KONAMI SHIPS
THREE NEW ESPN THE GAMES TITLES
Although the XIX Annual
Olympic Winter Games have come to a close, the spirit of
competition and high-altitude fun continue as Konami of
America ships ESPN NBA 2Night 2002, ESPN International
Winter Sports and ESPN Winter X Games(TM) Snowboarding to
retail outlets nationwide. The new adrenaline-filled
sports games for Sony PlayStation®2 and Microsoft
Xbox(TM) videogame systems are rated "E" for
Everyone by the ESRB, and carry a suggested MSRP of
$49.99.
"We are very excited about these three additions to
Konami's already strong line-up of quality sports
titles," said Justin Kubiak, product marketing
manager for Konami of America. "ESPN NBA 2Night
2002, ESPN International Winter Sports 2002 and ESPN
Winter X Games Snowboarding 2002 demonstrate the
company's commitment to delivering a wide variety of
competitive sports games across multiple platforms."
Debuting on the PlayStation® 2, ESPN NBA 2Night 2002 is
a fast-moving hoops game featuring all of the
authenticity, emotion and intensity of the NBA. Konami
backs Brent Musberger and Stuart Scott's witty commentary
and insightful analysis with realistic player animations,
crisp graphics and full ESPN integration. A sequel to
last year's ESPN NBA 2Night 2001, the new game includes
player feedback and now sports-enhanced gameplay
mechanics. The new "turbo" feature enables
players to blow by defenders and drive through the lane
with style. With gameplay designed for up to eight
players (two PS2 multitaps required), ESPN NBA 2Night
2002 is the next best thing to actually being on the
court.
Players take a shot at alpine glory with ESPN
International Winter Sports 2002 for the Microsoft Xbox
(already available on the PS2, Nintendo GameCube® and
Game Boy® Advance). This new version features a diverse
collection of 10 Olympic-style sports including Downhill
Alpine and Slalom Skiing, Bobsledding and Figure Skating.
An easy-to-use control scheme, rich graphics and
representation from eight different countries give
players the pick-up-and-play thrills and chills that have
been a part of Konami's sports heritage since the
original Track and Field.
ESPN Winter X Games Snowboarding 2002 for Microsoft Xbox
(already available on the PS2 and Game Boy Advance)
features four real-life X Games events including Big Air,
SuperPipe, Snowboarder X and Slopestyle. Included in the
game are 30 all-new multi-level courses with bigger
"kickers" and twisted rails for incredible
acrobatic tricks. Adding to the game's realism are
unparalleled graphics and the ability to choose from one
of 13 pros, including Peter Line, Todd Richards and
Olympic silver medal winner Danny Kass. Players can now
also carve a path in the Snowboarder Mode by creating a
character from scratch and earning their way to the
ultimate competition: The Winter X Games!
About ESPN
Based in Bristol, Conn., ESPN, Inc., "The Worldwide
Leader in Sports", is 80 percent owned by ABC, Inc.,
which is an indirect subsidiary of The Walt Disney
Company. The Hearst Corporation holds a 20 percent
interest in ESPN. ESPN, Inc. includes six domestic
television networks (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Classic, ESPNEWS,
digital networks: ESPN Now, ESPN Extra), ESPN
International (20 international networks and
syndication), ESPN Radio, ESPN.com, ESPN The Magazine,
ESPN Regional Television, SportsTicker and ESPN
Enterprises, overseeing brand extensions such as ESPN
Zone and consumer products.
About Konami
Konami is a leading developer, publisher and manufacturer
of electronic entertainment properties, specializing in
the home video game market. Konami's action and adventure
titles include the popular franchises Metal Gear Solid,
Silent Hill and Castlevania, among other top sellers. In
addition, the company has an agreement with ESPN to
develop and publish sports games. The latest information
about Konami can be found on the Web at www.konami.com.
Konami Co., Ltd. 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.
|
