Konami Ships Dance Dance Revolution SuperNOVA

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., today announced that Dance Dance Revolution SuperNOVA (DDR SuperNOVA) for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system has shipped to retail stores throughout North America. DDR SuperNOVA brings the video game phenomenon to new heights, featuring several new gameplay modes while boasting the largest number of tracks of any Dance Dance Revolution title to date with more than 70 songs across multiple genres and styles of music.

DDR SuperNOVA features several all-new modes aimed at beginners and DDR experts alike. An expanded Tutorial Mode teaches new users the necessary DDR dancing skills while an exciting Battle Mode lets players compete by altering their opponents' dance steps in real-time. The popular Workout Mode returns, letting players get in shape while dancing, monitoring how many calories they have burned on the path to their fitness goals. Online multiplayer gameplay and EyeToy USB Camera (for PlayStation 2) support round out the complete music video game package that will keep players of all ages and abilities moving to the beat.

Packed with smash hits and dance favorites, the game will feature tracks from Fall Out Boy, David Bowie, Franz Ferdinand and The Crystal Method. New to the series, DDR SuperNOVA will also feature a selection of music videos, letting player dance while they watch their favorite artists perform.

DDR SuperNOVA uses a completely new graphics engine to deliver vibrant 3D backgrounds, cool music videos and crisp player models. On-screen dancers are displayed with new animations that offer life-like realism and new visual effects that bring the game's eclectic soundtrack to life.

Dance Dance Revolution SuperNOVA for PlayStation 2 is rated "E10+" by the ESRB and is available for an SRP of $39.99 for the standalone video game and $59.99 for the video game and dance mat bundle. There is also an arcade version of DDR SuperNOVA now playable at various arcades throughout the U.S. For more information, please visit http://www.konami.com/gs.

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? 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, Inc. in the United States and Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH in Frankfurt, Germany. Konami Corporation, the parent company of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. is traded in the United States on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KNM. Details of the products published by Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. can be found at www.konami.com/gs.

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