Rock Revolution
Mobile version launched in the States.
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - January 27, 2008 - Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced that Rock Revolution is now available in North America for purchase at major carriers. The company that created the music videogame category with breakthrough titles such as DanceDanceRevolution®, Karaoke Revolution®, Beatmania and Guitar Freaks is taking the music genre on-the-go with Rock Revolution, featuring rhythm-based gameplay created specifically for the mobile platform.
"Konami has led the music gaming experience for over ten years and is excited to bring Rock Revolution to an all-new platform that allows players to take the game with them wherever they go," said Anthony Borquez, Vice President of Konami Mobile and Online. "We are confident casual gamers and fans of the rhythm music genre alike will appreciate the multiplicity of playable characters and instruments available on their mobile phone."
In Rock Revolution, players choose between drums, bass, guitar or vocals for a diverse musical experience. Each instrument has its own difficulty level ranging from "easy" to "superstar," allowing players to increase their skills throughout the game. Players can also rock out as seven different musicians, each with their own talent and unique style.
Rock Revolution is now available for purchase at major carriers in North America. Subscribers can also text (ROCK) to 566264 to purchase the game. For more information, please visit www.konamimobile.com
About Konami
Konami is a leading developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties. Konami's titles include the popular franchises Metal Gear Solid®, Silent Hill®, DanceDanceRevolution® and Castlevania®, among other top sellers. The latest information about Konami can be found on the Web at www.konami.com. Konami Corporation is a publicly traded company based in Tokyo, Japan with subsidiary offices, Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. in Tokyo, Japan, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. in the United States and Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH in Frankfurt, Germany. Konami Corporation is traded in the United States on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KNM. Details of the products published by Konami can be found at www.konami.com.
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