Players
take on the role of Hector, a new hero in the Castlevania
series, who
had once refined his skills under Dracula." Dawn of Sorrow also
includes memorable
characters such as Dracula incarnate Soma Cruz as
well as an incredibly moving score, amazing graphics
and stunning
special effects. Players will fight through six
different game worlds, utilizing
more than 30 different weapons to
battle against various types of enemies.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Nightmare
Troubadour
Release date: September 2005
Platform: Nintendo DS
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Below is additional information on Konami's E3 2005 titles (listed
by genre):
MUSIC
beatmania(TM)
Release date: 2006
Platform: PlayStation 2
beatmania is a revolutionary
new interactive DJ simulation game
for the PlayStation 2, which combines high-energy pulsating music
with
cutting-edge videos. seamlessly
blends first-person shooter elements with third-person platforming
action and serves up a large dose of intense gameplay and weapon heavy
combat.L. Featuring 1
-2 player cooperative game play for the first time,
players will have to use all their skills to win
this race against the
toughest competitors and receive the grandest reward ever given by the Great
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Players will go "hopping" mad on
more than 30 levels of action. This fast paced
mech
action game is the sport of the future, where players pilot their
customized mechs to win cash and
worldwide dominance. Over 1 million
possible mech configurations and phantom stealth abilities make
this
one mech party you'll have to crash. After a disastrous incident at sea, the hero
and heroine
must work together and share responsibilities to survive.r.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041118/LATH093LOGO)
"We're thrilled with the popularity the Tak franchise has experienced over
the past years and
feel this latest game, along with the enhanced marketing
efforts, are going to create even more awareness
for the brand," said Kelly
Flock, executive vice president of worldwide publishing, THQ.
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new additions to some of its most renowned franchises. With a focus on
traditional beat-em-up fighting action and strategy, Crime Life: Gang
Wars confronts gamers with
a morally-infused storyline that delivers
consequences for every action -- good or bad. Featuring
more than 1000 of the latest and greatest cards and
packaged with three exclusive trading cards,
the game boasts unique
"friendship" and "time" features that enhance the interactivity of the
game
beyond any Yu-Gi-Oh! release to date. "PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are
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Crime Life: Gang Wars(TM
)
Release date: Fall 2005
Platform: Xbox, PC CD-ROM
Crime Life: Gang Wars is a gritty, free
-roaming third-person
action game with an epic storyline that takes gamers deep into urban
gang
culture.(TM)
Release date: Fall 2005
Platform: PlayStation 2
Konami brings the first online
mech combat game to the PlayStation
2 with S. "beatmania" is a trademark of KONAMI CORPORATION.
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- Console-specific promotions with Sony, Nintendo and Xbox, including
demo discs,
in-store game kiosks, and dedicated first party mini-sites
- Official Tak: The Great Juju
Challenge Strategy Guide from Brady Games
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and the rest of
THQ's product line-up, please visit http://www.
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related logos, names, characters and
distinctive likenesses thereof
are trademarks of Mirage Studios, Inc. With New Cooperative
Game Play and a Major Marketing Campaign,
THQ's Tak Franchise is Destined for New
Heights
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About Tak: The Great
Juju Challenge
Tak: The Great Juju Challenge is an innovative, cooperative videogame
that
combines unique puzzles, time-based strategies, and a robust combat
system. It has built a diverse
, global business by putting kids first
in everything it does. Nickelodeon's U. The company develops
its products for all
popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices.com
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A Devil Forgemaster, Hector
has the ability to cultivate powerful
new allies to help defeat
enemies throughout the game.
Castlevania(R): Dawn of Sorrow(TM)
Release date: Fall 2005
Platform: Nintendo DS
The first title in Konami's legendary Castlevania
series to be
made for the Nintendo DS, this game continues the storyline that first
emerged in
the critically-acclaimed Castlevania(R): Aria of
Sorrow(TM). The game features an all-star cast of
hip-hop artists,
including the voices, likenesses, and original music from members of
the hit
rap group D12, and the voice of actor Jason Flemyng (Lock,
Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels, and Snatch
). Konami Corporation, the
parent company of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.com/gs
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Boasting
some
of the best graphics on the PSP portable, Death Jr.
