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Adrenaline Misfits 

Experience Konami’s first ever Kinect for Xbox 360 title with full body motion contruls! Adrenalin Misfits thrusts gamers into 7 unbelievable fantasy worlds with exciting boarding battles in amazing environments. Compete in cross boarding action through freestyle, time and cullection challenges against boss characters each with unique abilities. Battle Boss’ from around the world growing your abilities and gaining more impressive boards each with their own special features. Win a race, steal that boss’ board and do battle to cullect all 60. Kinect for Xbox 360 contruls mean anyone can play because your body is the contruller. The Kinect for Xbox 360 camera reads your body’s natural motions converting them into character actions on screen. It’s not just a race, it’s a battle! 
Xbox Kinect November 
 
Beyblade 

The blades have returned for a shot at the World Beyblading Championships. The action is hotter than ever with each team bringing their magically enhanced spinning blades to battle. Each blade is customized with magical powers to fight each with both offense and defensive abilities. With each blade containing special abilities no battle will be the same! Different from the actual toy, the game offers special abilities for each blade. Execute the Special attack to inflict enormous damage to your opponent! Become the No.1 Beyblader by utilizing the customization the actions and the attacks!  
Wii and DS November 

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow takes place at the end of days. The Earth’s alliance with the Heavens has been threatened by a dark and malevolent force – the mysterious Lords of Shadow – darkness reigns the world. Across this shattered land, the souls of the dead wander unable to find peace, whilst creatures of evil roam free wreaking chaos and death upon the living. Gabriel is a member of the Brotherhood of Light, an elite group of holy knights who protect and defend the innocent against the supernatural. His beloved wife was brutally murdered by the evil forces of darkness and her soul trapped for eternity. Neither living nor dead she realizes the horrific truth of what is at stake and guides Gabriel to his destiny – and hopefully salvation for the world… but at what cost? Thus, Gabriel must travel the destroyed world, defeating the evil tyrants in order to use their powers to bring balance back to the world. Armed with the versatile Combat Cross – the world’s last hope must encounter the three factions of the Lords of Shadow and end their unholy rule. 
PS3, X360 September 

Dance Evolution (Formerly DanceMasters) 

Being the pioneer of the franchise that started the dance game craze Konami introduces a brand new way to experience music and rhythm. The next generation in full body dancing is finally here! DanceMasters utilizes Kinect for Xbox 360 to give gamers the ultimate dance club right in their living rooms, with no peripherals required! 
Xbox Kinect November 
  
DanceDanceRevolution 

With over 11 years of history, DanceDanceRevolution Wii comes back bigger and better bringing fitness, free movement and fun to a whole new level for all DanceDanceRevolution fans.   

Features

The new Choreograph Style mode allows you to dance with the model dancer on screen utilizing your whole body using the mat controller,  Wii Remote and Nunchuk.
Traditional style Wii gameplay including the DanceDanceRevolution mat Controller, Wii Remote and Nunchuk, and also bringing back the use of the Wii Balance board
New multi-player mode, with or without a the mat controller so everybody can join in the fun
Dance with everybody using just your upper body with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk
Includes a variety of well know tracks  
Wii July 
  
Def Jam Rapstar 

Def Jam Rapstar captures the essence of what Hip Hop is all about: the music, the battles and of course…the swagger.

The ultimate emcee experience for video game consoles, Def Jam Rapstar is the only music game that focuses exclusively on Hip Hop. With more than 40 of the greatest Hip Hop songs available at release, Def Jam Rapstar allows you to be the star: by rhyming, using your console camera, and uploading your video to the fully integrated Def Jam Rapstar community at www.defjamrapstar.com. Def Jam Rapstar also offers you the ability to freestyle over tracks by some of the hottest hip hop producers and upload your freestyle performances for the world to decide how good you really are. 
PS3, X360 and Wii November 
  
Gormiti: Lords of Nature Gormiti: The Lords of Nature! features characters and locations from the popular Gormiti TV show co-produced by Marathon Media & Giochi Preziosi. The action starts as a character named Razzle, while cleaning the library, accidentally knocks some old books into a Portal. These books tumble down to the ‘Island of Gorm’ where a never ending battle is going on between vast armies inspired by the elemental forces of nature. The books eventually land at the feet of Magmion, the evil Lava Gormiti. Magmion reads the book and learns of an old legend which talks about reuniting five sacred amulets which have been scattered across Gorm. Once reunited these amulets allow the holder to open an inter-dimensional portal to Earth! The Lords of Nature need to use all their unique powers to hinder Magmion’s plans and save Earth. The game recreates the beautifully illustrated island of Gorm, where the Lords of Earth, Sea, Air and Forest are charged with stopping the evil Magmion from wreaking havoc. Wii and
DS August 
  
Karaoke Revolution: Glee 

Konami has partnered with Fox Television to create the 10th installment in the Karaoke Revolution series. Karaoke Revolution Glee is based on the highly successful show, Glee. It will feature up to 35 tracks from the first season including My Endless Love and Somebody to Love. The game will feature solo, co-op, duet and karaoke modes.  
PS3 November     

Luche Libre: Heroes del Ring 

Lucha Libre AAA: Heroes del Ring is an action sports game based on Mexican sport of ‘Lucha Libre’ style wrestling. Featuring all of the most popular ‘luchadores’ from Mexico’s premiere wrestling federation, the game offers fans of existing wrestling franchises an evolved and unique gaming experience which is more acrobatic and fast-paced than those of existing wrestling franchises.

