Konami je objavio detalje finansijskog učinka u protekloj fiskalnoj godini.
Kompanija beleži gubitke u digital entertainment i pachinko (japanske slot mašine) divizijama dok social gaming sektor beleži porast. Digital Entertainment divizija u koju spada video game sekcija u odnosu na prošlu godinu ima pad od 17.1%. Kao najznačajnije faktore odgovorne za poslovanje u okviru ove divizije Konami ističe Pro Evolution Soccer, Metal Gear franšizu i iOS naslov Dragon Collection.
Sve ukupno kompanija beleži pad u prodaji proizvoda i usluga za 15 procenata.
Još jedna interesantna informacija koja se provukla je da Konami namerava da na ovogodišnjem E3-u aktivno promoviše Metal Gear serijal. Na koji tačno način misle ovo da sprovedu ostaje nam da vidimo. Metal Gear Solid 5 je već najavljen kao veliki projekat koji će objediniti The Phantom Pain i Ground Zeroes.
Evo dela iz saopštenja Konamija:
“We intend to develop ways of playing games that match the characteristics of each device. We are further focusing our managerial resources on the development of content that we believe will become major hits in order to produce more hit content.
“Looking ahead, we will continue to expand our lineup, utilizing previously established production and operational expertise and rich content resources. We also intend to develop more for new global platforms not only in the U.S. and Europe markets but also in the Asia markets and enhance new releases with attractive content by creating synergies with established content.
“As for computer and video games, we will focus efforts on continued global development utilizing the production know-how of the Konami Group, while also continuing the production of content for selected existing AAA titles, and continue to strive towards producing hit titles by leveraging existing content. On the production side, as quickly as possible, we intend to develop local production systems in order to develop localized content tailored to the needs of our overseas game users.
“We also intend to promote Metal Gear series, our leading products, including effectively utilizing E3 2013 which will be held at Los Angeles, in the U.S. in June 2013.”
“In addition, for Pro Evo series, our original and next-generation game engine,basic programming of games, using solely for soccer is currently under development in order to provide enjoyment of more real soccer game.”
