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'''Konami''' is a leading developer and publisher of numerous popular and strong-selling toys, trading cards, anime, tokusatsu, slot machines, arcade cabinets and video games. |
'''Konami''' is a leading developer and publisher of numerous popular and strong-selling toys, trading cards, anime, tokusatsu, slot machines, arcade cabinets and video games. |
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| − | Konami manufactures the Asian version of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game, commonly known as the [[Yu-Gi-Oh! Official Card Game|OCG (Official Card Game)]] |
+ | Konami manufactures the Asian version of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game, commonly known as the [[Yu-Gi-Oh! Official Card Game|OCG (Official Card Game)]] and organize all OCG tournaments. Konami also produces all [[Yu-Gi-Oh!-related Video Games|Yu-Gi-Oh! video games]]. |
| + | [[Upper Deck Entertainment]] was formerly licensed to manufacture the worldwide version of the game, commonly known as the [[Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game|TCG (Trading Card Game)]], under Konami's direction, until losing the license in a [[Konami v. Upper Deck|lawsuit]]. |
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| − | Konami also produce all [[Yu-Gi-Oh!-related Video Games|Yu-Gi-Oh! video games]]. |
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| + | In 2012, Konami acquired the rights to dub Yu-Gi-Oh! anime from [[4Kids Entertainment]] while acquiring their production studio with them renaming "4Kids Productions" to "4K Media Inc.", having secured ''Yu-Gi-Oh!''-related rights and assets in a joint operation with [[wikipedia:Saban Brands|Saban Brands]]. Starting August 25, 2012, Saban will air ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL]]'' as well as other ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' programs as part of their [http://myvortexx.com/ Vortexx] block on Saturday mornings. On September 27, 2014 Vortexx did it's final airing and ended, later on the English dubs for the Yu-Gi-Oh! series went to air on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicktoons_(United_States) Nicktoons]. |
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| − | ==Case to Gain Control of the Worldwide TCG== |
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| − | After filing suit in October 2008 in the United States District Court for Central California charging Vintage Sports Cards of Conroy Texas with distributing re-packaged Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Cards packages containing counterfeit rare cards,<ref>[http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/13988.html www.icv2.com] Counterfeit 'Yu-Gi-Oh!' Rares</ref> on December 11, 2008, '''Konami Digital Entertainment''', Konami's American branch, announced that they would be taking control of the TCG<ref>[http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/press/press_release_YGO.pdf yugioh-card.com] Konami to take control of the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG</ref> when the company filed an amended complaint alleging that the Upper Deck Entertainment company was the source of the counterfeit cards.<ref>[http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/14158.html www.icv2.com] Upper Deck Source of Counterfeit 'YGO' Cards?</ref> If this suit prevailed it would give Konami full control of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game in North America. Upper Deck stated that these reports were false and threatened legal action, should Konami continue to broadcast this<ref>[http://shriektcg.twoday.net/stories/5392168/ Shriek.tcg.twoday.net] Open Letter from Upper Deck International.</ref> <ref>[http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/13913.html www.icv2.com] Konami Takes over 'YGO TCG': Upper Deck Files Suit</ref><br><br> |
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| + | == Konami Cross Media NY, Inc. == |
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| − | Upper Deck did countersue and an injunction was scheduled for a hearing in the Netherlands between Upper Deck and Konami on December 22nd, 2008.<ref>[http://shriektcg.twoday.net/stories/5394532/ Shriek.tcg.twoday.net] Upper Deck files Injunction for 22nd December</ref> <br><br> |
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| + | Konami Cross Media NY, Inc. is a American subsidiary of Konami. First founded in 1992 as 4Kids Productions mostly known for dubbing a lot of Japanese anime, mainly dubbing the Yu-Gi-Oh! series and spinoffs. |
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| + | 4Kids Productions was later shut down by 4Kids Entertainment on June 30, 2012, while Konami acquired them to be renamed to "4K Media Inc." in the same year. |
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| − | On January 6 2009, the injunction was ruled by Dutch courts in favor of UDE, with California backing up the ruling, effectively stopping Konami's takeover of the Worldwide version of the game. <ref>[http://shriektcg.twoday.net/stories/5407358/ Shriek.tcg.twoday] Upper Deck International BV wins injunction against Konami</ref> <ref>[http://shriektcg.twoday.net/stories/5412898/ Shriek.tcg.twoday] Upper Deck Wins Major Victory in Support of Worldwide Yu-Gi-Oh! Players</ref> On January 15th 2009, Konami said that the lack of availability of champion packs of Upper Deck had terminated the contract between the two companies.<ref>[http://shriektcg.twoday.net/stories/5449029/ Shriek.tcg.twoday] Konami Responds on "YGO TCG"</ref> |
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| + | On June 4, 2018[https://www.multichannel.com/pr-feed/4k-media-konami-gaming-titles] The company later licensed three Konami properties Bomberman, Contra, and Frogger. |
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| − | ==References== |
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| + | On April 1, 2019 Konami announced that 4K Media Inc. was renamed to Konami Cross Media NY. The reason for the name change was to reflect the 360 expansion of Konami IP's outside of video games. |
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| + | == External links == |
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| + | [https://www.konami.com/ konami.com] |
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| + | https://www.konami.com/games/corporate/en/news/release/20190401/[[Category:Companies]] |
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Revision as of 18:12, 21 September 2019
Konami logo
Konami is a leading developer and publisher of numerous popular and strong-selling toys, trading cards, anime, tokusatsu, slot machines, arcade cabinets and video games.
Konami manufactures the Asian version of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game, commonly known as the OCG (Official Card Game) and organize all OCG tournaments. Konami also produces all Yu-Gi-Oh! video games.
Upper Deck Entertainment was formerly licensed to manufacture the worldwide version of the game, commonly known as the TCG (Trading Card Game), under Konami's direction, until losing the license in a lawsuit.
In 2012, Konami acquired the rights to dub Yu-Gi-Oh! anime from 4Kids Entertainment while acquiring their production studio with them renaming "4Kids Productions" to "4K Media Inc.", having secured Yu-Gi-Oh!-related rights and assets in a joint operation with Saban Brands. Starting August 25, 2012, Saban will air Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL as well as other Yu-Gi-Oh! programs as part of their Vortexx block on Saturday mornings. On September 27, 2014 Vortexx did it's final airing and ended, later on the English dubs for the Yu-Gi-Oh! series went to air on Nicktoons.
Konami Cross Media NY, Inc.
Konami Cross Media NY, Inc. is a American subsidiary of Konami. First founded in 1992 as 4Kids Productions mostly known for dubbing a lot of Japanese anime, mainly dubbing the Yu-Gi-Oh! series and spinoffs.
4Kids Productions was later shut down by 4Kids Entertainment on June 30, 2012, while Konami acquired them to be renamed to "4K Media Inc." in the same year.
On June 4, 2018[1] The company later licensed three Konami properties Bomberman, Contra, and Frogger.
On April 1, 2019 Konami announced that 4K Media Inc. was renamed to Konami Cross Media NY. The reason for the name change was to reflect the 360 expansion of Konami IP's outside of video games.
External links
https://www.konami.com/games/corporate/en/news/release/20190401/