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.
Sony have revealed That Tecmo is working on a PSN game called Fret Nice. The game is a 2D platformer that can use either a Guitar Controller or the Dualshock 3. The Game is designed to use a Guitar Controller, featuring Riff Combos that are improvised by the player. Tecmo reveal that playing the game with a Guitar Controller will make Riff Combo's easier, whilst using a Normal controller will make the platforming parts of the game easier.
Fret Nice is coming out on the PSN this Thursday for $14.99. A demo for the game will be released this Thursday.
Tecmo have released screenshots and a trailer for the Playstation 3 version of Quantum Theory. the trailer has a mix of both in-game action and in-game cutscenes. the trailer focuses on the world, the monsters and battling in the game. small snippets of story are also revealed in the trailer. the screenshots are also a mix of in-game action and in-game cutscenes. these screenshots focus more on the shooting in the game, showing how the cover system works, some of the different weapons, some of the monsters, and the HUD showing the current weapon and ammo.
Tecmo have released new screenshots and a trailer for their upcoming Nintendo DS game, Monster Ranger DS. All of the screenshots are in-game and show many of the different aspects of the game. there is battling, monster creating, training, and much more. the top screen is where most of the action happens with the bottom screen used for maps, information, and menus. The Trailer for the game features alot of in-game footage focuses on aspects on the game like training, breeding, creating, raising of the monters.
Tecmo Have released new screenshots and a trailer for Their upcoming Nintendo DS game, Again. the trailer shows that the game is played in the book format, with one side of the screen showing the past and the other showing the present. all the screenshots are in-game and show various parts of the game.
The trailer they have released provides clues as to what the story is in the game and what your role will be. most of the trailer appears to come from cutscenes. the trailer also shows a cast list for the game. there is some in-game footage in the trailer also.
Tecmo Have Announced that, In Partnership with, A.C.R.O.N.Y.M Games, They are releasing NBA UNRIVALED for the PSN and XBLA. the game is set to come out November 11th, in time for the start of the 2009-2010 NBA Basketball season. it will have all 30 NBA Teams and the latest rosters.
The Game features 5 on 5 arcade gameplay. there will be offline and online multiplayer, Player vs Player or 2 players VS CPU. The game will also feature a Momentum Mania Gauge which when filled increases offensive and defensive abilities.
The game will feature unlockable jersey's from old teams. there will also be a chance to put your own face in the game.
Press Release TORRANCE, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Nov 09, 2009 Leading publisher TECMO today announces their partnership with developer A.C.R.O.N.Y.M. Games to release NBA UNRIVALED™, exclusively for download on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation® Network. Combining inspiration from both arcade classics and retro styling, the highly-anticipated, visually stunning sports title will be available in time to kick off the 2009-2010 NBA® basketball season with all 30 NBA teams and players from the latest rosters.
From expressive cut scenes to exaggerated slams, the game will be reminiscent of arcade basketball favorites. At this time, no such game exists in the digital download realm.
Game Features: *Choose your favorite team: Boasting all 30 NBA teams and the top players from the latest 2009-2010 Rosters, you can choose your team to compete in full 5-on-5 team arcade-style gameplay. *Multiplayer: Grab a friend to play in online or offline multiplayer mode: Player vs. Player, or 2 Players vs. CPU. *Momentum Mania! As players play for points, they will also play to fill up their Momentum Gauge. Once the Momentum Gauge is maxed out, the team goes into Momentum Mania, which boosts offensive and defensive abilities, allowing for flashier, bigger plays. *Style: Experience electrifying effects, outrageous dunks, and fast paced action where no other basketball game has gone before! *Unlockables: Unlock jerseys from today’s favorites to yesterday’s throwback classics. *HD Play: For in your FACE action, both Xbox LIVE Arcade and PSN platforms have a supported screen resolution of 1080p.
NBA UNRIVALED is rated E for Everyone by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) and will initially be released in North America, Japan and Europe for Xbox LIVE Arcade on November 11, 2009, later followed by a release on PlayStation Network in the same regions.
For more information about the game, visit www.nbaunrivaledgame.com. Become a fan on the official Facebook page by visitingwww.facebook.com/NBAUNRIVALED.
ABOUT TECMO TECMO, Inc. is a global developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Torrance, California. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of TECMO, LTD., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. TECMO is best known for the Dead or Alive®, Ninja Gaiden®, Tecmo Bowl® and Fatal Frame® series. On April 1, 2009, TECMO KOEI HOLDINGS CO., LTD was established as a result of the TECMO, LTD. and KOEI Co., Ltd. merger. More information on TECMO can be found at www.tecmogames.com.
ABOUT A.C.R.O.N.Y.M. GAMES Founded in 2004 by two ex-EAC gurus, A.C.R.O.N.Y.M. Games is home to 22 talented videogame creators who love what they do and make sure it shows in every pixel of our hand-crafted products. Our passionate management team has almost a century of practical experience between them, which means we can offer a sensible tried-and-tested approach to just about any development undertaking. We have our own internally developed cross-platform engine which works beautifully on PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PC and iPhone. We are adept at using 3rd party technology too, as well as being experts in online gameplay.
