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Vampyr
03-12-2004, 08:33 PM
Players Take on the Role of America's Heroes in Konami's Action-Packed
Firefighting Action Game

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Redwood City, Calif. - March 9, 2004 - Konami Digital Entertainment -
America, a division of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., today announced
that Firefighter F.D.18(tm) for the PlayStation(r) 2 computer entertainment
system has shipped to retail outlets nationwide. Packing the excitement and
tension of battling real-life infernos into the ultimate firefighting game,
Firefighter F.D.18(tm) places players in the heat of the action as they
unravel the mystery of random eruptions of fire throughout a sprawling
metropolis.

In the game, players will assume the role of firefighter Dean McGregor to
uncover the identity of a serial arsonist setting fires to the beautiful
city of Port Serena. As one of the bravest firemen at Port Serena FD18,
players will step into the boots of a modern day hero, as they hunt down the
culprit responsible for the rampant fires. Along the way, players will run
into an eclectic group of individuals including Emilie Arvin, an exuberant
TV reporter looking for the inside scoop on the recent crimes, and Jason
Hunt, a mysterious research worker at Cyclone Networks who may have more
insight into the explosions in the city than he leads on.

Firefighter F.D. 18 recreates real-life fires including dangerous backdrafts
and flashovers. In addition to blazing fires, players will overcome
obstacles such as smoke, gas, explosive chemicals and environmental dangers
that lurk throughout the city. In order to rescue civilians, players will
utilize a wide range of firefighting equipment from water hoses to the IFEX
impulse gun.

Firefighter F.D. 18 is rated T for Teen by the Entertainment Software
Association and is available for an SRP of $39.99. To learn more about
Firefighter F.D.18 visit http://www.konami.com/firefighter.

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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(r), Silent Hill(r) and Castlevania(r), among
other top sellers. The latest information about Konami can be found on the
Web at www.konami.com <http://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
<http://www.konami.com/usa>; .

FIREFIGHTER F.D.18(tm) and FIREFIGHTER/F.D.18 LOGO(tm) are trademarks of
Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo, Inc. (c) 2004 Konami Computer
Entertainment Tokyo. IFEX is a registered trademark in Japan, the USA, in
Europe and South America, furthermore the design of the impulse gun (outlet
piece) is protected by a three dimensional trademark in the USA, in Europe
and South America. Music arranged by Klaus Badelt for Tweak Multimedia Inc.
Composer Management: Media Ventures

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