Premier League: Konami (PES video game) official partner of Arsenal FC from 2017-18

The Japanese video game publisher Konami has become an official partner of Arsenal FC (Premier League), announced the club on 10/10/2017. Konami has the status of regional partner of the third level in the sponsorship hierarchy of Arsenal FC. The duration of the collaboration was not communicated.

Konami and Arsenal were partners in the previous 2016-17 season, in the form of a licensing agreement, which allowed the Japanese publisher to reproduce the players of the London club in its flagship PES (Pro Evolution Soccer) game and its other dedicated football titles.

Arsenal FC will promote the "Pro Evolution Soccer" series, whose 2018 edition has been available since 14/09/2017, on the PlayStation 3 and 4, Xbox One and Xbox360 consoles. As part of the agreement, Konami reproduced both the Emirates Stadium (60,260 capacity) and players of the English club in the game, thanks to its 3-D engine.

The Japanese publisher will also gain visibility on the LED panels and screens at the Emirates Stadium, as well as on the club's communication platforms. Konami will also benefit from…