Surprise! Konami has an answer to Rock Band and Guitar Hero, it’s called “Rock Revolution.” Announced last night during the company’s press event in San Francisco, the rhythm-based game will ship out this fall for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 with the promise of having the “most realistic drum peripheral on the market at launch.”

A Nintendo DS and Wii version is also planned for a release in fall, but will not include any additional peripherals. Instead, the Wii iteration will have players using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk to hit musical notes, while the DS edition utilizes the stylus.

It’s yet to be determined if the included six-pad drum accessory will be compatible with Guitar Hero IV and Rock Band.

KONAMI DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT, INC. REDEFINES THE RHYTHM GENRE WITH ROCK REVOLUTION

Industry Leader Turns Up the Volume With New Music-Based Franchise for the PLAYSTATION®3, Xbox 360™, Wii™ and Nintendo DS™

Authentic Drum Peripheral Delivers Unparalleled Music Game Experience

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced Rock Revolution, an unprecedented, authentic music-based video game that will re-define the rhythm genre. Brought to market by the company that created the music video game category, with breakthrough titles such as DanceDanceRevolution®, Karaoke Revolution®, Beatmania and Guitar Freaks, Rock Revolution provides an unmatched rock experience. Breaking new ground with its definitive drum experience, Rock Revolution also gives players a chance to rock out on the bass and lead guitar. Designed by musicians, Rock Revolution will be available with the most realistic drum peripheral on the market at launch for the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system.

“Rock Revolution will be the most innovative and realistic rock game to hit the market, that will provide a quality drum peripheral and music that players will appreciate,” said Anthony Crouts, Vice President of Marketing for Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. “As the originator of music-based games, we are dedicated to bringing fans a truly preeminent music experience. With Rock Revolution, we put the emphasis on the drum kit, delivering an experience unlike any other.”

Rock Revolution features an extensive music selection on the game disc, along with a wide variety of downloadable songs available at launch for the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 system versions of the game. Additionally, title offers a variety of innovative single-player and multi-player modes.

A unique aspect of the Wii version is the interactive use of the controls with the Wii Remote™ and Nunchuk for an air-drum and air-guitar experience. Rock out anywhere with the Nintendo DS version, using the stylus for intense rhythm matching sessions.

Rock Revolution is scheduled to launch this Fall for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION 3 system and the Wii™ and DS™ video game systems from Nintendo.

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