Leading creator of retro gaming collectibles and accessories forms a partnership with Capcom and introduces a portable console that plays SNES, Super Famicom, and Genesis/Mega Drive cartridges

LOS ANGELES – Jan. 6, 2020 – My Arcade, the industry-leader in retro gaming accessories and collectibles, has formed a partnership with Capcom to create a collectible Street Fighter II: Champion Edition Micro Player and has revealed its next generation of retro consoles, the Super Retro Champ. Each of these products is expected to launch later this year and will be available for purchase on MyArcadeGaming.com. CES 2020 attendees can demo all of My Arcade’s new products at their booth located at South Hall #20906.

Members of the press interested in scheduling a personal demo can contact myarcade@triplepointpr.com for an appointment. 

Street Fighter II: Champion Edition Micro Player [MSRP: $49.99]
This officially-licensed cabinet comes equipped with My Arcade’s patent pending CO-VS technology, allowing players to connect two Micro Players for intense head-to-head competition. Standing at 7” tall with a 3.5” screen, the Street Fighter II: Champion Edition Micro Player is a 1/10th scale replica of the original 1992 arcade cabinet. It features unique button/joystick switches and a widened control panel to accommodate the traditional six-button layout of the original arcade. The packaging and cabinet will showcase artwork inspired by the original arcade cabinet as is customary for the Micro Player line. 

Super Retro Champ Console [MSRP: $109.99]
The Super Retro Champ console is the successor to My Arcade’s award-winning Retro Champ and enables retro-enthusiasts to enjoy their SNES, Super Famicom, and Genesis/Mega Drive cartridges from a single console. The Super Retro Champ features a 7-inch screen and a built-in rechargeable battery that offers up to 5 hours of play time. Retro gamers can play the Super Retro Champ in handheld mode or use the 2 included wireless gamepads to play in tabletop and TV mode. An HDMI® output allows users to enjoy their classic games from the comfort of their couch. Taking a note from its predecessor, the Super Retro Champ includes a built-in cartridge cleaning kit.

New Releases
In addition to the new announcements, My Arcade will have previously announced devices available for hands-on demos at this year’s CES. Attendees will have an opportunity to get the full experience of the newly-released Retro Champ as well as the Space Invaders® Micro Player and Contra Micro Player and Pocket Player at the My Arcade booth.

Assets for My Arcade’s CES line-up are available here.

Keep up with My Arcade’s mission to bring arcade nostalgia onto your tabletop at MyArcadeGaming.com, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

About My Arcade
My Arcade is a retro-focused gaming accessories manufacturer that offers an exciting array of portable handhelds, Mini Arcades, Plug N’ Play gaming devices, and unique accessories that are designed to be reminiscent of all-time classic handhelds and traditional arcade cabinets. My Arcade has been developing and selling Plug N’ Play and portable gaming devices for well over a decade and brings vast experience in this genre with millions of units sold. My Arcade‘s founders are dedicated to providing the latest in design, performance and quality to meet the needs of its valued customers. For more information on My Arcade and its wide array of retro gaming products, check out MyArcadeGaming.com and facebook.com/MyArcadeRetro and follow on Twitter @MyArcadeRetro.

About Capcom
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for gameconsoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, Street Fighter, Mega Man, Devil May Cry and Ace Attorney. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com or www.capcom-unity.com.

About TAITO Corporation
TAITO Corporation (TAITO) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. With headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, TAITO operates core businesses such as game arcade operations, coin-operated game machines, and mobile phone content services. A seminal part of gaming history, TAITO caused a worldwide sensation with its arcade legend, SPACE INVADERS, and developed such fan favorites as PUZZLE BOBBLE (BUST-A-MOVE) and ARKANOID. Today, TAITO continues to thrill game lovers of all generations by offering both classic and new family-oriented titles on the latest gaming platforms. TAITO delivers a wide range of entertainment experiences with the goal of providing consumers with fresh surprises and new discoveries.
More information on TAITO can be found on the Internet at http://www.taito.com/.

