable pile
Today is Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow's 20th anniversary, so in honour of its two decades of utter magnificence, we're republishing this article rounding up and ranking every game in the series on Nintendo consoles. (Spoilers — Aria rates quite highly in the list below.) Enjoy! The Castlevania series has a rich history...
News Konami's GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon Is Getting A Limited Run Switch Release
Pre-orders start next week
It's been a busy week for the physical distributor Limited Run Games and to top it off the company has now announced a hard copy of GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon. There'll be a standard copy ($39.99) and classic edition ($64.99) up for grabs. The classic edition will come with a soundtrack, art cards, an art book and...
News Suikoden I & II HD Remaster Rated In Taiwan, Release Date Potentially Coming
The True Runes await
It's been a minute since we've heard anything about Konami's collection of classic RPGs, Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars. But, if a recent rating in Taiwan is anything to go by, we might not have much longer to wait before the duology hits Switch. Gematsu spotted the rating and shared it over...
News Super Bomberman R 2 Explodes Onto Switch This September
A real blast
The 40th-anniversary celebrations for Bomberman can kick off very soon. Konami has revealed that Super Bomberman R 2 is blasting onto Switch on 13th September in North America, and 14th September in Europe and Japan. Physical versions of the game will available in North America a day earlier. (Thanks, Gematsu!) Revealed last June,...
News Konami Files Trademark For Mysterious 'Project Zircon'
"What is your business here?"
Konami has filed a trademark for 'Project Zircon'. Spotted yesterday by Gematsu and filed on 7th March, we know absolutely nothing about what this means, but it's got some people thinking. As Gematsu mentions on Twitter, zircon has very few connections to the company in general, but there is one that'll be of interest...
News Konami Teases "More" Bomberman On 6th Anniversary Of Super Bomberman R
A sequel is arriving this year
It's been six years since Nintendo launched its hybrid device known as the Switch. While many fans of the system remember the launch for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, there were some other unique offerings available. One of these other titles was Super Bomberman R. Konami at the time launched the game...
News Konami's New 'Power Pros' Baseball Game Is Available On Switch For Just 99 Cents
An offer you don't want to pass up!
As part of the Nintendo Direct celebrations today, Japanese developer and publisher Konami has a special introductory offer for the virtual baseball title, WBSC eBaseball Power Pros. Instead of paying a high price, you can grab this baseball-themed eShop title for just $0.99 USD or your regional equivalent:...
News Platinum Celebrates Metal Gear Rising's 10th Anniversary Later This Month
One to watch
One of the standout developers throughout the lifespan of the Nintendo Switch has been PlatinumGames. Not only has it delivered some amazing games like Bayonetta 3 and Astral Chain, but it's also released a number of past hits on the popular hybrid system including The Wonderful 101 and more recently NieR:Automata. If you're wondering...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel - Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge
Revenge is sweet
Hello folks, welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last time, we took a look at Metroid Prime: Hunters on the Nintendo DS and the end result was pretty unanimous. The vast majority of you prefered the western design over Japan's, with North America and Europe winning with a whopping 86% of the vote! Clearly, the more...
News Konami Supposedly Has Multiple Unannounced Projects In The Works
2023 could be a big year for Castlevania dev
In the latest Famitsu feature for the new year, Konami - the developer behind Castlevania and the Metal Gear series - has teased what fans can look forward to in 2023. According to a translation, the Japanese company has multiple unannounced projects in the works. Here's the full translation of Konami's...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel - Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes
Brotherrrrrr!
Hello folks, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! In the last bout, we took a look at the SNES version of Prince of Persia, and well... it's safe to say that there was a pretty clear winner. Japan's elongated design was absolutely stunning and really knocked it out the park, ultimately landing 89% of the overall vote...
Anniversary Metal Gear Sneaked Its Way Onto The NES 35 Years Ago
Metal Gear?!
Hoo boy, we're sure starting to feel old now... 35 years ago, on December 22nd, 1987, Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear launched on the NES (or Famicom) in Japan, kickstarting a rather scattered relationship between Kojima and Nintendo. The game itself was the first title in a series that would go on to thrive for a total of 28 years, ending...
News TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection Gets First Major Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Includes online co-op for Turtles in Time
Digital Eclipse teased a brand new update for their outstanding TMNT compilation, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection, yesterday. And today, in a livestream, the developer has shared some of the major details that are part of the game's first big update — including a new Home icon...
