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Konami controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2021

    Konami apologizes for eFootball launch problems

    Company response

    Konami apologized for problems with eFootball at launch and said it would take concerns seriously and work to improve the game. The reported feedback included game balance, cutscenes, facial expressions and player movement.

    Company response

    • Apology — Konami

      We are very sorry for the problems, and want to assure everyone we will take all concerns seriously and strive to improve the current situation.

    • Ongoing disclosure — Konami

      This work will be continuously updated, quality will be improved and content will be added consistently.

    Source excerpt

    • The team has received feedback concerning game balance, questionable cutscenes and facial expressions, and player movement.
    • Japanese publisher Konami has issued an apology for the sorry state of eFootball at launch, which has become the butt of many a joke over the past 24 hours or so.
    Source

  2. 2020

    Konami clarifies Silent Hill tweet and apologizes

    Company response

    Konami issued a clarification after a tweet led to speculation that Silent Hill rumors were true. The company stated that it had shared sound from Dead by Daylight streams and that the post was not an official announcement. Konami also apologized for getting people excited. The clarification followed the tweet that had prompted the speculation.

    After its tweet prompted speculation that Silent Hill rumors were true, Konami clarified that it had shared the sound from Dead by Daylight streams and said it was not an official announcement. Konami also apologized for getting people excited.

    Company response

    • Clarification — Konami

      Easy there internet. We were watching streams of Dead By Daylight and thought we would share the noise and feel of being hunted.

    • Apology — Konami

      We are sorry we got people fired up.

    Source excerpt

    • We are sorry we got people fired up.
    • — Konami (@Konami) July 31, 2020
    • The publisher noticed the ruckus and quickly issued a clarification, but its explanatory tweet ended up fueling speculations further.
    Source