KONAMI OF AMERICA’S AIRFORCE DELTA STORM™ TAKES TO THE SKIES ON XBOX

First Air Combat Game Arrives for Launch of Xbox

REDWOOD CITY, CA, – Nov. 15, 2001 – Konami of America, Inc. announced today that that AirForce Delta Storm™, its first title for the Xbox™ video game system from Microsoft, is now on store shelves. AirForce Delta Storm carries a suggested retail price of $49.99.

“AirForce Delta Storm brings gamers the ultimate first-person air combat flight experience with next generation graphics and technology,” said Erica Mason, Product Manager at Konami of America, Inc. “The unparalleled visual quality and incredible physics model guarantees players a cutting-edge 3D gaming experience.”

AirForce Delta Storm puts players in the cockpit as they navigate through the high-flying world of air combat. Developed to optimize the latest videogame technology of Xbox, AirForce Delta Storm recreates the excitement and energy of red-hot in-air battle. The title features more than 70 warplanes, ranging from the latest in true military technology to fantastic cutting-edge creations designed specifically for the game. With over 50 backbreaking and challenging missions, players of all levels will be pushed to the limit.

“The revolutionary Xbox allows Konami to deliver first-of-its kind games that redefine future generation technology,” said J Allard, general manager, Xbox platform. “AirForce Delta Storm gives us a glimpse of the future of the quality of Konami games. We are looking forward to the next generation of Xbox titles from Konami.”

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About Xbox

Xbox (http://www.xbox.com/) is Microsoft’s future-generation video game system that delivers the most powerful games experiences ever.  Xbox empowers game artists by giving them the technology to fulfill their creative visions as never before, creating games that blur the lines between fantasy and reality. Xbox will be available in North America on November 15, 2001 at the suggested retail price of $299.99.

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About Konami

Konami is a leading developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties, specializing in the home video game market.  Konami’s action and adventure titles include the popular franchises Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill and Castlevania, among other top sellers.  In addition, the company has an agreement with ESPN to develop and publish sports games.  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.

AirForce Delta Storm and Konami are registered trademarks of Konami Co., Ltd. ©2001 Konami of America, Inc.  PlayStation and PlayStation logos are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. Xbox and Microsoft logos are trademarks of Microsoft. All  other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

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