Konami Announces Blockbuster Product Line-up at Electronic Entertainment Expo 2004.Entertainment Editors/Business Editors E3Expo 2004 Booth #800 LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 2004 Delivering More Than 20 New Video Games See video game console. 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 (PlayStation Portable) See PlayStation. (TM), Xbox(R) video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube The Nintendo GameCube (GCN) is Nintendo's fourth home video game console, belonging to the sixth generation era. The system itself is the most compact and least expensive, next to the Dreamcast, of the sixth generation era consoles. (TM), Nintendo(R) DS and Game Boy(R) Advance and PC CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. . "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
Dance Dance Revolution EXTREME is the eighth game in the Dance Dance Revolution series of music video games. (TM) (DDR (Double Data Rate) Refers to an SDRAM memory chip that increases performance by doubling the effective data rate of the frontside bus. For more details, see SDRAM. DDR - Double Data Rate Random Access Memory EXTREME) Release date: July 2004 Genre: Music Platform: PlayStation 2 The newest addition in the groundbreaking multi-million selling Dance Dance Revolution Dance Dance Revolution, a.k.a. DDR and Dancing Stage in Europe, is a music video game series produced by Konami. It was first introduced to Japanese video arcades in 1998, after being shown at the Tokyo Game Show earlier that year. (TM) series, DDR EXTREME takes the dance craze to a whole new level of interaction with the EyeToy(TM) USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. 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 Dance Dance Revolution ULTRAMIX, or DDR Ultramix, is the sixth home version of Dance Dance Revolution to be released in the United States, and the first DDR game to be released on the Microsoft Xbox video game console. (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 See Xbox. (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 Karaoke Revolution, and its sequels Karaoke Revolution Volume 2 , Karaoke Revolution Volume 3 , Karaoke Revolution Party, CMT Presents: Karaoke Revolution Country and Karaoke Revolution presents American Idol (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 Solar Boy Django (太陽少年ジャンゴ "Taiyō Shōnen Django" in Japan) is a manga series by Makoto Hijoka. It's loosely based on the Boktai Video Game series. 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 See CRPG. 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 “NDS” redirects here. For other uses, see NDS (disambiguation). The Nintendo DS (sometimes abbreviated NDS or DS) is a handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo, which was released in 2004 in Canada, U.S., and Japan. , 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 Vic Viper is the name of the protagonist space ship in the Gradius series of games by Konami. The craft has been at the player's control in almost ten different titles. The ship has been renowned for both its remarkable adaptability and unique twin-pronged fuselage. 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 King Arthur: see Arthurian legend. (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  This article is about the original Metal Gear Solid released for the PlayStation. For the Game Boy Color spin-off of the same name, see . (R)3: Snake Eater (Zool.) The markhoor The secretary bird. See also: Snake Snake (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. Nano Breaker  This article or section reads like a and may need a .Please help [ to improve this article] to make it in tone and meet Wikipedia's . (TM) Release date: Winter 2005 Genre: Action Platform: PlayStation 2 Developed by the famed producer of the Castlevania(R) series, Koji Igarashi's latest masterpiece delivers over-the-top action in this futuristic adventure. Controlling a shape-shifting Plasma Blade, Nano Breaker features a myriad of gameplay options that allow players to rip their way through an extraordinary sci-fi world to face off against an army of monster machines. Neo Contra Neo Contra (ネオコントラ Neo Kontora (TM) Release date: November 2004 Genre: Action Platform: PlayStation 2 Integrating the classic shooting gameplay elements that have defined the renowned Contra series, Neo Contra introduces an action-packed experience in an all-new 3D isometric view In computer graphics, a rendering of a 3D object that eliminates the distortion of shape created by true perspective. In isometric views, all lines on each axis are parallel to each other, and the lines do not converge. for the first time on PlayStation 2. With more dynamic shooting action, a slew of brand new weapons, a customized Hit Rate system to keep track of scoring and beautifully rendered CG cinematic sequences, Neo Contra will provide hours of intense action and entertainment. Phantom Crash 2050 Release date: February 2005 Genre: Mech Combat Action Platform: PlayStation 2 The first online mech combat game for the PlayStation 2, Konami's Phantom Crash 2050 will have gamers battling it out for supremacy as they square off their best bots