14.6% 61.2% 6.0%

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Consolidated Financial Highlights Figures indicated for fiscal 2012 to fiscal 2014 conform to U.S. GAAP; those from fiscal 2015 onward reflect International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Total Revenue Year-on-year Operating Prot Year-on-year increase increase (¥ billion) (¥ billion) 14.6% 61.2% 300 265.8 50 249.9 41.0 226.0 217.6 218.2 40 200 30 21.9 24.7 20 100 15.3 10 7.7 0 0 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 (Fiscal years ended March 31) (Fiscal years ended March 31) Prot Attributable to Owners of the Parent Year-on-year Total Revenue by Business Segment increase Pachislot & (¥ billion) 6.0% Pachinko Machines billion 25 23.0 ¥12.1 20 Gaming & Systems Digital Entertainment 15 13.2 9.9 10.5 ¥34.3 billion ¥132.7billion 10 5 3.8 Health & Fitness 0 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ¥71.3 billion (Fiscal years ended March 31) 124 In terms of the consolidated results for the year ended March 31, 2016, pricing plan based on the number of times they use our facilities and to total revenue amounted to ¥249,902 million (a year-on-year increase of use more than one facility. We intend to promote and spread the Konami 14.6%), operating profit was ¥24,679 million (a year-on-year increase Sports Club’s services supporting the concept of “sustainable fitness.” of 61.2%), profit before income taxes was ¥23,768 million (a year-on- In addition, Konami Sports Life Co., Ltd., established in October 2015, year increase of 40.1%), and profit attributable to owners of the parent began to develop new products related to health and fitness with the was ¥10,516 million (a year-on-year increase of 6.0%). aim of enhancing its degree of recognition and increasing its market In the Digital Entertainment segment of the Konami Group, mobile share in the health and fitness equipment market. This market is expand- games, including JIKKYOU PAWAFURU PUROYAKYU, the World Soc- ing centered on household machines. cer Collection series and PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL SPIRITS A In our Gaming & Systems segment, we have promoted sales of the (Ace), continued to enjoy steady sales. Also, METAL GEAR SOLID V: new cabinet Concerto of the video slot machine as well as the Podium THE PHANTOM PAIN, which is the latest title in the METAL GEAR cabinet series and the SYNKROS casino management system mainly series, and Winning Eleven 2016 (known overseas as PES 2016 - Pro in the U.S. and Australian markets. Evolution Soccer -) received favorable reviews from users, and these In the Pachislot and Pachinko Machines segment, we released new titles are available to provide long-term enjoyment through continuing pachislot machine MAGICAL HALLOWEEN 5 following GUN SWORD, operation. SKYGIRLS-Zero, Futatabi and SILENT HILL. As for pachinko machines, In our Health & Fitness segment, we continued to develop our pric- we released CR PACHINKO Castlevania (Japanese title: CR PACHINKO ing and membership plans. These plans enable customers to select a Akumajo Dracula), which was derived from our original content. For more detailed financial data, please visit the KONAMI website and go to the Financial Information page. https://www.konami.com/ir/en/ 2.

Copy Link

Recommended publications

Efootball PES 2021 MOBILE REACHES 350 MILLION DOWNLOADS
Nov 12, 2020 10:08 GMT eFootball PES 2021 MOBILE REACHES 350 MILLION DOWNLOADS The milestone will be celebrated with three in-game campaigns Konami Digital Entertainment, B.V. today announced that eFootball PES 2021 Mobile has been downloaded more than 350 million times. To commemorate the milestone, along with this year being the franchise’s 25th anniversary, KONAMI will be running three in-game campaigns starting from today. Between November 12th – November 19th, users who log in will receive three Special Agents for Juventus Iconic Moments. One week later, between November 19th – November 26th, users who log in will receive three Special Agents for Manchester United Iconic Moments. During the campaign period, November 12th – November 30th, mobile and console users will also receive the following items as a reward as each total goal milestone is reached: • 50M - Black Ball x1 • 100M - Black Ball x3 • 150M - Contract renewal ticket x35 • 200M - Level trainer (Big) x35 • 250M - myClub Coin x350 • 350M - Legends: Worldwide Clubs x1 KONAMI has also announced the introduction of Player Packs for Mobile – purchasable packs focusing on one individual superstar player. Each pack comes with their Iconic Moment variant, myClub Coins, an original menu theme and Special Agents. Only one Player Pack can be purchased per account, costing €17.99 / £15.99 each. The three available packs are as follows: • "The Kiss" Messi Pack • "High-Flying" C.Ronaldo Pack • "Step and Fire" Rashford Pack Finally, KONAMI has announced a new loyalty scheme for the eFootball PES series, starting with PES 2021 – eFootball Points*. This cross-platform reward system gives players additional ways to earn amazing bonuses by engaging with core titles in the PES franchise.
