{"id":16717,"date":"2019-07-11T09:56:48","date_gmt":"2019-07-11T13:56:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev2.worldscreen.com\/tvkids\/new-line-contra-collectibles-set-launch\/"},"modified":"2019-07-11T09:56:48","modified_gmt":"2019-07-11T13:56:48","slug":"new-line-of-contra-collectibles-set-for-launch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvkids\/new-line-of-contra-collectibles-set-for-launch\/","title":{"rendered":"New Line of Contra Collectibles Set for Launch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>My Arcade and Konami Cross Media NY have partnered to create a new line of collectible players for Konami\u2019s classic gaming title <em>Contra<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>The two new collectibles, the <em>Contra<\/em> Micro Player and Pocket Player, are slated to launch by the holiday season. Debuting in 1987, <em>Contra<\/em> became globally renowned for its fast-paced, side-scrolling action and co-op gameplay.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur new mission is to find unique and exciting ways to expand Konami\u2019s iconic game franchises,\u201d says Jennifer Coleman, VP of licensing and marketing at Konami Cross Media NY. \u201cThe expansion of the <em>Contra<\/em> game line into standalone, compact versions, thanks to our partners at My Arcade, provides a unique opportunity for millions of fans around the world to collect and play their favorite game. We are happy to develop this new line of products for this popular title.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Amir Navid, senior VP of product development and creative director at My Arcade, added, \u201cWe\u2019re honored to be working with Konami Cross Media NY on <em>Contra<\/em>, one of the top games of all time and one of my personal favorites. 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