Konami Digital Entertainment – America, a division of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced it has shipped Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dawn of Destiny for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft, to retail outlets nationwide. Reaching a new audience of gamers, Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dawn of Destiny brings the worldwide trading card game phenomenon to Xbox owners for the first time.

Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dawn of Destiny features the highly popular trading card game in a beautifully rendered 3D world. With more than 1,000 of the latest Yu-Gi-Oh! cards, Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dawn of Destiny seamlessly integrates the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game gameplay and rules with spectacular 3D monster battles. Players can construct three different decks to implement multiple dueling strategies for the ultimate card battle.

Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dawn of Destiny also features new duel modes including Link Duel Mode and Triple Duel Mode. Using the System Link Cable in the Link Duel Mode, players can connect two Xbox consoles together allowing for exciting head-to-head competition. For gamers looking for a bigger challenge, players can test their skills against a three-duelist team in the Triple Duel Mode. Players must defeat all three opponents in a row to win new cards to add to their collection.

Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dawn of Destiny will ship with three exclusive limited edition official game cards, including Widespread Ruin, Dark Sage and the Egyptian God Card, The Winged Dragon of Ra.

Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dawn of Destiny is rated E for Everyone by the Entertainment Software Association and is available at retail outlets nationwide for an SRP of $39.99.