Konami Press Start Showcase Announced, Expect News, Updates And "Exclusive Footage"
Konami’s Press Start event splits across two days—live streaming on Sept 3 and a global broadcast on Sept 4—promising exclusive looks at Silent Hill and Castlevania.
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The surprise lies in the scheduling clash: Konami’s own materials list a global simultaneous broadcast on September 4, while multiple outlets announce a live stream for September 3. The Press Start showcase, billed as a source of new footage and updates, therefore appears to span two consecutive days. Such a split between a live stream and a formal broadcast is uncommon for a single showcase, prompting fans to track both dates. The announcement first appeared in a Saiga NAK bulletin that the program will air globally, promising the latest information on Silent Hill and other franchises.
Nintendo Life echoed the news, highlighting expectations of exclusive footage. Gematsu added that the September 3 stream will feature demos of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, Silent Hill: Townfall, and Rev. NOiR among the demos, reinforcing the focus on revived franchises. Coverage soon broadened to the wider Tokyo Game Show slate.
Siliconera listed Konami’s lineup alongside Castlevania, Silent Hill and Suikoden, while Inven Global noted Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance will be playable for the first time at TGS, and GoNintendo detailed Capcom’s spotlight set for September 16. Saiga NAK mentioned DMM GAMES’ demo of Touken Ranbu Puzzlegiri and Happinet’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 exhibit, illustrating the event’s diversity. At present the Press Start showcase is set to stream on September 3, with a broadcast version slated for September 4. The confirmed titles – Castlevania, Silent Hill, Rev.
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Konami Press Start Showcase Announced, Expect News, Updates And "Exclusive Footage" Nintendo Life · 46d ago broke it first
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When is the Konami Press Start showcase taking place?
The showcase will stream on September 3 and a global broadcast is scheduled for September 4.
Which games are confirmed for the event?
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, Silent Hill: Townfall, and Rev. NOiR are the titles officially announced.
Which outlets reported the showcase details?
Nintendo Life, Nintendo Everything, Gematsu, and Saiga NAK all reported on the event.
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