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Konami

Mentioned in 18 analyzed podcast episodes across 7 shows

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Giant Bombcast

Giant Bombcast · Apr 7, 2026

Giant Bombcast 935: Dark Cloud 3

Publishing Darwin's Paradox, a systems-based platformer from indie developer

Super Mario Bros. Movie Box Office PerformancePlayStation PC Port Strategy ShiftStar Wars Eclipse Development Challenges
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Game Scoop!

Game Scoop! · Apr 3, 2026

Game Scoop! 851: Sony's Surprising Slump

Ranked #15 on Metacritic list; published Gradius Origins, Silent Hill F, and Metal Gear Delta; discussed as returning publisher

Video game publisher rankings and critical reception analysisPlayStation 5 pricing strategy and market sustainabilityConsole generation lifecycle and hardware cost inflation
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Daily Tech News Show

Daily Tech News Show · Apr 2, 2026

Humans Head Back to the Moon - DTNS 5239

Held prior patent on summoning mechanic cited in Nintendo patent revocation decision

NASA Artemis Moon MissionCrewed Space ExplorationByteDance Sora Video Generation
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Game Scoop!

Game Scoop! · Mar 24, 2026

Game Scoop! 850: Konami's Own Antiques Roadshow

Announced Picross S Konami Antiques Edition featuring 80+ classic Konami titles as puzzle game IP licensing

Final Fantasy franchise generational appeal and development cycle impactGame length optimization for modern RPG designKonami IP licensing and Picross puzzle game integration
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Game Scoop!

Game Scoop! · Mar 13, 2026

Game Scoop! 848: A Marathon and a Sprint

Japanese developer mentioned in context of PlayStation partnerships and legacy franchises

Extraction Shooter Game DesignRoguelike Deck-Builder MechanicsVoxel-Based Destruction Systems
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Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast

Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast · Mar 11, 2026

Deciding The Greatest Video Game Sequel of ALL TIME - Kinda Funny Gamescast

Metal Gear Solid 2 featured as controversial but prophetic narrative sequel; debated for inclusion

Video Game Sequel Design PhilosophyMetacritic Scoring vs. Player PreferenceOnline Multiplayer Infrastructure Evolution
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Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast

Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Mar 10, 2026

Resident Evil Requiem Story DLC Announced! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 03.10.26

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater achieved $2M in shipments and digital sales

Resident Evil Requiem DLC StrategyEA Layoffs and Live Service EconomicsPlayStation Store Dynamic Pricing
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Game Scoop!

Game Scoop! · Mar 6, 2026

Game Scoop! 847: PlayStation Takes Its Toys & Goes Home

Discussed as potential developer of NES arcade ports during Video Game 20 Questions segment

Xbox Project Helix Console StrategyPlayStation PC Port Strategy ReversalLive-Service Game Sustainability Models
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Game Scoop!

Game Scoop! · Feb 27, 2026

Game Scoop! 846: Requiem Is a Dream

Developed Goonies 2 NES game; discussed as example of early gaming missteps before later success

Resident Evil Requiem gameplay mechanics and designXbox leadership transition and strategic directionGame Pass sustainability and profitability
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Game Scoop!

Game Scoop! · Feb 20, 2026

Game Scoop! 845: What Was the Point?

Owns Castlevania and Contra franchises; discussed as potential developer for Contra Metroidvania game

Studio Acquisitions and Integration StrategyLive-Service Game Development FailuresRemaster and Remake Market Demand
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Game Scoop!

Game Scoop! · Feb 14, 2026

Game Scoop! 844: God of War Goes Back to the Beginning

Major focus as company announces return to game development with Castlevania, Metal Gear Solid, and other titles after years away from gaming

God of War Trilogy RemakeCastlevania: Belmont's CursePlayStation State of Play Analysis
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Nintendo Voice Chat

Nintendo Voice Chat · Feb 13, 2026

Mario Tennis Fever Is Good… But Not $70 Good - NVC 799

Publishing Arcade Archives and collections (Bomberman, Castlevania, Contra) to rehabilitate brand reputation post-Kojima

Mario Tennis Fever Review and Pricing StrategyPokemon Pocopia Life Simulation MechanicsNintendo Switch 2 Financial Performance and Regional Analysis
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Game Scoop!

Game Scoop! · Feb 6, 2026

Game Scoop! 843: Did an Extra $10 Kill a Franchise?

Releasing 13-game Goemon collection on Switch 2; first major release after years of dormancy in franchise

AAA Game Underperformance and Financial RiskDevelopment Timeline Optimization and Cost ReductionAI-Generated Content in Gaming and Voice Acting
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Nintendo Voice Chat

Nintendo Voice Chat · Feb 5, 2026

Nintendo Direct Reactions + We Played a Bunch of Switch 2’s 2026 Lineup - NVC 798

Released Super Bomberman Collection with five games and GameShare feature on Switch 2

Nintendo Switch 2 Edition pricing and value propositionThird-party AAA game ports to Nintendo Switch 2Virtual Boy accessory launch and game library
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Game Scoop!

Game Scoop! · Jan 30, 2026

Game Scoop 842: Nintendo Is Censoring One of Last Year's Best Games

Discussed for abandoning AAA game development after 2010 mobile success, now partnering with external studios for franchises

Nintendo Content Moderation PolicyBaldur's Gate 3 Xbox Performance IssuesCross-Platform Cloud Save Systems
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Game Scoop!

Game Scoop! · Jan 23, 2026

Game Scoop! 841: Xbox Invites PlayStation to its Playground

Developed arcade classics Arkanoid and Salamander (Life Force) from 1986

Xbox Developer Direct 2025 showcaseFable open-world RPG design and developmentForza Horizon 6 Japan setting and arcade racing
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The Besties

The Besties · Jan 16, 2026

Terminator Time Travels to Save '90s Garbage Games

Referenced for classic beat-em-up style games that influenced modern licensed game design

Licensed video game adaptations of filmsPixel-art game design and aesthetics1990s video game market economics and rental culture
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Game Scoop!

Game Scoop! · Jan 9, 2026

Game Scoop! 839: This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Games

Silent Hill franchise discussed; criticized for limited game output despite IP value

PlayStation 5 most-played games analysis and live-service dominanceNintendo Switch 2 holiday sales performance vs. Switch 1 launchThird-party Western game availability on Nintendo platforms
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