October 29, 2008

Tis the Season to Be Jolly With Konami...

Konami has something for everyone this holiday season; kids, adults, families, sports games, party games and even gamers on the go.

For the Entire Family:

DanceDanceRevolution: Hottest Party 2 - Burn-off those extra holiday pounds by getting your groove on with DanceDanceRevolution for the Wii! The hottest selling dance game returns, with an entirely new soundtrack, game modes and interactivity. DanceDanceRevolution® Hottest Party 2 enhances the series' trademark interactive gameplay by combining the physically engaging, innovative and easy-to-pick-up-and-play mechanics of the Wii platform. DanceDanceRevolution® Hottest Party 2 is sure to be the life of the party with 4 player multiplayer, Wii Remote and Nunchuk support, smash hits taken from the last 4 decades of music, entirely new modes and more!

Platform: Nintendo Wii
SRP: $69.99
Release Date: Available Now
ESRB Rating: E

DanceDanceRevolution: Universe 3 - What better way to show off that new HDTV you got for the holidays than with the follow up to the best looking Dance Dance Revolution yet; the all new Xbox 360 exclusive Universe™ 3. Taking full advantage of the Xbox Live Marketplace, Universe™ 3 features robust online support with competitions, new songs and characters to download, and a whole lot more! Music from the 70s, 80s, 90s and today and also features a DJ Mode where you can create your own mixes to dance to. The game also features the most complete music library of any DDR to date, giving it true "universal" appeal for fans of all ages.

Platform: Xbox 360
SRP: $69.99
Release Date: Available Now
ESRB Rating: E

Dance Dance Revolution X - Who needs a new next-gen system when you can fire up your Playstation 2 and jump on the global dancing phenomenon of Dance Dance Revolution with the newest PS2 installment, DanceDanceRevolution X. DDR X is jam packed with new content, all new game modes, and over 70 new songs in the quintessential DDR package! You can even compete against players online in a variety of completely new challenges. Or, challenge up to 4 of your friends for some intense dancing battles. For newcomers and DDR veterans alike, X can't be missed!

Platform: Playstation2
SRP: $69.99
Release Date: Available Now
ESRB Rating: E

Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2 - If it's too cold outside for caroling, stay inside and live out your dream as a singing sensation with Karaoke Revolution® Presents: American Idol® Encore 2! Play with friends and family online using the brand new co-op head-to-head mode (Xbox 360 and PS3 only), or compete in front of all three American Idol judges and sing your way to stardom. Tailor your game experience with all-new enhanced and customizable characters, features and downloadable songs (Xbox 360 and PS3 only). Are you ready to be the next American Idol? Karaoke Presents: American Idol Encore 2 gives fans the most realistic, recreated experience of competing as a contestant on the #1 TV show in America.

Platform: PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii,
SRP: TBD
Release Date: Fall
ESRB Rating: E (Anticipated)

For Adults:
Silent Hill: Homecoming - Whether you've been naughty or nice, Silent Hill: Homecoming is a must for everyone's wish list this year! The story follows Alex Shepherd, who returns to his hometown of Shepherd's Glen to investigate the mysterious disappearance of his brother. On his quest, Alex discovers eerie occurrences taking place around town. As Alex, players investigate the mystery behind his nightmares and maintain his grip on reality, unraveling a tale that takes him from his childhood home to the fog-shrouded streets of Silent Hill. Gamers can expect to use an all-new enhanced combat system, giving them a wide array of attacks and counters to help them survive the denizens of Silent Hill.

Platform: PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360, PC
SRP: $59.99
Release Date: Available now
ESRB Rating: Mature

Castlevania Judgment - Get together with old friends, including Simon Belmont, Maria Renard and Alucard this holiday season. Castlevania Judgment brings together several generations of playable characters from 22 years of past Castlevania games, and pits them against one another. Castlevania Judgment makes use of the motion-sensing control scheme of the Nintendo Wii, allowing players to slash, stab and whip their way across a variety of stages and fight an assortment of environmental elements.

Platform: Nintendo Wii
SRP: TBD comparison
Release Date: November
ESRB Rating: Teen

Sports Games:
Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 - Why watch Football on Christmas when you can play Futbol? Known by millions of fans for its superior gameplay and incredible realism, PES 2009 will further bridge the gap between PES and the real thing. The game has undergone a stunning graphical update to ensure its players look more like their real-life counterparts. Similarly, all-new options allow users to tailor the game to their own tastes, while new stylish moves, innovative control schemes and key online elements further the realism.

Platform: Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, PSP, PC-DVD
SRP: TBD
Release Date: Fall
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Anticipated)

Party Games:
Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2 - If it's too cold outside for caroling, stay inside and live out your dream as a singing sensation with Karaoke Revolution® Presents: American Idol® Encore 2! Play with friends and family online using the brand new co-op head-to-head mode (Xbox 360 and PS3 only), or compete in front of all three American Idol judges and sing your way to stardom. Tailor your game experience with all-new enhanced and customizable characters, features and downloadable songs (Xbox 360 and PS3 only). Are you ready to be the next American Idol? Karaoke Presents: American Idol Encore 2 gives fans the most realistic, recreated experience of competing as a contestant on the #1 TV show in America.
Platform: PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii,
SRP: TBD
Release Date: Fall
ESRB Rating: E (Anticipated)

Rock Revolution - Jingle bells rock, and so can you! Release your inner Rockstar or allow your friends the privilege of picking up an axe or pounding the skins with you to 40 mind bending rock and roll tracks! Unleash your creative juices in the Jam Mode where you can create your own music in a state of the art multi-track studio! This is the musical revolution the world has been waiting for! The next-gen versions of Rock revolution ship with a life-like drum kit, created by actual musicians. Though Rock Revolution will not ship with guitar peripherals, it will support any guitar peripherals players may already own.
Platform: PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS
SRP: TBD
Release Date: Available Now
ESRB Rating: E - T (Anticipated)

Gamers-On-The-Go:
Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia - Koji Igarashi keeps with tradition in the latest installment to Konami's classic vampire series. In Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, players take on the role of heroine Shanoa, member of the Ecclesia, an organization that has sworn to defeat the evil forces of Dracula. Players use the brand new Glyph attack system with more than 100 different combinations to battle Dracula and his minions throughout 20 explorable areas, ranging from forests to the ocean.

Platform: Nintendo DS
SRP: $29.99
Release Date: Available Now
ESRB Rating: Teen

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