Tecmo Koei have announced Dynasty Warriors Next will be Playstation Vita Launch title when the handheld is released on 22nd February. Dynasty Warriors Next uses many of the Playstation Vita's features, this includes using button and touch controls and the 6 axis motion controls. the game will come with 65 characters, as well as the option of you creating your own character in Edit Mode. Dynasty Warriors Next uses the PSV Live Area in Conquest Mode and up to 4 player ad-hoc multiplayer in Coalition Mode.
Tecmo Koei have also released a couple of new screenshots showing the new controls, with touch screen and back touch.
Tecmo Koei have released a new trailer for Dead or Alive Dimensions on the Nintendo 3DS. this trailer has gameplay footage of fights and cutscenes from the game. several fighters are shown, including Ryu Hayabusa from the Ninja Gaiden Series, as are several stages. The trailer appears to show that the stages will have multiple levels to them.
Nintendo have released new screenshots for the upcoming Koei Game, Samurai Warriors 3. These in-game screenshots first show split screen, horizontally, gameplay between two characters. both characters are attacking enemies and can pull of super moves together. there are also single player screenshots of many of the main characters in the game attacking a large number of enemy soldiers. the screenshots have been taken from many maps in the game. Samurai Warriors 3 is out now in the USA.
Tecmo Koei have released new screenshots and a fact sheet for their upcoming Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 game, Warriors: Legends of Troy. The Screenshots show 3 of the games 4 main characters, Achillies from Greece, as well as Hektor and Paris from Troy. the screenshots are in-game and mostly show each character killing vast numbers of enemies.
Fact Sheet
In Warriors: Legends of Troy, two great armies clash not over
home and country, but for the love of a single woman. The fates
of these civilizations now stand upon the razor's edge.
3000 years ago, a poet sang of heroes strong enough to stand
alone against an army.
For love, they sailed the world.
For family, they made the greatest sacrifices.
For honor, they stood and faced the will of gods,
And fought a war which shook the earth.
In the age when Zeus Almighty ruled over immortals and men,
what begins as a truce between two cities quickly erupts into a
massive war that will shake the very foundations of Olympus.
FEATURES
• The Greatest Heroes: Fight for the Trojans and the Greeks
as you experience the war from the perspectives of the
greatest heroes .
• Epic Battlefields: Clash with legions of soldiers on glorious
battlegrounds that reach for miles throughout the ancient
world.
• Strategic Carnage: Do anything to survive. Grab a sword
from a fallen enemy and hurl it at a soldier bearing down on
you. Smash an opponent with your shield, and then run
your spear through him. Or just throttle them with your
bare hands.
• Legendary Battles: Battle larger-than-life heroes and even
confront mythical creatures sent by the gods themselves.
• Brutal History: Among the inspirations for the game are The
Iliad, Homer’s epic poem from the 9th century BC, and indepth
research of the ancient battlefields of the Trojan War.
• Ancient Heroes: Play as infamous heroes such as Achillies
and Odysseus from Greece, as well as Hektor and Paris from
Troy.
Tecmo Koei have released new screenshots, videos, and a fact sheet for their upcoming PS3 Exclusive, Trinity Souls Of Zill O'll. The Screenshots are in-game and mostly show in-game battles and the games 3 character battle system, you are able to change between any of the three characters during the battle with the computer controlling the other 2. The Gameplay video also shows this battle system, whilst the trailer for the game mentions this as well, the trailer also reveals part of the games back story and many of its features like how the games story is no linear.
Fact Sheet
A king will die at the hands of his own offspring, reads the
prophecy of Chancellor Zofor….
TRINITY: Souls of Zill O’ll delivers an unforgettable journey
through a world in peril. Players take control of three heroic
characters as their quest takes them through a fantastic world
filled with vast fields, mysterious cities and dark chambers.
