E3 Report: Tuesday May 9

A few minutes ago, Konami announced two major properties at their press conference at E3. Mike Mignola's Hellboy and the Marvel Trading Card Game as well as took a closer look at the upcoming Metal Gear Digital Graphic Novel.

Hellboy (working title)
Release date: 2007
Platform: PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360, PSP system
Hellboy takes players on a fresh adventure featuring the acclaimed comic book's unmistakable fusion of action, atmosphere and humor. As a visceral brawler, the game lets players unleash Hellboy's superhuman abilities as they smash their way through hordes of enemies and also team up with a friend in cooperative play.

Marvel Trading Card Game
Release date: Fall 2006
Platform: PSP system, Nintendo DS, PC
Marvel Trading Card Game features Marvel's complete roster ofcharacters and lets players take their game online like never before with massive sanctioned tournaments, a virtual card shop and interoperability between the PSP system and PC versions of the game. Utilizing the popular Vs. System Trading Card Game from Upper Deck Entertainment, players can learn the basics of the game as a super hero or super villain in the game's single player campaign mode.

Metal Gear Solid Digital Graphic Novel
Release date: June 2006
Platform: PSP system
Metal Gear Solid: Digital Graphic Novel brings the celebrated MGS comics to life on the PSP system. Edited to thrilling music, explosive sound effects, and animated visuals, the eclectic artwork of Ashley Wood is taken to an exciting new level. Coupled with interactive gameplay modes, Metal Gear Solid: Digital Graphic Novel stands as the forerunner in this exciting new genre!