Konami Announces Blockbuster Product Line-up at Electronic Entertainment Expo 2004

Business Wire, May 11, 2004

Entertainment Editors/Business Editors

E3Expo 2004

Booth #800

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 2004

Delivering More Than 20 New Video Games Across all Platforms, Konami

Shows its Strength as a World-Class Publisher

Konami Digital Entertainment - America, a division of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., today revealed more than 20 titles across all platforms including the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, SCEA's PSP(TM), Xbox(R) video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube(TM), Nintendo(R) DS and Game Boy(R) Advance and PC CD-ROM at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles.

"Konami is taking a leading role in digital entertainment, continuing our rich 30 year legacy of providing fun, engaging and innovative content for gamers," said Kazumi Kitaue, Chief Executive Officer, Konami Digital Entertainment. "This year, Konami has its most high-profile line-up ever in its history. From our hit franchises to family favorites to brand new properties, Konami provides something unique for gamers of all ages and abilities."

This year at E3, Konami will feature entertainment titles including, but not limited to (listed by genre):

MUSIC

Dance Dance Revolution EXTREME(TM) (DDR EXTREME)

Release date: July 2004

Genre: Music

Platform: PlayStation 2

The newest addition in the groundbreaking multi-million selling Dance Dance Revolution(TM) series, DDR EXTREME takes the dance craze to a whole new level of interaction with the EyeToy(TM) USB Camera for the PlayStation(R)2. Players can now use their hands and feet to dance to more than 70 new songs, showcasing over 100 minutes of music, for the ultimate interactive dancing experience.

Dance Dance Revolution ULTRAMIX(TM)2

Release date: Fall 2004

Genre: Music

Platform: Xbox

Delivering the definitive online dancing game experience, Dance Dance Revolution ULTRAMIX 2 offers an all-new line-up of songs, new gameplay modes and enhanced Xbox Live(TM) support. Gamers can compete head-to-head with friends across the country, participate in online tournaments, upload content and download new songs and characters for added replay value to keep the party going year-round.

Karaoke Revolution(TM) Volume 2

Release date: July 2004

Genre: Music

Platform: PlayStation 2

Featuring 35 all-new chart topping songs as well as a new Medley Mode where players can link up to 5 song clips together in succession, Karaoke Revolution Volume 2 is the follow-up to last year's critically-acclaimed and first-ever interactive karaoke video game that rates players' vocals on pitch and rhythm.

ACTION

Boktai(TM) 2: Solar Boy Django

Release date: September 2004

Genre: Action

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Boktai 2 continues the vampire-hunting adventures of Django in this second installment of the innovative series that gets gamers playing in the sun via the built-in solar sensor on the Game Boy Advance cartridge. Armed with more sunlight-powered weapons, new characters and enhanced role playing game elements, Boktai 2 is the perfect game for any action/RPG player to have fun in the sun!

Frogger (Working Title)

Release date: 2005

Genre: Action

Platform: PlayStation 2, PSP, Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo DS,

Bringing back the classic "hop-n-dodge" gameplay, the latest sequel in the popular franchise will feature innovative gameplay, new characters, and dynamic environments, with more levels than previous games in the popular franchise. Frogger for "PSP" and Nintendo DS will also be the first time the series will feature detailed 3D graphics for a handheld system. This title is not yet concept approved by Sony Computer Entertainment America.

Gradius(R) V

Release date: September 2004

Genre: Shooting

Platform: PlayStation 2

The famed Vic Viper spaceship of Konami's longest running shooting series returns with amazing new graphics, seven expansive levels, a new Options controls feature, internet high-score rankings, and 2-player simultaneous play - a first for the Gradius series.

King Arthur(TM)

Release date: November 2004

Genre: Action

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube

Based on the upcoming King Arthur motion picture from Jerry Bruckheimer, directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by David Franzoni, the King Arthur game lets players control the motion picture's heroes. Join the Knights as one of five playable characters, including Arthur, Lancelot and Guinevere, each with unique weapons and skills. With 3 medieval battle modes, photo-realistic environments and seamless transitions from film to gameplay, King Arthur beautifully re-creates the events of this legendary tale.

Metal Gear Solid(R)3: Snake Eater(TM)

Release date: November 2004

Genre: Action

Platform: PlayStation 2

The definitive tactical espionage series is set once again to redefine the stealth action genre. Raising the bar for action games across the board, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater introduces all-new gameplay, including the ground-breaking "camouflage index" which enables players to blend into their environments and avoid enemy detection. Also new to the series is the jungle setting and 1960's time period in which the game takes place. Gamers will journey on the ultimate stealth mission through fully interactive, immersive and open-ended jungle environments that bring the realism and stealth combat to a whole new level.