Konami Ships Rock Revolution

October 15, 2008

KONAMI SHIPS ROCK REVOLUTION™ TO RETAIL
STORES NATIONWIDE

Rock Out With New Music-Based
Franchise for the Xbox 360®, PLAYSTATION®3 system and Nintendo DS™

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced Rock Revolution™, an
authentic music-based video game poised to re-define the rhythm genre, has
shipped to retail outlets nationwide. Brought to market by the company that
created the music videogame genre with breakthrough titles such as
DanceDanceRevolution®, Karaoke Revolution®, Beatmania and Guitar Freaks, Rock
Revolution provides an unmatched rock experience.

Rock Revolution ships with over 40
rock songs that span a broad range of bands and eras, along with a wide variety
of downloadable songs available for the Xbox 360® and PLAYSTATION®3 versions of
the game. When players take the stage, they can choose from up to 15 realistic
characters, where they will perform in stunning unique and authentic venues.
Additionally, up to six players can rock together online, or up to three players
offline can jam in modes such as versus, co-op and band battle. Rockers can also
tackle the game solo in the Career mode, where they are tasked with taking their
band to the top of the charts by performing songs, learning techniques, creating
set lists, and completing challenges.

Rock out anywhere with Nintendo DS™
version, using the stylus for intense rhythm matching sessions. Players can
engage in single or local multiplayer modes, putting an entire band experience
right in their pocket.

Rock Revolution is rated "T" for
"Teen" and is now available for Xbox 360® and the PLAYSTATION®3 and is
compatible with most drum and guitar peripherals. Konami will be releasing a
Rock Revolution bundle version that comes complete with a copy of the game and a
drum peripheral on November 11th, 2008. Rock Revolution is also available now on
Nintendo DS™ and is rated "E-10" for "Everyone over 10".