EL SEGUNDO, CA - August 6, 2008 - Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced that Frogger for the iPhone and iPod touch is available on the Apple App Store. As the company’s first title for the App Store, Frogger has been re-designed to take full advantage of the platform’s capabilities, including the innovative Multi-Touch Interface and accelerometer.

“We see the iPhone platform as an opportunity to showcase the legendary Konami brands in a truly unique fashion,” said Joe Morris, Vice President of Konami Mobile. “Konami is committed to providing players with games that leverage the latest technology. Fans of the best-selling Frogger franchise can now experience the title like never before, and we look forward to releasing more of our popular titles for the iPhone soon.”

Konami Mobile’s Frogger for the iPhone and iPod touch is the latest edition of the 27-year old successful series that includes the classic Frogger, a top ten best-selling mobile game. For more information, please visit www.konamimobile.com.

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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - June 17, 2008 - As part of the year-long celebration of the 10th anniversary of its best-selling DanceDanceRevolution® franchise, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., today announced the launch of the official DanceDanceRevolution brand and community portal. Fans of DanceDanceRevolution can now go to www.ddronlinecommunity.com to join other DanceDanceRevolution enthusiasts as they enjoy a host of exciting features related to the DanceDanceRevolution craze. Included among the many features offered such as blog updates direct from the development team, the site offers opportunities for fans to create their own personal profiles, post videos, and write their own blogs. Additionally, they can chat with other DanceDanceRevolution fans around the globe and join special forums. Those who think they are among the DanceDanceRevolution elite will enjoy the live stats tracking feature that can be linked to profiles and scoreboards for DanceDanceRevolution Universe 2 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft with a future iteration planned as well. Through the site, Konami will also keep fans updated on all DanceDanceRevolution related news including upcoming product releases, local and national events, and more.
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Konami’s new titles and additional details for its 2008 lineup.

Critter Round-Up™
Release date: May 2008
Genre: Puzzle/Action
Platform: WiiWare™

As Konami’s first WiiWare™ title, Critter Round-Up introduces a fun puzzle game where players are challenged with separating each different critter species into their own area by building fences. Avoid the predators and other mischievous animals as they will try and stop you from rounding them up. Test your skills and get more points by corralling all the same critters into just one area and by using less fence. Four player co-op and a great set of competitive mini-games will have you rounding up critters until the cows come home.

Castlevania®: Order of Ecclesia
Release date: Fall 2008
Genre: Action
Platform: Nintendo DS™

Following on the success of Dawn of Sorrow and Portrait of Ruin the legendary Castlevania® series is back in its 3rd installment on Nintendo DS™. This time you play as a member of the Ecclesia, an organization that has sworn to defeat the evil forces of Dracula. Use the brand new Glyph attack system which has more than 100 different combinations to battle Dracula and his minions throughout 20 explorable areas inside and outside of the castle. Take part in side quests and collect items to power up your character in the next great Castlevania® game produced by Koji Igarashi.

DanceDanceRevolution®X
Release date: Fall 2008
Genre: Music/Dance
Platform: PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the most popular dance video game! Continuing its evolution on the PlayStation®2 system, DanceDanceRevolution®X explodes onto the dance floor with enhanced graphics, fun interactive gameplay, an incredible song selection with 70 awesome music tracks and innovative new game modes. Brand new LAN Battle Mode will let up to 8 players battle simultaneously through the LAN connection on their PlayStation®2 system. Create your own workout and fitness program through an enhanced Workout Mode. Utilize the EyeToy USB Camera (for PlayStation®2) to implement yourself into the game.

DanceDanceRevolution® Hottest Party™ 2
Release date: Fall 2008
Genre: Music/Dance
Platform: Wii™

DanceDanceRevolution® celebrates its 10th anniversary with an all-new game for Wii™! The best 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™ console. 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 four decades of music, entirely new modes and more!

DanceDanceRevolution® UNIVERSE3
Release date: Fall 2008
Genre: Music/Dance
Platform: Xbox 360®

DanceDanceRevolution® celebrates its 10th anniversary! DanceDanceRevolution® UNIVERSE3 dances its way to you with an all new sleek enhanced interface, fun new modes and settings for players of all skill levels, cool smash-hit songs, robust online and offline support and exciting new exclusives! DJ Mode makes its debut on the Xbox 360®, allowing gamers to create their own tracks and song lists to dance to! Innovative City Mode lets you compete against bosses throughout the DanceDanceRevolution® city to become the ultimate champion.
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Couple of screens to get you ready for Silent Hill: Homecoming…

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Here are some new screenshots for the upcoming Hellboy game.