Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. has announced the start of a new course at the " KONAMI eSports Academy " for students entering the 2025 school year. In this course, students will learn the skills to create a metaverse using the popular game " FORTNITE ". In partnership with GamingV, Inc., which runs the professional e-sports team VAMOS, the course will offer creative lectures utilizing the Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN). This will enable students to develop logical thinking skills and pursue new careers as metaverse creators.
FORTNITE creative lectures are launched!
The new lectures at the "KONAMI eSports Academy" aim to teach students the skills to create a metaverse space using FORTNITE's creative mode. The lecture will be given by BYTENPA, creator of the professional eSports team " VAMOS ". Mr. BYTENPA is a top creator with many accomplishments, including the creation of the AEON MALL Mito Uchihara metaverse. In the lecture, students will deepen their understanding of "Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN)," a tool for creating metaverse in Fortnite, and learn BYTENPA's creation techniques.
Started accepting applications for the III term for students entering the school in 2025!
KONAMI eSports Academy has begun accepting applications for the third term of the 2025 academic year. The application period is The application period is from October 1 (Tuesday) to November 22 (Friday), 2024. The number of applicants is limited to 40, and applications will be closed when the maximum number is reached.
| Entrance in 2025 (III) | |
| Application Period | October 1, 2024 (Tuesday) to November 22, 2024 (Friday) for the Ⅲrd term Please refer to the official website of KONAMI eSports Academy for information on the 4th term. |
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| Number of applicants | 40 people Applications will be closed when the maximum number of students is reached. |
| Period of enrollment | 3 years from April 2025 (with summer and winter breaks) *To obtain a high school diploma, students must enroll in the correspondence course at Daiichi Gakuin High School. |
| Application Requirements | Applicants must have graduated from junior high school (or be expected to graduate from junior high school in March 2025) or above. Applicants must have a good understanding of the course of their choice at information sessions, etc. Applicants who will be entering or are currently enrolled in "Daiichi Gakuin High School" must be in good mental and physical health. |
| How to apply | The application procedure can be completed online at the KONAMI eSports Academy official website. |
An open school will be held for those who plan to enter the school in the 2025 academic year!
An open school will be held at the KONAMI head office building for those who plan to enter the school in the 2025 academic year. At the open school, students will be guided through the curriculum and high school studies, and free trial lessons will be provided by professional instructors of "FORTNITE" and popular FPS games. If you are interested in attending the Open School, this is a great opportunity to participate! To apply for the open school, please visit the official website of "KONAMI eSports Academy"!
| Open School Schedule | |
| Date | October 27, 2024 (Sun) November 10, 2024 (Sun), November 24, 2024 (Sun) December 8, 2024 (Sun), December 22, 2024 (Sun) *Please check the official website for the content and time of each trial lesson. |
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