According to myth, the continent of Vyashion, as well as the
physical world, was created by the god Notoon. Although
universally worshipped across the continent, the people’s shared
faith in Notoon failed to bring about a unified society. Vyashion’s
many races – human, elf and vampire -- have maintained an
uneasy peace amongst each other and must now come together
to fight the evil King Balor.
Players will use a unique team-based system to switch between
each of the three characters -- a wizard/swordsman, a warrior
and an assassin -- on the fly and unleash combo attacks that use
both magic and physical prowess to defeat the countless
creatures and towering minions of King Balor.
FEATURES
• High Adventure: Brought together by fate, the three
adventurers in your party must work together to explore
Vyashion’s fields, dungeons and towns, collect items,
survive encounters with mythological beasts and ultimately
defeat the evil King Balor.
• Party Dynamic: An innovative team system lets you
alternate between each of the three characters: a
wizard/swordsman, a warrior and an assassin. Magic
abilities and physical offensives can be used together to
unleash combo attacks.
• Interactive Environments: A completely interactive world
filled with strategic possibilities. Uncover new paths by
destroying objects, set areas aflame or freeze them with
spell casting, and tear through a bevy of different locales as
you journey the continents.
• Non-Linear Adventure: The game's story, told in an open
non-linear format, offers a unique adventure depending on
how you play.
• Endless Possibilities: Throughout the game, dozens of side
quests and hidden opportunities add more adventures and
depth to an already rich experience.
• Legendary Characters: Play as Areus, a cynical young wizard
and swordsman; Dagda, a renowned warrior known for
fighting bare-handed; Selene, a vampire assassin who excels
at unconventional combat techniques.
Tecmo Koei have released new screenshots and a Fact Sheet for their upcoming Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 game, Quantum Theory. The screenshots are in-game and show both single player and multiplayer action. In Quantum Theory, you play as Syd as you and Filena have to make your way through a living tower. Quantum Theory does have a multiplayer mode where up to 8 players can battle in levels inspired from the living tower in modes including Deathmatch and Team Battle.
Fact Sheet
In Quantum Theory, players will experience Syd and Filena’s
adventurous ascent through a treacherous tower in this dark
fantasy, third-person/action shooter! Navigate through intense,
shape-shifting battlefields, and perform powerful, two-character
combo attacks with Filena in your quest to take down the “Living
Tower.”
Many years have passed since the world war inflicted
catastrophic damage on the human race, leaving only a few
survivors. In their new community, life has been threatened by a
black material called the diablosis. The diablosis infects
everything it comes into contact with, tainting soldiers and the
surrounding environment with its cancerous matter.
Surviving humans recruit a militia to conquer the Diablosis and
set out to take down the evil, “Living Tower” that it is spewing
forth from. Arriving at the scene is the stalwart warrior Syd,
whose only intentions are to destroy the Tower. He meets the
beautiful and mysterious Filena and they embark on their
ultimate quest to take down the tower.
FEATURES
• Shape-Shifting Battlefield: Navigate through a dark
fantasy world that is being corrupted and twisted by
the nefarious Diablosis. The intense battleground
surprises you with new and challenging obstacles by
changing its form in real-time, and it’s up to players to
use the constantly morphing environment to their
advantage!
• Lethal Partnership: Syd and Filena, an AI-controlled
partner, perform actions as a pair in order to overcome
hurdles. Use the brute force of Syd and the graceful
finesse of Filena to strategically perform combos for a
more powerful, fierce attack against colossal enemies.
• Powerful Enemies: Enemies will employ similar teambased
attacks used by players to outsmart, outgun and
overpower anyone trying to destroy the tower.
• Online Action: Continue the adventure with your
friends in numerous online modes, including
Deathmatch and Team Battle modes.
• Distinctive Art Style: The mixture of organic and
otherworldly technologies combine to form a surreal
landscape filled with menacing architecture and locales.
