Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel Will Have Crossplay/Cross-Save Support When Released

Konami has announced that its upcoming free-to-play card game, Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel will launch with crossplay/cross-save support. 

Yu-Gi-Oh!, Konami's new free-to-play card game, has been announced. Crossplay cross-save compatibility will be available when Master Duel releases. According to Nintendo Life, Konami unveiled this announcement, as well as many other things players can expect in Master Duel, at the recently held Jump Festa 2022 event. The game isn't out yet, but it'll be out this winter, which means it'll be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC, iOS, and Android. 

As noted by Nintendo Life, duelists can expect the following features in Master Duel: 

• 4K resolution duels
• Over 10,000 cards to unlock across the series’ history 
• A Solo Mode campaign
• Deckbuilding and a large database with Decklists
• Tutorials to teach players how to play 
• Special events and tournaments 

Here’s The Schedule And Line-Up For Tokyo Game Show 2021

 

The 2021 Tokyo Game Show kicks off on September 30. Presentations from Xbox, Square Enix, Ubisoft, Capcom, Konami, miHoYo, and more will livestreamed nearly every hour. You can visit the event’s website for full descriptions of each event, but here’s the rundown of what will be shown and when. 

September 30

• 10:00: TGS Online Opening
• 11:00: Keynote: We’ll always have games.
• 12:00: GameraGame Now Tokyo Game Show 2021 Special
• 1:00: SNK - King of Fighters XV Special Program (English）
• 4:00: SK Telecom Game Show
• 5:00: Team Madness Games - It's Mealtime! Presentation
• 6:00: Microsoft - Xbox Live Stream 
• 7:00: Konami - New information to reveal for Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel along with updates across key titles
• 8:00: Spike Chunsoft Special
• 9:00: D3Publisher Live broadcast
• 10:00: Capcom Online Presentation
• 11:00: IzanagiGames - Yurukill Special!

October 1

• 10:00 TGS Official Program - Undecided
• 11:00 Sense of Wonder Night 2021
• 4:00 NTTe-Sports - Undecided
• 5:00 Happinet Game Showcase (1st stage)
• 6:00 505 Games Upcoming Titles Showcase
• 7:00 Square Enix Presents
• 8:00 Bandai Namco - Undecided
• 9:00 Level-5 - Undecided
• 10:00 Sega/Atlus - Undecided

October 2

• 9:00: TGS Official Program - Undecided
• 10:00: Happinet Game Showcase (2nd stage)
• 12:00: Tencent Games
• 12:30: Japan Game Awards 2021
• 2:00:  Lilith Games Warpath, New Game Release Conference
• 4:00: GungHo Online Entertainment - Undecided
• 6:00: Japan Game Awards: 2021 Games of the Year Division
• 8:00: Koei Tecmo Special Program
• 10:00: Konami - Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side 4th Heart Stage/First Gameplay Reveal
• 11:00: DMM Games - Undecided

October 3

• 10:00: TGS Official Program - Undecided
• 11:00: S-Game - New ARPG arrives, new expedition starts
• 12:00: Japan Electronics College
• 1:00: Arc System Works
• 1:00: Japan Game Awards 2021
• 3:00: 110 Industries - Feature presentation of new AAA products currently in development
• 4:00: NC Soft Special Program
• 5:00: GungHo Online Entertainment - Undecided
• 6:00: Ubisoft - UBIDAY2021 Online × TGS Special Program
• 7:00: AKRacing Presents
• 8:00: Wright Flyer Studios
• 9:00: miHoYo - Genshin Impact TGS 2021 Program
• 10:00: fingger
• 11:00: Gran Saga - Undecided
• 12:00: TGS2021 Online Ending

Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy Of The Duelist: Link Evolution Coming Exclusively To Nintendo Switch In August

Konami has announced that the Nintendo Switch exclusive Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution is coming to the system on August 20th. They have also released a teaser for the game as well as announcing that those who go for the physical version will be able to get 3 new Yu-Gi-Oh! trading cards.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution will launch on August 20 at SRP $39.99. Exclusive for Nintendo Switch™! And, exclusive to the physical retail version, Duelists will unpack three brand-new Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) cards! #YuGiOh pic.twitter.com/0PHPSMr3mx

— Konami (@Konami) May 21, 2019

Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution Coming Exclusively To Nintendo Switch

Konami has announced that Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution is coming exclusively to the Nintendo Switch. This version of the game comes with a handful of new features, like 20 new characters and an extended story mode. This version also includes everything that was put out for the original version as DLC.

