Microsoft and Konami form Licensing Arrangement

Microsoft and Konami form Licensing Arrangement is the latest item crossing the POCG news desk. Microsoft and Konami Company announced they have formed a cross-licensing arrangement that will bring each company’s respective console and PC games to new platforms.

The global relationship will expand the distribution of game properties for both Konami and Microsoft. Under the agreement, Konami has the option to publish select Microsoft games for console platforms, including the PlayStation, Dreamcast and Nintendo 64, and Microsoft has the option to publish select Konami titles for the PC platform. The companies also plan to collaborate on cross-platform development and marketing coordination, each bringing a wealth of expertise from their respective customer segments.