The game also features an evolved popularity-based scoring system which allows players to unlock increasingly acrobatic and devastating moves based on the user’s ability to gain the support of the audience through the execution of taunts aimed at humiliating one’s opponent.

Whether playing as any of the 30 real-life AAA wrestlers or as a character they have created themselves, gamers will find the experience offered in Lucha Libre AAA: Heroes del Ring to be a true evolution of the wrestling genre. 
PS3, X360, Wii and PSP 
    
Metal Gear Rising 

The next instalment in the Metal Gear Series takes place between Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots.  Like previous titles in the Metal Gear series, Rising is a stealth action game with strong swordfighting action.   
PS3 and X360 2011

Never Dead 

NEVERDEAD begins with the world under threat from a demonic plague. Centuries have passed since the world succumbed to an unforeseen shadow of evil, and a hero was made an immortal by demons. These demons have risen once again in the present day and are wreaked unrelenting mayhem, represented by destructible environments within the game. Cast as this immortal hero, the player can use regenerative powers to re-assemble his body to evade death – for he is Never Dead…

NEVERDEAD is a third-person action title set in a fantasy and horror-influenced universe of the near-future where supernatural battles between humans and extraordinary creatures span a vast city landscape. Players wield a unique butterfly design-inspired sword and an arsenal of guns, which are used to decimate waves of unholy enemies, and can rebuild their battle-weary body by collecting and repairing any lost limbs, and reattaching them. 
PS3 and X360 2011 Logo / Screens

Ninety Nine Nights II 

Ninety-Nine Nights II (N3II) is a high-energy action adventure game featuring epic battles against massive armies in a unique fantasy realm. This highly-anticipated sequel is the latest follow-up to the internationally-acclaimed Xbox 360 title, Ninety-Nine Nights (N3).

In a mystical world of miracles and magic, humans co-exist alongside many other races including the elves, goblins, and ogres. But when the “Lord of the Night” suddenly appears, in a mere 3 months the fertile fields of the land are reduced to scorched earth. Before long, Orphea, the sacred land to the north, is besieged by the Army of the Night. Amidst the roar of battle, one man thunderously bursts through the ranks of a legion like a bolt of lightning – he is “Galen,” the ultimate warrior. Alone, he storms forward as he lays waste to the dark forces, letting nothing stop him in his path to Orphea Castle. Galen must battle through the hordes of enemies that await him and this onslaught escalates with imposing monstrous creatures that join the fray. Centering on “the inheritance of life,” a new battle between light and dark begins!  
X360 September 
 
Otomedius Excellent  

Otomedious Excellent is a parody shoot-em-up series and the sequel to 2008’s Otomedius Gorgeous.  There are nine playable characters to choose from.Like Otomedius G, Excellent features multiplayer for up to three players either via Xbox Live or locally by LAN. 
X360 TBC 
  
Oops! 

Presenting Oops! Prank Party, and all new way to party on Wii. Featuring an incredibly fun and smart mix of 100 brain-teasing, puzzle-solving, reflex-testing games. Oops! Prank Party is the perfect centerpiece to any party, or just as the game to play after homework. Tease the competition with outlandish pranks, all in the name of good clean fun! Embarrassing outfits and side splitting family friendly pranks make up the light hearted taunts. Oops! Prank Party will have players coming back for more off-the-wall 4 player action time and time again!  
Wii July 
 
Saw II 

Step into the dark and tormented world of SAW II and experience the gruesome traps that Jigsaw has created to test your will to survive.  With newly implemented puzzles and combat system, players will need to think fast and react to pass the rigors of the tests Jigsaw has engineered.  Set between the SAW and SAW II movies, the game follows Detective Tapp’s estranged son Michael, who becomes Jigsaw’s next subject while he is investigating father’s recent death.    
PS3, X360 and PC November 
  
Silent Hill 8 

Scheduled for release in 2011, Silent Hill remains true to the franchise’s original roots, and again takes the form of a third-person horror experience. With an all-new thought-provoking storyline, players will once again find themselves face to face with their deepest sins and fears in the strange world of Silent Hill.

The new game begins after a prison transport vehicle careens off the road, leaving lone inmate Murphy Pendleton stranded in Silent Hill. As Pendleton takes in his new surroundings, users will encounter mind-bending puzzles and horrific creatures and otherworld terrors. Armed only with the everyday objects they can find – from wooden chairs to glass bottles – to fend off their enemies, fight or flight responses are left to the player as they unravel a dark, thought-provoking storyline which will appeal to fans of the early, classic Silent Hill series.