Frogger(R): Ancient Shadow(TM)
Release
date: Fall 2005
Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube
Frogger: Ancient Shadow is
a beautiful 3D action platformer that
merges the traditional Frogger "hop and dodge" gameplay with
modern
platforming elements for an exciting new challenge. Returning to the role of Yoh
Asakura
, players must traverse multiple stages filled with perils,
enemies and traps in order to stop a diabolical
shaman from
resurrecting the evil "Guardian of Demons.
Fans will fall easily into the game's storyline
which, like the TV
series, emphasizes communication and relationships.
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Juju and Tak
2: The Staff of Dreams, Tak: The Great Juju Challenge marks the third product
to
be released under THQ and Nickelodeon's agreement to create new cross-media
intellectual properties
for initial release in the videogame space with the
express intent of migrating the properties to
other entertainment media.
"We are proud of the work we have done with THQ to successfully launch
and
establish the Tak franchise in the videogame space since its inception in
2003," said Steve
Youngwood, senior vice president, Nickelodeon Media Products
Group.com. These forward-looking statements
are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the
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"Konami's 2005 lineup is the company's richest to date and
highlights the creative talents and innovative
thinking that is the
foundation of our heritage in interactive entertainment," said Tommy
Gotsubo
, president of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc." To assist in the quest,
players can collect the
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revealed its blockbuster product
lineup for the 2005 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles
. The game's deep storyline
unfolds against a backdrop of beautifully rendered and expansive
environments
. Joining the hero on his
adventures are two new playable characters with their own unique
skills
-- Lumpy and Berry.I.
While planning their escape, they will learn survival skills, such as
hunting
, fishing, trapping, searching for food and building tools, as
they uncover the island's many mysteries
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Gamers join
Frogger
at his home in Firefly Swamp, where a dark secret has recently
been uncovered and Frogger must save
the day. The latest
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With more than
15 titles for all platforms -- including the
PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, Xbox
(R) video game and
entertainment system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube(TM), PSP(TM)
portable
entertainment system, Nintendo DS(TM), and Nintendo Game
Boy(R) Advance -- being showcased at this
year's event, Konami
reinforces its position as an industry leader and trend-setter. Focusing on
friendship, love, fantasy, fashion and music, the game is filled with
community-based activities
and collectibles as well as a wide range of
magical moves and spectacular spells for hours of fun
.
Ys: The Ark of Napishtim
Release date: Fall 2005
Platform: PSP portable
The Ys
series is one of the most beloved RPG franchises of all
time.
About Konami Corporation
Konami Corporation is a leading developer, publisher and
manufacturer of electronic entertainment
properties, specializing in
the home video game market. (C) 2004 NINTENDO.
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Atlantis., THQ Inc.
Tak: The Great Juju
Challenge will also be part of THQ's new "Cross Save"
program, which gives consumers access to new
content for added value. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance
on these forward-looking
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Dragon Booster(TM)
Release
date: Fall 2005
Platform: Nintendo DS
Based on the popular animated series airing on ABC Family
and Toon
Disney, Dragon Booster is a fast paced third person racing/action game
set in a fantastical
world where humans and dragons co-exist. As a special bonus, retro fans can enjoy a
blast from the
past as they unlock the original Frogger arcade game!
S. Featuring a Dual Phase
System, gamers
gain a completely different gameplay experience when
playing as the hero than they do as the heroine
. Created for young gamers,
Winx Club is filled with familiar characters and a strong storyline
that
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Featuring titles across all genres, age groups, and skill levels
,
Konami continues to set new standards in the bustling music games
category as well as impress
gamers with original titles for the
dominant handheld systems. Featuring strong RPG and adventure
game
elements, Curse of Darkness boasts innovative character growth and
drastically improved enemy
variation. Delivering stunning graphics, intense firefights
and a futuristic story, Coded Arms will
be one of the PSP portable's
premiere titles. Play as Artha or his crew, race
incredibly fast
dragons, collect gear to make them stronger, and
release the hero within!