About Konami Cross Media NY, Inc.
Konami Cross Media NY, Inc. is a member of Konami Group and specializes in multiplatform brand management and production. Konami Cross Media NY takes a 360-degree approach in managing the rights to globally iconic IPs such as Yu-Gi-Oh!®, Bomberman®, Contra® and Frogger®.

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Introducing My Arcade’s CO-VS Technology Enabling Friends to Run ‘n’ Gun Together

LOS ANGELES, CA – July 15,  2019 – My Arcade announced today a line of collectibles featuring Konami’s run-and-gun icon, Contra, created in partnership with Konami Cross Media NY, Inc. The initial line-up will include the compact desktop Micro Player and handheld Pocket Player, each slated to launch this holiday season.

The Contra Pocket Player and Micro Player will each feature the game’s signature co-op play mode. Players can link two of the same devices to fend off alien invasion cooperatively, made possible with My Arcade’s new CO-VS technology. The Micro Player will feature the original arcade version of Contra while the Pocket Player will include original arcade versions of Contra and Super C. These new products will allow fans to celebrate their passion for the iconic title and reignite the adrenaline with elite commandos Bill Rizer and Lance Bean in compact, playable form.

“Our mission is to find unique and exciting ways to extend Konami’s iconic game franchises.” says Jennifer Coleman, Vice President of Licensing and Marketing, Konami Cross Media NY. “The expansion of the Contra game line into standalone, compact versions, thanks to our partners at My Arcade, provides a unique opportunity for its millions of fans around the world to show their love for the game. We are happy to develop this new line of products with them for this popular title.”

Amir Navid, SVP Product Development and Creative Director, My Arcade, added, “We’re honored to be working with Konami Cross Media NY on Contra, one of the top games of all time and one of my personal favorites. It’s been almost 30 years since its introduction and we’re pleased to celebrate that milestone by giving fans another way to experience the game and show their love for it!”

Assets of the products are available here.

Keep up with My Arcade’s mission in bringing arcade nostalgia out from memory lane and onto your tabletop at myarcadegaming.com, Instagram and Twitter.

About My Arcade

My Arcade is a retro-focused gaming accessories manufacturer that offers an exciting array of portable handhelds, Mini Arcades, Plug N’ Play gaming devices, collectibles and unique accessories for classic consoles. My Arcade is dedicated to becoming a go-to source for all things retro. For more information on My Arcade and its wide selection of retro gaming products, check out myarcadegaming.com, follow on Instagram @MyArcadeRetro and Twitter @MyArcadeRetro.

About Konami Cross Media NY, Inc.

Konami Cross Media NY, Inc. is a member of Konami Group and specializes in multiplatform brand management and production. Konami Cross Media NY takes a 360-degree approach in managing the rights to globally iconic IPs such as Yu-Gi-Oh!, Bomberman, Contra and Frogger.

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Classic Run-and-gun Platforming Action Comes to A Galaxy Far Far Away, along with New Cards and Anniversary Event

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – April 22, 2015 – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., today released their newest update for STAR WARS: FORCE COLLECTION, which includes a Star Wars-themed Contra minigame. The update also includes additional cards and a new Boss Event to further expand the STAR WARS: FORCE COLLECTION player experience. For more information about the update and to download STAR WARS: FORCE COLLECTION, visit:

– Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.konami.swfc

– App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/star-wars-force-collection/id586854309?l=ja&ls=1&mt=8

Capturing all of the fast-paced platforming action of the arcade and NES classic, the minigame puts players in control of Chewbacca as he fights off Stormtroopers across four levels inspired by the original game, ranging from the forests of Endor and the treacherous halls of an Imperial facility to help the cause of the Rebel Alliance. After completing the tutorial for STAR WARS: FORCE COLLECTION, players will be able to access the Contra minigame and will be rewarded with a special trophy for playing.

In addition, the update introduces iconic Droids C-3PO and R2-D2 Cards to STAR WARS: FORCE COLLECTION, adding to the more than 300 heroes, villains, and vehicles available for players to construct a winning deck. Players will need all of the help they can get to take on Super Star Destroyer in a new Boss Event, also introduced in the update.

