Konami's 2006 Line-Up Announced

[fitbabits]

Team Xbox (http://www.teamxbox.com) has the details (http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/10114/Konami-Announces-2006-LineUp/).

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., announced today new titles and additional details for its 2006 lineup. On the heels of an exciting year that featured the release of all-new versions of blockbuster franchises such as Castlevania, Dance Dance Revolution, and Karaoke Revolution, this year’s roster will boast the latest versions of legendary franchises Metal Gear Solid, Winning Eleven, and Suikoden as well as the company’s first title for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft – Rumble Roses XX.
Games of particular note include:

Metal Gear Acid 2
Release date: March 2006
Genre: Strategy
Platform: PSP system

Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence
Release date: March 2006
Genre: Action
Platform: PlayStation 2

Rumble Roses XX
Release date: Spring 2006
Genre: Sports/Wrestling
Platform: Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft

Silent Hill Experience (working title)
Release date: Spring 2006
Genre: Multimedia
Platform: PSP system

Suikoden V
Release date: Spring 2006
Genre: Role-playing
Platform: PlayStation 2

World Soccer Winning Eleven 9
Release date: Early 2006
Genre: Sports/Soccer
Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, PSP system, PC CD-ROM
World Soccer Winning Eleven 9 is, like, totally getting bought by me.

[AspectVoid]

Suikoden V is the only game on that list I'm excited about. But, then, I've been a fanboy of the series since the PS1 days, so its sort of understandable.

[Kelegacy]

Hopefully Suikoden V is a better game than IV was. I never played it myself, but I heard fans spit.

[Scaryboy]

Silent Hill Experience (working title)
Genre: Multimedia

What in the Sam Hill?

[dead]

World Soccer Winning Eleven 9 is, like, totally getting bought by me.

I'm not too sure how different the two versions are but i have Pro Evolution soccer 5 for PC which is aparently the identicle twin of WS:WE9. Its really good, but probably better on console than PC. But i wouldn't know. Maybe they have made the PC version better in the Winning eleven version. The PE5 pc is more like a bad port from the ps2 copy, but it is still awesome none the less.

[KamaItachi]

Silent Hill Experience (working title)
Genre: Multimedia

What in the Sam Hill?

Could be like that Silent Hill interative novel that was released for the GBA a while back.

[Reanimated]

Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft



What the fuck?

Has MS changed the Xbox name to match the length and stupidity of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim?

[fitbabits]

What the fuck?

Has MS changed the Xbox name to match the length and stupidity of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim?
You're an angry fella, Reanimated. :)

Plus, the PS2's correct name is Sony PlayStation 2 Computer Entertainment System. The above is probably down to Konami and not Microsoft.

[bKangy]

/me lurves Pro Evo

[Reanimated]

You're an angry fella, Reanimated. :)

Plus, the PS2's correct name is Sony PlayStation 2 Computer Entertainment System. The above is probably down to Konami and not Microsoft.




I'm not an angry person; I just play one on the internets. :cool:

[Roc Ingersol]

They might as well stop posturing and just call it Rumble Roses XXX.

[YoungAlCapone]

Winning Eleven have been the only soccer games worth playing for a while.

I do not even like real soccer and think that these games are great.

Wait...does that kill my credibility on the subject?

[fitbabits]

Winning Eleven have been the only soccer games worth playing for a while.

I do not even like real soccer and think that these games are great.

Wait...does that kill my credibility on the subject?
Yes, without a doubt. :rolleyes:

[Scaryboy]

Silent Hill Experience (PSP)

Konami today announced Silent Hill Experience, a new form of interactive UMD that promises to submerge players in all manners of spookiness. The UMD will include content from all four Silent Hill games and the upcoming feature film. You can expect interviews with the director of the movie, as well as a chat with the composer, and a slew of other DVD-like extras.

There will also be movie stills and game stills, along with a series of trailers. Perhaps the coolest aspect of the release will be a string of exclusive animated comics written by longtime Silent Hill author Scott Ciencin. There should be six in all, with each lasting around 15 minutes. From a recent presentation, these comics, illustrated by Steve Perkins and Alex Shibao, look downright impressive and should please any fan. Basically, they're a mix of 2D and 3D hand drawn art, but they're edited in a way to make them feel very dynamic. They're also partially interactive with animated transitions.

"Konami has created an entirely new genre for the PSP system, combining a variety of media onto one package and showcasing the renowned Silent Hill franchise in a way that has never been done before," said Wilson Cheng, Product Manager, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. "Fans of the Silent Hill series and horror fans alike will appreciate all the exclusive content as well as get a unique behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Silent Hill movie."

You can also expect music content such as a selection of songs from the Silent Hill videogames. The disk will pack some 20 tracks hand-picked by Akira Yamaoka.

[PantherModern]

Silent Hill Experience (PSP)

Konami today announced Silent Hill Experience, a new form of interactive UMD that promises to submerge players in all manners of spookiness. The UMD will include content from all four Silent Hill games and the upcoming feature film. You can expect interviews with the director of the movie, as well as a chat with the composer, and a slew of other DVD-like extras.

