KONAMI SHIPS SILENT HILL® 3 FOR PLAYSTATION® 2 Highly-Anticipated Horror Title Ships with 60-Minute Original Music Soundtrack REDWOOD CITY, CA - August 5, 2003 - Leading videogame publisher, Konami of America, Inc., a subsidiary of Konami Corporation (NYSE: KNM), today announced that Silent Hill® 3 for the PlayStation® 2 computer entertainment system has shipped to retail outlets nationwide. As the third entry in the landmark horror series, the psychological drama of Silent Hill® 3 is characterized by a terrifying narrative, spectacular graphics and a bloodcurdling soundtrack. To further enhance the interactive experience of the game, Konami is packing-in a bonus CD featuring the game?s award-winning music soundtrack. Akira Yamaoka, producer at Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo has composed, performed and arranged the chilling 60-minute recording. Available exclusively in North America, the soundtrack features the game?s distinctively dark instrumental score as well as four vocal tracks. Silent Hill® 3 introduces players to Heather Morris, the series? first-ever lead female character. In the role of this teenager, gamers will struggle to survive the attacks of grotesque monsters while exploring a host of hair-raising locales, including a spooky shopping mall, a monster-infested amusement park and abandoned alleyways. Unravelling the mystery that links Heather to the town of Silent Hill® hinges on the players? quick reflexes, the ability to solve challenging puzzles and a proficiency with an arsenal of deadly weapons. Silent Hill® 3 traps players in a nightmarish world full of unimaginable psychological horrors, populated by gruesome and gut-wrenching creatures. Wading through clouds of confusion, players will unfold the game?s disturbing plot, one twist at a time. Its frightening storyline and haunting religious undertones are realized through gory visuals and vivid imagery. Using proprietary graphics technology that has been created specifically for this game, the creepy creatures, textured surroundings, striking real-time cut-scenes and highly detailed characters pulse with life. Silent Hill® 3 is rated M for Mature and is available at an SRP of $49.99.