For more information about STAR WARS: FORCE COLLECTION, visit:

– Website: www.starwars.com/explore/video-games/star-wars-force-collection/

– Facebook: www.facebook.com/konami

– Twitter: www.twitter.com/konami

– YouTube: www.youtube.com/konami

– Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWaGEChyf38

Download the press kit here.

About Konami Group

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties. KONAMI’s titles include the popular franchises Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, DanceDanceRevolution and Castlevania, among other top sellers. The latest information about Konami can be found on the Web at www.konami.com. KONAMI CORPORATION is a publicly traded company based in Tokyo, Japan with subsidiaries Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. in Tokyo, Japan, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. in the United States and Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. in Windsor, the United Kingdom. KONAMI CORPORATION is traded in the United States on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KNM. Details of the products published by Konami can be found at http://www.konami.com.

KONAMI is a registered trademark of KONAMI CORPORATION.

STAR WARS © 2015 & Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. Used Under Authorization.

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Explore the Star Wars Galaxy and Fight for Your Side of the Force in Konami’s New Free-to-Play Card Battle Game

EL SEGUNDO, Calif – Sept. 4, 2013 – Star Wars: Force Collection, the first globally released Star Wars card battle game, is now available for free download on iOS and Android devices. Created by Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., players will take command of more than 230 heroes, villains, and vehicles from Star Wars Episodes I-VI and embark on a series of galaxy-spanning quests in the process. Star Wars: Force Collection can be downloaded at:

–       Apple App Store for iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/star-wars-force-collection/id586854309?mt=8

–       Google Play for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.konami.swfc

For more information, please visit http://starwars.com/explore/video-games/star-wars-force-collection/

Players will cross the Star Wars galaxy completing quests, fighting battles, and collecting powerful cards and upgrades. As players progress, they will level up their cards and combat skills, while their actions determine whether they join and fight on the light or dark side of the Force. A Galaxy Battle Ranking will highlight the best players in the world, while global player events pit the light and dark sides against one another, leading to greater rewards for the dominating Force.

In Star Wars: Force Collection, players will:

• Build and upgrade unique decks of more than 230 Star Wars characters.
• Embark on quests across the Star Wars galaxy for experience and more powerful cards.
• Collect blueprint pieces to build powerful vehicles and support one’s forces.
• Fight their way to the light or dark side of the Force in PvP battles and global events.
• Experience authentic sounds, music and scenes from Star Wars Episodes I-VI.
• Optional Facebook sign-in for friend and battle invitations.

For more information about Star Wars: Force Collection, visit:

– Website: http://starwars.com/explore/video-games/star-wars-force-collection/

– Facebook: www.facebook.com/konami

– Twitter: www.twitter.com/konami

– YouTube: www.youtube.com/konami

A press kit containing a fact sheet and other assets may be downloaded at: TriplePoint Newsroom

About Konami Group

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties. Konami’s titles include the popular franchises Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, DanceDanceRevolution and Castlevania, among other top sellers. The latest information about Konami can be found on the Web at www.konami.com. KONAMI CORPORATION is a publicly traded company based in Tokyo, Japan with subsidiary offices, Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. in Tokyo, Japan, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. in the United States and Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. in Windsor, the United Kingdom. KONAMI CORPORATION is traded in the United States on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KNM. Details of the products published by Konami can be found at http://www.konami.com.

KONAMI is a registered trademark of KONAMI CORPORATION.

LucasArts, the LucasArts logo, STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks in the United States and/or in other countries of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. © 2013 Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. or Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Collect, build, and battle!  Experience the Force in a whole new way with STAR WARS: Force Collection from Konami

BURBANK & EL SEGUNDO, Calif – Aug. 21, 2013– Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. announced today that Star Wars: Force Collection, a card battling game, will be available for free download worldwide on iOS and Android devices September 4, 2013. Star Wars: Force Collection puts players in command of more than 230 heroes, villains, and vehicles from Star Wars Episodes I-VI. Players will cross the Star Wars galaxy completing quests, fighting battles, and collecting powerful cards and upgrades. As players progress, their actions will determine whether they join and fight on the light or dark side of the Force during global player events.