There will also be movie stills and game stills, along with a series of trailers. Perhaps the coolest aspect of the release will be a string of exclusive animated comics written by longtime Silent Hill author Scott Ciencin. There should be six in all, with each lasting around 15 minutes. From a recent presentation, these comics, illustrated by Steve Perkins and Alex Shibao, look downright impressive and should please any fan. Basically, they're a mix of 2D and 3D hand drawn art, but they're edited in a way to make them feel very dynamic. They're also partially interactive with animated transitions.

"Konami has created an entirely new genre for the PSP system, combining a variety of media onto one package and showcasing the renowned Silent Hill franchise in a way that has never been done before," said Wilson Cheng, Product Manager, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. "Fans of the Silent Hill series and horror fans alike will appreciate all the exclusive content as well as get a unique behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Silent Hill movie."

You can also expect music content such as a selection of songs from the Silent Hill videogames. The disk will pack some 20 tracks hand-picked by Akira Yamaoka.

Wow. What a blatant cash-cow/movie tie in. Damn you Konami. In a way I'm happy though. This way I won't have to buy another PSP. If it was a remake of SH1 with new graphics and content, well, I'd be dropping some more cash the day this came out.

But anyway.

[Dirty Harry]

We have the re1 remake coming to the ds sometime in the future.

[XenonCJ]

Winning Eleven have been the only soccer games worth playing for a while.

I do not even like real soccer and think that these games are great.

Wait...does that kill my credibility on the subject?Credibility? You must be new here...

[Lord Dongkey]

Yeah, I second the notion that I'm glad they didn't announce Silent Hill content for the PSP that's worth a damn. A remake would be enough to make ME drop money on the PSP, and I've hated it since shortly after release when no other games appeared...

It shouldn't be a PSP, should be called a MSP, movie-station-portable. Which I'm sure someone's mentioned in the past... but beating dead horsies is fun on teh Evil Avatar!!1!

[alienchild]

I second that, if it had been a new SH game or a remake of the first, I'd have to buy me a PSP (or steal one, since Im boycotting Sony). Glad it isnt.

[Scull]

How could you miss:
Gradius Collection
Release date: Spring 2006
Genre: Shooting
Platform: PSP system

Gradius Collection is a compilation of five beloved Gradius titles in one exciting game. Spanning more than 20 years of exciting releases, the titles include Gradius, Gradius II, Gradius III, Gradius IV, and the never-before-released in the United States, Gradius Gaiden.

Finally, something on the PSP I actually want to play!

[fitbabits]

How could you miss:
Gradius Collection
Release date: Spring 2006
Genre: Shooting
Platform: PSP system

Gradius Collection is a compilation of five beloved Gradius titles in one exciting game. Spanning more than 20 years of exciting releases, the titles include Gradius, Gradius II, Gradius III, Gradius IV, and the never-before-released in the United States, Gradius Gaiden.

Finally, something on the PSP I actually want to play!
Wait a minute, people play GAMES on their PSPs? Holy granola. Please accept my apology for the oversight. :rolleyes:

[YoungAlCapone]

How could you miss:
Gradius Collection
Release date: Spring 2006
Genre: Shooting
Platform: PSP system

Gradius Collection is a compilation of five beloved Gradius titles in one exciting game. Spanning more than 20 years of exciting releases, the titles include Gradius, Gradius II, Gradius III, Gradius IV, and the never-before-released in the United States, Gradius Gaiden.

Finally, something on the PSP I actually want to play!

Indeed, how could you miss that, it is almost worth buying a PSP for.

Oh, and about the Soccer. I assume most of you just got it, but it was a joke for those with exceptional skull density.

[MajSheppard]

It looks like Konami doesn't want any of my money anymore. I serriously hope the bring the mocap games to the revoultion...

[Selar]

Ahem:

beatmania
Release date: Spring 2006
Genre: Music
Platform: PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system

beatmania is a revolutionary new interactive DJ simulation game for the PlayStation 2, which combines high-energy pulsating music with cutting-edge videos. Utilizing a specially designed DJ controller and featuring more than 50 tracks, beatmania lets gamers feel the vibe, drop the beats and create the pulsing energy of a club in their own homes.

Don't let them trick you by calling it new either. There are dozens of beatmania games out in Japan with hundreds of songs. If you have a little patience and can get over the learning curve you can enjoy this game for years. You can constantly find ways to challenge yourself. Beatmania is the best rhythm game out there, bar none.

If you liked Guitar Hero, Beatmania is probably worth a shot. You won't find too many popular songs but they'll definitely grow on you.

[Major Scud]

I guess I'm the only one that notices that Metal Gear Solid 4 is not on that list. I had a bunch of Sony fanboys at work trying to convince me Sony would make sure it was a near-launch title.

I for one am not looking forward to MGS4 since they said it'll be most like 2, which was one of my biggest gaming disapointments of all time.