September 27^th, 2005 (8:36pm) - Konami has announced they have shipped two new Frogger games, Frogger Helmet Chaos and Frogger: Ancient Shadow.

Frogger Helmet Chaos will be released for the PSP and Nintendo DS while Frogger: Ancient Shadow will make its way to Gamecube, Playstation 2, and Xbox.

In Frogger Helmet Chaos, an evil force is threatening Frogger’s home, Firefly Swamp, and the nearby Kingdom of Bunnington Hollow. The first 3D handheld game for the Frogger franchise with 3D environments and traditional 2D gameplay, Frogger Helmet Chaos delivers up to four player multiplayer action by utilizing the Nintendo DS wireless capabilities and the PSP system’s wireless support. Gamers can unlock new playable characters, each with their own special abilities and moves, on more than 30 levels of play. Additionally, players can use the Nintendo DS touch screen for mini-games.

Frogger: Ancient Shadow merges classic Frogger gameplay with platforming elements to deliver an exciting new challenge for up to four players. Join Frogger in Firefly Swamp where a dark secret has recently been uncovered. When Dr. Wani tries to resurrect an ancient evil force, it’s up to Frogger to save the day. The game boasts a wide range of character moves that allow players to climb walls, double jump, tongue grab and more, as well as incorporating passwords that allow gamers to unlock content on the handheld system versions. As an added bonus, the soundtrack is composed by Mutato Muzika, the composer for Crash Bandicoot and the Rugrats theme song.