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KONAMI will broadcast live coverage of KONAMI booth stage events at the Tokyo Game Show 2009*1 to mobile phone users around the world via multiple formats*2. Wherever they are in the world, mobile phone users will be able to watch KONAMI booth events and get up-to-the-minute information in real time.
KONAMI's participation in a test of limited area one-segment broadcasting*3 will enable it to broadcast live coverage of its events to everyone attending TGS*4. Anyone attending TGS will be able to enjoy crystal-clear images of Konami events and keep on the go at the same time.
KONAMI will also stream*5 live video feed of the event for those unable to attend TGS in person. The streaming service will be available on NTT DoCoMo mobile phones and SoftBank Mobile's 3G models in Japan, and iPhone and iPod Touch internationally.
Connecting with people via the mobile phone video broadcasting service is all part of the KONAMI theme at this year's TGS, "Connect Together."
| *1 | The Tokyo Game Show 2009 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture will be open to the general public on the 26th and 27th. Live coverage will be available on the 26th and 27th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| *2 | Live coverage will be broadcast in cooperation with Aquacast Corporation, NTT Communications Corporation, Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ), and Area Portal Co., Ltd. Global video streaming will be on a test basis. |
| *3 | A broadcasting service available only in a small geographical area that delivers video and other data to one-segment
TV-equipped mobile phones. KONAMI is working in cooperation with Area Portal Co., Ltd. to provide the service at
TGS 2009. |
| *4 | Video broadcast via the limited area one-segment broadcast service can be viewed in Makuhari Messe Halls 4, 5, and 6 where the KONAMI booth will be located. |
| *5 | A method for sending and receiving audio or video data in a continuous stream over a network, such as the Internet, so it can be played as it arrives. |
| ♦ KONAMI booth event schedule |
| Title |
Dates (scheduled) |
| METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER |
September 26 (Sat) 2:15 p.m., 4:00 p.m.
September 27 (Sun) 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. |
| TOKIMEKI MEMORIAL 4 Special Stage |
September 26 (Sat) 11:45 a.m.
September 27 (Sun) 11:45 a.m. |
FAIRY TAIL Meets Games and Anime!
Special Talk Show Event |
September 26 (Sat) 1:00 p.m. |
| • | Names of DoCoMo products and services are trademarks or registered trademarks of NTT DoCoMo, Inc. |
| • | iPhone, iPod are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc, US. |
| • | SoftBank and the SoftBank name and logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of SoftBank Corp. in Japan and other countries. |
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