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Two Konami Mobile Games Receive 2007 National Parenting Publications Awards for Excellence.


Professor Fizzwizzle[TM] And Frogger[R] 25(th) Take Home The Gold

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As a result of these award wins, Professor Fizzwizzle and Frogger 25(th) will now be included in the NAPPA holiday gift guide stories in more than 35 top regional parenting publications nationwide.

"The mobile game market can be confusing for parents who are looking for Looking for

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 family-friendly content they can trust," said Joe Morris, vice president of mobile content, Konami. "Konami Mobile is very proud to receive two Gold status NAPPA from independent judges who are experts in identifying products that are innovative, age appropriate and of exceptional and lasting educational and entertainment value."

Konami Mobile plans to continue to develop family-friendly titles throughout 2007, working towards additional award wins in 2008. One such title, Fruit Fall, a simple yet absorbing puzzle game that can be enjoyed by players of all ages, is now available for download.

About Professor Fizzwizzle

Professor Fizzwizzle needs help finding his way back to his lab. Players will take control of the diminutive genius and use his brains and gadgets to solve each level in this mind-expanding puzzle game. Three modes of game play provide hours of on-the-go enjoyment across 30 fast-paced levels.

Professor Fizzwizzle is now available for the mobile platform on most major carriers, including AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon Networks. For more information, please visit www.konamimobile.com.

About Frogger 25(th)

Frogger 25(th) is two games in one, as players choose between classic or evolution game play. In the new evolution edition, enhanced graphics and multiple versions of the Frogger franchise are featured. With each level of the game, Frogger relives his life as a video game icon. Players will start at the original Firefly firefly or lightning bug, small, luminescent, carnivorous beetle of the family Lampyridae. Fireflies are well represented in temperate regions, although the majority of species are tropical and subtropical.  Swamp and hop through level after level from Frogger's past, ultimately getting to never-before-seen stages.

Frogger 25(th) is now available for the mobile platform on most major carriers, including AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon Networks. For more information, please visit www.konamimobile.com.

About NAPPA

Now in its 16th year, the National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) is the most comprehensive awards program for children's products and parenting resources. Its independent panel of judges Panel of Judges is an indie pop band from Melbourne, Australia. Members
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  • Alison Bolger (Clag, Sleepy Township) - bass
  • Paul Williams (Molasses, Jaguar Is Jaguar) - drums
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 are experts in their fields with extensive professional experience working with children and parents. They evaluate hundreds of products to select the most fun, appealing, safe, educational, age-appropriate and enduring products so that parents can make the best purchasing choices for their families. NAPPA provides an unparalleled filter that parents trust and industry experts respect. It is one of the oldest and most comprehensive awards programs for children's products. More than just a seal of approval, NAPPA is a juried competition that helps parents make the best play choices for their families.

About Konami

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