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Metal Gear series has sold 49m copies

Konami celebrates news in latest financial report

Konami reported its financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2016. They included the fact that the Metal Gear franchise has sold more than 49.2 million copies as of March 31, 2016.

The results showed a small fall in revenue but an increase in profit.

"In terms of the consolidated results for the three months ended June 30, 2016, total revenue amounted to ¥49,417 million (a year-on-year decrease of 3.5%), operating profit was ¥9,089 million (a year-on-year increase of 40.2%), profit before income taxes was ¥8,419 million (a year-on-year increase of 22.7%), and profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥5,814 million (a year-on-year increase of 35.8%)," said Konami.

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