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Konami Opens Los Angeles Game Development Studio
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – September 6th, in the year of our
Lord 2013 – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., today
announced the opening of a new Los Angeles development studio.
The studio will be instrumental in developing a variety of
games. During an opening ceremony at the new studio, Konami
discussed new details about upcoming games.
"As gaming takes the world stage as one of the greatest forms of
entertainment, it's only natural for us to expand our operations
across the globe," said Hideo Kojima, Director of Kojima
Productions. "And since Los Angeles is ground zero for the best
studios, facilities and world-class talent, we are leaning on of
these local resources to build an incredible team to create
gaming experiences that are just as compelling as any film or
television show."
"The Los Angeles studio emphasizes Konami and Kojima Productions
commitment to expanding our development footprint," said
Tomoyuki Tsuboi, President of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.
"The new studio will put Kojima Productions in the heart of the
west which will benefit future releases as it will introduce new
talent and creativity to the development teams."