[Show full text]
UPC Platform Publisher Title Price Available 730865001347
UPC Platform Publisher Title Price Available 730865001347 PlayStation 3 Atlus 3D Dot Game Heroes PS3 $16.00 52 722674110402 PlayStation 3 Namco Bandai Ace Combat: Assault Horizon PS3 $21.00 2 Other 853490002678 PlayStation 3 Air Conflicts: Secret Wars PS3 $14.00 37 Publishers 014633098587 PlayStation 3 Electronic Arts Alice: Madness Returns PS3 $16.50 60 Aliens Colonial Marines 010086690682 PlayStation 3 Sega $47.50 100+ (Portuguese) PS3 Aliens Colonial Marines (Spanish) 010086690675 PlayStation 3 Sega $47.50 100+ PS3 Aliens Colonial Marines Collector's 010086690637 PlayStation 3 Sega $76.00 9 Edition PS3 010086690170 PlayStation 3 Sega Aliens Colonial Marines PS3 $50.00 92 010086690194 PlayStation 3 Sega Alpha Protocol PS3 $14.00 14 047875843479 PlayStation 3 Activision Amazing Spider-Man PS3 $39.00 100+ 010086690545 PlayStation 3 Sega Anarchy Reigns PS3 $24.00 100+ 722674110525 PlayStation 3 Namco Bandai Armored Core V PS3 $23.00 100+ 014633157147 PlayStation 3 Electronic Arts Army of Two: The 40th Day PS3 $16.00 61 008888345343 PlayStation 3 Ubisoft Assassin's Creed II PS3 $15.00 100+ Assassin's Creed III Limited Edition 008888397717 PlayStation 3 Ubisoft $116.00 4 PS3 008888347231 PlayStation 3 Ubisoft Assassin's Creed III PS3 $47.50 100+ 008888343394 PlayStation 3 Ubisoft Assassin's Creed PS3 $14.00 100+ 008888346258 PlayStation 3 Ubisoft Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood PS3 $16.00 100+ 008888356844 PlayStation 3 Ubisoft Assassin's Creed: Revelations PS3 $22.50 100+ 013388340446 PlayStation 3 Capcom Asura's Wrath PS3 $16.00 55 008888345435
[Show full text]
Super Bomberman R Online Erscheint Schon Bald Auch Für Playstation, Xbox, Switch Und Pc
PRESSEMELDUNG 16. März 2021 SUPER BOMBERMAN R ONLINE ERSCHEINT SCHON BALD AUCH FÜR PLAYSTATION, XBOX, SWITCH UND PC Konami Digital Entertainment, B.V. verkündete heute, dass SUPER BOMBERMAN R ONLINE schon sehr bald Free-to-play* für PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™und PC via Steam als digitaler Download zur Verfügung stehen wird. *Je nach Plattform kann ein kostenpflichtiges Abonnement zum Onlinespielen benötigt werden (separat erhältlich). Ursprünglich für Stadia veröffentlicht, orientiert sich SUPER BOMBERMAN R ONLINE an beliebten Spielelementen von Super Bomberman R – natürlich samt Rückkehr der acht Bomberman Bros – und bietet den Spielern einen aufregenden Online-Battle-Royale mit bis zu 64 Spielern im für die Reihe neuen “Kampf 64”-Modus. Official Website – LINK Stadia Store Page – LINK Während Bomberman mit dem Gameplay zurückkehrt, welches das Franchise einst zu einem Partyspiel-Klassiker machte – durch Schlachtfelder sprengen und versteckte Power-ups finden und diese nutzen, um Gegner wegzupusten – bricht die Action in SUPER BOMBERMAN R ONLINE mit dem “Kampf 64”-Modus zu neuen Höhenflügen auf. In diesem originellen Battle Royale-Erlebnis verteilen sich bis zu 64 Spieler auf 16 Start-Schlachtfelder. Mit jedem beendeten Schlachtfeld und besiegten Spielern verringert sich die Anzahl der zur Verfügung stehenden Schlachtfelder weiter, bis zum ultimativen Kampf um den Titel zwischen den letzten Überlebenden. SUPER BOMBERMAN R ONLINE bringt über 100 Individualisierungsmöglichkeiten wie zahlreiche Kostüme, Accessoires und, zum ersten Mal überhaupt, Skins für die Bomben, die sowohl die Bombe selbst als auch die Explosion der Bombe optisch verändern. Die Spieler können sich mit dem optionalen Premium-Pack (UVP 9,99 €) noch weiter von der Masse abheben und erhalten Zugriff auf 14 zusätzliche Bomber-Charaktere, die eine Hommage an klassische KONAMI-IPs wie Gradius, Silent Hill, Castlevania und mehr darstellen.
