Konami
Digital Entertainment today revealed its product lineup for E3 in Santa Monica, California. The company plans to show nine high-profile
titles for multiple video game platforms at this year's event. Konami's E3 2007 lineup is as follows:
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles
Release date: Fall 2007
Genre: Action
Platform: PSP system
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 system 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)
Release date: 2007
Genre: Action
Platform: 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
Release date: Fall 2007
Genre: Music
Platform: 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 SuperNOVA2
Release date: Fall 2007
Genre: Music
Platform: PlayStation2 computer entertainment system
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
Release date: Fall 2007
Genre: Action
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Discover this original game for the Wii from the producer who created the acclaimed
video game, 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
Release date: Fall 2007
Genre: Sports/Fishing
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Get ready to bait, cast, & reel'em in! Published and developed by Hudson Entertainment,
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 over 100 fish in your sole quest to become a Fishing
Master.
Hellboy The Science of Evil (working title)
Release date: 2007
Platform: PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360 and PSP
Based on Hellboy comics from Dark Horse Comics and movie from Revolution Studios,
Hellboy for the PLAYSTATION 3 system 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
Release date: Fall 2007
Genre: Edutainment
Platform: 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
Release date: Fall 2007
Genre: Horror/Action
Platform: PSP system
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. T
