While most videogame companies were quick to get the word out on which games they would be showcasing this year at E3, Konami decided that being fashionably late was the way to go.
So, without further adieu, I present to you the official Konami E3 08 game lineup:
Glancing over the list, I’d say the only games that I’m going to be paying close attention to areCastlevania: Order of Ecclesiaand possiblySilent Hill: Homecoming, although I’ve heard some less-than-stellar things about that one.
Looking forward to anything? Konami’s press conference will be held tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. EST.
Diverse Lineup of Games for Next-Gen and Handheld Systems Features
Sequels for Hit Franchises, Original Concepts and Exciting Licensed Products
LOS ANGELES – Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) Booth #800 – July 15,2008 – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., today revealed its blockbuster productlineup for the 2008 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles. Featuring avariety high-profile titles for all major platforms, including the PLAYSTATION(R)3 system, Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii(TM), PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, and Nintendo DS(TM), being showcased at this year’s event, Konami reinforces its position as an industry leader and trend setter.
Featuring games across all genres targeted towards players of all age groups and skill levels, Konami continues to expand upon its leadership position in the music games category while bringing its celebrated franchises and original titles to next generation and handheld systems.
Highlighting this year’s lineup will be a hands-on of Rock Revolution(TM) and the announcement that Castlevania will be making its next generation debuton the Wii with the iconic franchise’s first fighting game Castlevania Judgment.
Additionally, Konami will also be announcing the latest installment of itsaward-winning Karaoke Revolution franchise, Karaoke Revolution(R) American Idol(R) Encore 2, and is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the ever-popular Dance Dance Revolution(R) franchise with three new releases.
“Konami’s 2008 lineup builds upon our leadership position in the music category,maximizing the popularity of our core franchises, and continues to set the industry standard for innovation and quality,” said Anthony Crouts, Vice President of Marketing for Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. “This year we have a remarkably diverse group of products that appeal to every type of gamer.”
Konami’s E3 2008 lineup includes:Castlevania(R): Order of Ecclesia(R)Release date: Fall 2008Platform: Nintendo DS(TM)
DanceDanceRevolution(R) Universe 3Release date: Fall 2008Platform: Xbox 360(R)
Silent Hill: HomecomingRelease date: Fall 2008Platform: Xbox 360(R)/PLAYSTATION(R)3
Time HollowRelease date: Fall 2008Platform: Nintendo DS(TM)
Elebits: Adventures of Kai and ZeroRelease date: Fall 2008Platform: Nintendo DS(TM)
Karaoke Revolution(R) Presents: American Idol(R) Encore 2Release date: Fall 2008Platform: Wii(TM)/PLAYSTATION(R)3/Xbox 360(R)