Silent Hill enjoys a wealth of new elements to create a deep, psychological horror experience. In addition to the main storyline, players will also be presented with variable side quests that will change depending on the user’s play style, revealing further unknown evils within the town.” 
PS3 and X360 2011     

Sports Island 3

(Also known as Deca Sports 3 in the US) 10 Complete Sporting Events, Better Than Ever!
DECA SPORTS, the hit sports compilation series that has over 2.5 million units sold through worldwide, is returning to Wii™ with 10 COMPLETELY NEW sporting events in DECA SPORTS 3! Simple controls let your entire family play together, while advanced controls let you take advantage of Wii MotionPlus™. Swing, flip, and spike your way to the winner’s circle across all of the included events: Indoor Volleyball, Racquetball, Air Racing, Freestyle Kayaking, Lacrosse, Fencing, Halfpipe (Snowboarding), Giant Slalom (Skiing), Springboard Diving, and even Log Cutting! This time around, you can play online in 4 events (Volleyball, Lacrosse, Racquetball, & Fencing)!  
Wii   October

Sports Island Freedom (Also known as Deca Sports Freedom in the US) 

10 Complete Sporting Events That Get You On Your Feet!

DECA SPORTS, the hit sports compilation series that has already seen over 2.5 million units sold through worldwide on Wii™ and Nintendo DS™, is taking sports to the next level and to the Xbox 360 with 10 sporting events you play using your own body in DECA SPORTS FREEDOM! No controller necessary, just move yourself as if you were playing the sport in real life! Spin, throw, and smash your way to victory across all of the included events: Tennis, Boxing, Archery, Paintball, Beach Volleyball, Dodge Ball, Kendo, Mogul Skiing, Snowboard Cross, and even Figure Skating!  
X360 November
  
Bomberman 

The Bomberman battle mode you know and love is returning to XBLA in the form of Bomberman Live: Battlefest! Blast friends in your living room or jump online and compete against up to 8 people worldwide! You no longer have to bomb solo, because now there are teams, along with a megaton of new content!  
XBLA TBC Trailer
 
Bonk: Brink of Extinction 

It is the start of a new age and Bonk has returned at the turn of the tide as the world faces extinction. Our loveable caveman is back and has brought his huge head with him. A doomsday comet, surrounded by smaller chunks of debris, is on a collision course with Earth. A strange magnetic field around the comet seems to be driving most of the planet’s weak-willed creatures crazy, and smaller bits of debris are smashing into the jungle near Bonk’s home. Bonk must undertake a perilous journey that will take him to the very center of the planet to save the world.  
XBLA, PSN and WiiWare TBC Trailer

Castlevania: Harmony of Despair 
Dracula returns in Castlevania Harmony of Despair, the first exclusive Xbox Live Arcade Castlevania game. Featuring the classic fast paced 2D, side scrolling action the series is known for, fan favorite vampire hunters from across the series will join forces to return Dracula, the Lord of Darkness, to his eternal slumber.

Designed by the legendary producer of the Castlevania series, Koji Igarashi, Castlevania Harmony of Despair allows up to 6 friends to play together via online co-op story mode or see who the best vampire hunter is in Survival Mode, which challenges players to fend off their friends while fighting for their very survival. Utilize your co-op skills to explore the levels with your friends in order to find hidden locations with special items and equipment or team up in battle to let loose destructive attacks on the hordes of attacking creatures.

With a plan for continued game content delivered through downloadable add-ons, players will be able to experience new levels with new characters as they extend the experience of the latest Castlevania downloadable game. 
XBLA August
  
Hard Corps Uprising 
Thrilling retro run-and-gun action is back with a vengeance in Hard Corps: Uprising, a new 2D side scroller developed by ARC System Works that pays homage to classic Konami action series. Play as the soldier Bahamut as he begins to write his legend. Battle in the grueling trenches of Arcade mode or the all-new RISING mode, where a life bar and point system allow you to purchase items and upgrades to build your soldier up and achieve ultimate victory. Need help? Partner with a friend to lay down some serious carnage. 
XBLA and PSN TBC 
  
Rush ‘N Attack 
At the height of the Cold War, the CIA discovered that the Russians have found a never-before-seen material used to create devastating nuclear missiles so the CIA formed a secret branch called “Harvest” to infiltrate and investigate the Soviet weapons program. The Cold War soon ends without a bang and the operation is discontinued. Decades later, new operative Sergeant Sid Morrow, call sign “Wolf Spider”, is tasked with retrieving an abandoned member of Harvest, re-evaluating the missile threat, and sabotaging it if necessary.

In Rush‘N Attack Ex-Patriot, a clandestine struggle exists between Russia and the United States for military intelligence during the shadows of the Cold War. Through three massive environments of a Siberian prison complex, a bio-weapons laboratory, and a nuclear weapons base players will need to complete a variety of missions and survive encounters with elite Russian soldiers.

Players choose their own gameplay style by moving through each level loud and fast or silent and deadly. As they find themselves almost always outnumbered, players must avoid constant detection from the vigilant guards and the unblinking eyes of security cameras.  Armed with a little more than a knife, the players will have to scrounge for weapons and supplies to survive as they are truly behind enemy lines.
XBLA and PSN TBC