• Deadly Weaponry: Use Syd’s massive firearms to
decimate enemies from afar, then move in close to use
his powerful gauntlet. Filena obliterates her enemies
using the uniqe weapon “Selas Arc” which transforms
from sword form to an wide-range blaster.
Tecmo Koei have released new screenshots and a trailer for Fist Of The North Star: Kens Rage. the screenshots and trailer are in-game and mostly show Ken fighting a variety of enemies. they both show ken fighting with his fists and feet as well as some of his super moves. The trailer also reveals a bit of the games back story.
Nintendo have released new artwork, a trailer, and a fact sheet for the upcoming Tecmo Koei game, Samurai Warriors 3. The artwork focuses on the main characters in the game and a few of the locations in the game, whilst the trailer has a mix of in-game action and in-game cutscenes. the action shows a main character fighting hordes of enemies before using a special move.
Fact Sheet
During a Time of Civil Unrest,
Samurai Lay Down the Law
Players can choose from more than 35 playable samurai, many based on actual
figures from Japanese history. Each stage is filled with fast-paced action as players are
challenged to complete a series of objectives by fighting through hundreds of enemies
on foot or on horseback. Each samurai has different skills and weapons, and each one
offers a different perspective on the overall story of the unification of Japan. Each
samurai has a different motive for combat. Some fight to unite Japan, while others
seek to protect the honor of their clan and loved ones.
FEATURES:
• As players fight through hundreds of enemies, players can collect gems to upgrade to
superior weapons and armor.
• In the “Murasame Castle” mode, players help a lost Samurai fight his way out of a
haunted castle. This mode is based on The Mysterious Murasame Castle, a game
originally designed by Nintendo with input from developer Shigeru Miyamoto and
released in Japan on the Famicom Disk System. In this mode, two players can battle
cooperatively across long distances via broadband Internet access and Nintendo®
Wi-Fi Connection.
• Samurai Warriors™ 3 features a variety of special moves such as:
▪ Spirit Charge: Hold the block button to block as well as fill up the Musou
gauge. When the Musou gauge is full of electricity, players can press the A
button on the Classic Controller Pro™ to execute a “Musou Attack.”
▪ Ultimate Musou Attack: When both the Rengi and Musou gauges are full,
pressing the A button on the Classic Controller Pro unleashes an “Ultimate
Musou Attack” that deals lethal amounts of damage to all nearby enemies.
• Players can select the character’s dialogue to be spoken in either Japanese or
English.
• The game can be controlled with the Wii Remote™ and Nunchuk™ controller
combination, the Classic Controller™, the Classic Controller Pro or the Nintendo
GameCube™ controller.
Nintendo have announced they are brining the Tecmo Koei game, Samurai Warriors 3, to the USA this fall. This game has a whole new storyline and brings an innovative new game mode to the series. The new game mode is based on a Famicom(NES) game called Nazo no Murasamejo (The Mysterious Murasame Castle), and it allows you to control characters in a way never seen before. Samurai Warriors 3 has 2 player online or offline co-op.
Press Release REDMOND, Wash., March 16, 2010 - Nintendo today announced a unique partnership with Tecmo Koei to publish Samurai Warriors™ 3, the newest title in the Samurai Warriors franchise, exclusively for the Wii™ console.
Launching in North America in fall 2010, Samurai Warriors 3 is an evolution of the Warriorsseries, featuring an innovative new game mode and a completely fresh storyline.
In addition to a host of new characters and combat and game-play elements, the game also will test players with new tactical and strategic challenges on the battlefield.
Samurai Warriors 3 offers two-player online and offline co-op with enhanced sharing features. The game also uses a special new game mode that offers players unique control of characters never seen before. This game mode is based on the Famicom game Nazo no Murasamejo (The Mysterious Murasame Castle™) inspired by Nintendo video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto.
Remember that Wii features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other Wii features, visit Wii.com.
Koei has released a gameplay video for Romance Of The Three Kingdoms Touch. the 8 minute long video shows the game being played from the start menu through to a stage being played and won. it shows some of the story, game menus, battles, managing troops, and the battlefield, and much more.
