EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – June 7, 2011 – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. has once again partnered with 7Autumn Games to co-publish two of the rising publisher’s previously announced upcoming titles, Skullgirls and Jimmie Johnson’s Anything with an Engine. Both games are set to release in 2011, and will be playable at this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) at the KONAMI booth. Skullgirls is being developed by Reverge Labs and will be available on Xbox 360®video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, while Jimmie Johnson’s Anything with an Engine is being developed by Isopod Labs and will be available on Wii™, Xbox 360 and PlayStation®3.
“KONAMI is always looking for ways to integrate innovative and creative titles to our diverse catalog of games, and both Skull Girls and Jimmie Johnson’s Anything with an Engine bring a new element of interactive entertainment for our fans to enjoy,” said Careen Yapp, vice president of acquisitions and franchise development for Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. “We have had a great experience working with Autumn Games and jumped at the chance to expand our partnership to include these two titles in the Konami portfolio.”
“KONAMI has proven to be a great partner for us,” said Alex Collmer, CEO and co-founder of Autumn Games. “We’ve enjoyed success with the company on our previous titles, and look forward to working with them to help distribute these two exciting franchises as well. We are sure that both Skullgirls and Jimmie Johnson’s Anything with an Engine will resonate with existing fans of Autumn Games as well as those who follow KONAMI’s releases.”
About Jimmie Johnson’s Anything with an Engine
Jimmie Johnson’s Anything with an Engine will allow players to race in vehicles created from the most unlikely of everyday objects – from dumpsters to lawnmowers – fulfilling Jimmie’s “Anything with an engine!” motto. Lead-footed drivers will engage in elimination-style circuits across progressively challenging tracks, complete with pyrotechnics-laden theatrical sets strewn with wicked hazards, traps and jumps. For more information visit www.JimmieJohnsonRacingGame.com
About Skullgirls
Skullgirls is a fast-paced 2D fighting game that puts players in control of fierce female warriors in an extraordinary Dark Deco world. From Autumn Games and Reverge Labs, Skullgirls uses advanced graphical technology to feature the unique art of Alex Ahad, whose work has appeared in Lava Punch, UDON’s Tribute books, and Scott Pilgrim; in collaboration with renowned tournament champion Mike “Mike Z” Zaimont. Calling to mind old-school arcade fighters – with a high-definition twist – it’s a one-of-a-kind, action-packed competition complete with awesome combos and an intriguing backstory. For more information visit www.skullgirls.com
