Konami of America, Inc. announced today that DDRMAX Dance Dance Revolution (DDRMAX) for the PlayStation2 has shipped to retail outlets nationwide. The first game in the revolutionary dance series created specifically for a next-gen console, DDRMAX is the most comprehensive Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) title to date, including never-before-released songs, full-motion video and high-resolution graphics. DDRMAX also includes a host of new gameplay features that will keep fans grooving, and the party going.

Konami of America Inc., today announced that Contra: Shattered Soldier and Suikoden III, both for the PS2, have shipped to retail outlets nationwide. First appearing in North American arcades in 1987, Contra’s signature style of 2D gameplay now returns with heart-pounding action and stunning 3D graphics in Contra: Shattered Soldier. Suikoden III, the latest entry in Konami’s flagship RPG series, breaks new ground in the RPG genre with an epic tale of adventure and intrigue, 3 different battle systems, 3 main characters, 3 styles of combat and a fully detailed 3D world.

Leading video game publisher Konami of America, Inc. announced today that Evolution Skateboarding for Sony PS2 has shipped to retail outlets nationwide. The first next-generation skateboarding game to ship this season, Evolution Skateboarding features an exciting mix of authentic tricks and pro-skaters, incredibly detailed graphics and out-of-this-world fantasy levels. The introduction of Boss Characters – a first in the genre – revolutionizes extreme sports videogames by integrating game play elements inspired by Konami’s rich action videogame legacy.

Konami of America Inc., announced today that it is sponsoring the cutting-edge OP King of Skate (www.kingofskate.com) competition that seeks to award the world’s most innovative, talented skateboarder with a $25,000 cash prize. This winner-take-all contest will showcase skateboarding’s best athletes including Bob Burnquist, Tony Hawk, Danny Way, Geoff Rowley, Mike Valleley and Eric Koston, as they create, build and execute their own, nearly impossible skate tricks.

Konami of America Inc., today announced that it will publish its most popular games for PC CD-ROM. The 2002 line-up includes Metal Gear Solid 2, Silent Hill 2, Frogger The Great Quest and Shadow of Destiny among others.

Konami of America, Inc, today revealed its massive video game line-up for 2002 and early 2003. Continuing last year's success of bringing hit properties to next generation platforms, Konami unveiled all-new versions of longtime favorites Contra, Suikoden, Castlevania and Dance Dance Revolution, and also provided the first look at next generation versions of its newest hit series, Yu-Gi-Oh!

Leading videogame publisher Konami of America, Inc. announced today that the eagerly anticipated Dance Dance Revolution KONAMIX for Sony PlayStation has shipped to retail outlets nationwide. The dancing craze that began in arcades continues as Dance Dance Revolution KONAMIX rocks America with over 50 songs, new play modes and a special workout mode.

Konami of Europe and peripheral specialist Thrustmaster have joined forces to release a flightstick specially optimized for use with Konami’s highly anticipated Deadly Skies air combat title for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft.

Global video game publisher Infogrames announced that it has entered into a distribution deal with Konami to distribute and market throughout Japan select future titles published by Infogrames Japan KK.

Arcade Advanced collects six Konami arcade titles in their classic form, including Rush'n Attack, Gyruss, Scramble, Yie Ar Kung~Fu, Time Pilot, and the original Frogger. Each of the six titles appears on the single cartridge just as they did in the Golden Age of video games, while new bonus features breathe new life into them. New graphics, multiplayer modes, levels, sound effects and game modes are just some of the extras being added to each title.

Konami of America announced today that it will publish Konami Collector's Series: Arcade Advanced for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance in April 2002. The first in a series of classic Konami game collections, Arcade Advanced will carry a suggested retail price of $29.99.

Chelsea stadium announcer lends voice to ISS 2. Chelsea FC’s stadium announcer, Carl Chapman, is the latest addition to Konami of Europe’s list of vocal talent for its forthcoming International Superstar Soccer 2 title for PlayStation 2.

Konami of America's first title to be released in the US for the Xbox™ video game system from Microsoft. Scheduled to ship in the first wave of titles for the highly anticipated new system in Fall, AirForce Delta Storm is a future generation 3D air combat flight simulation game custom-designed for gamers looking to push the limits of their hardware into the next stratosphere.