September 25, 2007
CASTLEVANIA: ORDER OF SHADOWS FOR
MOBILE PHONES NOW AVAILABLE ON MAJOR CARRIERS
Konami Mobile Introduces First of
Many Titles Created With Original Content For The Mobile Platform
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.
today announced that Castlevania®: Order of Shadows is now available for
purchase at most major carriers, including AT&T, T-Mobile® and Verizon Networks.
The game is the first release under Konami Mobile’s new development strategy of
creating original content specifically for the mobile platform. Based on the
legendary Konami videogame franchise, Castlevania: Order of Shadows features
original music and never-before-seen storyline and game play. Consumers can
visit www.konamimobile.com
for a free online trial of Castlevania: Order of Shadows and directions on how
to purchase the game.
"Castlevania: Order of Shadows is a
powerful example of the evolution of mobile gaming technology," said Joe Morris,
Vice President of Konami Mobile. "As a worldwide leader in high quality,
multi-platform videogames, Konami’s aim is to raise the game play experience and
entertainment standard of games for mobile phones to new levels. We are
confident this new Castlevania title achieves that goal."
Castlevania: Order of Shadows is the
latest chapter in the popular videogame series, designed exclusively for the
mobile platform. Developed in collaboration with the franchise mastermind Koji
Igarashi (aka "IGA"), the game breathes new life into the Belmont family
bloodline with fresh adventures, characters and perils. Featuring updated
abilities and spells, unique enemies, original songs and full screen particle
effects, the title takes mobile gaming to new heights.
To give consumers a direct
connection to Konami Mobile’s development team and insight to upcoming game
titles, the company has launched the "Developer’s Corner" on its Web site,
www.konamimobile.com.
The first installment of the Developer’s Corner featured a blog written by
Castlevania: Order of Shadows’ lead game designer, Tyrone Rodriguez, discussing
the genesis of the title, working with IGA on his vision for a mobile
Castlevania game, and Konami’s aspirations for improving mobile gaming
experiences. The Web site also features mobile game emulators as well as art and
video, so consumers can sample the new games before purchasing them.
Castlevania: Order of Shadows is now
available for purchase at AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile. For more information,
please visit
www.konamimobile.com. AT&T and T-Mobile subscribers can also text
(CASTLE) to 566264.
