New International Track & Field

Worthplaying writes: Track and Field is the name of a series of Olympic themed video games developed by Konami for several platforms since 1983. The first title called Track & Field or Hyper Olympics outside the United States was released in 1983 as an arcade game. The simple gameplay which was based on dynamically successive button presses (now known as button bashing) has set the rules for sequels and similar games ever since. Track & Field was later released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1985 and became one of the most popular NES games of its time. Konami are proud to celebrate the game's 25th anniversary with the release of New International Track and Field exclusive to Nintendo DS. All the fun and excitement of the original title has been brought bang up to date with a bright, stylish new look, innovative control method and for the first time ever...online play!

Konami outline the gameplay features and release date of the upcoming DS game, New International Track and Field.

At the Konami press conference last night, it was revealed that New International Track and Field for the DS has passed Nintendo certification and is ready to ship this summer. The game uses the touch screen to engage players in over 20 sporting events that require frantic thrashing and precise tapping with the stylus. Shouting encouragement will also increase your character’s performance. The quick pick-up-and-play fun is being

In a similar way to Super Smash Bro's the game isnt taking itself too seriously and a number of well known faces from Konami's back catalouge will be joining the birthday celebrations. By completing specific challenges, players can access Solid Snake from the Metal Gear Solid series and Pyramid Head of Silent Hill fame, among others.