Konami says production of LovePlus and Tokimeki Memorial will continue
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It was recently revealed that Akari Uchida and Mino Taro have left Konami. Both staffers played a significant role in the creation of the LovePlus and Tokimeki Memorial titles.
Konami followed up with an official notice today, and said that the LovePlus series will continue despite the departure of Uchida and Taro. The full message reads:
Thank you for your continued interest in our product line.
Given the resignations of Akari Uchida and Mino Taro as staff members who were formerly in charge of production on the Love Plus and Tokimeki Memorial franchises, we are aware of everyone’s concerns about the future of both franchises.
Love Plus and Tokimeki Memorial are both series of games that are deeply important to us and have earned your love and adoration for many years and as such, production of them will continue unabated and it is our sincere hope that you will likewise maintain your enduring support moving forward.
If there are still any remaining points that you wish to see clarified, you may reach us at our customer service line.
LovePlus producer and character designer leave Konami
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Two primary staffers from the LovePlus series have announced their resignation from the company. Senior producer Akari Uchida as well as character designer Mino Taro have moved on.
Uchida said of his departure:
“I still don’t know yet, but I’d like to keep up the pace and continue doing what I can do. …it was when a fan told me ‘thank you!’ while clenching my hand in tears. In the end, it was the my best decision after thinking about what I can do for such fans from this point on.”
“Now that I have all the time to think about the unlimited things I can do, [the thoughts] of hopes and uncertainty has me jumping up and down like a child. I’d like to have an opportunity to be able to make something together with you all, so when that time comes, please lend me your strength. Let’s cause a commotion together, again!”
Mino Taro also said:
“I have nothing but the deepest feelings for the titles I’ve worked on. In the midst of working in rough conditions as a video game creator, there was a lot I thought about, but I’ve come to my decision after thinking about the last opportunity of being able to do things I wasn’t able to with Konami.”
Since “Mino Taro” was part of Konami, he intends to work under the new freelancer pen name “Minoboshi Taro” to signify the new start.
More: Akari Uchida, Konami, loveplus, Mino Taro
Castlevania: Circle of the Moon Wii U Virtual Console trailer (Europe)
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More Castlevania: Circle of the Moon Wii U Virtual Console footage
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Castlevania: Circle of the Moon Wii U Virtual Console footage
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Silent Hill: Shattered Memories originally pitched as “Cold Heart”
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Silent Hill: Shattered Memories was originally a very different game. Konami was initially pitched “Silent Hill: Cold Heart” by developer Climax Studios.
Cold Heart did retain some elements from Shattered Memories such as themes of ice and cold. However, mostly everything else was changed. Combat, for instance – something absent from Shattered Memories – was planned for Cold Heart. The game also wasn’t originally intended to be a reimagining of the first Silent Hill.
Check out the gallery below for a look at Climax’s 14-page pitch to Konami.
Tak Fujii leaves Konami
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Konami producer Tak Fujii has left Konami. In terms of his work on Nintendo titles, he most recently helped develop Frogger 3D.
Fujii announced his departure on Twitter, writing:
It's been great 20 years of creation. Thanks for all who supported, loved my titles. Farewell and may the extreeeeemeness be with KONAMI.
— Tak Fujii????? (@Tak_Fujii) December 17, 2014
Fujii may best be remembered for his presentation at Konami’s E3 2010 conference. You can catch that below if you never saw it. It’s definitely worth a watch!
Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX rated in Australia, Donkey Kong Land rated by the ESRB
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The Virtual Console ratings just keep on rolling in. First up is Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX, which has been rated in Australia and should be coming to Wii U as a Virtual Console download. Donkey Kong Land has also been rated by the ESRB in North America – look out for that one on 3DS soon.
Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D coming to the Japanese 3DS eShop, theme on the way as well
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Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D is finally getting a downloadable release in Japan. Konami announced today that the digital version will be available on December 16 for 4,500 yen.
There are also plans to release a theme for Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D on the same day for 200 yen. By purchasing the game, fans can receive the theme for free.
