Konami Smashed into the Ring with the Release of Bloody Roar Extreme

Konami Smashed into the Ring with
the Release of Bloody Roar Extreme

The Most Ferocious 3D Fighting
Game Hits Xbox Today

Redwood City, CA – May 27, 2003 –
Konami of America, Inc., a subsidiary of Konami Corporation (NYSE: KNM), today
announced that Bloody Roar® Extreme has shipped to retails outlets nationwide
for the Xbox(tm) video game system from Microsoft. In this fighting game,
players find themselves thrashing their animalistic opponents by using whatever
means necessary in an extreme crusade for supreme domination within the ring.

Players choose from one of 14 fierce
fighters that have the ability to transform into "Hyper-Beasts" including
legendary creatures such as the Phoenix and Chimera or savage animals like the
Tiger, Wolf and Lion. While in this altered state, characters can unleash
devastating attacks and combo moves on their challengers. The most ferocious
fighting game to hit the Xbox(tm), Bloody Roar® Extreme includes a full 3D
combat system with aerial juggles, counters, blocks and chains. In order to move
to the next harrowing round, players must master and utilize a broad range of
fighting tactics to crush their adversaries.  

High-resolution graphics and
spectacular visual effects will keep the action moving while thrilling CG movies
and dynamic graphical enhancements push the Xbox(tm) gaming experience to the
limit. Further adding to the excitement, players will unlock hidden game modes
and additional characters, including a mystery fighter exclusive to the Xbox(tm)
version of the game. With seven different gameplay modes, players will enjoy
hours of non-stop action as they engage in countless fights to the finish.
Running at a blistering 60 frames per second, this fast-paced fighter will keep
gamers on the edge of their seats as they battle their way through 10
multi-tiered, destructible arenas on their way to claiming the title as the
ultimate beast-warrior champion!

Bloody Roar Extreme is rated T for
Teen and is available at an SRP of $29.99. Read more about the game at:

http://www.konami.com/bloodyroarextreme

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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
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 of America,
Inc. in the US and Konami of Europe in Frankfurt, Germany. Konami Corporation,
the parent company of Konami of America, Inc. is traded in the United States on
the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KNM. Details of the products
distributed by Konami of America, Inc. can be found at
www.konami.com/usa.