Koei has released new screenshots for the upcoming iphone game, Romancing The Three Kingdoms Touch. the screenshots are in game and a mix of different parts of the game, like menus, world maps, story, and battles.
Koei Tecmo have released the first screenshots for their upcoming Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 game, Fist Of The North Star. the first two screenshots appear to be in game whilst the others appear to be from cut scenes and they show some of the familiar characters in the Fist Of The North Star Series.
Koei have released screenshots And A Trailer for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of Dynasty Warriors StrikeForce. the trailer shows some in game action, as well as some CGi moments from the game. a new character is revealed, as well as features like AI Controlled Team mates. the menus shown are in Japanese.
Dynasty Warriors Strikeforce These screenshots show different aspects of the game, from the menu systems, to battles. there are art works for some of the characters and boxart for both the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 games. nearly all the text is in Japanese and unfortunately Koei have no provided me with translations.
Dynasty Warriors Strikeforce - PS3 Characters The Playstation 3 version of the game has a unique character from the Ninja Gaiden series called Ryu Hayabusa. these screenshots show how he looks in the game and him using his trademark Dragon Sword in combat.
Dynasty Warriors Strikeforce - Xbox 360 Characters The Guest Character in the Xbox 360 Version of the game is called Nu Wa, from Warriors Orochi 2. these screenshots show what his character model looks like in the game as well as what Nu Wa's Rapier looks like in battle (the character using it is Zhoa Yun.)
Koei has released artwork and a trailer for their upcoming Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 Game Warriors: legends Of Troy. the artwork shows some of the units in the game, whilst the trailer shows no in game action, however it does show some CGi action which could be representative of gameplay.
Koei has announced that the upcoming Playstation Portable game, Warriors Orochi 2, has gone gold and is set for a USA release of August 25th. Koei has also announced that two sites have launched and are dedicated to the game. one is a general site, whilst the other has been designed with the hardcore fans in mind. this site will offer music tracks and high resolution movie clips so fans can create their own Anime Movie Videos (AMV)
Press Release Burlingame, CA, July 30, 2009 -- KOEI, recognized worldwide as the premier brand of strategy and action games, today announced thatWARRIORS OROCHI 2 for PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system has reached gold status. The Tactical Action game ships on August 25th, 2009, and comes packed with exclusive content for the PSP®system including: new playable characters, new scenarios, and a Japanese voice option.
Gamers can pre-order the game now from Amazon, Best Buy, Game Crazy, GameFly, and GameStop.
To celebrate the upcoming release, KOEI is launching two sites for the game. There’s the official product site, and a new minisite conceived with KOEI’s legions of hardcore fans in mind. With the new minisite, dubbed “Warriors Orochi 2 Dedicated,” KOEI is giving its fans WARRIORS OROCHI 2 music tracks and over a dozen specially-modified high-resolution movie clips all of which fans can use free-of-charge to create their own anime music videos (AMVs) or fan videos. Visit the “Warriors Orochi 2 Dedicated” site today at koei.com/wo2dedicated. Learn more about WARRIORS OROCHI 2 on the official product minisite at koei.com/wo2psp For the latest updates, follow @KOEIcorp on twitter. KOEI is also on facebook at koei.com/facebook.
About WARRIORS OROCHI 2 Shattering time and space, the venomous Serpent King Orochi kidnapped history’s greatest warriors in a scheme to test his might. The heroes eventually defeated Orochi and his menacing army. Now the slain Orochi lies in the netherworld, and a mysterious alliance is hatching a plan to resurrect Orochi.
With four different storylines featuring characters from SAMURAI WARRIORS® and DYNASTY WARRIORS®, WARRIORS OROCHI 2 includes three new game modes: Dream, VS and Survival, as well as “Tag Team”-style matches that pit fighters in head-to-head arena combat. A star-studded lineup boasts 96 playable characters including the massive boar-like Gyuki and the faceless Dodomeki. New playable characters exclusive to the PSP system include the graceful San Zang and the warrior-monk Benkei.
