KONAMI’S POWER PRO TENNIS – WTA TOUR EDITION BRINGS HOME THE EXCITEMENT OF WOMEN’S TENNIS

PlayStation 2 And Game Boy Advance Tennis Games On Tap For Early 2002

REDWOOD CITY, CA – October 23, 2001 – Tennis fans, rejoice! Konami of America Inc. announced today that it will release Power Pro Tennis – WTA Tour Edition (working title) for the Sony PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and the Nintendo Game Boy Advance in the Spring of 2002. Konami’s Power Pro Tennis – WTA Tour Edition is the first video game to utilize the Women’s Tennis Association license. The PlayStation 2 version of the game will carry a suggested retail price of $49.99 while the Game Boy Advance version will retail for $39.99 when they are released in early 2002.

Get onto the tennis court and experience the realism of the Power Pro Tennis – WTA Tour Edition on the PlayStation 2. Observe the life-like facial expressions and movements of pros like Serena Williams, Martina Hingis and Jelena Dokic. See the ball’s reaction to different court types as you struggle to excel in fast-paced competition. With AI based on actual player attributes, simple controls and multiple levels of difficulty, Power Pro Tennis – WTA Tour Edition will challenge players of all levels for hours on end. With motion-captured movements provided by Jelena Dokic, players will feel like they’re on the court.

Power Pro Tennis – WTA Tour Edition for the Game Boy Advance provides solid gameplay and portable convenience. Featuring 20 WTA players competing in 10 locations around the world this is the most realistic Game Boy Advance tennis game. Simple controls, over 10 stages and varying levels of difficulty create an addictive tennis experience.

Both versions are equipped with a four-player mode that will have you serving up fierce doubles competition. Additionally, over 20 real-life tennis pros have been included in the game, including Serena Williams, Martina Hingis, Monica Seles and Jelena Dokic. The tennis courts are also based on actual venues from around the globe, with three different types of court surfaces that effect the movement and speed of the ball.

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Konami is a leading developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties, specializing in the home video game market. Konami’s action and adventure titles include the popular franchises Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill and Castlevania, among other top sellers. In addition, the company has an agreement with ESPN to develop and publish sports games. 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.

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