Understanding Your Game's DNA.
summary
Konami Europe sets up a PC and console publishing and co‑development arm about 18 months ago and narrows focus to Western games by Western studios for Western audiences. Team analyzes classic KONAMI titles — Gradius, Castlevania, Metal Gear, Silent Hill — extracting traits: gameplay innovation, experimental controls, tech-driven spectacle and memorable hooks. First signed partner is Keelworks with Sydney, an old‑school shooter with cinematic storytelling, announced yesterday. Pitching preference is a playable prototype or vertical rather than paper pitches.
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chapters (13)
- 0:00Konami Europe’s vision
- 4:04Publishing goals
- 9:47Konami’s unique DNA
- 13:58Traits of classic Konami games
- 17:49Innovation in Konami’s history
- 23:29Pioneering spirit behind Konami games
- 25:13Sydney publishing deal
- 30:13Criteria for future games
- 31:37DNA of your own game
- 32:20Q&A: Western vs Japanese appeal
- 34:27Q&A: Supporting independent developers
- 35:14Q&A: Pitch timing
- 36:22Q&A: Kojima’s departure impact
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