New features exclusive to the PSP system also include: 2-Player VS mode plus Co-op play in Story, Free and Dream modes, 12 new scenarios in Dream mode, and a Japanese and English voice option. WARRIORS OROCHI 2 for the PSP system is developed by KOEI Canada and based on an original work by Omega Force. Play is for 1 to 2 players. Multi-player play is via ad-hoc wireless only. This game is rated “T” (Teen – Mild Suggestive Themes, Violence) by the ESRB.
Koei has announced that Warriors Orochi 2, on the PSP, is set for a August 25th 2009 release in the USA. they also announce that the USA version will feature the Japanese language track, New characters, and new scenarios. The game has 96 playable characters, some from Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors series and does feature ad-hoc multiplayer for up to two players.
Press Release KOEI’s Tactical Action Tour de Force is Coming to PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system with New Characters, Scenarios and Japanese Language Option
Burlingame, CA, July 09, 2009 -- KOEI, recognized worldwide as the premier brand of strategy and action games, today announced that the best-selling WARRIORS OROCHI®2 is coming to PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) system on August 25, 2009.
With four different storylines featuring characters from SAMURAI WARRIORS® and DYNASTY WARRIORS®, WARRIORS OROCHI 2 includes three new game modes: Dream, VS and Survival, as well as “Tag Team”-style matches that pit fighters in head-to-head arena combat.
A star-studded lineup boasts 96 playable characters from the DYNASTY WARRIORS and SAMURAI WARRIORS series including the massive boar-like Gyuki and the faceless Dodomeki. New playable characters not found in the original console release include the graceful San Zang and the warrior-monk Benkei.
New features exclusive to the PSP system also include: 2-Player VS mode plus Co-op play in Story, Free and Dream modes, 12 new scenarios in Dream mode, and a Japanese and English voice option.
Gamers can pre-order the game now from Amazon.com, GameFly, and GameStop. For the latest updates, follow @KOEIcorp on twitter or visit www.koei.com.
About WARRIORS OROCHI 2 Shattering time and space, the venomous Serpent King Orochi kidnapped history’s greatest warriors in a scheme to test his might. The heroes eventually defeated Orochi and his menacing army. Now the slain Orochi lies in the netherworld, and a mysterious alliance is hatching a plan to resurrect Orochi.
Key features include: 96 playable characters from the DYNASTY WARRIORS and SAMURAI WARRIORS, 2-Player VS mode plus Co-op play in Story, Free and Dream modes, a Japanese and English voice option, 12 new scenarios in Dream mode, an install function to improve loading times, and improved graphic draw distances.
WARRIORS OROCHI 2 for the PSP system is developed by KOEI Canada and based on an original work by Omega Force. Play is for 1 to 2 players. Multi-player play is via ad-hoc wireless only. This game is rated “T” (Teen – Mild Suggestive Themes, Violence) by the ESRB.
Koei have announced that Dynasty Warriors 6 has been released. they also mention that in July, there will be DLC which offers more character customisation and music for the game.
Press Release Create your own warrior and fight for control of Ancient China in KOEI’s Tactical Action opus Burlingame, CA, June 24, 2009 -- KOEI, recognized worldwide as the premier brand of strategy and action games, today announced thatDYNASTY WARRIORS®6: Empires is available now for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.
Most eagerly awaited by fans is the game’s new Edit mode where players can create their own character. DYNASTY WARRIORS 6: Empires features an extensive character editing system with options to customize a warrior’s gender, build, skin tone, facial features, voice, clothing, weapon and more.
Starting this July, gamers will be able to download new character customization options and music tracks from Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and from PlayStation®Network.
Gamers can find DYNASTY WARRIORS®6: Empires at retailers throughout North America including Amazon.com, GameFly and GameStop.
