Konami Ships Karaoke Revolution Party To Retail Stores Nationwide

Konami Ships Karaoke Revolution Party To
Retail Stores Nationwide

New Sing AND Dance Mode, Expanded Multiplayer
and Party Modes, and 50 New Songs Take the Hit Music Video Game Franchise to New
Heights

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – November 8, 2005 – Konami
Digital Entertainment – America, a division of Konami Digital Entertainment,
Inc., today announced that Karaoke Revolution® Party for the PlayStation®2
computer entertainment system, Xbox® video game and entertainment system from
Microsoft, and Nintendo GameCube™ has shipped to retail stores nationwide. With
over 50 songs, including all-new classic favorites and current smash hits, the
fourth release in the incredibly popular series contains the largest library of
music ever released in a Karaoke Revolution game. To make the party even more
exciting, karaoke fanatics can now enjoy the ultimate music experience with the
innovative new Sing and Dance mode, combining Karaoke Revolution and elements of
Konami’s hit dancing game, Dance Dance Revolution® into one unique gameplay
experience. Additionally, the newest title in the groundbreaking music series
will let karaoke crooners sing with – and compete against – friends with
expanded multiplayer modes that are sure to enhance any party. Bringing the
party to all new levels will be support for the Xbox Live® online gaming service
and the EyeToy™ USB Camera (for PlayStation®2).

Transforming video game consoles into a high-end
interactive karaoke machine, Karaoke Revolution Party’s expanded multiplayer and
party modes allows players to perform duets or compete in the all new
groundbreaking multiplayer vocal tournament. The only interactive karaoke game
in North America that allows two people to sing simultaneously and be judged
individually, Karaoke Revolution Party’s multiple two-microphone gameplay modes
deliver hours of karaoke fun as players can join together on a wide variety of
songs. Additionally, players will be able to enjoy a variety of mini-games and
other game modes.

For the fist time in the history of the
franchise, Karaoke Revolution Party offers support for the EyeToy USB camera. By
utilizing the EyeToy Camera, players can put themselves into the game by
creating a 3D model of their head, and watch themselves perform on big video
screens within the 3D venues. In the Xbox version, over 100 songs are at the
disposal of karaoke fans as players can download music through Xbox Live.
Additionally, song pack downloads from previous Karaoke Revolution games will
also be supported, greatly expanding their library of songs.

Karaoke Revolution Party features a proprietary
voice recognition technology – which judges and scores players on their ability
to match pitch and rhythm. Real-time feedback is offered by the dynamic crowds
that fill each virtual venue, either by booing you off the stage or cheering
your every note. The latest edition introduces a new unlock and award system
where players receive constant rewards for their progress including new songs,
venues, characters, clothing, accessories and more. The game also features
completely redesigned animations as well as character customization, which
provides players with the ability to build their own characters utilizing
various options including head, hair, body and accessories. Compatible with all
officially licensed headset and microphone peripherals, the collection of
well-known classic and current tunes lets anyone become an instant music star
with hits including “Sweet Caroline,” “Do You Really Want To Hurt Me,” “Crazy In
Love” and “I Don’t Wanna Be.”

As an added bonus, when people purchase Karaoke
Revolution Party, Dance Dance Revolution Extreme™2, or Dance Dance Revolution
Ultramix®3 they will receive a special pre paid card that allows the purchaser
to select three songs for free download from a vast library of music spanning
across all popular genres of music at
Puretracks.com.

Karaoke Revolution Party is developed by leading
music video game creator Harmonix Music Systems (

http://www.harmonixmusic.com ). Karaoke Revolution Party is rated “E” for
Everyone by the ESRB and is available bundled with a Konami branded Logitech®
microphone for the SRP of $54.99 or available as a standalone game compatible
with any USB headset/microphone for a SRP of $39.99. For more information on the
game, please visit:
www.konami.com/gs