Press release -
THE YU-GI-OH! TRADING CARD GAME AND YU-GI-OH! DUEL LINKS ARE COMING TO GAMESCOM 2022
Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. (KONAMI) has today revealed details about what Yu-Gi-Oh! fans can look forward to at gamescom 2022, the world’s largest event for computer and video games, taking place 23-28 August in Cologne, Germany.
Fans can visit the dedicated Yu-Gi-Oh! booth (Hall 5.2, C20), which will feature the latest releases for the popular Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME (TCG). At the booth, attendees can Duel with others, bolster their collection with the latest products and even step into a photo-box for the chance to see what they would look like on a giant Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG card.
There will also be staff on hand to demonstrate the game to newcomers. Duelists can also bring their own Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Decks to the booth and compete against fellow attendees.
Other Yu-Gi-Oh! booth features will include:
- Yu-Gi-Oh! DUEL LINKS Tower – Duelists will have the chance to play Yu-Gi-Oh! DUEL LINKS against popular characters from the Yu-Gi-Oh! animated series on extra-large touchscreens
- KC GT 2022 Livestream – KONAMI will stream the much-anticipated KC Grand Tournament 2022 finals for Yu-Gi-Oh! DUEL LINKS live from the booth on YouTube and Twitch on 27th August.
- gamescom Livestream – Following the KC GT 2022 finale on 27th August, KONAMI will also stream other special activities from the Yu-Gi-Oh! Booth. Viewers on YouTube and Twitch can tune in to enjoy a Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL influencer tournament, a SPEED DUEL tournament for visitors to the booth and Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG games and quizzes.
- Tournaments – From Thursday 25th to Sunday 28th August, Duelists can take part in special Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG tournament events at the booth, including Duel-the-Master and King-of-the-Hill. 8-player Win-a-Mat tournaments will also be available on demand.
- 2-Player Game Mat Special Offer – Attendees at gamescom have the chance to acquire a 2-player Game Mat featuring Cyber Dragon monsters as a gift for spending customers. This Game Mat is not provided by retailers, so if you want to get your hands on this item, drop by the Yu-Gi-Oh! booth to find out more details.
For more info, please visit https://www.yugioh-card.com
Today, the popular Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG is available across the globe, with products distributed in more than 80 countries and 9 languages, to be enjoyed by fans of all ages.
For all the latest information regarding Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG products and events, and all Yu-Gi-Oh! digital card game titles, please visit the following:
- Webpage: www.yugioh-card.com
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/YuGiOhCardEU
- YouTube: www.youtube.com/YuGiOhCardEU
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/YuGiOhCardEU
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/YuGiOhCardEU
- Twitch: www.twitch.tv/YuGiOhCardEU
EDITOR’S NOTES:
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About Konami Group
Konami Group was established in 1973, starting as an amusement machine manufacturer for arcades. Over the years, the company has grown to include different business units across various markets. Currently, KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION includes the Digital Entertainment, Amusement, Gaming & Systems, and Sports Businesses. The company went public on the Osaka Securities Exchange in 1984, the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988, and the London Stock Exchange in 1999. For more information, visit: www.konami.com/en.
About Konami Digital Entertainment
Konami Digital Entertainment, which is the core company of Konami Group, develops entertaining content for mobile, console and card games. The company is known for global franchises such as eFootball™, Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and Contra, as well as the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game series.
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About the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME
The Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME is one of the most popular trading card games in the world with over 25 billion cards sold. It is a game of strategy, where players create individual Decks of cards collected from Structure Decks and Booster Packs. Two players engage in a Duel while using cards that represent powerful Monsters, magical Spells and surprising Traps. Duelists with well-constructed Decks, dominating monsters, solid strategy and good fortune are the victors in the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG. Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. is the exclusive licensee and rights holder to the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG in Europe, Oceania, the Middle East and Africa.