For the latest updates, follow @KOEIcorp on twitter and visit the official minisite at www.koei.com/dw6e
About DYNASTY WARRIORS 6: Empires Designed for the legions of Dynasty Warriors fans, DYNASTY WARRIORS 6: Empires is a game that brings together the best aspects of the action and strategy genres. In this latest edition, players can experience Ancient China’s greatest and most glorious war as an all-powerful lord or as an officer.
As a lord, gamers must think strategically. By deciding when to attack, when to resist invasion, or when to initiate policies, a lord can expand their power and influence. An easy-to-learn “card collecting” system lets players enact policies that will increase their empire’s strength, improve the abilities of their forces, and more.
Players can also pledge their allegiance to a kingdom to become an officer. As an officer, players can suggest policies in the kingdom’s war council, complete missions for rewards, or even turn against their ruler should relations sour.
Whomever players choose to be, they can now use mountain ledges and waterways to infiltrate enemy bases and launch surprise attacks on supply depots to change the flow of battle.
Koei have released a load of screenshots for Mana Khemia 2. the game is being published in America by NIS and is set for a Fall 2009 Release. The Game features 2 main characters, each with their own story line. both story line endings can change depending on what happens in the game.
Screenshots
Character Art
Press Release
Key Features Dual Battle: ManaKhemia2 adopts a unique type of turn based battle system. You will have a set of attackers and supporters that switch in and out throughout the battle with attack/support actions. Massive Item Crafting: Over 100 items to craft. Players can search for ingredients throughout the world and create new items using what you’ve found. 2 Main Characters: There are 2 separate stories ready for ManaKhemia2. Depending on how you played the game can alter the ending, so there are 2 storylines for the 2 main characters.
MANA KHEMIA 2: FALL OF ALCHEMY COMING FALL 2009! RELEASE DATE:Fall 2009 PLATFORM:PlayStation® 2 GENRE:RPG PLAYER(S):1 ESRB:RP PUBLISHER: NIS America DEVELOPER:Gust
NIS America is a subsidiary of Nippon Ichi Software, Inc., a Japanese company famous for its unique line of strategy RPGs including titles such as Disgaea, Phantom Brave, and MakaiKingdom. In 2003, NIS America was established in Southern California to publish exciting and innovative game titles for North America. NIS America’s team members devote themselves to the fans. Our respect for our fans is at the heart of everything we do. As a growing strategy RPG publisher in the U.S., we are committed to continuous improvement and dedication.
About NIS America Gust Co., LTD. (Gust) was established on October 1st, 1993 in Nagano, Japan as an entertainment software developer. Gust strives to create sensible new games that continually advance gaming technology to fulfill the dreams and expectations of their fans around the world. For Immediate Release Santa Ana, CA (May 7, 2009) –NIS America revealed today that ManaKhemia2: Fall of Alchemy will be coming to North America this coming fall. As the bench mark of hardcore RPG titles, ManaKhemiaevolves to a new level for the PlayStation®2. With the ultimate 2D graphics blended with anime influenced 3D environments, the visuals are stunning. Game play is as excellent as its looks with plenty of action and tons of item crafting. Players can indulge in the hardcore world of gaming with the highest degree possible on the PlayStation®2 platform.
Tecmo Koei Have Released A New Trailer For Dead or Alive Dimensions
Nintendo Have Released New Screenshots For Samurai Warriors 3
Tecmo Koei Have Released New Screenshots And A Fact Sheet For Warriors: Legends of Troy
Tecmo Koei Have Released New Screenshots, Videos, And A Fact Sheet For Trinity Souls Of Zill O'll
Tecmo Koei Have Released New Screenshots And A Fact Sheet For Quantum Theory
Tecmo Koei Have Released New Screenshots And A Trailer For Fist Of The North Star: Kens Rage
Tecmo Koei Reveal Their E3 2010 Lineup
