NeverDead To Release First DLC

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced that the NeverDead Expansion Pack Volume 1 will be available for download on February 21, 2012. Fans will be able to expand their online experience with a new playable character, three new challenges within the expanded Asylum level and two new online costumes for the main character, Bryce Boltzmann. In NeverDead, players become the immortal Bryce Boltzmann, a tragic hero who has endured a suffering existence due to the murder of his wife at the hands of Astaroth, the Demon King. Moving through life without aspirations other than where he will find his next … Continue reading NeverDead To Release First DLC

Skullgirls Gameplay Video

A new trailer for Skullgirls, the upcoming downloadable 2D fighting game from Autumn Games, is available today. Offering a sneak peak at the Story Mode, the trailer provides a glimpse of the seven announced playable characters and elements of how they fit into the game’s backstory. The world of Skullgirls is vast and full of colorful personas, well beyond the eight playable female warriors that will be available at launch. Additional friends and foes will show up throughout the playable characters’ stories, which are told with a series of short vignettes, showcasing more than 200 pieces of unique art and … Continue reading Skullgirls Gameplay Video

The Simpsons Arcade Game Comes To Consoles

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., in partnership with Gracie Films and Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products, today announced that The Simpsons Arcade Game is now available for Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The game will also be available on the PlayStationNetwork for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system beginning February 7th. The game’s release kicks off the celebration of The Simpson’s landmark 500th episode, which airs Sunday, February 19 at 8pm ET/PT on FOX. "KONAMI is dedicated to reviving retro titles that gamers have grown to love, and it doesn’t get any … Continue reading The Simpsons Arcade Game Comes To Consoles

Tomoyuki Tsuboi Is New President At Konami

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced Tomoyuki Tsuboi has been named President of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., replacing Mr. Shinji Hirano, who will be assuming the role of President of Konami Digital Entertainment, GmbH (Europe). Mr. Tsuboi has been with KONAMI for over 14 years, managing Corporate Planning across multiple divisions, including the KONAMI sports clubs in Japan. Most recently, Mr. Tsuboi helmed global business planning and management for all of the digital entertainment business for the Konami Digital Entertainment Business Planning Group. Now permanently living in the U.S. with solid understanding of the North and South American markets, Mr. … Continue reading Tomoyuki Tsuboi Is New President At Konami

Pro Evolution Soccer Kicks Off On 3DS

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced the highly anticipated fan favorite Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 3D is now available for the Nintendo 3DS. Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 3D on the Nintendo 3DS handheld gaming platform offers a variety of new features which will allow fans to experience the game-play like never before. "With 3D imaging capability, Pro Evolution Soccer fans will have the most authentic soccer experience short of actually stepping onto the field and scoring a goal," said Tomoyuki Tsuboi, President of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. "We’re thrilled to offer this new version to Pro Evolution Soccer with enhanced … Continue reading Pro Evolution Soccer Kicks Off On 3DS

Rhythm Party Coming To Kinect

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced Rhythm Party, a new downloadable game for the Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Designed exclusively for use with the Kinect sensor, no avatars or elaborate customizations are needed in Rhythm Party, because YOU are the star! Use the Kinect sensor to put your own silhouette in the game, giving a whole new level of fun and entertainment. One of the best features of Rhythm Party is the "open format" dancing. Unlike other music and dancing games, there isn’t any contrived choreography, so players can move … Continue reading Rhythm Party Coming To Kinect

Puddle Puzzle Game Going To Live, PSN

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today unveiled new screenshots and North American launch dates for Puddle, coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft on January 25th and PlayStationNetwork for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system on January 31st. The new screenshots feature peeks at the variety of courses available for play. Players must dodge heat beams and rays of electric current, handle a blob of radioactive fluid with care, guide a virtual puddle of rocket fuel through a hand drawn blueprint, follow a sip of water as it makes its way through … Continue reading Puddle Puzzle Game Going To Live, PSN

Choplifter HD Takes Flight

inXile Entertainment today announced that the highly anticipated Choplifter HD is now available for download via PlayStation Network, Xbox Live Arcade and PC for $14.99/1200 Microsoft points. Choplifter HD is developed by inXile Entertainment, who is publishing the PlayStation Network and PC versions, and co-publishing the Xbox Live Arcade version with Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. "We really focused on returning to our old school gaming roots with Choplifter HD," said Brian Fargo, CEO of InXile Entertainment. "We made sure to have plenty of variety in missions, choppers and enemies, while lacing in those special moments that we love here at … Continue reading Choplifter HD Takes Flight

Konami’s Neverdead Gets January Ship Date

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced that NeverDead for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 will be available in stores on January 31st, 2012. The brainchild of Shinta Nojiri, and co-developed with Rebellion Software, NeverDead stars an immortal hero named Bryce Boltzmann who, alongside his partner Arcadia, works for an agency tasked with defeating demonic incursions. While demons from the dawn of time emerge on present-day Earth, players take on the role of the immortal demon slayer, Bryce, as they seek and destroy the hostile invaders. "In NeverDead, we’ve gone all out to change the approach the player takes in … Continue reading Konami’s Neverdead Gets January Ship Date

Choplifter To Fly Again On 360

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. announced today that it has teamed up with InXile Entertainment to exclusively co-publish Choplifter HD for Xbox Live Arcade. Choplifter HD stays true to the classic, 1980’s Choplifter franchise, providing players with an action-packed, side-scrolling helicopter rescue adventure. Set to release this Winter, Choplifter HD is developed by inXile Entertainment and will be also be available on PlayStationNetwork and PC. "The addition of Choplifter HD to KONAMI’s diverse portfolio of games is a testament of our dedication to providing gamers with the best there is to offer in the downloadable space,"said Careen Yapp, Vice President of … Continue reading Choplifter To Fly Again On 360