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Konami Ships Silent Hill 3 For PlayStation2

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. To learn more about Silent Hill® 3, please visit the Konami website at http://www.konami.com/silenthill3/.

About the Silent Hill® series of games
Konami's Silent Hill® franchise first debuted on the PlayStation® in 1999, and established the series' brand of psychological horror. It went on to sell over a million units and is considered one of the scariest games of all time. The follow up sequel, Silent Hill® 2, was equally well received and praised for its use of new 3D sound technology that added a new dimension to gameplay.

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 of America, Inc. in the US and Konami of Europe in Frankfurt, Germany. Konami Corporation, the parent company of Konami of America, Inc. is traded in the United States on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KNM. Details of the products distributed by Konami of America, Inc. can be found at www.konami.com/usa.

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