bots maggots of flies which infest animals, especially horses and sheep. The term bot is also loosely used to include the invasive maggots such as those of Cuterebra and Wohlfahrtia spp. horse bots see gasterophilus. against players across the world. In this fast-paced arcade style game, gamers will be instantly pulled into this post-apocalyptic battlefield, where only one will be crowned world champion. Rave Master(TM) Release date: October 2004 Genre: Action Platform: PlayStation 2, Game Boy Advance Based on the hit series that has spawned 27 graphic novels, a successful animated TV series and multiple video games in Japan, Rave Master is hitting North America in October 2004. Blending elements of action, fighting and RPG (Report Program Generator) One of the first program generators designed for business reports, introduced in 1964 by IBM. In 1970, RPG II added enhancements that made it a mainstay programming language for business applications on IBM's System/3x midrange computers. adventure into one complete package, players assume the role of Haru Glory, a teenage boy bestowed with the power to wield a legendary sword, as he embarks on a quest to defeat the evil "Dark Brings." This title is not yet concept approved by Sony Computer Entertainment America. Shaman King(TM): Master of Spirits Release date: August 2004 Genre: Action Platform: Game Boy Advance Players assume the role of Yoh Asakura who must traverse multiple stages filled with perils, enemies and traps in order to stop a diabolical shaman from resurrecting the evil "Guardian of Demons Demons See also devil; evil; ghosts; hell; spirits and spiritualism. ademonist one who denies the existence of the devil or demons. bogyism, bogeyism recognition of the existence of demons and goblins. ." Meshing characters from the Shaman King TV series with an original storyline as well as characters exclusive to the video game, players will make their way through this action-packed adventure to become King of all Shamans in this original Game Boy Advance title! Silent Hill 4: The Room(TM) Release date: September 2004 Genre: Survival-horror Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, PC DVD-ROM DVD-ROM: see digital versatile disc. A read-only DVD disc used to permanently store data files. DVD-ROM discs are widely used to distribute large software applications that exceed the capacity of a CD-ROM disc. If you think it's safe to stay home, think again. Silent Hill 4 traps players in their own cursed apartment. Gamers will unravel the mystery of their entrapment entrapment, in law, the instigation of a crime in the attempt to obtain cause for a criminal prosecution. Situations in which a government operative merely provides the occasion for the commission of a criminal act (e.g. as they explore haunting environments filled with gruesome creatures and mysterious characters. Pushing the envelope in the survival-horror genre, Silent Hill 4 delivers a frightful entertainment experience that will spark many sleepless nights. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles(TM) 2 Release date: October 2004 Genre: Action Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, Game Boy Advance, PC CD-ROM The lean green fighting machines return in another exciting adventure based on the hit animated TV series on the FoxBox. Packed with four-player cooperative and head-to-head gameplay, gamers are in for a wild ride as they assume the role of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael to battle against The Shredder and his clan of Foot Ninjas. As an added bonus, TMNT TMNT Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (cartoon/movie) 2 allows gamers to unlock the classic TMNT arcade-games of their youth for more shell-splitting action! SPORTS Enthusia(TM) Professional Racing Release date: 2005 Genre: Racing Platform: PlayStation 2 Bringing all the white-knuckle energy and thrill of car racing to life, Enthusia Professional Racing Enthusia Professional Racing is a racing game for the PlayStation 2. It is the first auto racing simulator made by Konami. "Change your Real" Enthusia has five play modes: Enthusia Life, Free Race, Driving Revolution, Time Attack and Versus Racing. puts gamers in the driver seat of the ultimate racing simulation with groundbreaking gameplay mechanics, enhanced physics and pixel-perfect graphics. Enthusia delivers racing realism via an innovative and proprietary Visual Gravity System, giving gamers the ability to "feel" the G-forces exerted by high-speed driving and maneuvering. Rumble Roses(TM) Release date: November 2004 Genre: Sports - Wrestling Platform: PlayStation 2 Starring the sexiest female models ever to grace the ring, Rumble Roses is the first and only all-female wrestling game. Packed with jaw-dropping graphic detail and realistic gameplay, with all the wrestlers having their own unique features and moves, Konami will have gamers drooling drooling the discharge of saliva from the mouth. A normal feature in some breeds of dogs such as St. Bernard, Newfoundland and English bulldog, presumably because of their loose, pendulous lips. in their seats when the beautiful ladies of Rumble Roses hit the ring. STRATEGY Shaman King(TM): Power of Spirit Release date: August 2004 Genre: Strategy (Fighting) Platform: PlayStation 2 Based on the hit Shaman King TV series, which debuted on the Fox Box in 2003, Shaman King: Power of Spirit follows the story of Yoh Asakura, a junior high student who has the power to communicate with ghosts and spirits. Providing a fun mix of adventure and fighting strategy, Shaman King: Power of Spirit fuses beautiful 3D graphics with in-game movies and animations to bring the original story and characters to life. Yu-Gi-Oh!