[Show full text]
“The Power of Football” Continues with PES2019/WINNING ELEVEN As KONAMI Announces 9 New Authentic League Licenses
Konami Digital Entertainment May 23, 2018 “The Power of Football” Continues with PES2019/WINNING ELEVEN as KONAMI Announces 9 New Authentic League Licenses Konami Digital Entertainment has today announced that PES2019/WINNING ELEVEN will feature nine new fully licensed leagues, with seven confirmed and two to be announced at a later date. This announcement is part of KONAMI’s ongoing commitment to increase the number of licenses within the PES series. The confirmed seven new authentic leagues available in PES2019/WINNING ELEVEN include: Danish Superliga, Portugal’s Liga NOS, Belgium Pro League, Swiss Super League, Scotland’s Ladbrokes Premiership, Superliga Argentine, and exclusive to PES2019/WINNING ELEVEN, the Russian Premier Liga. All teams within the leagues will be fully licensed in PES2019/WINNING ELEVEN as well. KONAMI is especially thrilled to have signed the rights for the Russian Premier Liga exclusively, making PES2019/WINNING ELEVEN the only football game on the market where fans can have access to the entire league featuring top clubs such as CSKA Moscow, Zenit St Petersburg and Spartak Moscow. With the latest PES instalment being made available on 4K HDR across all platforms as well as the use of ‘Enlighten’ software for true-to-life visual effects and real time ‘Global Illumination’ lighting and shadows, PES2019/WINNING ELEVEN will offer fans improved in-game graphics. This means better crowd detail, real grass textures and the return of the incredibly popular snow weather effect making those matches in Moscow even more realistic! PES2019/WINNING ELEVEN will be available on PlayStation®4, Xbox One™ and PC via Steam on August 28th in the Americas and August 30th globally.
[Show full text]
The History of Video Game Music from a Production Perspective
Digital Worlds: The History of Video Game Music From a Production Perspective by Griffin Tyler A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree, Bachelor in Arts Music The Colorado College April, 2021 Approved by ___________________________ Date __May 3, 2021_______ Prof. Ryan Banagale Approved by ___________________________ Date ___________________May 4, 2021 Prof. Iddo Aharony 1 Introduction In the modern era of technology and connectivity, one of the most interactive forms of personal entertainment is video games. While video games are arguably at the height of popularity amid the social restrictions of the current Covid-19 pandemic, this popularity did not pop up overnight. For the past four decades video games have been steadily rising in accessibility and usage, growing from a novelty arcade activity of the late 1970s and early 1980s to the globally shared entertainment experience of today. A remarkable study from 2014 by the Entertainment Software Association found that around 58% of Americans actively participate in some form of video game use, the average player is 30 years old and has been playing games for over 13 years. (Sweet, 2015) The reason for this popularity is no mystery, the gaming medium offers storytelling on an interactive level not possible in other forms of media, new friends to make with the addition of online social features, and new worlds to explore when one wishes to temporarily escape from the monotony of daily life. One important aspect of video game appeal and development is music. A good soundtrack can often be the difference between a successful game and one that falls into obscurity.
