Hellboy Mobile

Connect 2 Media just announced the launch of Hellboy, a fantasy based action game on a Mobile device near you this summer. The mobile launch will conicide with Hellboy: The Science of Evil on the PS3, Xbox 360 and PSP and will contain 12 levels inspired by the comic book series.

Greg Robinson, General Manager of Connect 2 Media.

“Hellboy is a comic book hero with a wide appeal that issue to grow with the anticipated popularity of the video game and movie launches this summer,” Konami’s mobile games are famous for outstanding playability and we are excited to start off what will hopefully become a long-time collaboration with a key games publisher.”

Frogger iPhone now on Apple App Store

Frogger never seems to die, and why should it?

Konami announced today that the 27 year old car-leaping Frog is now available on the iPhone and iPod touch at the Apple App Store. This is Konami’s first title for the App Store which has been re-designed to take full advantage of the platform’s capabilities, including the innovative Multi-Touch Interface and accelerometer.

Joe Morris, Vice President of Konami Mobile.

“We see the iPhone platform as an opportunity to showcase the legendary Konami brands in a truly unique fashion,” “Konami is committed to providing players with games that leverage the latest technology. Fans of the best-selling Frogger franchise can now experience the title like never before, and we look forward to releasing more of our popular titles for the iPhone soon.”

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PES 2009 Mobile

Konami has just confirmed a mobile version of PES 2009 to be released in the Fall.

The mobile version will build on the unique control system of the Wii version and on the basic concept of players controlling both the player with the ball and players around them. There will be different control methods which cater for a wide range of play styles and expect multi-player capabilities via Bluetooth, too.

The mobile version also refines the one-button control system of last year’s game, and PES 2009 now features enhanced goalkeeper AI, and player intelligence has also been developed to match the new level of animation they enjoy. Coupled with new stadiums, a selection of unlockable bonuses and training challenges.