King Arthur to reign in November

Konami of Europe confirms November launch for PlayStation 2, Xbox and Game Cube interpretation of blockbuster movie

Konami of Europe has announced that it is to release the video game adaptation of one of the summer's biggest movies - King Arthur - for PlayStation®2, the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCubeTM in November.

Licensed by Buena Vista Games, Inc and developed by Krome Studios PTY, Ltd., the King Arthur video game will utilise footage from the Touchstone Pictures/Jerry Bruckheimer Films movie and feature likenesses of characters from the film. The King Arthur video game will immerse fans into the lush environments and vivid scenery from the film.

Players take control of the motion picture's heroes - Arthur, Lancelot, Guinevere, Tristan or Bors - and use their unique skills as they embark on a perilous mission revealing the historic tale of the real Knights of the Round Table. Featuring single or co-operative play, combat on horseback, and multiple mission types with diverse goals, the King Arthur video game will provide a cinematic action adventure experience of epic scale.

"The King Arthur movie is perfect fodder for an all-action game for the leading systems," said Martin Schneider, European Marketing & PR Director, Konami of Europe. "With the game using footage and likenesses lifted directly from the film, we have created a very playable game that dove-tails perfectly into the movie's action sequences, effectively allowing the player to relive its many epic battles first-hand."

"The King Arthur video game is inspired by the epic true story that gave rise to the King Arthur legend," said Graham Hopper, senior vice president and general manager of Buena Vista Games. "By working with the talented team at Krome and Konami, the real story of King Arthur will be played out with intense battles, innovative combat and realistic environments."

Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer (Pirates of the Caribbean, Top Gun), directed by Antoine Fuqua (Training Day), and written by David Franzoni, the King Arthur film hit cinemas across Europe in August. Bolstered by stars including Clive Owen (Gosford Park, Beyond Borders), Keira Knightley (Bend It Like Beckham, Pirates of the Caribbean) and Ray Winstone (Sexy Beast, Cold Mountain), the film portrays the true story behind the legendary tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.