[Show full text]
Silent Hill: Book of Memories Enters New Chapter on November 8 Th
Silent Hill: Book of Memories enters new chapter on th November 8 Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH has announced the Australian release date for Silent Hill: Book of Memories on PlayStation(R)Vita, as November 8th. Sydney, Australia, Oct 11 - Developed by WayForward, the new game marks the first appearance of the acclaimed horror series on PlayStation(R)Vita. The game also introduces multiplayer elements to the series for the first time, as players work together within the mist-shrouded areas of the titular town. Silent Hill: Book of Memories begins with the player selecting a customisable character. The player then receives a book which, it transpires, has the power to change the past. The action takes the form of a skewed top-down adventure with the emphasis on action and exploration. Players are thus challenged to solve a series of tests and puzzles which rewards them with puzzle pieces that are needed to access the next area. A wide range of Silent Hill elements and adversaries make a welcome return as the player finds out more about the book, and in multiplayer mode players work together in a quest to gather the puzzle pieces and conquer the huge boss creatures which punctuate the gameplay. Silent Hill: Book of Memories also allows users to share Items between characters, including items to restore lost health and to boost endurance. With a soundtrack by Dexter composer Daniel Licht, Silent Hill: Book of Memories opens a new chapter on terror, as players become embroiled in another terrifying visit to KONAMI’s horror series. The game will be available as both a physical product and to download via PlayStation(R)Network.
[Show full text]
Restless Dreams and Shattered Memories: Psychoanalysis and Silent Hill
B R U M A L Revista de Investigación sobre lo Fantástico DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5565/rev/brumal.182 Research Journal on the Fantastic Vol. III, n.° 1 (primavera/spring 2015), pp. 161-182, ISSN: 2014–7910 RESTLESS DREAMS AND SHATTERED MEMORIES: PSYCHOANALYSIS AND SILENT HILL Ewan Kirkland University of Brighton [email protected] Recibido: 25-01-2015 Aceptado: 18-05-2015 Abstract This paper applies psychoanalytic frameworks to the survival horror franchise Silent Hill, a series which is itself informed by psychoanalytic themes. Concerns include the construction of game space as maternal womb, cinematic sequences as primal fanta- sies, and the representation of memory across the games within a psychoanalytic con- text. The horror genres’ preoccupation with monstrous mother figures is evident in boss battle adversaries, the depiction of gamespaces as bloody «maternal caves», and in narratives concerning characters’ searching for their parental origins Distinguishing between videogames’ playable sequences and cinematics as conscious and sub-con- scious aspects, cut-scenes are analysed as reproducing primal fantasies, serving to ex- plain protagonists’ backstory and situating play within narrative contexts. Such mo- ments intrude into the game, marking transformations between the ordinary world and the abject Otherworld, or heralding the emergence of psychoanalytically-resonant monstrous creatures which the protagonist must destroy. Finally, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories is examined as a game which, even more than others, foregrounds the series’ explicit reference to psychoanalytic preoccupations, engaging with contemporary un- derstandings concerning the relationship between memory, media and fantasy. Keywords: Silent Hill, survival horror, psychoanalysis, videogames, memory. Resumen En el presente artículo se aplica el marco de estudio psicoanalítico a la serie de survival horror Silent Hill, ella misma basada en temas psicoanalíticos.
[Show full text]
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout Und Super Bomberman R Online Treffen Sich Im Crossover
** PRESSEMELDUNG ** 27. Mai 2021 FALL GUYS: ULTIMATE KNOCKOUT UND SUPER BOMBERMAN R ONLINE TREFFEN SICH IM CROSSOVER SUPER BOMBERMAN R ONLINE erscheint heute für PlayStation, Xbox, Switch und Steam als Free-to-Play-Titel und lädt den “Bean Bomber” aus Fall Guys ein Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. und Mediatonic verkünden heute ein besonderes Crossover zwischen dem neu veröffentlichten SUPER BOMBERMAN R ONLINE und dem „bohnigen Stolper Royale“ Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout. Als Teil der Zusammenarbeit können alle Spieler von SUPER BOMBERMAN R ONLINE einen exklusiven „Bean Bomber“-Spielcharakter* erhalten. Somit ist dies das erste Mal, dass es ein Fall Guy in ein anderes Spiel geschafft hat. *Bis auf Weiteres im Spiel auf allen Plattformen verfügbar. Kein zusätzlicher Kauf notwendig. Der “Bean Bomber” kann über das Schlachtfeld hechten, um nicht von unzähligen Bomben getroffen zu werden, während Spieler im neuen „Kampf 64“-Onlinemodus gegeneinander antreten. Zusätzlich wird auch die Bomberman-Reihe in Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout Einzug halten, nämlich mit dem neuen „Bomberman“-Kostüm! Der ikonische Charakter schlägt am 4. Juni 2021 im Blunderdome ein und wird im Ingame-Shop von Fall Guys für insgesamt zehn Kronen erhältlich sein. “Bean Bomber”-Charakter in SBRO “Bomberman”-Kostüm in Fall Guys Gameplay des “Bean Bombers” in SBRO “Bean Bomber”-Profil in SBRO SUPER BOMBERMAN R ONLINE ist ab heute für PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™ und PC via Steam als downloadexklusiver Free-to-Play-Titel verfügbar. Das Spiel ist ebenfalls auf PlayStation®5 und Xbox Series X|S spielbar. PlayStation Store – LINK Microsoft Store (Xbox) – LINK Nintendo eShop – LINK Steam – LINK Google Stadia – LINK KONAMIs Richtlinien für erstellte Nutzerinhalte (bspw.
