Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (KDEI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Konami Corporation (NYSE: KNM), is a leading, global developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties, specializing in the home video game market. Headquartered in Tokyo Japan, Konami Corporation first began operating in North America in 1982. In October of 2003, Konami Corporation moved to strengthen its content planning and production by expanding its operations to Los Angeles, California under the new name of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. Located in heart of the entertainment capital, KDEI focuses on the areas of global product brand growth strategies, business development and licensing activities.