Konami is a Japanese video game company that develops and publishes games for various platforms, including consoles, mobile devices, and arcade systems. It is known for its popular franchises like Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, and Pro Evolution Soccer.
- Konami was founded in 1969 by Kagemasa Kozuki as a jukebox rental and repair business in Osaka, Japan.
- In the 1970s, Konami started creating arcade games and released its first home console game in 1983.
- Throughout the 80s and 90s, Konami developed well-known arcade titles such as Gradius and Contra, and later expanded into console gaming.
- In the early 2000s, Konami released some of its most iconic games, such as Metal Gear Solid and Silent Hill.
- In recent years, Konami has focused mostly on the mobile gaming market and has also divested some of its other businesses, such as fitness clubs and pachinko machines.
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Konami's most popular franchises include Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, and Pro Evolution Soccer.
Konami has shifted its focus primarily to mobile gaming in recent years, but it does still publish games for consoles occasionally.
Konami was founded by Kagemasa Kozuki in Osaka, Japan in 1969.
Konami has divested some of its other businesses, such as fitness clubs and pachinko machines, to focus more on gaming.
Konami games can be found on various platforms, including consoles like Playstation and Xbox, mobile devices, and arcade systems.