New International Track & Field
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| Developer(s) | Sumo Digital |
| Publisher(s) | Konami |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo DS |
| Release date | JPN 2008 NA 2008 EU June 12, 2008 |
| Genre(s) | Sports |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multi-player |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: Rating Pending (RP) |
New International Track & Field is an upcoming sports video game by Konami for the Nintendo DS. Developed by Sumo Digital, it is the latest game in Konami's Track and Field series.
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[edit] Overview
New International Track & Field features single-player career and training modes in addition to Wi-Fi multi-player between 2 to 4 players, a character-based minigame challenge mode and a worldwide player ranking system. The original Track and Field game will also be available to play.[1]
The gameplay of New International Track & Field differs from the traditional button mashing and joystick-wiggling gameplay of the original games in that players use the motion of the stylus to set a rhythm for their character.[2] In addition, the game will also feature uses for the DS' dual screens and you can shout encouragement for your character via the microphone to give them an extra boost. The louder you shout, the bigger the boost. [3]
[edit] Sports
24 events will be featured in the game. Events announced so far include [4]:
- 100-meter dash
- Long jump
- 110-meter hurdles
- Weightlifting
- Trap Shooting
- Javelin
- Skeet Shooting
- Triple Jump
- Breaststroke
- High Jump
- Horizontal Bar
- Rowing
- Backstroke
- Cycling
- Judo
- Shotput
[edit] Characters
New International Track & Field features a roster of 18 super deformed characters designed by comic company UDON. The roster includes a mix of original characters and established Konami characters. Additional costumes and accessories will be unlockable[5]. Characters announced so far include:
[edit] Original characters
- Yoko
- Kiko
- Kang
- Helga
- Dirk
- Claudia
- Ashley
- Oolong (possibly an aged version of the protagonist of Yie Ar Kung Fu)
[edit] Konami characters
- Sparkster from Rocket Knight Adventures
- Pyramid Head from Silent Hill 2
- Evil Rose from Rumble Roses
- Frogger
- Simon Belmont from Castlevania
- PentarÅ from Parodius[6]
- Solid Snake from Metal Gear
[edit] References
- ^ Konami - New International Track & Field Community
- ^ GC '07: New International Track & Field Hands-On - DS News at GameSpot
- ^ Konami Gamers Night 2008 - Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc
- ^ New International Track & Field Hands-on - IGN
- ^ Konami Gamers Night 2008 - Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc
- ^ New International Track and Field - Press Releases - www.mcvuk.com