Here’s what Konami says you can look forward to in this updated game:

• Build and customize a Deck from more than 9,000 cards, the most in any Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card video game
• Challenge other players with local-play or Nintendo Switch Online
• The addition of Link Monster cards not only change the way seasoned Duelists play their cards, but where they play them
• Take on the roles of the animated series’ villains with Reverse Duels
• Compete with Battle Packs for Sealed play and Draft play 
• Includes all previously released Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist content

No price was given for the game, but the standard version of Legacy of the Duelist cost $19.99 on current systems. Except Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution to release this summer exclusively for Nintendo Switch. 

Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy Of The Duelist: Link Evolution Announced For Nintendo Switch

Konami has announced that Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution is coming to Nintendo Switch. The game gives you the opportunity to duel against characters from the Yu-Gi-Oh! series. You can also face other players nationwide with the “New Master Rules.” A release date hasn’t been announced, but more details will be unveiled in the April 2019 issue of Japanese magazine V-Jump on February 21st .

Co-op Castlevania iOS Title Announced For Japan

Looks like Konami is working a four-player co-op Castlevania title for iOS that starts a closed beta in Japan around mid-May. Gematsu has translated the game's official page, which describes a future in which Dracula has been destroyed. However, protagonist Genya Arikado has received a mysterious letter that warns that the Count will be resurrected. Characters such as Simon, Alucard, Charlotte, Shanoa, and Maria, from previous Castlevania titles are available to play. The game supports global co-op, so hopefully we’ll get a localized version. Thoughts ?

Another Chance At The Metal Gear Survive Beta Coming Soon

Konami is offering another chance to those who want a taste of Metal Gear Survive. A beta for the game is being held on February 16-18, and it includes 3 missions across two maps in co-op mode. Those who participate in the beta will receive 3 bonuses in the full game: a FOX Hound name plate, a Metal Gear REX head, and an accessory bandana. Metal Gear Survive is coming to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on February 20 and to PC on February 21.

Metal Gear Survive Getting A Beta

Konami has released a new single player trailer for Metal Gear Survive, which is the first Metal Gear game since the publisher's split with Hideo Kojima. You can check out the trailer below. Metal Gear Survive will run a beta on PS4 and Xbox One starting January 18 through January 21, which won't require PlayStation Plus but will require Xbox Live Gold. The full game launches on PS4 and Xbox One and PC on February 20.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links Comes To PC

Konami has revealed that the latest port of Yu-Gi-oh! Duel Links will be available for free via Steam starting November 17. Players can also retain all of their progress made through the mobile game as well as compete with both mobile and PC players in competitive duels.

Metal Gear Survive Is Releasing In February

Konami has announced that Metal Gear Survive is releasing on February 20 in the US and February 22 in Europe on PS4 and Xbox One.

The game takes place shortly after Ground Zeroes, where members of Big Boss' base were sucked into a dimensional portal rather than dying in the ambush as Ground Zeroes and The Phantom Pain indicated. Four of the survivors find themselves in an other wordly wasteland and do their best to survive against zombie-like enemies. Konami has announced the exclusive pre-order extras for Metal Gear Survive, including weapons, a box accessory, and more.

• 4 gold plated weapons: Bat, Sledgehammer, Survival Machete and Survival Spear
• 4 metallic coloured survival scarves: Green, Blue, Pink and Silver
• 2 gestures: "Thumbs Up" and "Happy"
• Mother Base nameplate
• "BOXMAN [THE ORANGE]" accessory
• "Kabuki" face paint

Zone Of The Enders: 2nd Runner Coming To PS4 With PSVR Support

During Sony's Tokyo Game Show conference, the company showed a PlayStation VR montage. One of the games shown was Konami's announcement of a Zone of the Enders: 2nd Runner port to PlayStation 4. The new version, which is called ANUBIS Zone of the Enders: M∀RS, boasts a number of improvements, such as 4K graphics, new sound design, and seemingly optional PlayStation VR sections. ANUBIS Zone of the Enders: M∀RS is set to release in Spring 2018 in Japan.

UPDATE 5/16/18 - Konami has announced Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner Mars will come out September 4 in the United States and September 6 in Europe on PC, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR. You can pre-order the game now. Digital pre-orders from the PSN store will come with a special theme and Zone of the Enders avatars. A 4K and VR demo version on PSN is also arriving sometime prior to launch. The game is priced at $29.99.

Metal Gear Survive Gameplay Reveal This Weekend [Trailer Added]

Konami as announced that the first gameplay footage of Metal Gear Survive will be shown on Saturday, September 17. The gameplay will be broadcasted on Konami's Youtube channel and will include brand new information about the upcoming title. The broadcast will start on 4:15 JST / 12:15am PT / 3:15am ET / 8:15am BST and 5:15pm AEST.

