GAMERS REVISIT SPINE-TINGLING TOWN IN KONAMI'S SILENT HILL® 3
The Nightmare Begins in August 2003

Konami of America, Inc., a subsidiary of Konami Corporation (NYSE: KNM), today announced that the critically acclaimed game Silent Hill® 3 will be available on the PlayStation® 2 computer entertainment system in August 2003. Featuring an all-new groundbreaking graphics engine, a brand new playable character, stunning new environments and a haunting soundtrack, Silent Hill 3 promises to set the standard for quality in the horror genre. Further enhancing the Silent Hill experience, the game will ship – in North America only – with the Official Silent

The game introduces a new Fortress System that allows players to experience two sides of the battle by using aggressive offensive and defensive strategies to protect their Geo Fortress, the player's home base, and fend off encroaching enemies. With enhanced party command abilities, improved character customization, multiple playable characters, and a distinctive art style, Shining Force EXA turns up the strategic component while offering players a deep sense of personal involvement in battles.

"The Shining franchise has provided deep plotlines and exciting gameplay throughout its long running history," said Scott A. Steinberg, Vice President of Marketing, SEGA of America, Inc. "New

Get the Bleach [Wii] Trailer off WP (4mb)

Bleach is a Wii exclusive anime hack & slash game making full use of the Wiimote to control your characters movement and attacks. Currently only announced as a Japanese Wii launch title, no information for Europe or North America is available at this point.

KONAMI SHOWCASES GRADIUSTM V AT ELECTRONIC ENTERTAINMENT EXPO 2003
GradiusTM V Blasts onto PlayStation® 2 in Winter 2003 – Continues in Konami's Longest Running Shooting Franchise

Konami Corporation today offered gamers an opportunity to play – for the first time ever – GradiusTM V for Sony PlayStation® 2 computer entertainment system. Continuing Konami's longest running shooting franchise, the latest installment in the series features the classic GradiusTM action gameplay with all new features, including new Option Controls, original level designs, new weapons, captivating missions and dazzling nextgeneration graphics.

Featuring the return of the Vic Viper and the series' classic side-scrolling blasting action,

Virtua Fighter 5 will elevate the arcade fighting genre to all new heights as the game promises to take true advantage of the capabilities of the next generation hardware. Virtua Fighter 5 raises the bar for console fighting games including all the features fans know and love plus enhanced gameplay mechanics, additional characters and new fighting styles, as well as newly redesigned 3D environments.

Virtua Fighter 5 will deliver fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping action as players head into battle, taking on a host of popular characters. The game will introduce two new dynamic characters, El Blaze and Eileen, complete with new fighting techniques

KONAMI SETS ITS SIGHTS ON XBOXTM WITH SILENT SCOPE COMPLETE
Silent Scope Complete On Target for Winter 2003

Konami of America, Inc., a subsidiary of Konami Corporation (NYSE: KNM), today announced that Silent Scope® Complete will be available on the XboxTM video game system from Microsoft in November 2003. In one comprehensive package, Silent Scope Complete combines all three arcade hits including Silent Scope®, Silent Scope 2, Silent Scope®: Dark Silhouette and the console exclusive Silent Scope 3.

Known for its precision shooting gameplay experience and innovative scope, the Silent Scope series has been a hit since its console debut in November

KONAMI TEAMS UP WITH WORLD-RENOWNED ACTION FIGURE CREATOR/ARTIST TODD MCFARLANE TO SUMMON MCFARLANE'S EVIL PROPHECY
GAMERS COMBAT LEGENDARY MONSTERS IN NEW ACTION TITLE FOR PLAYSTATION® 2

Konami Corporation today offered game fans a first look at McFarlane's Evil Prophecy for the Sony PlayStation® 2. Scheduled to ship in November 2003, this action-fighting game is inspired by the unique McFarlane's Monsters line of action figures from McFarlane Toys.

"We are thrilled to bring the McFarlane Monsters to life in McFarlane's Evil Prophecy. Only in this videogame will players experience McFarlane's creepy, dark world in real time," said Wilson Cheng, Product Manager at Konami

From Software's Armored Core 4 will allow players can create their own original mech by switching components such as the head, arms, and legs of the mech's body, with a few hundred components to choose from, including changing its color to give it an exclusive looks. By accepting and successfully completing missions, the player can purchase even more powerful parts to make his mech stronger.

"FromSoftware is a very talented team that specialize in developing mech-based combat games," said Scott A. Steinberg, Vice President of Marketing, SEGA of America, Inc. "Building on the success of Chromehounds, we believe that Armored Core