Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. announced the launch of its media mix project for PROJECT ZIRCON at Tokyo Game Show 2024.
As the first phase of the media mix project, the "KONAMI x Hakusensha Creator Discovery Manga & Illustration Contest" and the "PROJECT ZIRCON Murder Mystery Contest" will be held.
Additionally, starting on Friday, September 27, 2024, the sale of character NFTs with two types of rarity—Basic and Premium—that can be used in PROJECT ZIRCON quests will begin.
TGS2023のKONAMIブースにて開催された「Project ZIRCON」発表ステージをレポート！NFTマーケットプレイス「リセラ(Resella)」の発表も！
The Media Mix Project for PROJECT ZIRCON Begins!
PR TIMESThe media mix project for PROJECT ZIRCON was announced to have launched on Friday, September 27, 2024, at TGS2024.
For the first phase of the project, contests will be held in three genres—manga, illustration, and scenario—with a total prize pool of 1 million yen.
The project is moving forward with the goal of creating the game together, so be sure to participate in the contest!
"KONAMI x Hakusensha Creator Discovery Manga & Illustration Contest" to Be Held!
PR TIMESHakusensha's manga submission site, Manga Lab! will host the largest contest in its history, the major "KONAMI x Hakusensha Creator Discovery Manga & Illustration Contest," with a total prize pool of up to 1 million yen.
Winners of the contest will not only receive prize money but also be designated as PROJECT ZIRCON official creators and receive other rewards.
Additionally, works that pass the final selection will be awarded an Amazon Gift Card worth 5,000 yen.
Anyone, professional or amateur, including those who have an existing series with other companies, can apply for the contest. However, you must be a member of "Manga Lab!" to apply, so it is recommended to register in advance to make the process smoother.
The contest period is from Friday, September 27, 2024, at 1:45 PM to Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 12:00 AM. Submissions will not be eligible for judging if they miss the deadline, so be sure to submit with plenty of time to spare!
For more details about the contest, please check the "Manga Lab!" official website.
"PROJECT ZIRCON Murder Mystery Contest" to Be Held!
PR TIMESThe "PROJECT ZIRCON Murder Mystery Contest" will be held in collaboration with Sally Inc., seeking murder mystery scenarios set in PROJECT ZIRCON.
Submitted scenarios will be published on Uzu, a murder mystery voice app operated by Sally, and the grand prize winner will be decided by player votes.
The grand prize winner will receive a key visual for their work, to be created by a PROJECT ZIRCON designer, and various other prizes will be awarded by PROJECT ZIRCON and Uzu.
The contest period is from Friday, September 27, 2024, to Sunday, January 26, 2025.
Additionally, an event focused on scenario writing, the "Murder Mystery Bootcamp," is scheduled to be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
The "Murder Mystery Bootcamp" has a capacity of 30 people on a first-come, first-served basis and requires a participation fee of 5,000 yen (tax included). It is aimed at people who have never written a scenario before but are interested in creating a simple-structured scenario in a short amount of time.
Lunch and dinner will be provided for participants, but as laptops will not be provided, you must bring your own laptop and other necessary items.
This is an excellent environment to create a unique work and participate in the contest!
For more details about the contest, please check the "PROJECT ZIRCON Murder Mystery Contest" special page, and for details on the bootcamp, check the "Murder Mystery Bootcamp" special page on the Uzu official website.
Character NFTs Go on Sale on the Official Website!
Sales of character NFTs with two types of rarity—Basic and Premium—that can be used in PROJECT ZIRCON quests began on Friday, September 27, 2024, and will run to Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 11:59 PM.
The sales will be held on the Marketplace section of the PROJECT ZIRCON official website, using the system of Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.'s proprietary NFT marketplace, "Resella."
Consider purchasing a character NFT at this time.
Basic
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- Price: 1,500 yen
- Level Cap: 30
Premium
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- Price: 8,000 yen
- Level Cap: 40
Please note that the images are examples of the NFTs being offered.
For details on the products, please check PROJECT ZIRCON NFT MARKET Resella.
TGS2024 Linked X Campaign Is Underway!
A campaign is currently being held to award a character NFT co-created with users at the TGS2024 stage to one lucky winner!
To participate, simply follow the official PROJECT ZIRCON X account (@Project_Zircon) and post your thoughts about the stage stream with the hashtag "#ZIRCON."
The campaign period is from Friday, September 27, 2024, to Sunday, September 29, 2024, at 11:59 PM.
For more details about the campaign, please check the official PROJECT ZIRCON X account (@Project_Zircon).
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