UPDATE 9/18/16 - Gameplay trailer added.

Don’t Expect Konami To Work On MGS V's Mission 51

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain released last year and was very successful, but it wasn't perfect. The ending of the game left a major unresolved plot thread that wasn’t addressed and was cut from the game. Fans have been holding out hope that the ending will be resolved and  released one day. Well sorry to say but according to Konami, that's not happening. In a recent exchange  with a fan on Twitter, the official Metal Gear account confirmed that the company has no plans to revisit or restore the cut mission. It’s not all that surprising, Konami doesn’t want anything to do with Hideo Kojima, so why would they finish a game that he worked on when they can just make there own game (Metal Gear Survive). What do you think ?  

@NTPrime I'm afraid we have no current plans to further develop for Mission 51.

— METAL GEAR OFFICIAL (@metalgear_en) August 30, 2016

Metal Gear Survive Won’t Be Full Price Game At Retail

During an interview with Eurogamer, Konami brand manager Richard Jones mentioned that Metal Gear Survive won’t be retailing at full price. He wouldn’t go into further detail on the subject. Metal Gear Survive will be the first full Metal Gear title made since series creator Hideo Kojima parted ways with Konami last year. You can read more about Survive here. What do you think of Metal Gear Survive ? 

Konami Announced Metal Gear Survive (Why ?)

Konami has announced its first Metal Gear game after Kojima’s departure, and well, it just seems kinda random. Metal Gear Survive takes after the end of Ground Zeroes, with members of the destroyed Mother Base ripped out of reality and dropped into a different one. In Metal Gear Survive, up to 4 players team up to fight off "biological threats" that honestly look like zombies. While the trailer seems very action focused, Konami assures that the game is stealth based. Metal Gear Solid Survive will release on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in 2017. What do you think of Metal Gear Survive ? It looks cool, but what purpose does it serve ? I mean it doesn’t further the story, it just seems like a quick cash grab. 

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Has Shipped 6 Million Copies

Konami has reported an astonishing number of shipped copies of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain since its September release. 6 million copies of the final Metal Gear game by Hideo Kojima gave Konami a 37.5% jump in revenue for the digital entertainment segment. 

Hideo Kojima Was Prohibited From Attending The Game Awards

What was probably the biggest surprise of The Game Awards 2015 wasn't an award or a world premiere. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain won the award for best action/adventure game tonight. Accepting on behalf of Hideo Kojima was Big Boss voice actor Kiefer Sutherland. Why didn’t Hideo Kojima accept the award himself you may ask ? That’s because Kojima was not able to attend. Following the presentation of the award, host and producer Geoff Keighley revealed that Kojima was legally prohibited by Konami from attending. 

"As you noticed Hideo Kojima is not here tonight," Keighley said. "Mr. Kojima had every intention of being here, but unfortunately he was informed by a lawyer representing Konami that he would not be allowed to travel to tonight’s award ceremony to accept any awards. He’s still under employment and contract and it’s disappointing. It’s inconceivable to me that an artist like Hideo Kojima would not be allowed to come here and celebrate with his peers and his fellow teammates." 

Geoff Keighley stood up for Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima and confirmed Konami and Kojima’s relationship. What do you think of the Kojima and Konami situation ?

Konami Shuts Down Kojima Productions Los Angeles Studio

Konami has confirmed that the Los Angeles studio of Kojima Productions has been shut down. In a statement to Polygon, Konami had this to say: 

“Konami has made the decision to close its Los Angeles Studio, effective immediately, due to the product development resources being restructured into a more centralized unit. This facility contributed to the recent Metal Gear Solid games. Konami will continue its operations to support all Metal Gear Solid titles, including the recently launched Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain and Metal Gear Online. Metal Gear Online is still scheduled to release for PC Steam in January 2016.” What do you think of Konami Shutting down the Los Angeles studio ? 

Konami Is Gearing Up For The Next Metal Gear Solid

Following the success of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, Konami is reportedly getting ready to capitalize on the success of the game with the next entry in the series. According to Kotaku, Konami is currently planning what's next for Metal Gear Solid, confirming the next entry in the series won't be a small project. "When we start development, a large-scale investment will become necessary," Konami said. If Hideo Kojima will be apart of the project is unknown, but with or with out him Konami will  move forward with the series. What do you think of this ? To me and many other Metal Gear isn’t Metal Gear without Hideo Kojima. 

Metal Gear Online Is Coming In October

Konami has announced that Metal Gear Online will launch on October 6, 2015. Anyone who owns Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain will be able to play the multiplayer mode. You can watch a demo of Metal Gear Online below.