Frogger(R): Helmet
Chaos(TM)
Release date: Fall 2005
Platform: PSP portable, Nintendo DS
The first 3D handheld
game for the Frogger franchise with 3D
environments and traditional 2D gameplay, Frogger makes his
debut on
the PSP portable and Nintendo DS.A.
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Utilizing a specially designed DJ controller and
featuring more than 50 tracks, beatmania
lets gamers feel the vibe,
drop the beats and create the pulsing energy of a club in their own
homes
.
Karaoke Revolution(TM) Party
Release date: 2005
Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Nintendo
GameCube
Karaoke Revolution Party goes multi-platform for the first time
and expands upon
what has already made the franchise a popular hit. The game stars Death, Jr. STEEL LANCER ARENA INTERNATIONAL
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Dance Dance Revolution EXTREME(TM) 2
Release date: September 2005
Platform: PlayStation
2
The multi-million selling franchise returns to the PlayStation 2
with the added bonus of
online play -- allowing dancers to go
head-to-head with players from around the globe for the first
time. As players progress, they will build their skills
and unlock special moves, combo systems and
abilities.
"S. The top teams from across the world have come to compete in The Great
Juju
Challenge and representing the Pupanunu tribe are Tak and Lok who will
face great adversity in the
form of Jujus, wild animals and menacing new
tribes.
television network is seen in 89 million
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The series introduces the all-new "Sing and Dance" mode that combines
Karaoke Revolution and Dance Dance Revolution into one fun-filled
extravaganza, allowing players
to sing and dance to the largest song
list ever offered! With these new features, plus the support
for
EyeToy(TM) USB Camera (for PlayStation(R)2) and Xbox Live(R), Karaoke
Revolution Party will
be the ultimate party game. Taking full advantage of the DS' capabilities, Dawn of
Sorrow allows
players to exchange or trade acquired souls with other
players via the DS wireless connection or
utilize the touch screen to
defeat evil spirits with the "Magic Seal System. (Steel Lancer Arena
International). Utilizing the unique features of the DS,
players will experience the world of Yu
-Gi-Oh! on two screens with
touch pad controls as well as engage in wireless duels and card
trading
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Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance are trademarks of
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portfolio of THQ's Nickelodeon videogames, players who own more than
one of the titles featured in
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game play elements and special features. The company
includes television programming and
production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer
products,
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Death, Jr.(TM)
Release
date: Summer 2005
Platform: PSP portable
Featuring one of the most unique new characters to
enter the
industry in years, Death, Jr.
(C) 2005 Mirage Studios, Inc.newscom."
The
launch of Tak: The Great Juju Challenge will be supported by a major
marketing campaign that will
include:
- A massive four-month media campaign featuring television, print, radio,
and online advertising
- Retail promotions with all major retailers
- Game
trailer promoted on millions of Paramount Home Entertainment
videos and THQ/Nickelodeon videogames
- Exclusive Tak minigame and downloadables hosted by Nick.wicca magickal
Dance Dance Revolution
ULTRAMIX(TM) 3
Release date: November 2005
Platform: Xbox
Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix
3 pushes the boundaries of Xbox
Live to deliver the ultimate in interactive dancing online while
maximizing the offline modes for casual, beginner and advanced
dancers. When
their peaceful
way of life is disrupted, Beau, a legendary dragon,
chooses Artha Penn, an ordinary 16-year old,
to become a mythical hero
known as the Dragon Booster.L.I. is traded in the
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2004, Backbone Entertainment.
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Coded Arms(TM)
Release date: Summer 2005
Platform:
PSP portable
Coded Arms is a visually stunning first-person shooter that places
the gamer
in the role of a computer hacker who infiltrates an
abandoned virtual reality system. The game will
also take
advantage of the platform's wireless capabilities for intense
multiplayer action. Teenage
Mutant Ninja Turtles 3: Mutant Nightmare lets
gamers play as their favorite Turtle and improve the
character's
abilities as they progress. Konami Corporation's action and adventure
titles include
the popular franchises Metal Gear Solid(R), Silent
Hill(R) and Castlevania(R), among other top sellers
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Featuring smash hit songs, EyeToy Camera support and more unique
modes
and features than ever before, Dance Dance Revolution Extreme 2 pumps
up the volume with
over 100 minutes of energetic dance music.
