Tagged:  Konami

By Dan McKenney, May 24, 2012 4 Features

Konami is opting for a pre-recorded press conference for the second year in a row, but that doesn’t mean the publisher isn’t bringing heat to E3. With powerhouse franchises like Metal Gear Solid and Castlevania, you can expect the Japanese… Read More »

By Mike Murphy, May 23, 2012 0 VG Review

A plethora of games use the theater of war as their centerpieces, relying solely on the battles fought by ground troops. With first-person shooters still on the rise thanks to Call of Duty, Battlefield, and Halo, it’s no wonder why… Read More »

By Jason Fanelli, May 9, 2012 0 VG Review

Originality packs more punch in the fighting game genre. Modern staples like Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition, Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3, and Soul Calibur V are enjoyable, but far from original. In this void, the unique quality of an indie… Read More »

By Anthony LaBella, April 19, 2012 0 GN

Dance Dance Revolution took the videogame arcade scene by storm in the late 90s, and now the popular music title is back in the spotlight. This time around, its influence is extending beyond video games. Konami has finalized deals with… Read More »

By Eddie Inzauto, April 12, 2012 0 VG Review

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] Silent Hill games are built on mystery, confusion, and disorientation. Emotional discomfort sets in as Silent Hill targets the protagonist as its victim, and physical ineptitude heightens the felt oppression and malice in… Read More »

By Mike Deas, March 28, 2012 1 VG Review

Remember Stephanie Ryan? She was that hot girl from your high school graduating class that every guy wanted. Stephanie had the perfect figure, a beautiful face, got straight A’s, competed in varsity everything and even volunteered on the weekends. But,… Read More »

By Jason Fanelli, March 24, 2012 0 Columns, GN, Videos

Nothing makes me hungrier than a full week’s worth of excellent gaming news, so get out your plates and get ready for this week’s Hot Off The Grill! Every weekend, join Senior Editor Jason Fanelli (with videographer Matt Boyle behind… Read More »

By Jason Fanelli, March 17, 2012 0 Columns, GN, Videos

Hot Off The Grill Episode 2 is served! Every weekend, join Senior Editor Jason Fanelli (with videographer Matt Boyle behind the camera) as he runs down the top gaming news stories from the previous week. Game announcements, developer quotes, major… Read More »

By Greg Galiffa, February 21, 2012 0 VG Review

Death in games has lost its edge with time. Not to dust off the old argument that video games today aren’t as terminal as they were twenty years ago, but the debate has merit. Auto-saves, checkpoints, and regenerating health bars… Read More »

By Dan Russo, January 10, 2012 0 GN

Snake will see his second re-release in a year with Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3D for the Nintendo 3DS, Konami announced today. The full integration of 3D gameplay into the PlayStation 2 classic allows for a new dimension of… Read More »