ABOUT NBA The NBA, founded in 1946, is a global sports and entertainment brand that features 30 teams in the United States and Canada. During the 2008-09 season, NBA games reached 215 countries and territories in 41 languages. The league’s worldwide reach was also reflected in the 77 international players from 33 countries and territories on NBA rosters. NBA merchandise is sold in more than 100,000 stores in 100 countries on six continents. NBA.com averages more than five million daily visits, with more than 50 percent of the site’s visitors coming from outside of North America. Through NBA Cares, the league, its teams and players have donated more than $110 million to charity, provided more than one million hours of hands-on service to communities around the world, and created more than 425 places where kids and families can live, learn, or play.
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.)
Tecmo has released information regarding the USA release of Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2. The game is set for a September 29th Release, With a Japanese and Europe release soon after. There is a pre-order bonus for those who get it at GameStop. there is a 80 page book featuring a 30 page comic book, mini strategy guide, art gallery and commentary by the Team Ninja's producer, Yosuke Hayashi, and the games lead artists. There will also be an exclusive downloadable costume.
Press Release TORRANCE, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Jul 27, 2009 The most intense, challenging, action-packed ninja adventure is back and arriving exclusively on the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system this fall. The latest installment in the critically acclaimed series, NINJA GAIDEN® SIGMA 2, will be launching September 29, 2009 in North America, followed by Japan and Europe.
Developed by Tecmo’s own Team NINJA, the NINJA GAIDEN series follows the adventures of super ninja Ryu Hayabusa throughout the world. The series has earned high praise and a loyal following amongst core fans, as well as action gamers alike. Released in July 2007, NINJA GAIDEN SIGMA was the first in the series to land on the PLAYSTATION 3 system. From playability, visual presentation, to sound, the game received excellent scores all around. NINJA GAIDEN SIGMA 2 takes the series further with the introduction of an all-new Team Missions online co-op mode and Chapter Challenge mode, multiple playable characters, large weapon variety, “Ninja Record” player stat system, a prologue comic with voice-overs and more. Encapsulating these features into one package makes NINJA GAIDEN SIGMA 2 not only the most challenging and addictive action game, but also the most definitive version of the series to date. A special Collector’s Edition will be available exclusively at GameStop retailers nationwide and Canada. The Collector’s Edition includes an 80-page book featuring:
A 30-page Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 prologue comic written and designed by Team NINJA. The comic is a printed version of the in-game digital comic.
Mini-Strategy Guide:A starter guide covering Ryu, Ayane, Momiji, and Rachel’s weapons, ninpos, Story Mode basics, Team Missions and more
Art Gallery: A peek at various character concept artwork
Commentary from Team NINJA producer Yosuke Hayashi and lead artists In addition, consumers who pre-order NINJA GAIDEN SIGMA 2 at GameStop will receive an exclusive downloadable costume available through the PlayStation®Network.
Story As super ninja Ryu Hayabusa, you roam the world and hunt down the Demon Statue that was stolen by the Black Spider Ninja Clan to prevent the resurrection of the evil Archfiend. From Tokyo to New York, follow Ryu as he encounters vicious enemies and acquires an extensive assortment of ninja weaponry along the way.
Game Features New Playable Characters: Ninja Gaiden’s Rachel, Ayane from the Dead or Alive series and Momiji from Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword appear as sexy new playable characters
Team Missions mode (Co-op): Two players can engage in online co-op play with voice chat in more than 30 different missions. View and record your play through “Ninja Cinema” and share your Cinema and Mission results via PlayStation Network
Chapter Challenge mode: Master your favorite chapter and compete against others for the top Karma points
Ninja Record: View your complete stats for every mode played, number of enemies defeated, drops and throws, combos, rescues, character usage rate and more
Rewards: Over 50 trophies to earn throughout the game and a dozen unlockable costumes. Weapons acquired can be leveled up to strengthen their power and gain new battle techniques.
Visual Diversity: Over 30 unique characters, 17 stages with a variety of environments, and a storyline which unfolds in 70 impressive cut-scenes
Variable AI: Contributing to the increased difficulty level, the gameplay differs each time you appear in a level as enemies engage in a variety of different actions as they assess the current situation
Gameplay Innovation: A finishing blow system can be used in battle to quickly defeat an enemy in one dynamic action
More information on the title is available at www.ninjagaidengame.com. NINJA GAIDEN SIGMA 2 is rated “M” (Mature) by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) and will carry a suggested retail price of US $59.99 (Collector’s Edition US $69.99).
About Tecmo Tecmo Inc. is a global developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Torrance, California. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of TECMO, LTD., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. TECMO is best known for the Dead or Alive®, Ninja Gaiden®, Tecmo Bowl® and Fatal Frame® series. On April 1, 2009, TECMO KOEI HOLDINGS CO., LTD was established as a result of the TECMO, LTD. and KOEI Co., Ltd. merger. More information on TECMO can be found at www.tecmogames.com.
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
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