For more information, please visit http://starwars.com/explore/video-games/star-wars-force-collection/

“Stating the obvious, Star Wars is an enormously successful franchise, and we saw great potential in the story to delight fans around the world with a deep game experience on mobile devices,” said Tomoyuki Tsuboi, President of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. “Konami’s proven capabilities in mobile game development and publishing, particularly in the card battle genre, are the perfect fit for Star Wars, and we’re very pleased to bring this new experience to players around the globe.”

For more information about Star Wars: Force Collection, visit:

– Website: http://starwars.com/explore/video-games/star-wars-force-collection/

– Facebook: www.facebook.com/konami

– Twitter: www.twitter.com/konami

– YouTube: www.youtube.com/konami

The game is currently undergoing Beta testing in select markets.

A press kit containing a fact sheet and other assets may be downloaded at: TriplePoint newsroom

About Konami Group

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties. Konami’s titles include the popular franchises Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, DanceDanceRevolution and Castlevania, among other top sellers. The latest information about Konami can be found on the Web at www.konami.com. KONAMI CORPORATION is a publicly traded company based in Tokyo, Japan with subsidiary offices, Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. in Tokyo, Japan, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. in the United States and Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. in Windsor, the United Kingdom. KONAMI CORPORATION is traded in the United States on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KNM. Details of the products published by Konami can be found at http://www.konami.com.

KONAMI is a registered trademark of KONAMI CORPORATION.

LucasArts, the LucasArts logo, STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks in the United States and/or in other countries of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates.  © 2013 Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. or Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved.

All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.

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TriplePoint PR for Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.

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Konami and CocoaChina Reintroduce Classic Arcade Hit

BEIJING – June 26, 2013 – International mobile game developer CocoaChina/Chukong, in partnership with legendary digital entertainment company Konami, today announced the release of Contra: Evolution for iOS. All of the bad guy-blasting, platform-jumping fun of the original 1988 Nintendo Entertainment System version of Contra is now available on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch for veteran fans and players new to the franchise to enjoy.

Following the game’s release in China earlier this year, Konami and CocoaChina have worked together to polish and optimize Contra: Evolution for the U.S. market. The game can be downloaded here for $0.99. A high-definition version for iPad can be downloaded here for $2.99.

Keeping with the legacy of the original Contra game, Contra: Evolution takes players through the jungles of South America to stop an alien conspiracy for world domination. Play as one of four characters, all with their own unique strengths, as you take on wave after wave of gun-toting terrorists and save the world. Contra: Evolution combines all of the best parts of the original Contra game that players remember with mechanics designed for a modern audience, from level design that captures Contra’s famed difficulty to reimagined graphics inspired by the classic 8-bit art. Whether you’re a lifetime Contra fan or taking on the world for the first time, you’ll have a hard time putting Contra: Evolution down!

Contra: Evolution features…

• Gameplay inspired by the original Nintendo Entertainment System Contra game
• Four unique playable characters – two classic, two new, and each with individual strengths and weaknesses – provide endless replay challenges
• Classic arcade-style run-and-gun action across seven levels
• Power-ups like the Spreadshot and Laser boost your firepower
• Stunning visual style powered by Cocos2D-x engine

Assets

Link to Press Kit

Link to Download Launch Trailer

YouTube Link to Launch Trailer

About CocoaChina 

Founded in 2008, CocoaChina is the first and largest Chinese developer platform dedicated to mobile game development. CocoaChina began as a forum for Chinese iOS developers and now operates under the umbrella of Chukong Technologies. PunchBox Studios, which also operates under Chukong Technologies, was created by the same team behind CocoaChina to help developers create, monetize, localize, and distribute their mobile games globally. Headquartered in Beijing, China, CocoaChina also has offices in Sunnyvale, California and Tokyo, Japan. For more information, please visit http://www.chukong-inc.com/.

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CocoaChina/Chukong Bringing Konami Classic to U.S. Mobile Devices

BEIJING – June 27, 2013 – Leading international mobile game developer and publisher CocoaChina/Chukong today announced the upcoming U.S. mobile launch of Contra Evolution, the first fully licensed mobile version of Konami’s classic alien-shooting side-scroller Contra. Initially launched in January 2013 in China, Contra Evolution reached the number one paid spot in less than 24 hours, and the US release marks the official beginning of a partnership between CocoaChina/Chukong and Konami.