[Show full text]
2Q FY2020 Financial Results Presentation Material
FY2020 2nd Quarter Financial Results Six months ended September 30, 2019 KONAMI HOLDINGS CORPORATION October 31, 2019 Cautionary statement with respect to forward-looking statements Statements made in this presentation with respect to KONAMI HOLDINGS’ current plans, estimates, strategies and beliefs, including forecasts, are forward-looking statements about the future performance of the Company. These statements are based on management’s assumptions and beliefs in light of information currently available to it and, therefore, you should not place undue reliance on them. A number of important factors could cause actual results to be materially different from and worse than those discussed in forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to (1) Changes in economic conditions affecting our operations; (2) Fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, particularly with respect to the value of the Japanese yen, the U.S. dollar and the Euro; (3) the Company’s ability to continue to win acceptance of our products, which are offered in highly competitive markets characterized by the continuous introduction of new products, rapid developments in technology and subjective and changing consumer preferences; (4) the Company’s ability to successfully expand internationally with a focus on our Digital Entertainment business, Amusement business and Gaming & Systems business; (5) the Company’s ability to successfully expand the scope of our business and broaden our customer base through our Sports business; (6) Regulatory developments and changes and our ability to respond and adapt to those changes; (7) the Company’s expectations with regard to further acquisitions and the integration of any companies we may acquire; and (8) the outcome of contingencies.
[Show full text]
Case 2:08-Cv-00157-MHW-MRA Document 64-6 Filed 03/05/10 Page 1 of 306 Case 2:08-Cv-00157-MHW-MRA Document 64-6 Filed 03/05/10 Page 2 of 306
Case 2:08-cv-00157-MHW-MRA Document 64-6 Filed 03/05/10 Page 1 of 306 Case 2:08-cv-00157-MHW-MRA Document 64-6 Filed 03/05/10 Page 2 of 306 JURISDICTION AND VENUE 3. Jurisdiction is predicated upon 28 U.S.C. §§ 1331, 1338(a) and (b), and 1367(a). As the parties are citizens of different states and as the matters in controversy exceed the sum or value of seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000.00), exclusive of interest and costs, this court also has jurisdiction over the state-law claims herein under 28 U.S.C. § 1332. 4. David Allison’s claims arise in whole or in part in this District; Defendant operates and/or transacts business in this District, and Defendant has aimed its tortious conduct in whole or in part at this District. Accordingly, venue is proper under 28 U.S.C. §§ 1391(b) and (c), and 1400(a). PARTIES 5. David Allison is a sole proprietorship with its principal place of business located in Broomfield, Colorado, and operates a website located at www.cheatcc.com. David Allison owns the exclusive copyrights to each of the web pages posted at www.cheatcc.com, as fully set forth below. 6. The true name and capacity of the Defendant is unknown to Plaintiff at this time. Defendant is known to Plaintiff only by the www.Ps3cheats.com website where the infringing activity of the Defendant was observed. Plaintiff believes that information obtained in discovery will lead to the identification of Defendant’s true name.
