Konami rounds up first Wii™ title for Games Convention

Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH has used the Games Convention in Leipzig to demonstrate its first title for Nintendo's Next Generation Wii video game system. While no title is finalised yet, it is an original action title that uses the Wii hardware's unique control system to search for and capture the small, mischievous Elebits creatures.

Mysterious and tiny creatures, the Elebits have been the source of the world's power for the past 10,000 years. In the game world, there are no such things as gas, coal, or nuclear power. Instead, there are many different breeds of Elebits, each with their own unique look and personality. While humans and Elebits have always lived in harmony, these friendly beings love to cause trouble, and it's up to players to track them down and put an end to their mischief. Konami will be revealing further details of the specific creatures at the show, including the disclosure of an orange-coloured flying variety!

Taking advantage of the unique functionality of the Wii controller, the game allows players to interact with their environment in all-new ways as they search for the power-generating creatures. Using a futuristic device, players can push, pull, lift and throw anything they come across to discover secret hiding places and obstruct escape paths for the Elebits. Each location gets progressively illuminated as the errant Elebits are collected, with lights gradually coming on and power restored as more and found.

The Wii game also enjoys a very open play system which encourages players to devise their own strategy to round up the stray power sources, using stealth to sneak up on them or creating noise to scare them out of concealed areas. As players capture Elebits and harness their power-generating abilities, numerous options and additional opportunities unfold to find even more Elebits in the ever-changing environment.

Konami is using Games Convention to show the Wii title for the first time, and has also revealed of the game's immersive two-player mode, allowing players to compete against each other to find Elebits or work co-operatively.

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, please see www.konami-europe.com/games

Konamis first title for Wii will be released in 2007.