The videogame division of the Japanese company is investing in its next titles, although it has not announced any news.
Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, Contra, Castlevania … many are the franchises that Konami has in their possession, but the video game division of the Japanese company has focused specifically on Pro Evolution Soccer and Yu-Gi-Oh! , two of his most prolific sagas. Among rumors of new deliveries of their iconic sagas, the Japanese have revealed in their financial report that Konami has suffered economic losses. The reason? Mainly, they have increased the costs for their next video games.
According to the report published by Konami, the losses recorded are due to the “increase in production costs for new titles”, as well as the investment they have made in the research and development of their products. At the moment, they have not officially announced any new project, so we will have to wait to know what the future of some of the classic sagas is.
The Japanese also recognize that although they have entered more money, their forecasts for the next quarter have been reduced. They admit losses due to the “deterioration of properties, plants, equipment”. In addition, they have the "will" to adapt to the increasingly competitive environment surrounding the "sports business." Therefore, they will try to “improve and strengthen their financial structure”, while reviewing the launches of their products.
Good numbers for Nintendo Switch and Pokémon
The financial reports of the companies have already begun to see the light and that of Nintendo has been particularly positive for the company. As reported, the sales of its current console, Nintendo Switch, continue to rise, to the point that they have sold 52.48 units, a total of 10.81 between the months of September and December, as published in FreeGameTips.
The figures of Pokémon Sword and Shield have skyrocketed and already exceed 16.06 million since its launch, on November 15. Game Freak production, one of the great 2019 exclusive for Nintendo Switch, adds the eighth generation of creatures and offers a completely new region to explore. However, the adventures in Galar have not concluded, since those in Kyoto have a post-launch content plan in hand that will hatch with two expansions.
Konami, for its part, launched eFootball PES 2020 last year, a new installment of its football simulator. Against: Rogue Corps meant the return of one of his most beloved sagas, although with a style of play that differs from the classics.
