KONAMI SHIPS SHAMAN KING (tm) : MASTER OF SPIRITS 2 TO RETAIL STORES NATIONWIDE

The Next Action Packed Shaman King Game Ships for the Nintendo Game Boy ® Advance System

REDWOOD CITY , Calif. - August 2, 2005 Konami Digital Entertainment - America, a division of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., today shipped Shaman King (tm) : Master of Spirits 2 for the Nintendo Game Boy ® Advance system. The game is based on the popular anime franchise, delivering an all-new exciting, action-packed RPG, where players continue their quest to become the next Shaman King.

"Shaman King: Master of Spirits 2 will be a great addition to any anime fan's game collection," said Erica Mason , Group Manager at Konami Digital Entertainment - America . "This game delivers a compelling storyline and an action packed RPG experience in a portable package for gamers on the go."

Shaman King follows the story of Yoh Asakura, a junior high school student hiding an amazing secret. Yoh is a shaman, one of the few who can communicate with ghosts and spirits. Through his powers, Yoh can join forces with another spirit, uniting ghost and human together as one. Yoh teams up with Amidamaru, the spirit of the 600-year old samurai warrior, and with this powerful union, Yoh begins his quest to be crowned Shaman King in the grand tournament, held once every 500 years.

The sequel to Shaman King(tm): Master of Spirits, players return in the role of Yoh Asakura as they traverse multiple stages filled with perils, enemies and traps in order to stop a diabolical shaman from resurrecting the evil "Guardian of Demons." To assist Yoh in his quest, players can collect the spirits of vanquished opponents and use these spirits to help him in battle. Players will also be able to summon old and new Guardian Ghosts in battles to defeat enemies. As players progress, they will build their skills and unlock special moves, combo systems and abilities. Adding to the excitement, gamers can upgrade their spirits and use the enhanced spirit system to negotiate treacherous levels filled with traps!