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Thursday October 24, 2002

KONAMI DELIVERS ACTION AND ADVENTURE WITH THE RELEASE OF CONTRA: SHATTERED SOLDIER AND SUIKODEN III

Two Classic Konami Franchises Make PlayStation® 2 Debut

Leading videogame publisher Konami of America Inc., today announced that Contra: Shattered Soldier and Suikoden III, both for the Sony PlayStation® 2 videogame system, have shipped to retail outlets nationwide. First appearing in North American arcades in 1987, Contra’s signature style of 2D gameplay now returns with heart-pounding action and stunning 3D graphics in Contra: Shattered Soldier. Suikoden III, the latest entry in Konami’s flagship RPG series, breaks new ground in the RPG genre with an epic tale of adventure and intrigue, 3 different battle systems, 3 main characters, 3 styles of combat and a fully detailed 3D world.

Successfully reinventing a classic 2D action game in 3D, Contra: Shattered Soldier preserves the series’ signature gameplay style to deliver all of the frenzied action and challenging bosses that Contra is known for. The game’s celebrated side-scrolling intensity come to life with dazzling 3D visuals and massive, screen-filling boss characters designed to keep players on their toes. In the game’s seven levels, players take on a host of human, alien and mechanized enemies with three primary weapons; the machine gun, the mine gun and the flamethrower (each of which also features an alternate fire resulting in a total of six weapons). When the action gets too intense, players can opt to take on the enemy with a friend in the cooperative 2-player simultaneous mode.

Contra: Shattered Soldier is rated T for Teen and is available at an MSRP of $49.99.

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Suikoden III brings Konami’s renowned RPG series to the PlayStation® 2 for the first time. Beginning 15 years after the events of Suikoden II, the adventure resumes when three unlikely allies, Hugo (son of the leader of the Kayara clan), Chris (a virtuous knight of Zexen) and Geddoe (a Harmonian unit commander) must work together to uncover the 108 Stars of Destiny and destroy the force that has been wreaking havoc throughout the land.

Utilizing a break-through feature known as the Trinity Sight System, Suikoden III players have the ability to see the game unfold from the perspective of each of the three main characters. Lush 3D anime-style graphics and a sweeping soundtrack further enrich the experience of the game.

Suikoden III is rated T for Teen and is available at an MSRP of $49.99.

About KONAMI CORPORATION

KONAMI CORPORATION is a leading developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties, specializing in the home video game market. KONAMI CORPORATION’s action and adventure titles include the popular franchises Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill and Castlevania, among other top sellers. The latest information about Konami can be found on the Web at www.konami.com/usa. KONAMI CORPORATION is a publicly traded company based in Tokyo, Japan with subsidiary offices, Konami of America, Inc. in the US and Konami of Europe in Frankfurt, Germany.