(TM) Capsule Monster Coliseum Release date: October 2004 Genre: Strategy (Board Game) Platform: PlayStation 2 Delivering the most strategic board dueling game ever created, Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monster Coliseum is the next addition to the worldwide gaming phenomenon, based on the top-rated Yu-Gi-Oh! animated TV show and popular trading card game. Bringing a new twist to the gameplay, Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monster Coliseum challenges players to put their skills to the test in this turn-based board dueling game. Yu-Gi-Oh!(TM) Destiny Board Traveler Release date: October 2004 Genre: Strategy (Board Game) Platform: Game Boy Advance Combining the hugely-popular Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME  This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling.You can assist by [ editing it] now. with a fun classic board game, Yu-Gi-Oh! Destiny Board Traveler takes the series to a new level as up to four players can link up with friends using the Game Boy(R) Advance Game Link(R) Cable for simultaneous dueling action. Choose from more than eight characters, each with a unique ability, and duke it out to determine the ultimate duelist. Yu-Gi-Oh!(TM) Power of Chaos: Joey the Passion Release date: June 2004 Genre: Trading Card Game Platform: PC CD-ROM Redefining PC dueling, Yu-Gi-Oh! Power of Chaos: Joey the Passion will feature an all-new interface, new 2-player LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. play, enhanced strategies and hundreds of new cards to take to the card battling field. Players will also be able to import acquired cards from Yu-Gi-Oh! Power Chaos: Yugi the Destiny and Yu-Gi-Oh! Power of Chaos: Kaiba the Revenge, to create the ultimate deck to duel against friends. ROLE PLAYING GAMES Suikoden(R) IV Release date: Fall 2004 Genre: Role-Playing-Game (RPG) Platform: PlayStation 2 Continuing to push the envelope in innovative gameplay, Suikoden IV features a new world of beautiful islands and vast oceans. Gamers will experience a unique combat system with dynamic camera angles, as well as significant enhancements to the world and characters through dynamic lighting, high-polygon 3D models and full character voice-overs to make the newest adventure in the renowned series, a must-have for all RPG fans. Ys: The Ark of Napishtim Release date: Early 2005 Genre: Action Role-Playing-Game (RPG) Platform: PlayStation 2, PSP Ys: The Ark of Napishtim is the sixth game in the multi-million selling series from Japan's most popular RPG series for PC. Assuming the role of Adol Christin, players will embark on an epic journey packed with adventure, exciting plot twists and unforgettable characters. Set on a solitary tropical island in the Great vortex of Canaan, Ys: The Ark of Napishtim delivers an action-packed RPG with a deep and compelling gameplay experience. Yu-Gi-Oh!(TM) Reshef of Destruction Release date: June 2004 Genre: Card-Battling (RPG) Platform: Game Boy Advance The sequel to the overwhelming hit Yu-Gi-Oh! The Sacred Cards Yu-Gi-Oh! The Sacred Cards, or Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 7: Kettou Toshi Densetsu in Japan, is a Game Boy Advance game based on the Yu-Gi-Oh! anime developed and published by Konami. It was first released in Japan on July 4, 2002. , players will embark on an all-new adventure to stop Reshef, "The Dark Being," from consuming the world with darkness. Yu-Gi-Oh! Reshef of Destruction Yu-Gi-Oh! Reshef of Destruction, known in Japan as Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters 8: Reshef of Destruction (遊戯王デュエルモンスターズ８ features 800 cards, including the Egyptian God Cards, to help players battle over 100 duelists as they build their deck to face off against Reshef and the mysterious force that awaits them. To learn more about the 2004/2005 line-up, please visit the Konami booth #800 in the Los Angeles Convention Center The Los Angeles Convention Center (abbreviated LACC) is a convention center in downtown Los Angeles. The LACC hosts annual events such as the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show, and was best known to video games fans as host to E3 until its cessation in 2006. between May 12 - May 14 or go online to: http://www.konami.com/usa. About KONAMI CORPORATION Konami Corporation is a leading developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties, specializing in the home video game market. Konami Corporation's action and adventure titles include the popular franchises Metal Gear Solid(R), Silent Hill(R) and Castlevania(R), among other top sellers. The latest information about Konami can be found on the Web at www.konami.com. 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