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Contra: Operation Galuga
Konami recently dropped new details about their next game in the Contra series, as we get a better look at what's coming in Contra: Operation Galuga The new run-'n'-gun action game will put a 2.5D take on the classic format, as you'll have a hefty character roster and a new storyline narrative that will compliment[...]
G Fuel Reveals New Contra “Rapid Fire” Flavor On The Way
G Fuel has partnered up with Konami to release a new drink, as you'll soon be able to get your hands on the Contra-branded "Rapid Fire" flavor The company is celebrating the classic Konami video game with a special release that will give you a new mandarin orange flavor to add to your drinking options[...]
The Terminator Joins Contra Returns For A Special Event
Konami revealed a new event kicking off today in Contra Returns as players have a chance to play with The Terminator This event brings in the classic T-800 from the film series along with a few other surprises as you're getting a brand new 2v2 PVP mode, a new 2 player Skynet Boss Challenge that[...]
Auto Draft
Would you like to win a special Contra Returns prize pack from Konami? All you need is a Twitter account in order to enter the contest The company is celebrating the release of the mobile game (which you can get on iOS and Android) by giving away everything you see here to one lucky winner[...]
Konami Announces Contra Returns Coming To Mobile
Konami revealed this week that they will be launching Contra Returns, a new entry for the franchise, onto mobile devices Developed by TiMi Studio Group, this game brings in all the excitement from the action platformer to iOS and Android as you'll be running through the jungles and high-tech security facilities with new characters, storylines,[...]
The Original Contra For NES Is Up For Auction Boxed & Sealed
When it comes to Contra, very little beats the original The game was one of the biggest success stories on the NES and became a must-play Many of us writing for the website have wasted months worth of time in our lives playing this title because it doesn't matter how many times you die, or[...]
Funko is Bringing the 80's Back to Life with Contra Pops!
Funko is ready for some long nights and possibly some broken screens as they announce Komani's Contra is next on their reveals Both main characters from the classic side scrolling game will be coming soon to add to your Pop Games collection Both Bill and Lance are modernized with 3D modeling and really pulls the characters[...]
"Contra" and "Bomberman" Board Games Licensed by Konami
In 2020, Blacklist Games and IDW Games will be looking to release board games based on the Contra and Bomberman franchises, respectively These two franchises are owned and licensed by Konami Cross Media NY, and are based on video games The release is geared towards North American crowds. Source: Zikoko.com Contra is a run-and-gun arcade game released[...]
Exploring The New Gear My Arcade Brought To E3 2019
Today, Konami and My Arcade made it official as they will partner together to release mini arcade version of Contra to be sold for the public This will include the Contra Micro Player and the Contra Pocket Player, both of which you can see here We got a look at these back at E3 2019,[...]
Contra Rogue Corps Announced By Nintendo and Konami at E3
Today we got an action-packed trailer from Konami and Nintendo as Contra Rogue Corps was announced during the Nintendo Direct feed for E3 While the trailer says a lot about the story, now know the game will be a twin stick, third-person action game drawing upon its roots in fast and focused combat[...]
Konami Reveals The Full Lineup For Contra Anniversary Collection
Konami has officially revealed the massive lineup of games coming to the Contra Anniversary Collection this summer, and it is a Contra fan's dream The game was announced a couple of months back along with the Arcade Classics and Castlevania collections, but beyond the idea that it would have the first game and it was[...]
Konami Releasing Several Classic Editions for 50th Anniversary
Konami has got some awesome digital releases coming for their 50th Anniversary, including special editions of Contra and Castlevania On April 18th for $20, the company will release an Anniversary Collection of Arcade Classics, with several titles released in the arcades refreshed for HD and brought to console and PC But that's not all, in[...]
The Secret Origin of Red vs Blue in Video Game Multiplayer
Speedball, Salamander, Twin Cobra, even Contra all used red and blue to differentiate the first and second players. However, Atari's Control! just might be the first ever use of the red vs blue dichotomy in video games Released in 1977, Control! Has different colored tanks, planes, and jet fighters for each player Including, you guessed it,[...]
Konami To Revive Contra Franchise As A Movie And TV Show Made In China
Now, it seems, they're stealing our formula of lazily rebooting video games as movie franchises! What's next? Are they going to elect Donald Trump?! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iukdTPaPIVE Videogame maker Konami officially announced today that they're developing a Contra movie and television show Konami will be based out of Beijing for the operation, and partnered with China's Starlight Films, as[...]