JetSetRadio
Banned
That's disappointing.
I still give them credit for PES (PS4) and will play MGS 5 day one though.
I still give them credit for PES (PS4) and will play MGS 5 day one though.
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Guillermo del Toro confirms he will not be collaborating with Kojima on Silent Hills
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Pilgrimzero
Member
Yup done with Konami. They've ruined every franchise they have. As others mentioned here I will get the next Metal Gear used and that's it.
Konomi needs to die off, sell their stuff to studios that might actually give a shit.
Konomi needs to die off, sell their stuff to studios that might actually give a shit.
Pharaoh 117
Member
Oh fuck...
The perfect Dark
Banned
I'm done with this company. Fuck you, Konami.
Goro Majima
Kitty Genovese Member
Part of me wants Konami to sell off its video game side but how does that even work? You have to imagine that many of their higher ups and employees are there to make games because that's what they want to do. That would be such a radical shift in their identity.
I guess the future will tell if they're interested in making games going forward or how that's all going to work.
I guess the future will tell if they're interested in making games going forward or how that's all going to work.
Ohmygoditsjrod
Banned
Man I really wish Konami would just shut down their gaming division and sell off all their IPs. Sony getting ahold of SH, MGS, and ZOE would be a dream come true.
BaraSailey
Member
God dammit, Konami. I was so excited for this :/
NoKisum
Member
If that's the case, can we get someone to buy the Hudson rights from them? I could sure go for a new Bonk or Bloody Roar right about now.
ShogunDarius
Member
he left
Petrae
Member
Konami walking away from console video game publishing is all but inevitable-- the question is no longer "if" but "when".
Perhaps TPP undersells. Konami no longer sees the benefit of hiring staff to create another Metal Gear game after security had shown Kojima off of its property. PES isn't a huge seller, either. Management decides to abandon console game development and publishing in this case by 2016.
Or...
Perhaps TPP sells a decent amount. Konami brass decide to greenlight another Metal Gear game and hire staff. Upon release in 2017, the game sells less than TPP after fans generally reject it. Konami walks away within a year.
Konami will fall back on its other investments and operations. Gambling, health clubs, and even some mobile game development probably remain. Unlike previous scenarios with Midway and THQ, though, Konami IP won't be pennies on the dollar for acquisition-- in fact, Konami may not part with them at all. That means IP like Castlevania, Metal Gear, Gradius, and the Hudson stable of franchises would remain locked away.
That's probably the worst part of what happens when Konami makes its exit.
Perhaps TPP undersells. Konami no longer sees the benefit of hiring staff to create another Metal Gear game after security had shown Kojima off of its property. PES isn't a huge seller, either. Management decides to abandon console game development and publishing in this case by 2016.
Or...
Perhaps TPP sells a decent amount. Konami brass decide to greenlight another Metal Gear game and hire staff. Upon release in 2017, the game sells less than TPP after fans generally reject it. Konami walks away within a year.
Konami will fall back on its other investments and operations. Gambling, health clubs, and even some mobile game development probably remain. Unlike previous scenarios with Midway and THQ, though, Konami IP won't be pennies on the dollar for acquisition-- in fact, Konami may not part with them at all. That means IP like Castlevania, Metal Gear, Gradius, and the Hudson stable of franchises would remain locked away.
That's probably the worst part of what happens when Konami makes its exit.
hemo memo
Gold Member
They are interested in making more mobile games and arcade.
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
He left.
Well Sony has a fairly long history with Silent Hill in addition to Sony Pictures doing the movies as well.
Backfoggen
Banned
Konami why are you such a trash company.
Beelzeboss
Member
People became hopeful after Bayonetta 2/ Devil's Third/ Street Fighter V that a console holder might save a game.
AHA-Lambda
Member
SillyEskimo
Member
Intheflorsh
Banned
Del Toro is cursed!
Sucks.
Sucks.
Mors_Verigo
Banned
Move over Master Chief Collection, you're no longer the biggest fumble in town...
ArkkAngel007
Member
It depends on the company and how things were left off with the project at its origin, of which neither were favorable for a lot of notable projects that I'm sure you're thinking of. I'm not sure where the development side comes into it with in wanting Sony of Japan to take it on though.
Pretty much. The cancellation of Silent Hills is competing only with Silent Hill HD Collection for that honor. Konami can't lose.
BMX Bandit
Member
Sad but predictable. PT was a really unique experience and was one of the few things to get me excited about silent hill in a long time.
Lightning_Roller
Banned
Seriously, what the hell?! Did we wake up in the twilight zone?!
On topic: This sucks, PT looked amazing and was creepy as hell. And now its gone...thanks a ton Konami.
And here's a new Metal Gear game by Team Ninja
hemo memo
Gold Member
Ftfy
Itchy//Tasty
Member
This is what I'm thinking too; that it could be carried on in some form without the name. Just because Kojima can no longer make Silent Hills, doesn't mean he can't make a great horror game independent of Konami. Kinda like Mikami and The Evil Within. Exactly like that, actually.
I guess all eyes are on Kojima to see what he does next.
ShadowKingpin
Member
Konami is an absolute fucking joke. They are not getting another dime from me after MGSV.
Pretty sure I read in the Kojima firing thread that they were already hiring for the next MGS. I expect they'll do the same with Silent Hills.
Your long term forecast of fan rejection, falling sales, and an exit from the market, still seems reasonable. I also agree that while the company is doing well elsewhere, an IP fire-sale is unlikely.
Petrae
Member
Definitely a reason why Konami doesn't sell off its IP when it walks away-- applying those familiar IP to slots/pachinko machines is a way to attract players.
