files/pictures/picture-35.jpgAlong with the announcement of it E3 lineup, Konami Digital Ent. Inc. revealed the full voice cast for HELLBOY THE SCIENCE OF EVIL (working title), its upcoming videogame adaptation of the smash hit entertainment property for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 and PSP. In addition to Ron Perlman, who portrayed Hellboy in the 2004 feature film, Selma Blair and Doug Jones will reprise their roles from the motion picture as Liz Sherman and Abe Sapien to lend their voices to the game.
"With voice acting from Ron Perlman, Selma Blair and Doug Jones, and creative guidance from director Guillermo del Toro and HELLBOY creator Mike Mignola, HELLBOY THE SCIENCE OF EVIL is shaping up to be one of the most faithful videogame adaptations of an entertainment property of all-time," said Brian Christian, vp of product development at Konami Digital Ent. Inc. "Drawing from the mythology of both the comicbooks and the motion picture, we are able to tell an original story featuring all the characters, settings and visceral gameplay that fans could ever ask for in a HELLBOY game."
CASTLEVANIA: THE DRACULA X CHRONICLES -- Fall 2007 -- PSP
CASTLEVANIA: THE DRACULA X CHRONICLES takes an entirely new look at the classic action game CASTLEVANIA: RONDO OF BLOOD and brings the franchise to the PSP for the first time -- complete with 3D graphics, enhanced gameplay and new music. This is the first time RONDO OF BLOOD has been released outside of Japan. The game also includes unlockable versions of the original RONDO OF BLOOD and SYMPHONY OF THE NIGHT games, optimized for the PSP system with old-school side scrolling action.
CONTRA 4 (working title) -- 2007 -- Nintendo DS
Set after the events of CONTRA III: ALIEN WARS, the game follows mercenaries Bill Rizer and Lance Bean as they battle to save the world from a new extraterrestrial threat. CONTRA 4 takes advantage of the dual screens of the Nintendo DS to deliver larger-than-life action, with massive enemies, detailed platforming and mind-blowing set pieces. Across a variety of game modes, including full cooperative play through the main story mode, two players can take the fight to the alien army of the Black Viper and reclaim Earth for mankind.
DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION HOTTEST PARTY -- Fall 2007 -- Nintendo Wii
The global dancing phenomenon gets even more physical with an entirely new game designed for the Wii. DDR HOTTEST PARTY is sure to be the life of the party with four player multiplayer, Wii Remote and Nunchuk support, smash hits taken from the last four decades of music, entirely new modes and much more.
DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION SUPERNOVA 2 -- Fall 2007 -- PlayStation 2
The hottest revolution in the music game category explodes onto the dance floor with DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION SUPERNOVA2, the follow-up to 2006's biggest and best DDR game to date. DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION SUPERNOVA2 will deliver a dance party extravaganza with its fun interactive gameplay, incredible song selection and innovative new game modes.
DEWY'S ADVENTURE -- Fall 2007 -- Nintendo Wii
Discover this original game for the Wii from the producer who created the acclaimed videogame, ELEBITS. Using the Wii Remote, take control of Dewy, a tiny droplet of water, rolling him around the environment and using special elemental powers with unique gesture-based controls to take on the dastardly forces of Don Hedron.
FISHING MASTER -- Fall 2007 -- Nintendo Wii
Published and developed by Hudson Ent., FISHING MASTER sets gamers off on a thrilling fishing adventure. Utilize an array of different types of bait. Cast your line with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk as your rod and reel. And start reeling in more than 100 fish in your sole quest to become a FISHING MASTER.
Hellboy The Science of Evil (working title) -- 2007 -- PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PSP
Based on HELLBOY comics from Dark Horse Comics and movie from Revolution Studios, HELLBOY for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 lets players unleash the Right Hand of Doom in visceral melee combat as they battle to thwart a diabolical Nazi plot. HELLBOY for the PSP system features an original visual style and new gameplay elements built around episodic play sessions.
KONAMI KIDS PLAYGROUND -- Fall 2007 -- PlayStation 2
A new series of games designed for the pre-K market, KONAMI KIDS PLAYGROUND offers toddlers a fun way to learn important basics like numbers and letters, colors and shapes while also promoting a healthy, active lifestyle. One game mat works with all Kids Playground software titles. Choose from Frogger Hop, Skip & Jumpin' Fun, Alphabet Circus, Dinosaur Shapes and Colors and Toy Pals Fun with Numbers.
SILENT HILL ORIGINS -- Fall 2007 -- PSP
The renowned SILENT HILL survival horror series makes its handheld gaming debut with a brand new adventure that reveals many of the series' most hallowed secrets. Assuming the role of a lone truck driver, Travis Grady, trapped in Silent Hill while making a routine delivery, players must escape the city's horrific inhabitants and confront the strange hallucinations that have haunted him since childhood.
Details can be found at
www.konami.com .
