CMT Presents: Karaoke Revolution (PS2) Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced that CMT Presents: Karaoke Revolution Country for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system has shipped to retail stores nationwide. The first genre-specific Karaoke Revolution game, CMT Presents: Karaoke Revolution Country takes the hit music video game franchise to new extremes, featuring 35 of the greatest country songs ever recorded as the result of a collaborative partnership with America’s number one country music network, CMT. CMT Presents: Karaoke Revolution Country features an expanded character customization system that lets players build their own characters from a variety of options, including different body types, hair styles and an assortment of new country-inspired clothing and accessories. The game also allows users to create a 3D model of their own face with the EyeToy USB Camera (for PlayStation 2), place it on a customizable character and watch as they perform live on the big stage!
Tao's Adventure (NDS)
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., today announced that Tao’s Adventure: Curse of the Demon Seal for the Nintendo DS has shipped to retail stores nationwide. An original role-playing game, Tao’s Adventure is sure to enchant fans of the genre, as it takes players on a fantastical adventure with incredible battles, colorful graphics and spellbinding touch screen support. Players take on the role of Tao, a young magic student living on Bente Island, who must travel on an incredible journey to save his family and fellow villagers from an evil monster curse that turns people into stone. In order to break the hex, Tao must find the egg of the ancient monster that cursed his family and return to the village before the next full moon to save his loved ones. Along his journey, Tao must learn how to harness his magical talents to destroy the curse and save his people.
Metal Gear Acid 2 (PSP)
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., announced today that Metal Gear Acid 2 for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system has shipped to retail stores nationwide. The game continues the best-selling strategic card-based series with an all-new visual style, more unique cards for players to use and original play modes that let players engage in a variety of classic Metal Gear gameplay scenarios. Metal Gear Acid 2 also includes an innovative “Solid Eye” peripheral that allows users to experience the entire game and special bonus content in full 3D for the most immersive gameplay experience ever offered on the PSP system.
Suikoden V (PS2)
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., announced today that Suikoden V for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system has shipped to retail stores nationwide. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Suikoden video game series, the game takes RPG fans on an all-new role-playing adventure in a world filled with mystery and suspense. In Suikoden V, players find themselves in the land of Falena, a prosperous and beautiful country governed by the matriarchy and the benevolent power of the Sun Rune. As civil unrest arises, the queen is forced to use the Sun Rune to quell the uprising, but at what cost? Players take on the role of Prince of Falena in an expansive quest to uncover the mysteries surrounding the Sun Rune, the civil unrest and the dark intent of an unknown power, in the greatest Suikoden saga yet! The game features the largest storyline in the Suikoden series to date, with fully voiced-over cut scenes, branching story paths, multiple endings, and incredible plot twists. Players will uncover the 108 Stars of Destiny and battle with more than 60 playable characters for the most memorable Suikoden experience to date!
The Godfather (PS2, Xbox, PC)
Electronic Arts today announced The Godfather The Game videogame has shipped and is on store shelves today in North America and March 24th in Europe. Gamers worldwide can step into the Don’s dangerous world of intimidation and negotiation via their PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, Xbox video game system from Microsoft or PC. Developed by EA, the highly-anticipated open-world videogame is based on the critically-acclaimed book by Mario Puzo and the classic film by Paramount Pictures through a strategic licensing relationship with Viacom Consumer Products. A Limited Edition for the Xbox and PlayStation 2, featuring behind the scenes content including footage from voice over sessions with James Caan and Robert Duvall, also is available in stores. The Godfather The Game for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system and PSP (PlayStation Portable) handheld entertainment system will be available later in 2006. Super Black Bass Fishing (NDS)
Majesco Entertainment Company today announced they have shipped Super Black Bass Fishing. The first fishing game for the Nintendo DS, Super Black Bass Fishing fully utilizes the portable system's signature touch screen to reel in fish, trail lures and pull in the catch. Great for fishermen of all ages, Super Black Bass Fishing is rated 'E' for Everyone and is available for a suggested retail price of $19.99.
Kao the Kangaroo Round 2 (PS2, GCN, PSP)
Atari, Inc. today announced that Kao the Kangaroo Round 2 for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and Nintendo GameCube, along with Kao Challengers for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system, has shipped to stores nationwide. Developed by Tate Interactive, the game is an action, 3D platformer starring Kao the yellow kangaroo. Kao the Kangaroo Round 2 and Kao Challengers are rated E for “Everyone” and available for suggested retail price of just $19.95 for all platforms.
Me and My Katamari (PSP)
Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that Me and My Katamari has shipped exclusively for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system. Now fans of the award-winning Katamari franchise can roll-on-the-go with all of the same glorious gameplay, loveable characters and colorful graphics they’ve grown to adore. The third installment in the Katamari series behind Katamari Damacy and We (Love) Katamari, Me and My Katamari will now allow fans to enjoy the title anytime, anywhere. The title is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Essentials (PSP)
Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, announces the availability of Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Essentials in retail stores at the manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $39.99. Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Essentials is the first Tom Clancy video game developed specifically and exclusively for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system, offering a new and unique gaming experience with a storyline drawn from the highest-rated spy action series of all time.
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Critical Hour (Xbox)
Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, announces that Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Critical Hour for the Xbox video game system is available at retail stores. In Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Critical Hour, Ubisoft’s Quebec City studio blends the finest elements of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six series to create the most complete chapter to date. With an SRP of $29.99, this will bring an exciting new seven-mission single-player campaign and 18 multiplayer levels to gamers who want more gameplay from one of the most popular franchises on Xbox Live online gaming service.