KONAMI SHIPS ZONE OF THE
ENDERS: THE 2ND RUNNER FOR PLAYSTATION® 2
REDWOOD
CITY, CALIF. – March 11, 2003 –
Konami of America, Inc. announced today that the critically acclaimed
Zone of the Enders: The
2nd Runner
(ZOE2) for PlayStation® 2
has shipped to retail outlets nationwide. Developed
by Hideo Kojima (the creator of the Metal Gear Solid® series) and his
award-winning design team, ZOE2 is the follow-up title to the 2001 hit
Zone of the Enders. The most intense mech combat game ever, ZOE2 is packed
with non-stop action, hundreds of on-screen enemies, exciting new moves, vast
environments and a wealth of new weapons.
"ZOE2 sets a new standard
for graphics and gameplay within the action genre," says Wilson Cheng, Product
Manager at Konami of America, Inc. "This game is everything that we had hoped
it would be and more."
Set two years after the
conclusion of the original game, ZOE2 once again casts players into a deep
story based on the constant struggle for power, the intrinsic need for human
freedom and the bravery of those who defend it. Playing as the game’s new
hero, Dingo Egret, players must pilot a mechanized robot into combat against
swarms of enemies.
Hideo Kojima and his
development team have once again masterfully created massive, detailed
environments including cityscapes, daunting enemy fortresses and VR arenas –
all of which are fully interactive. Gamers will use an array of sub-weapons to
target and destroy hundreds of on-screen enemies at the same time. Players can
also perform astonishing maneuvers, such as tear off siding from nearby
buildings to use as a shield, wield a pole as a dangerous striking weapon or
teleport out of danger.
Further setting this title
apart from all others is its highly stylized and beautifully animated
universe. Based on the drawings of renowned mechanical designer, Yoji Shinkawa,
the game boasts a unique anime style that is brought to life through the use
of "toon-shading". As the camera swings around seamlessly to catch the
fighting action, explosions produce realistic smoke and brilliant lighting
effects. ZOE2 delivers an impressive visual experience, down to the
smallest details.
Zone of the Enders: The 2nd
Runner
is rated "M" for Mature and is available at an SRP of
$49.99. Read more about the game at:
http://www.konami.com/2ndrunner/ or
http://www.konamijpn.com/products/zoe2/english/index.html
About KONAMI CORPORATION
KONAMI CORPORATION is a leading developer,
publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties,
specializing in the home video game market. KONAMI CORPORATION’s action and
adventure titles include the popular franchises Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill,
Dance Dance Revolution, Castlevania, and Yu-Gi-Oh! 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 of America, Inc. in the US and
Konami of Europe in Frankfurt, Germany.
ZONE OF THE ENDERS is a trademark of KONAMI
COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT JAPAN, INC. 2001 2003 KONAMI COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT
JAPAN. METAL GEAR®, METAL GEAR SOLID®, SONS OF LIBERTY(tm) and SUBSTANCE(tm)
are either registered trademarks or trademarks of KONAMI COMPUTER
ENTERTAINMENT JAPAN, INC. 1987 2003 KONAMI COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT
JAPAN. KONAMI® is a registered trademark of KONAMI
CORPORATION. "PlayStation" and the "PS" Family Logo are registered trademarks
of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
