Konami Announces Blockbuster 2006 Lineup
Konami Digital Ent. Inc. announced new titles and additional details for its 2006 lineup. On the heels of a year that featured the release of all-new versions of blockbuster franchises such as CASTLEVANIA, DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION and KARAOKE REVOLUTION, this year’s roster will boast the latest versions of franchises METAL GEAR SOLID, WINNING ELEVEN and SUIKODEN as well as the company’s first title for Xbox 360 – RUMBLE ROSES XX.
Several new franchises for handheld devices were announced including GRADIUS COLLECTION for the PSP and TAO’S ADVENTURE: CURSE OF THE DEMON SEAL for the Nintendo DS. In addition, Konami will also introduce new products from its mobile, amusement and future products business divisions.
Set for a spring release on PlayStation 2, BEATMANIA is a new interactive DJ simulation game, which combines high-energy pulsating music with cutting-edge videos. Utilizing a specially designed DJ controller and featuring more than 50 tracks, BEATMANIA lets gamers feel the vibe, drop the beats and create the pulsing energy of a club in their own homes.
Set for a spring release on PlayStation 2, CMT PRESENTS: KARAOKE REVOLUTION COUNTRY marks the first branch out to a dedicated genre for the popular franchise. Officially licensed by CMT (Country Music Television), America’s most popular country music network, KARAOKE REVOLUTION COUNTRY features 35 all-new chart topping songs made popular by the hottest names in country music.
Set for a spring release on PSP, GRADIUS COLLECTION is a compilation of five beloved GRADIUS titles in one game. Spanning more than 20 years of releases, the titles include GRADIUS, GRADIUS II, GRADIUS III, GRADIUS IV and the never-before-released in the U.S., GRADIUS GAIDEN.
Set for a spring release on Xbox, KONAMI ALL-IN POKER is a no-nonsense poker game allowing new players to learn the ropes and experienced poker players to get right into the action. Players choose from one of five classic games including Texas Hold ‘em, Omaha and 7 Card Stud. In-game tutorials teach players the basic strategies, and Xbox Live online game service component lets players compete online.
Set for a fall release on PSP, KONAMI’S CHESS BATTLE (working title) combines 3D graphics and storytelling with a variety of single and multiplayer game modes for the ultimate chess experience. Set in a time prior to the age of man, players determine the fate of the world in a great battle. Players can choose to battle as one of five fully interactive 3D chess sets, including magicians, an aquatic civilization, cybernetic beings, forest-dwelling spirits and servants of chaos — or have the option to play using a classic 3D or 2D chess set.
Set for a March release on PSP, METAL GEAR ACID 2 features an improved card-based strategic gameplay system with card weapon upgrades and more than 500 cards to use. The title delivers enhanced tactical gameplay and new visual effects, including a 3-D mode are viewed with special 3-D glasses. As the role of top-secret agent, Solid Snake, players will make calculated decisions to plan out their infiltration strategy and accomplish the mission in a turn-based game.
Set for a March release on PlayStation 2, METAL GEAR SOLID 3: SUBSISTENCE is the newest game in the highly-acclaimed METAL GEAR SOLID series, created by the world-renowned Hideo Kojima. It features the complete smash-hit action game, as well as all-new game modes such as online multiplayer gameplay, different camera perspectives, new duel mode, a demo theater mode, additional Snake vs. Monkey stages and the original METAL GEAR and METAL GEAR 2: SOLID SNAKE games that were previously released only in Japan.
Set for a spring release on Xbox 360, RUMBLE ROSES XX is the follow-up to last year’s smash hit all-female wrestling videogame and the first wrestling game for Xbox 360. RUMBLE ROSES XX will feature a full lineup of incredible looking wrestlers along with all-new moves, gameplay modes, tag team action and online play. The game features more than 20 playable characters, including all the popular ladies from the original RUMBLE ROSES such as Reiko and Dixie. Each wrestler will also have a variety of costume changes, new moves, different crowd reactions and attitudes depending on their persona.
Several new franchises for handheld devices were announced including GRADIUS COLLECTION for the PSP and TAO’S ADVENTURE: CURSE OF THE DEMON SEAL for the Nintendo DS. In addition, Konami will also introduce new products from its mobile, amusement and future products business divisions.
Set for a spring release on PlayStation 2, BEATMANIA is a new interactive DJ simulation game, which combines high-energy pulsating music with cutting-edge videos. Utilizing a specially designed DJ controller and featuring more than 50 tracks, BEATMANIA lets gamers feel the vibe, drop the beats and create the pulsing energy of a club in their own homes.
Set for a spring release on PlayStation 2, CMT PRESENTS: KARAOKE REVOLUTION COUNTRY marks the first branch out to a dedicated genre for the popular franchise. Officially licensed by CMT (Country Music Television), America’s most popular country music network, KARAOKE REVOLUTION COUNTRY features 35 all-new chart topping songs made popular by the hottest names in country music.
Set for a spring release on PSP, GRADIUS COLLECTION is a compilation of five beloved GRADIUS titles in one game. Spanning more than 20 years of releases, the titles include GRADIUS, GRADIUS II, GRADIUS III, GRADIUS IV and the never-before-released in the U.S., GRADIUS GAIDEN.
Set for a spring release on Xbox, KONAMI ALL-IN POKER is a no-nonsense poker game allowing new players to learn the ropes and experienced poker players to get right into the action. Players choose from one of five classic games including Texas Hold ‘em, Omaha and 7 Card Stud. In-game tutorials teach players the basic strategies, and Xbox Live online game service component lets players compete online.
Set for a fall release on PSP, KONAMI’S CHESS BATTLE (working title) combines 3D graphics and storytelling with a variety of single and multiplayer game modes for the ultimate chess experience. Set in a time prior to the age of man, players determine the fate of the world in a great battle. Players can choose to battle as one of five fully interactive 3D chess sets, including magicians, an aquatic civilization, cybernetic beings, forest-dwelling spirits and servants of chaos — or have the option to play using a classic 3D or 2D chess set.
Set for a March release on PSP, METAL GEAR ACID 2 features an improved card-based strategic gameplay system with card weapon upgrades and more than 500 cards to use. The title delivers enhanced tactical gameplay and new visual effects, including a 3-D mode are viewed with special 3-D glasses. As the role of top-secret agent, Solid Snake, players will make calculated decisions to plan out their infiltration strategy and accomplish the mission in a turn-based game.
Set for a March release on PlayStation 2, METAL GEAR SOLID 3: SUBSISTENCE is the newest game in the highly-acclaimed METAL GEAR SOLID series, created by the world-renowned Hideo Kojima. It features the complete smash-hit action game, as well as all-new game modes such as online multiplayer gameplay, different camera perspectives, new duel mode, a demo theater mode, additional Snake vs. Monkey stages and the original METAL GEAR and METAL GEAR 2: SOLID SNAKE games that were previously released only in Japan.
Set for a spring release on Xbox 360, RUMBLE ROSES XX is the follow-up to last year’s smash hit all-female wrestling videogame and the first wrestling game for Xbox 360. RUMBLE ROSES XX will feature a full lineup of incredible looking wrestlers along with all-new moves, gameplay modes, tag team action and online play. The game features more than 20 playable characters, including all the popular ladies from the original RUMBLE ROSES such as Reiko and Dixie. Each wrestler will also have a variety of costume changes, new moves, different crowd reactions and attitudes depending on their persona.
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