Konami’s 2007 Gamers Day revealed plenty of new Konami game titles coming to all different gaming platforms.
We have the full press release from Konami below, but here are some highlights:
Sony PSP:
- Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles (TBA 2007)
- Coded Arms Contagion (March 2007)
Xbox 360:
- Dance Dance Revolution UNIVERSE (February 2007)
- Hellboy (TBA 2007)
Playstation 3:
- Hellboy (TBA 2007)
Wii:
- Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party (TBA 2007)
- Dewy’s Adventure (working title) (TBA 2007)
- Kororinpa: Marble Mania (Spring 2007)
- Wing Island (Spring 2007)
Nintendo DS:
- Death, Jr. and the Science Fair of Doom (Spring 2007)
- Lost In Blue 2 (Spring 2007)
Read the full listing, including mobile releases, below. Konami is also promising a surprise announcement on Monday.
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Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.’s Press Release:
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – FEBRUARY 2, 2007 – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., today announced new titles
and additional details for its 2007 lineup. On the heels of an exciting year that featured the release of all-new
versions of blockbuster franchises such as Metal Gear Solid® and Suikoden®, this year’s roster will boast the
latest versions of legendary franchises such as Winning Eleven as well as the company’s first next generation
music title, Dance Dance Revolution UNIVERSE for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from
Microsoft. Konami will also further reinforce its leadership position in the portable gaming space with another solid
lineup of compelling content for the current handheld systems. New titles were announced today including
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system and Time Ace for the
Nintendo DS. In addition to the many new video games, Konami also introduced new products from its Mobile
and Toy & Hobby divisions. Overall, Konami’s broad 2007 line-up includes products across all genres and age
groups. Below is additional information on the products that were showcased at Konami’s 2007 Gamers Day:
Brooktown High Senior Year
Release date: Spring 2007
Genre: Dating/Social Games
Platform: PSP system
Brooktown High: Senior Year gives gamers the opportunity to re-capture their high school days by trying to
date the boy or girl of their dreams. Players can make friends with different types of students such as jocks,
nerds, and rebels, as they search for the perfect partner to make their senior year truly magical.
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles
Release date: 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.
Coded Arms Contagion
Release date: March 2007
Genre: First Person Shooter
Platform: PSP system
Coded Arms Contagion thrusts players into a new cybernetic crisis where they must use their hacking
abilities and an arsenal of high-powered weaponry to survive. As a lone security agent, players will enter a
virtual reality military training program to prevent cyber-terrorists from taking control of the program.
Dance Dance Revolution UNIVERSE
Release date: February 2007
Genre: Music
Platform: Xbox 360
The bestselling video game in the music game category continues its long tradition of innovation with an
entirely new game for the next-generation. DDR UNIVERSE takes dancing to a whole new dance floor–
offering all-new features and options including gameplay that everyone can play and enjoy.
Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party
Release date: 2007
Genre: Music
Platform: 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 RemoteTM and
NunchukTM support, smash hits taken from the last four decades of music, entirely new modes and more!
Death, Jr. and the Science Fair of Doom
Release date: Spring 2007
Genre: Action
Platform: Nintendo DS
Death, Jr., Pandora and the crew are back in a new adventure for the Nintendo DS. In their school’s annual
science fair, the gang gets into another mess as they accidentally unleash the evil Moloch and need to sort it
all out before DJ’s dad finds out. Switch between DJ and Pandora and use the stylus for cool new moves.
Dewy’s Adventure (working title)
Release date: 2007
Genre: Action
Platform: Wii
An 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.
GoPets
Release date: 2007
Genre: Virtual Pet/Social Games
Platform: Nintendo DS, PC
GoPets brings together a community of virtual pet owners in which players create and train a virtual animal,
and watch as their pet develops its own personality, appearances and hobbies. Players can also take their
pets online and make friends with other pet owners around the world, using both Nintendo DS and PC
versions of the game.
Hellboy
Release date: 2007
Genre: Action
Platform: PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360, PSP system
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.
Honeycomb Beat
Release date: Spring 2007
Genre: Puzzle/Music
Platform: Nintendo DS
Published and developed by Hudson, Honeycomb Beat is a music-enhanced puzzle game for the Nintendo
DS, featuring intuitive touch screen gameplay and more than 200 unique puzzles to energize your mind.
