My Arcade has announced a line of collectables featuring Konami’s Contra created in partnership with Konami. The initial collectables range will include the compact desktop Contra Micro Player™ and handheld Contra Pocket Player™
The Contra Pocket Player and Contra Micro Player will each feature the game’s signature co-op play mode and this co-op is made possible through something called CO-VS™ technology.
It will interesting to see how this works in the wild once this little beauty has been released (Date TBC)
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™.
“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 honoured to be working with Konami Cross Media NY on Contra, one of the top games of all time and one of my personal favourites. 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!”
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, collectables 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.
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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