John Terry extends Konami deal

John Terry, England centre-back and new captain of the national side, has been reconfirmed as the face of the UK version of Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH's eagerly-awaited Pro Evolution Soccer 6.

Widely regarded as one of the most talented defenders in the world, Terry appeared on the cover of last year's Pro Evolution Soccer 5 and returns on the back of a phenomenally successful season. He has won a second consecutive league title, and was handed the England Captain's armband earlier this month after consolidating his position with a series of towering displays. Terry is also a massive fan of the Pro Evolution Soccer series, working closely with Konami in the promotion of the fifth game, and will be heavily involved in the publisher's plans for Pro Evolution Soccer 6.

As part of his agreement with Konami, the defender will be one of the faces of Pro Evolution Soccer 6, and will feature on the game's front cover, marketing materials and in a specially shot TV campaign. He will be joined on the UK packaging by Brazilian striker Adriano, furthering Konami's determination to work with the very best players in the modern game as a reflection of the skill and realism on show in the Pro Evolution Soccer series.

"John Terry is a player admired and respected by virtually all football fans and known for giving his all for club and country. As such, we were determined to get him on board for the new game," commented Jon Murphy, UK PR and Marketing Manager for Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH. "He was an absolute pleasure to work with during the promotion of Pro Evolution Soccer 5 as his enthusiasm and obvious love of the game shone through. He is already a brilliant advocate of Pro Evolution Soccer 6 - and is chomping at the bit to get his hands on the latest version. We look forward to working with him in the coming year."

"As a life-long fan of the Pro Evolution Soccer series, I am delighted to be working with Konami for the second year running," John Terry added. "No other game can touch Pro Evolution Soccer 6 in terms of realism. The way the players move on and off the ball is second to none, and I am honoured to be the face of the best football title around."

About KONAMI CORPORATION

KONAMI CORPORATION was established in 1973, and became a holding company on March 31, 2006. KONAMI CORPORATION covers the fields of "Digital Entertainment Business", "Health & Fitness Business" and "Gaming & System Business". KONAMI CORPORATION went public on Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988, the Singapore Stock Exchange in 1997, the London Stock Exchange in 1999, and the New York Stock Exchange in 2002. Home Page URL: www.konami.co.jp. Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH is a wholly-owned subsidiary, responsible for popular franchises like Metal Gear Solid®, Silent Hill® and Pro Evolution Soccer amongst other top sellers. For more information concerning Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH and its products, please visit www.konami-europe.com/games.

Pro Evolution Soccer 6 will be released for PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, PSP (PlayStation® Portable), Nintendo DS and PC-DVD in Q3 2006, For more information, please contact Steve Merrett at Voltage PR on 020 7903 5122 or email steve@voltageopr.com