While Castlevania‘s actual 35th anniversary was in 2021, Konami seems to be looking forward to NFTs this year. To mark the milestone, it will be auctioned some Castlevania NFTs.
That shouldn’t come as a surprise when you’re hanging around by Konami’s shackles Investors Relations website. Then Kimihiko Higashio, President of Konami Holdings Corporation, said:
In addition, with the development of technologies such as AI, 5G and NFTs (non-fungible tokens), as well as the increasing recognition of esports as a sporting event, we expect the market to be revitalized through inventive new ways of gaming enjoyment.
Part of that effort is the Konami Memorial NFT site, which is listing four auctions for Castlevania NFTs for the 35th anniversary this month.
According to Konami, “To commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Castlevania series, NFTs featuring game scenes, background music, and redrawn graphics from the Castlevania series have been released.” A copy of each NFT will be available for bidding. You can see the NFTs on Konamis OpenSea page or see the examples below.
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Okay, so another game company is hoping to make money off of NFTs. Konami is neither the first nor the last. However, what is really fascinating is the terms and Q&A section on Konami’s website.
Here are some specifics:
As a first-time buyer of the NFT, you have the right to choose your nickname on our website (https://www.konami.com/games/memorial-nft/).
But…
If your nickname [SIC] is socially unacceptable, your privileges in this campaign will be void.
Oh. Good yes. Makes sense! But if you go further into the terms, the following comes up: Explanation.
The buyer’s nickname will be displayed when Konami deems the nickname appropriate based on social standards (e.g. a nickname that contains information that can be used to identify a specific person is unacceptable).
So, I guess your nickname doesn’t identify anyone? What about other social standards …?
If Konami determines that the buyer is using the NFT illegally or improperly, the buyer forfeits the right to receive the benefits (the displayed nickname will be deleted) notwithstanding the above provisions.
“Inappropriate.” Konami determines that, mind you.
By purchasing the NFT, the buyer does not acquire any intellectual property rights (e.g. copyrights, trademark rights) with regard to the data linked to the NFT. The buyer may therefore not use the data linked to the NFT (e.g. reproductions) for commercial purposes.
But you have an NFT, so that’s it! And it’s unique.
Q. Is there any chance that KONAMI will resell the same NFT in the future?
A. NFTs with exactly the same dates will not be resold, but similar NFTs tied to the same game title may be resold in the future.
Um, how similar?
Konami cannot prevent the buyer from posting on social media the fact that the buyer has purchased the NFT or transferring the NFT to a third party.
Phew Good.
And finally there is:
Konami does not guarantee that the NFT will increase in value after purchase.
Don’t expect that Castlevania NFT auction is supposed to be a one-time thing. Konami says, “This is an initiative to create art NFTs with popular in-game scenes from KONAMI titles and for our fans to keep them for years to come.”
So which game is next? Metal gears? If so, I wonder how Hideo Kojima would feel about the.
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