“We’ve worked with Konami to replicate the original Contra gameas closely as possible, and are extremely happy with the result,” said Haozhi Chen, CEO of CocoaChina/Chukong. “Contra Evolution feels, sounds, and plays just like the original—Contra veterans and new players alike will not be disappointed.”

Reimagined on the cutting-edge Cocos2d-x platform

“We are also very proud that the game was completely developed based on Cocos2d-x, an open-source cross-platform 2D game engine financed by CocoaChina.” said Chen. “Cocos2d-x met the very high bar of responsiveness and latency required for this demanding classic action title. Plus, the engine provides seamless cross-platform support by default.”

The game is a complete mobile reincarnation of the original Contra game, for which CocoaChina/Chukong has secured the worldwide publishing rights. The launch marks the first time that Contra has been officially released for mobile devices. With an Android version coming soon, Contra Evolution is scheduled to launch in the Apple App store on June 27^th: the iPhone version will cost $0.99, while Contra Evolution HD for iPad will cost $2.99.

Assets

Link to Art assets

About CocoaChina

Founded in 2008, CocoaChina is the first and largest Chinese developer platform dedicated to mobile game development. CocoaChina began as a forum for Chinese iOS developers and now operates under the umbrella of Chukong Technologies. PunchBox Studios, which also operates under Chukong Technologies, was created by the same team behind CocoaChina to help developers create, monetize, localize, and distribute their mobile games globally. CocoaChina also helps fuel the growth of mobile gaming industry by investing into core technologies, such as Cocos2d-x. Headquartered in Beijing, China, CocoaChina also has offices in Sunnyvale, California and Tokyo, Japan. For more information, please visit http://www.chukong-inc.com/.

For more information about Cocos2d-x, please visit http://cocos2d-x.org/.

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Hibernum and KONAMI Juice Up Gamers’ Walls with this Unique Puzzler

MONTREAL – August 21, 2012 – Hibernum Creations, a developer of unique gaming experiences, today announced that their hit action-puzzle game, Blockolicious, is now available to play for free on Facebook! Appropriate for players of all ages, Blockolicious for Facebook is published in cooperation with KONAMI and includes new socially-connected leaderboards that really juice up the competition across every version of the game. Fromthe massive chains of Marathon Mode to the heart-pounding rush of Sprint Mode, players everywhere can have a taste of Blockolicious’ arcade action in their favorite browser today at apps.facebook.com/blockolicious/.

“Blockoliciouswas a big hit with players on the App Store, and we can’t wait to see what Facebook users think of the new version,” said Louis-Rene Auclair, chief brand officer at Hibernum Creations. “We’ve seen our early testers develop an extremely competitive, score-chasing attitude across the mobile and online versions when they’re up against their friends, so I can’t wait to see things really heat up on our weekly social leaderboards.”

Blockolicious for Facebook features:

• Power Aid – Act fast to match up Fruit Blocks and form explosive Juice Bombs that can clear the board. Fill up the juice meter in one color, and you’ll be able to click on your animal buddies to unleash block-busting powers!
• Strategic Squishing – Good scores require both quick thinking and creativity to rack up major combos and set up board-clearing explosions.
• Unlockables Aplenty – Collect coins to buy new animal pals (there are six in all) and elevate your game!
• Fierce Multiplayer – With cross-platform leaderboard support, mobile and Facebook players can go head-to-head with their friends on the weekly leaderboards.

To view the trailer for Blockolicious and learn more about the game, visit http://www.blockolicious.com.

Start playing today at apps.facebook.com/blockolicious/

Grab the press kit.

About Hibernum Creations
Hibernum is a creator and developer of unique gaming experiences that combines the latest in social gaming, top quality visuals and animations and cutting edge design. Through our social applications, mobile development and our 2D/3D art and animation teams, Hibernum offers the expertise needed to gain a step up in an over-competitive social digital world. Learn more at http://www.hibernum.com/

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