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Konami’s Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow for the Nintendo DS Whips onto Store Shelves Nationwide
Company: Konami
Date: 04 Oct 2005
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - October 4, 2005 - Konami Digital Entertainment - America, a division of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., announced today that the highly anticipated game Castlevania®: Dawn of Sorrow™ for the Nintendo DS™ has shipped to retail stores nationwide. Bringing all of the nostalgia of 2D gaming to the DS, this robust title also includes an incredibly deep storyline and innovative features that utilize the handheld system’s unique capabilities.
Continuing the storyline from the critically-acclaimed Castlevania®: Aria of Sorrow™, Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow follows Soma Cruz who finds himself at the center of a mysterious cult’s plan to resurrect their evil lord and master, Dracula. Players will find themselves in the role of Soma, the game’s protagonist, as they infiltrate the enemy’s lair, a towering replica of Dracula’s castle, and battle against gruesome creatures and the franchise’s signature oversized bosses.
Specifically crafted for the Nintendo DS by the award-winning producer Koji Igarashi and his creative team, the game features the “Magic Seal†system, which utilizes the Nintendo DS’ touch screen and gives players the ability to defeat and lock away evil spirits. Players can also exchange or trade acquired souls with other players as well as race another gamer through custom made maps in ‘Versus’ mode via the DS wireless connection. Drawing inspiration from the past Castlevania titles and their role playing roots, players can, through an enhanced Tactical Soul System, collect more souls than ever before to upgrade abilities and skills. Completing this compelling gaming experience are its stunning graphics, special effects as well as an all-new musical score.
Nearing its 20th anniversary, the Castlevania franchise is known for its classic platform-jumping, problem-solving and combat elements and includes such games as the beloved Castlevania®: Symphony of the Night™ (PlayStation® game console, 1997), Castlevania®: Harmony of Dissonance™ (Game Boy® Advance, 2002) and Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow (Game Boy Advance, 2003).
To learn more about Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow, please visit Konami's website at http://www.konami.com/gs
About CASTLEVANIA
Since the original Castlevania® established itself as one of the premiere franchises in the action/adventure category in 1986 on the NES (Nintendo Entertainment System), the series has continued to thrill gamers with critically acclaimed titles including Super Castlevania® IV (Super Nintendo), Castlevania®: Symphony of the Night™ (PlayStation game console), Castlevania®: Circle of the Moon™ (Game Boy Advance), Castlevania®: Harmony of Dissonance™ (Game Boy Advance) and Castlevania®: Aria of Sorrow™ (Game Boy Advance). The series follows the adventures of the Belmont Clan, a long line of Vampire hunters whose only charge is to combat the fearsome forces of the evil Dracula. Epic storylines, a wide array of monsters to battle, and classic gameplay that has been refined throughout the years have helped Castlevania® earn a prominent place in videogame history.
About Konami Corporation
Konami Corporation is a leading developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties, specializing in the home video game market. Konami Corporation's action and adventure 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 US and Konami of Europe 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 - America can be found at www.konami.com/gs
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CASTLEVANIA®, Lament of Innocence™, Harmony of Dissonance™, Aria of Sorrow™ and Symphony of the Night™ are either trademarks or registered trademarks of KONAMI CORPORATION. (C) 1986 2005 KONAMI. KONAMI® is a registered trademark of KONAMI CORPORATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance are trademarks of Nintendo.
“PlayStation†and the “PS†Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Continuing the storyline from the critically-acclaimed Castlevania®: Aria of Sorrow™, Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow follows Soma Cruz who finds himself at the center of a mysterious cult’s plan to resurrect their evil lord and master, Dracula. Players will find themselves in the role of Soma, the game’s protagonist, as they infiltrate the enemy’s lair, a towering replica of Dracula’s castle, and battle against gruesome creatures and the franchise’s signature oversized bosses.
Specifically crafted for the Nintendo DS by the award-winning producer Koji Igarashi and his creative team, the game features the “Magic Seal†system, which utilizes the Nintendo DS’ touch screen and gives players the ability to defeat and lock away evil spirits. Players can also exchange or trade acquired souls with other players as well as race another gamer through custom made maps in ‘Versus’ mode via the DS wireless connection. Drawing inspiration from the past Castlevania titles and their role playing roots, players can, through an enhanced Tactical Soul System, collect more souls than ever before to upgrade abilities and skills. Completing this compelling gaming experience are its stunning graphics, special effects as well as an all-new musical score.
Nearing its 20th anniversary, the Castlevania franchise is known for its classic platform-jumping, problem-solving and combat elements and includes such games as the beloved Castlevania®: Symphony of the Night™ (PlayStation® game console, 1997), Castlevania®: Harmony of Dissonance™ (Game Boy® Advance, 2002) and Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow (Game Boy Advance, 2003).
To learn more about Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow, please visit Konami's website at http://www.konami.com/gs
About CASTLEVANIA
Since the original Castlevania® established itself as one of the premiere franchises in the action/adventure category in 1986 on the NES (Nintendo Entertainment System), the series has continued to thrill gamers with critically acclaimed titles including Super Castlevania® IV (Super Nintendo), Castlevania®: Symphony of the Night™ (PlayStation game console), Castlevania®: Circle of the Moon™ (Game Boy Advance), Castlevania®: Harmony of Dissonance™ (Game Boy Advance) and Castlevania®: Aria of Sorrow™ (Game Boy Advance). The series follows the adventures of the Belmont Clan, a long line of Vampire hunters whose only charge is to combat the fearsome forces of the evil Dracula. Epic storylines, a wide array of monsters to battle, and classic gameplay that has been refined throughout the years have helped Castlevania® earn a prominent place in videogame history.
About Konami Corporation
Konami Corporation is a leading developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties, specializing in the home video game market. Konami Corporation's action and adventure 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 US and Konami of Europe 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 - America can be found at www.konami.com/gs
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CASTLEVANIA®, Lament of Innocence™, Harmony of Dissonance™, Aria of Sorrow™ and Symphony of the Night™ are either trademarks or registered trademarks of KONAMI CORPORATION. (C) 1986 2005 KONAMI. KONAMI® is a registered trademark of KONAMI CORPORATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance are trademarks of Nintendo.
“PlayStation†and the “PS†Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
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