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Castlevania(R): Curse of Darkness(TM
)
Release date: Fall 2005
Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox
The latest game in the Castlevania
series delivers an entirely new
storyline, new main character and makes its debut on the Xbox. is
among the most anticipated titles for
the PSP handheld system.
Shaman King(TM): Master of
spirits 2
Release date: August 2005
Platform: Game Boy Advance
In this exciting, action
-packed RPG, players will continue their
quest to become the next Shaman King. Additionally, players
can unlock new mini-games and databases
revealing the secrets of Ys, as well as listen to the game
's complete
soundtrack in the Ys Jukebox mode.com.
Winx Club is not yet concept approved by
Sony Computer
Entertainment America.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon
, which is in its 26th year, is the number-one entertainment
brand for kids.thqwireless.magickal behold
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LOS ANGELES----
Presenting
More Than 15 Games Across all Console and Handheld
Platforms, Konami Showcases its World-Class
Creativity and
Reinforces its Position as an Industry Leader
Konami Digital Entertainment
-- America, a division of Konami
Digital Entertainment, Inc.A.
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trademarks of Nintendo.
Winx Club(TM) logo, all related characters
and elements are
trademarks of Rainbow S. In addition, players
will be able to utilize animal
disguises, with this game marking the return of
Tak's chicken suit, along with the introduction of
a Lok's lobster suit. THQ, THQ
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"This year we
have something to offer every type of
gamer from our hit franchises to
unique new properties on both home consoles and handheld platforms
.L. Distributed by Alliance
Atlantis.
(Nasdaq: THQI) and Nickelodeon today announced Tak: The Great
Juju Challenge
for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, Xbox(R) videogame
system
from Microsoft, and Nintendo's GameCube(R), Game Boy(R) Advance and
DS(TM) videogame systems has
shipped to retail outlets throughout North
America.witchcraft moondust
With the most robust gameplay and features to
date, plus over
100 minutes of energetic dance music, Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix
3 is the
ultimate evolution of the revolution. Incorporating the classic, addictive
"hop and dodge" gameplay
and a wide range of character moves that
allow players to climb walls, double jump, tongue grab,
and more, this
latest escapade finds Frogger called upon to stop an evil force that
threatens
his home. For extra nostalgia fun, Helmet Chaos also
includes the ability to unlock the original
1981 Frogger arcade game.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles(R) 3: Mutant Nightmare(TM)
Release
date: Fall 2005
Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo DS
The Turtles
are back to battle the nefarious Shredder and his evil
Foot Ninjas in an all-new action game for
consoles and the Nintendo DS
handheld system. Taking teamwork to the next level, TMNT3
adds features
that make bashing bad guys even more fun as a group.
ROLE-PLAYING
Lost In Blue(TM)
Release
date: September 2005
Platform: Nintendo DS
This innovative RPG takes players on a journey
of survival,
adventure and mystery.
Winx Club(TM)
Release date: Fall 2005
Platform:
PlayStation 2, Game Boy Advance, PC
Based on the first season of the hit animated series currently
airing on Fox, Winx Club is an engaging RPG. Now on the PSP portable, gamers-on-the-go can experience
the
beautifully rendered environments, distinct storytelling, exciting
plot twists and unique
characters that set Ys apart from other action
RPGs. Details of the products published by Konami
Digital Entertainment
-- America can be found at www. With a new
game, the growth of this brand
speaks to our great relationship with
Nickelodeon and the success that has been achieved in creating
an original
property that can be developed across all mediums. While competing, they'll run into
new enemies, such as The Rokkers,
but will also be able to utilize new shaman upgrades and bonus
"blessings" to
customize Tak and Lok with new spells and abilities.A Book of Shadows is the personal
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