Konami's E3 2008 lineup includes:
Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia: Following on the success of Dawn of Sorrow and Portrait of Ruin the legendary Castlevania series is back on the Nintendo DS. This time you play as a member of the Ecclesia, an organization that has sworn to defeat the evil forces of Dracula. Use the brand new Glyph attack system which has more than 100 different combinations to battle Dracula and his minions throughout 20 explorable areas. Take part in side quests and collect items to power up your character in the next great Castlevania game produced by Koji Igarashi. Nintendo DS, Fall 2008.
Castlevania: Judgment: The battle between good and evil continues with Castlevania Judgment, the first Castlevania title for the Nintendo Wii. Castlevania Judgment brings together the many generations of heroic vampire hunters, including the fearsome Belmont clan, as well as Dracula’s most formidable allies, and pits them against one another in the first Castlevania fighting game ever created! Choose sides from a collection of 14 battle-tested warriors in a clash of epic proportions that will span the depths of time. Wii, Fall 2008.
DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party 2: DanceDanceRevolution celebrates its 10th anniversary with an all-new game for the Wii! The dance game returns, with an entirely new soundtrack, game modes and interactivity. DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party 2 enhances the series’ trademark interactive gameplay by combining the physically engaging, innovative and easy-to-pick-up-and-play mechanics of the Wii platform. DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party 2 is sure to be the life of the party with 4 player multiplayer, Wii Remote and Nunchuk support, smash hits taken from the last 4 decades of music, entirely new modes and more! Wii, Fall 2008. (Also showcasing DanceDanceRevolution Universe 3, Xbox 260, Fall 2008; DanceDanceRevolution X, PS2, Fall 2008)
New International Track & Field: The classic sporting game series of Track & Field celebrates its’ 25th Anniversary by coming to the Nintendo DS. All the excitement and fun of the original titles is brought up to date with a bright and stylish new look, more events and online play. The hyper-addictive gameplay was developed to take full advantage of the touch screen and stylus, thus providing gamers with a unique experience on the DS. Players can either dip into single events or take on the challenge of the sporting career mode. Test your skills against the world via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connect and see if you have what it takes to become the best in the world. Going beyond mere online play New International Track and Field features online tournaments, and worldwide rankings. Nintendo DS, Fall 2008.
Lost in Blue Shipwrecked: The Lost in Blue series debuts on a new platform for the first time ever with Lost in Blue Shipwrecked. Experience a survival adventure like never before through colorful 3D graphics and the uniquely interactive capabilities of the Nintendo Wii. You find yourself stranded on a mysterious island filled with lush forests, a sunken ship, ancient ruins, and an active volcano. With the help of a trusty pet and a new friend, you’ll explore the mysteries of the island to find a way out or make a new life for yourselves there forever. Wii, Fall 2008.
Rock Revolution: Release your inner rockstar or allow your friends the privilege of picking up an axe or pounding the skins with you to 40 mind bending rock and roll tracks! Unleash your creative juices in the Jam Mode where you can create your own music in a state of the art multi-track studio! This is the musical revolution the world has been waiting for! Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, Nintendo DS, Fall 2008.
Silent Hill: Homecoming: Silent Hill: Homecoming is the latest entry into the Silent Hill franchise. The story follows Alex Shepherd, returning to his hometown of Shepherd’s Glen to investigate the sudden disappearance of his brother. From Shepherd’s Glen to the foggy streets of Silent Hill, Alex must face the darkest of horrors in order to find his brother. Struggling with his own grip on reality, Alex must unravel the mystery behind his nightmares, discover the truth behind his brother’s and father’s disappearances, and confront the evil that has taken hold of his own flesh and blood. X360, PS3, Fall 2008.
Time Hollow: Time Hollow follows the story of Ethan Kairos and the mysterious disappearance of his entire family. As he searches for them he comes across a Hollow Pen. This uncanny object has the unique power to open portals to the past. This new ability allows Ethan to change the past in order to solve problems in the present. Through the use of this mystical pen he must follow events in the present and past to locate his missing family. This sprawling mystery takes bold new steps in the story-driven adventure genre. Incorporating the new gameplay mechanic of the Hollow Pen, players will be able to uncover the truth and save the present by searching through both the present and past. To supplement the gameplay, key scenes are presented in full animation sequences designed by AIC, with the producer from the anime series Blood+ and Gun x Sword and the director of Gundam SEED. Nintendo DS, Fall 2008.
Elebits: Adventures of Kai and Zero, Nintendo DS, Fall 2008.
Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2: Live out your dream as a singing sensation with Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2! Play with friends and family online using the brand new co-op head-to-head mode (Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 only), or compete in front of all three American Idol judges and sing your way to stardom. Tailor your game experience with all-new enhanced and customizable characters, features and downloadable songs (Xbox 360 and PS3 only). Are you ready to be the next American Idol? Wii, PS3, Xbox 360, Fall 2008.
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