News Return To Castlevania In The Next Dead Cells DLC, Arriving Q1 2023
"Thank you Konami"
Motion Twin's award-winning roguelite Metroidvania Dead Cells was the first game to receive an announcement at The Game Awards' pre-show this year. In a brief trailer, it was revealed Dead Cells would be collaborating with Konami's long-running Castlevania series with the upcoming Return To Castlevania DLC. Fans can expect a new...
News Konami's Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel Receives Team Battle Mode Update, Available Now
Download the game for free from the eShop
Konami's free-to-play title Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel, which arrived on the Nintendo Switch at the beginning of this year, has just added a new game mode in its latest update. In Team Battle, Duelists can compete in 3v3 or 5v5 matchups. For each matchup, you'll take on another from the opposite team and the...
Standard, classic and ultimate editions announced
Back in June, at the showcase for physical distributor Limited Run Games, it was announced the Konami Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection would be receiving a physical release. LRG has now announced pre-orders will open later this week on November 11th. There'll be a standard, classic and...
News Konami's Earnings Report Reveals A Substantial Profit Drop In The First Half Of 2022
Bring on Silent Hill
Konami has revealed its earnings report for the first six months of the year and the results aren't pretty. Despite the release of some titles with which we have had a lot of fun - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection doing a lot of lifting on the 'some' there - the company reported a 34.4% drop in earnings...
News Bandai Namco Renews Trademarks For Pac-Man, SoulCalibur & More
Konami also filed one
Every now and then you'll hear about companies renewing trademarks and today is one of those days. As spotted by Gematsu, Bandai Namco has filed renewals for the classic and long-running series Ace Combat, Pac-Man, SoulCalibur, and Tekken. Tekken 8 was officially revealed last month. It's also mentioned how Konami has fil
Random Former Luigi's Mansion Dev Is Now Heading Up The Silent Hill Franchise
From one horror to the next
Last night, Konami finally lifted the lid on its plans for the Silent Hill franchise and, as expected, there's nothing of any real note for Switch owners; we're really quite sad. However, one interesting and fun little discovery made the rounds on Twitter shortly after the presentation. It turns out that the producer for...
News Two Konami Castlevania Characters Join The Fight In Brawlhalla
Simon Belmont and Alucard are ready for battle
Update [Thu 20th Oct, 2022 05:00 BST]: Simon Belmont and Alucard from the Castlevania series have officially joined Brawlhalla today. This includes the new map Dracula's Castle and an inverted version of the same level. Original story [Sun 11th Sep, 2022 02:30 BST]:
News A Silent Hill Transmission Is Coming, But Will Switch Be Left In The Cold?
We can't quite see that town just yet
Konami is finally about to spill the beans on the future of the Silent Hill franchise. After months of rumours and leaks of varying authenticity, we'll be getting a glimpse into what the company is up to with its iconic survival horror franchise on Wednesday, October 19th at 2pm PT / 10pm BST / 5am AWST (October...
Talking Point It's About Time Castlevania: Symphony Of The Night Came To Switch
Seminal action-RPG celebrates its 25th anniversary
Note: this article contains minor spoilers for Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. "What is a man? A miserable little pile of secrets." These words, uttered by Dracula Vlad Țepeș during the opening exchange with Richter Belmont in Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, have become completely...
News La-Mulana Director To Remake Obscure Konami MSX IP After Winning Contest
The Maze of Galious returns
La-Mulana series director Takumi Naramura has proven his chops at creating games inspired by the MSX computer, and now it looks like he's going to get his hands on one of the most well-known games on the system. The director has won a competition run by Konami to have the chance at remaking the 1987 classic, The Maze of...
News Konami Is Bringing Suikoden I & II Back With HD Remasters On Switch Next Year
FINALLY
Officially announced at the Tokyo Game Show, Suikoden I and Suikoden II are finally returning. And not just with a simple port of both games, as they're both getting the HD remaster treatment. Suikoden I & II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification, a double-pack of the first two games in the series, will be coming to Switch in 2023...
Poll What's The Best Contra Game? Rate Your Collection And Help Us Find Out
Run 'n' Rank!
This week marks the 30th anniversary of Contra III: The Alien Wars (or Super Probotector: Alien Rebels) on the SNES in Europe. That's crazy, right? Despite Konami's rather lacklustre attempt to revitalise the franchise with Contra: Rogue Corps in 2019, we here at Nintendo Life still have a spot in our hearts for the run 'n' gun shooter...
