KONAMI SHIPS LOST IN BLUE® 3 TO RETAIL STORES NATIONWIDE

Escape the Enigmatic Island in the Next Installment of the Popular Survival Adventure Game Series

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - March 18, 2008 - Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced that Lost in Blue® 3, developed exclusively for the Nintendo DS™, has shipped to retail stores in North America. The latest installment in the Lost in Blue series offers multiple characters, a distinct storyline and enhanced game balancing to build upon the innovative game play of the original survival adventure series for the Nintendo DS.

In Lost in Blue 3, players guide one of two stranded characters, each with their own personal history, through exotic locales on a mysterious island while surviving the elements to stay alive. Players can work alone or cooperatively with other characters to gather food, explore the island and hunt dangerous wildlife. Completing one character's storyline will unlock the storylines of two additional characters, allowing players to explore the island in different ways, experience new storylines, and uncover different endings.

"The updated game balance and the inclusion of multiple characters and storylines have added depth to the brand," said Anthony Crouts, Vice President of Marketing for Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. "Lost in Blue 3 is sure to satisfy devoted fans of the franchise, as well as attract new players to the hit survival adventure series."

FEATURES

Guide up to four separately playable characters, each with their own unique strengths and talents that will impact how you explore the island
Each character's past gradually unfolds throughout the adventure in several flashback episodes; revealed lost memories may provide clues to help them escape the island

Players can spend an equal amount of time between surviving the elements and having fun exploring the island, providing unique gaming experiences

Over 20 mini-games that encompass all aspects of a thrilling island adventure, including rafting down rivers and communicating with dolphins

Endure the environment and overcome various forces of nature such as lightning strikes and earthquakes; severe weather conditions will affect your character's health

Challenge your friends to intense cooking battles via Multi-Card play or use Single Card Download play to share special mini-games
Lost in Blue 3 is rated "E 10+" by the ESRB and is available for an SRP of $29.99. For more information, please visit www.konami.com.

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