[Show full text]
Dance Dance Revolution Non–Stop Megamix Music Video Project 1
DDR Project 1 (3rd Mix) 01 Brad DeMoss: Level Select [DDR 3rd Mix Game] D 02 Nathan Bezner: Afronova [Re-venge; Perfect Blue] 03 Hsien Lee: The Race [Captain Jack; Various] DR 04 GenkiGenki: Dam Dariram [Joga; Mahou Tsukai Tai!] 05 Maboroshi Studios: Mr. Wonderful [Smile.dk; DNA²] 06 Doki Doki Productions: Operator [Papaya; Various] 07 Studio KZ: El Ritmo Tropical [Dixie's Gang; Various] 08 Steven Dickinson: In the Navy ’99 P Dance Dance Revolution [Captain Jack; Martian Successor Nadesico] 09 Nic Neidenbach: Do it All Night [E-rotic; Jubei–chan] r 10 Derek Sherman: Dynamite Rave [Naoki; FLCL] oj Non–Stop Megamix 11 Nic Neidenbach: Rock Beat [Loud Force; Dual!] 12 Eric Kobet: Gradiusic Cyber (AMD G5 Mix) [Big-O feat. DJ Taka; Gasaraki] e Music Video Project 1 c 13 Lee “Lostboy” Thompson: Captain Jack [Captain Jack; Dominion Tank Police] t 14 Jaye Cee: Boom Boom Dollar [King Kong & D. Jungle Girls; Various] 1 15 Demon Kitty Productions: End of the Century [No. 9; Escaflowne Movie] 16 Vlad Pohnert: gentle stress [Mr. Dog feat. DJ Swan; Those Who Hunt Elves] 17 Eric Kobet: Jam Jam Reggae [Rice.C feat. jam master '73; Urusei Yatsura] 18 Lee Thompson: Tubthumping [Chumbawamba; Various] 19 Dave Peterson: Get Up and Dance [Freedom; Various] 20 Nigel O’Rear: So Many Men [Me & My; Fushigi Yuugi] 21 Lone Wolf and Cub: Make a Jam! [U1; Various] 22 Otaku Video: It Only Takes a Minute [Tavares; Can Can Bunny Extra] 23 Lee & Denise Thompson: Get Up (Before the Night is Over) [Technotronic feat. Ya Kid K; Various] 24 Vlad Pohnert: Upside Down [Coo Coo; Ranma ½] 25 Hsien Lee: Silent Hill [Thomas Howard; Maison Ikkoku] 26 Brad DeMoss: Xanadu [Olivia; El–Hazard] 27 GenkiGenki: Love [Sonic Dream; Ojamajo Doremi] 28 Joey Snackpants, Esq.: Holiday [Who's That Girl!; Various] 29 Nathan Bezner: Wonderland [X-Treme; Initial D] 30 Nathan Bezner: Oh Nick Please Not So Quick Dance Dance Revolution 3rd Mix Non–stop [E-rotic; Akazukin Cha Cha] 31 Brian Easton: If You Can Say Goodbye [Kate Project; KOR] Megamix; various anime 32 Studio KZ: Luv to Me [DJ Kazu feat.
[Show full text]
Silent Hill Chills E3
Silent Hill chills E3 Three times the scares as KONAMI unveils Silent Hill plans 30 June 2011 : Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH used E3 to showcase its ambitious plans for the ever-popular Silent Hill series. The publisher used the LA event to show Silent Hill Downpour ’s all-new 3D elements, while also detailing The Silent Hill HD Collection and a new horror-adventure entitled Silent Hill: Book of Memories for Sony’s new PlayStation Vita handheld system. The Silent Hill series remains one of the most fascinating and entertaining stories in video game history. KONAMI is committed to creating new chills based on the doom-laden town, and the three new titles celebrate the past, present and future of the franchise. Silent Hill Downpour follows a convict called Murphy Pendleton, whose transport to a secure facility is interrupted by a crash on the edge of the town. Wandering into Silent Hill, Pendleton explores new areas unseen in the Silent Hill series, including the town’s defunct transport tunnels. Silent Hill: Downpour was playable for the first time at E3 on both PlayStation®3 and Xbox360®, and KONAMI showcased the game’s newly-announced 3D functionality. This marks the series’ first foray into 3D and will also allow the players to become truly immersed in the game’s familiar mist-shrouded streets. KONAMI has also confirmed that platinum-selling rock band KORN have created a track especially for the game’s soundtrack, which is perfectly coupled with Dan Licht’s eerie score. KONAMI is also celebrating the previous Silent Hill range, with the release of The Silent Hill HD Collection for PlayStation®3, which brings the acclaimed Silent Hill 2 and Silent Hill 3 bang up to date, with all new enhancements and high-definition graphics.
[Show full text]