Konami Introduces Original Content for the Mobile Platform Based on the Company's Top Videogame Franchises.Konami Mobile's First Original, Castlevania[TM]: Order of Shadows Available in September on All Major Carriers EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :KNM KNM Kenya National Museum KNM Kannazuki No Miko (anime character) KNM Kongelige Norske Marine (Royal Norwegian Navy) KNM Kerala Nadvathul Mujahideen (Kuwait) ) underscored its commitment to the mobile games market today by announcing the development of original content specifically for mobile phones, based on the company's legendary videogame brands. Featuring never-before-seen game play, storyline features and original music, Castlevania: Order of Shadows for the mobile platform will be available on September 18 on most major carriers, including AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon Networks. "As a worldwide leader in high quality, multi-platform videogames, Konami is looking to raise the entertainment standard of games for mobile phones," said Joe Morris, Vice President of Konami Mobile. "Mobile technology has exploded, providing powerful new tools to enhance today's mobile gaming experiences. Konami's esteemed game developers will be creating original titles based on the company's top franchises including Castlevania, Metal Gear Solid Mobile  This article or section contains information about an unreleased video game.The content may change substantially as more information becomes available. , Contra and others." Castlevania: Order of Shadows is the latest chapter in the popular videogame series, designed exclusively for the mobile platform. Developed in collaboration with franchise mastermind Koji Igarashi (aka "IGA IgA abbr. immunoglobulin A IgA, n the abbreviation for immunoglobulin A. IgA immunoglobulin A. See immunoglobulin. "), the game breathes new life into the Belmont family bloodline blood·line n. The direct line of descent; a pedigree. with fresh adventures, characters and perils. Featuring updated abilities and spells, unique enemies, original songs and full screen particle effects, the title takes mobile gaming to new heights. To give consumers a direct connection to Konami Mobile's development team and insight to upcoming game titles, the company has launched the "Developer's Corner" on its Web site, www.konamimobile.com. The first installment of the Developer's Corner will feature a blog written by Castlevania: Order of Shadows' lead game designer, Tyrone Rodriguez, discussing the genesis of the title, working with IGA on his vision for a mobile Castlevania game, and Konami's aspirations for improving mobile gaming experiences. Also featured on the website will be mobile game emulators as well as art and video, so consumers can sample the new games before purchasing them. Castlevania: Order of Shadows will launch for the mobile platform on September 18, 2007. For more information, please visit www.konamimobile.com. About Konami Konami is a leading developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties. Konami's titles include the popular franchises 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], Silent Hill[R], 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. [R] and Castlevania[R], among other top sellers. The latest information about Konami can be found on the Web at www.konami.com. Konami Corporation is a publicly traded company publicly traded company A company whose shares of common stock are held by the public and are available for purchase by investors. The shares of publicly traded firms are bought and sold on the organized exchanges or in the over-the-counter market. based in Tokyo, Japan, with subsidiary offices, Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. in Tokyo, Japan; Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. in the United States; and Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH in Frankfurt, Germany. Konami Corporation is traded in the United States on the New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) World's largest marketplace for securities. The exchange began as an informal meeting of 24 men in 1792 on what is now Wall Street in New York City. under the ticker symbol KNM. Details of the products published by Konami can be found at www.konami.com. "KONAMI" is a registered trademark of KONAMI CORPORATION |
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