Konami has announced plans to publish Death, Jr. for the forthcoming PSP handheld.

Developed by Backbone Entertainment, Death, Jr., seamlessly blends first-person shooter elements with third-person platforming action that serve up a large dose of intense gameplay and weapon-heavy combat. The game stars Death, Jr., a mischievous youngster who embarks with his friends on a school field trip to the local museum. When the group sneaks away to explore on their own, they unwittingly unleash an ancient evil from a mysterious locked box. Now, facing near insurmountable odds and the threat of being grounded and sent to military school, Death, Jr. and his pals must fight hoards of demons and their wicked master Moloch through the museum's displays and surrounding town before anyone else finds out.

Death, Jr., which was initially introduced as a tech demo for Backbone Entertainment’s new 3D technology at E3, is the first PSP title to showcase the handheld's visual power.

In addition to the game, a comic book, collectible toy figures line and movie is in development.

More news on Death, Jr. soon.

Ramzy Philip