Konami, never one to have a short release list, has announced a huge 2007 lineup, which of course includes a new Death Jr, DDR and a Pro Evolution Soccer.
From Konami –
Brooktown High Senior Year
Release date: Spring 2007
Genre: Dating/Social Games
Platform: PSP system
Brooktown High: Senior Year gives gamers the opportunity to re-capture their high school days by trying to date the boy or girl of their dreams. Players can make friends with different types of students such as jocks, nerds, and rebels, as they search for the perfect partner to make their senior year truly magical.
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles
Release date: 2007
Genre: Action
Platform: PSP system
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles takes an entirely new look at the classic action game Castlevania: Rondo of Blood and brings the franchise to the PSP system for the first time – complete with 3D graphics, enhanced gameplay and new music. This is the first time Rondo of Blood has been released outside of Japan. The game also includes unlockable versions of the original Rondo of Blood and Symphony of the Night games, optimized for the PSP system with old-school side scrolling action.
Coded Arms Contagion
Release date: March 2007
Genre: First Person Shooter
Platform: PSP system
Coded Arms Contagion thrusts players into a new cybernetic crisis where they must use their hacking abilities and an arsenal of high-powered weaponry to survive. As a lone security agent, players will enter a virtual reality military training program to prevent cyber-terrorists from taking control of the program.
Dance Dance Revolution UNIVERSEâ„¢
Release date: February 2007
Genre: Music
Platform: Xbox 360
The bestselling video game in the music game category continues its long tradition of innovation with an entirely new game for the next-generation. DDR UNIVERSE takes dancing to a whole new dance floor–offering all-new features and options including gameplay that everyone can play and enjoy.
Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Partyâ„¢
Release date: 2007
Genre: Music
Platform: Wiiâ„¢
The global dancing phenomenon gets even more physical with an entirely new game designed for the Wii. DDR Hottest Party is sure to be the life of the party with four player multiplayer, Wii Remoteâ„¢ and Nunchukâ„¢ support, smash hits taken from the last four decades of music, entirely new modes and more!
Death, Jr. and the Science Fair of Doom
Release date: Spring 2007
Genre: Action
Platform: Nintendo DS
Death, Jr., Pandora and the crew are back in a new adventure for the Nintendo DS. In their school’s annual science fair, the gang gets into another mess as they accidentally unleash the evil Moloch and need to sort it all out before DJ’s dad finds out. Switch between DJ and Pandora and use the stylus for cool new moves.
Dewy’s Adventure (working title)
Release date: 2007
Genre: Action
Platform: Wii
An original game for the Wii from the producer who created the acclaimed video game, Elebits. Using the Wii Remote, take control of Dewy, a tiny droplet of water, rolling him around the environment and using special elemental powers with unique gesture-based controls to take on the dastardly forces of Don Hedron.
GoPetsâ„¢
Release date: 2007
Genre: Virtual Pet/Social Games
Platform: Nintendo DS, PC
GoPets brings together a community of virtual pet owners in which players create and train a virtual animal, and watch as their pet develops its own personality, appearances and hobbies. Players can also take their pets online and make friends with other pet owners around the world, using both Nintendo DS and PC versions of the game.
Hellboy
Release date: 2007
Genre: Action
Platform: PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360, PSP system
Based on Hellboy comics from Dark Horse Comics and movie from Revolution Studios, Hellboy for the PLAYSTATION 3 system and Xbox 360 lets players unleash the Right Hand of Doom in visceral melee combat as they battle to thwart a diabolical Nazi plot. Hellboy for the PSP system features an original visual style and new gameplay elements built around episodic play sessions.
Honeycomb Beat
Release date: Spring 2007
Genre: Puzzle/Music
Platform: Nintendo DS
Published and developed by Hudson, Honeycomb Beat is a music-enhanced puzzle game for the Nintendo DS, featuring intuitive touch screen gameplay and more than 200 unique puzzles to energize your mind.
Konami Classic Series: Arcade Hitsâ„¢
Release date: 2007
Genre: Action
Platform: Nintendo DS
Featuring more than 12 of the most memorable quarter-munching arcade hits of all-time, Konami Classic Series: Arcade Hits will let players enjoy these timeless classics in both their original and remixed dual screen forms as well as also enjoy them with friends in special wireless modes.
Lost In Blue 2â„¢
Release date: Spring 2007
Genre: Adventure
Platform: Nintendo DS
Washed ashore after their cruise ship goes down at sea, young Jack and Amy must struggle to survive as they search for a way off a deserted island. The teens must confront their worst fears as they discover the secrets and dangers that lurk behind every corner of the mysterious island.
Lunar Knightsâ„¢
Release date: February 2007
Genre: Action RPG
Platform: Nintendo DS
Control two adventurers on a quest to rid their world of evil. One hero is guided by the moon and uses swords to dispatch his opponents, while the other is powered by the sun and takes on forces of evil using firearms. Together they explore their land, solve puzzles, and uncover the dark force that opposes them.
Kororinpa: Marble Mania
Release date: Spring 2007
Genre: Puzzle
Platform: Wii
Published and developed by Hudson, Marble Mania is a fun and addictive action puzzle game that lets players tilt and rotate the Wii Remote to roll a ball around a maze to reach the goal. Using an intuitive control scheme, gamers of all ages and skill levels can pick up a Wii Remote and immediately join the fun.
Time Ace
Release date: Spring 2007
Genre: Flight Combat
Platform: Nintendo DS
Pulse-pounding 3D aerial shooting action game with more than 18 levels and eight historical eras. Acquire and fly planes of the past, present and future, from World War II bombers to modern fighter jets and futuristic marvels of airborne destruction.
Wing Island
Release date: Spring 2007
Genre: Flight Action
Platform: Wii
Published and developed by Hudson, this flight action game for the Wii lets players soar around Shell Island taking on jobs to keep the family aviation business running. From dusting crops to daring missions like aerial fire fighting, players use the Wii Remote to perform aerial acrobatics and fly in formation, controlling a group of 5 planes at once.
Winning Eleven Pro Evolution Soccer 2007â„¢
Release date: February 2007
Genre: Sports/Soccer
Platform: Xbox 360, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo DS, PSP system, PC DVD-ROM
The world’s best selling soccer series is back with even more world-class action and modes of play. Featuring the most realistic gameplay ever seen in a soccer video game, updated gameplay mechanics and an expansive roster of leading teams and players, the game delivers pure soccer action like never before.