Poll Box Art Brawl - Metal Gear: Ghost Babel
Or just 'Metal Gear Solid', if you like
*beep beep, beep beep* Snake: This is Snake. Colonel, can you hear me? Campbell: Loud and clear. What's the situation, Snake? Snake: I've arrived in a sort of digital space. Hard to know exactly what's going on, but I'm in a blank room, and the words 'Nintendo Life' and 'Box Art Brawl' appear to be...
Rumour New Metal Gear Solid Remasters Reportedly Incoming
"Metal Gearrrr?!"
If various rumours over the last year or so are to be believed, it seems Konami may well be on its way to a bit of a resurgence. After partially stepping away from the console market and leaving some of its key franchises lying dormant, the publisher is apparently looking to revive major IP like Metal Gear Solid, Castlevania, and...
News Konami Teases New Game In Beloved Series For Tokyo Game Show
But keep your expectations in check
Konami announced its Tokyo Game Show line-up earlier today. The annual convention, which starts on 15th September, will play host to several developers and publishers. We've already talked about one title that snuck into the company's line-up — the 1996 arcade game Cannon Dancer — but it's also been teasing...
News The 'Unofficial Strider Sequel' Cannon Dancer Is Finally Coming To Consoles
Step and stride
As we're only weeks away from this year's Tokyo Game Show, we're starting to find out what games developers and publishers will be showing off at the annual convention. And amidst Konami's line-up — which includes multiple Yu-Gi-Oh! games, Super Bomberman R 2, and Coffee Talk Episode 2 — is the surprise return of a forgotten...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection
And they're lean, green, and mean
Do you know who's having a really good year this year? The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Tomorrow, the Year of the Turtle (sorry Tiger, we don't mean anything by it) continues with the release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection, a collection of thirteen of Konami's TMNT titles for the NES,...
Pizza dude's got 30 seconds
For gamers who weren't yet born in the 1980s, it may be surprising to learn that Konami’s pedigree was once second only to Nintendo’s first-party output. Undyingly creative and highly quality-driven, the innovative glow that earmarked their arcade years was never truly rekindled post-1994. Hot on the heels of...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles In Time
Turtle-y brawling
Happy Bank Holiday weekend to you folks in the UK, and welcome everyone to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last week, it was the turn of Wave Race 64 to come under BAB scrutiny — which was fitting as the game launched on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass service. it was a close (wave) race between the top two, but...
Poll What's The Best Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Game?
On Nintendo systems, of course
The June release of Dotemu and Tribute Games' excellent Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge fired up our passion for the heroes in a half-shell in a way we haven't felt for a long time. With the upcoming release of Konami's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection — and with news that port...
News TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection Features Rollback Netcode For SNES 'Tournament Fighters'
As smooth as a turtle's shell
Konami has delivered more good news for Turtles fans today. At the end of the month, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection will be launching on Switch. And the compilation's publisher has revealed that one game is getting some modern-day enhancements to help with online play. Of the 13 games included...
News Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection Will Kick Shell In August
Radical
Have you had enough Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles goodness this year? No? Well, have we got a nice little treat for you. Konami's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection launches on 30th August on Switch. In an exclusive reveal from IGN, we now know that Konami's Turtle games will be following just months after DotEmu and...
News 'Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel: Dawn of the Battle Royale!! Let’s Go! Go Rush!!' Announced For Switch
Follows Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel: Dawn of the Battle Royale!!
Konami has announced 'Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel: Dawn of the Battle Royale!! Let’s Go! Go Rush!!' for the Nintendo Switch. This reveal follows last year's release of Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel: Dawn of the Battle Royale!! across multiple platforms including Switch, and will be released this winter in...
News Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater 3D May Return To The 3DS eShop Soon
That would be... "pretty good"
Since November 2021, the critically acclaimed Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater 3D for Nintendo 3DS has been unavailable to download on the eShop after Konami removed it, along with multiple other digital titles, from sale to renew licenses. Now, in a post celebrating the 35th anniversary of the original Metal Gear on...
News Konami Terminating Super Bomberman R Online, Will Move Forward With "New Projects"
"We hope to be able to inform you of this project soon"
Breaking - Konami has announced it will pull the plug on the battle royale game Super Bomberman R Online. This free-to-play title was originally released on the Nintendo Switch on 27th May 2021 and will be shut down on 1st December 2022. Konami made this announcement via official game website,...
Feature Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles On Nintendo Systems - A Half-Shell History
Ninturtles
With the upcoming bounty of TMNT goodness heading to Switch this year in the form of Konami's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection and Dotemu's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, we thought it the perfect time to take a look at the history of Turtles games on Nintendo systems... You could say that the...