Konami Classic Series: Arcade Hits
Release date: 2007
Genre: Action
Platform: Nintendo DS
Featuring more than 12 of the most memorable quarter-munching arcade hits of all-time, Konami Classic
Series: Arcade Hits will let players enjoy these timeless classics in both their original and remixed dual
screen forms as well as also enjoy them with friends in special wireless modes.
Lost In Blue 2
Release date: Spring 2007
Genre: Adventure
Platform: Nintendo DS
Washed ashore after their cruise ship goes down at sea, young Jack and Amy must struggle to survive as
they search for a way off a deserted island. The teens must confront their worst fears as they discover the
secrets and dangers that lurk behind every corner of the mysterious island.
Lunar Knights
Release date: February 2007
Genre: Action RPG
Platform: Nintendo DS
Control two adventurers on a quest to rid their world of evil. One hero is guided by the moon and uses
swords to dispatch his opponents, while the other is powered by the sun and takes on forces of evil using
firearms. Together they explore their land, solve puzzles, and uncover the dark force that opposes them.
Kororinpa: Marble Mania
Release date: Spring 2007
Genre: Puzzle
Platform: Wii
Published and developed by Hudson, Marble Mania is a fun and addictive action puzzle game that lets
players tilt and rotate the Wii Remote to roll a ball around a maze to reach the goal. Using an intuitive control
scheme, gamers of all ages and skill levels can pick up a Wii Remote and immediately join the fun.
Time Ace
Release date: Spring 2007
Genre: Flight Combat
Platform: Nintendo DS
Pulse-pounding 3D aerial shooting action game with more than 18 levels and eight historical eras. Acquire
and fly planes of the past, present and future, from World War II bombers to modern fighter jets and futuristic
marvels of airborne destruction.
Wing Island
Release date: Spring 2007
Genre: Flight Action
Platform: Wii
Published and developed by Hudson, this flight action game for the Wii lets players soar around Shell Island
taking on jobs to keep the family aviation business running. From dusting crops to daring missions like aerial
fire fighting, players use the Wii Remote to perform aerial acrobatics and fly in formation, controlling a group
of 5 planes at once.
Winning Eleven Pro Evolution Soccer 2007
Release date: February 2007
Genre: Sports/Soccer
Platform: Xbox 360, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo DS, PSP system, PC DVD-ROM
The world’s best selling soccer series is back with even more world-class action and modes of play.
Featuring the most realistic gameplay ever seen in a soccer video game, updated gameplay mechanics and
an expansive roster of leading teams and players, the game delivers pure soccer action like never before.
TOY & HOBBY
Music Mania (working title)
Release date: 2007
Genre: Music
Platform: Online game controller
A new online game controller for the PC that lets players of all ages become virtual musicians as they match
notes in time to music as it appears on their monitor.
Konami Kids Playground
Release date: 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.
Track & Field
Release date: 2007
Genre: Sports
Platform: Plug & Play
Simply plug the mat into any TV and two players are ready to go head to head for the gold. With ten different
sports to play, children of all ages will enjoy running, jumping and competing in a virtual decathlon.
MOBILE
Gradius Neo
Release date: Available Now
Genre: Mobile/Action
Get blown away with Konami’s new game from the mega-hit Gradius® series. Gradius Neo and its addictive
auto-scrolling shoot ‘um up gameplay lets players conquer the final frontier from their mobile phone.
Pirate Poppers
Release date: 2007
Genre: Mobile/Action
Climb aboard for some swashbucklin’ pirate popping fun. Players aim cannonballs to clear away menacing
chains and unlock trinkets and jewels that rain down from above.
Professor Fizzwizzle
Release date: 2007
Genre: Mobile/Puzzle
Help Professor Fizzwizzle find his way back to his lab. Take control of the diminutive genius and use his
brains and gadgets to solve each exciting level in this mind-expanding puzzle game
Silent Hill
Release date: 2007
Genre: Mobile/Action
From the creators of the original smash hit horror action video game comes Silent Hill for your mobile phone.
Your phone will never be safe again!
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