KONAMI SHIPS CY GIRLS FOR PLAYSTATION®2

Sexy Cyber Action Adventure Now Available At Retail Outlets Nationwide

REDWOOD CITY, CALIF. - March 23, 2004 - Konami Digital Entertainment - America (KDEA), a division of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., today announced that the new stealth action adventure game, Cy Girls, has shipped to retail outlets in North America. Marking the debut of two new action heroines, Ice and Aska, gamers lead these spy divas on a perilous mission around the globe to fight crime and put an end to cyber-terrorism. Cy Girls packs two discs in one box so players can experience two distinct adventures as either Ice or Aska. Based on the popular Japanese action figures 'Cy Girls' from toy maker Takara®, Cy Girls for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system is a new and unique action game with two different worlds, two styles of gameplay and two sexy female action stars.  

With the use of explosive firepower and deadly martial arts skills, players must choose between Ice or Aska to take down criminals with their own individualized moves, abilities and storylines. A highly skilled markswoman with an arsenal of weapons at her disposal, Ice has the ability to shoot in all directions while executing acrobatic, death-defying moves. Aska, on the other hand, is a ninja master trained to wield the katana while utilizing a variety of fighting techniques to take down enemies.

Traveling from South America to the Far East to North America and beyond, the Cy Girls romp through a series of unique levels in both the real world and a parallel virtual world. While in the real world, players must master their characters' physical strengths in order to overcome their respective opponents. However, upon entering a parallel virtual universe, players will have to tap into their character's hacking abilities to uncover clues that will lead them to the mastermind whose intent is to destroy the world's infrastructure. 

The story is enhanced by a sophisticated control scheme and never-before-seen game mechanics that allow the Cy Girls to perform amazing acrobatic moves. Players will discover a multitude of gameplay options within the game, including a unique eight-way directional control that allows players to move the girls in multiple directions while attacking. Moreover, gamers will also be able to fully control the camera view at all times, ensuring that the angles capture all of the intense, action-based gameplay.

Cy Girls is rated "M" (Mature) by the ESRB and is available at retail outlets nationwide for an SRP of $39.99. To learn more about Cy Girls, please visit the official website at http://www.konami.com/cygirls.

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/usa

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