Konami at GC 2006: Games for the Next Generation
Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH presents top-class guests
and Next Gen football for a world premiere in Leipzig
July 4 th 2006 Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH is set to
storm this year's game Convention in Leipzig, with the first
showing of key titles. The five-day event is seen as the
ultimate European gaming convention, and opens its doors on
August 23rd. Located in Hall 5, Booth F02, Konami is sure to
impress with a host of product debuts, including the first
showing of the highly anticipated Pro Evolution Soccer 6 for
Xbox 360. The publisher will be showing the new version of its
famous football-simulation for the first time on a next
generation format, and Konami will back up this landmark
premiere with further titles for existing and forthcoming
formats. "This year, Leipzig is not only an European meeting
point for gamers and traders, but also the starting point for
one of the most exciting transitions in console gaming ever,"
commented Martin Schneider, Sales and Marketing Director
Germany for Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH. "We are looking
forward to presenting some famous guests who will personally
present their games to the audience." One of the key guests
will be the legendary Shingo 'Seabass' Takatsuka, the head of
Konami´s Pro Evolution Soccer, who will be presenting the new
version to expectant crowds. Brazilian striker Adriano signed
for the cover of Pro Evolution Soccer 6, which will hit stores
in autumn on PlayStation 2, PSP (PlayStation®Portable),
PC DVD and for the the first time ever on Xbox 360 and Nintendo
DS. In addition to Pro Evolution Soccer 6, visitors to the show
will be given an exclusive look at some of publisher's
highlights for next generation consoles at the Konami booth.
Further details on Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH´s program
at the Games Convention in Hall 5, Booth F02 and on the titles
presented will be announced shortly. About KONAMI CORPORATION
KONAMI CORPORATION was established in 1973, and became a
holding company on March 31, 2006. KONAMI CORPORATION covers
the fields of "Digital Entertainment Business", "Health &
Fitness Business" and "Gaming & System Business". KONAMI
CORPORATION went public on Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988, the
Singapore Stock Exchange in 1997, the London Stock Exchange in
1999, and the New York Stock Exchange in 2002. Home Page URL:
www.konami.co.jp. Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH is a
wholly-owned subsidiary, responsible for popular franchises
like Metal Gear Solid®, Silent Hill® and Pro Evolution
Soccer amongst other top sellers. For more information
concerning Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH, please see
www.konami-europe.com/games. For more information on Konami and
its products, please contact Steve Merrett at Voltage PR on 020
7903 5122 or email steve@voltagepr.com. Assets can also be
found on www.voltagepr.com.
