Tag: Koei Tecmo
ChinaJoy 2019 Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV Journeys West in 2020 on PS4
No Wei
Koei Tecmo has confirmed that the next entry in its long running strategy franchise, Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV, will be sailing overseas in early 2020 for PlayStation 4. The title's due out at the end of this year in Japan. We quite liked the property's previous instalment, Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII, awarding it an 8/10 in...
News Nioh 2 Gameplay Footage Is Bloody and Impressive
Nearly four hours worth of video to digest
Nioh 2's alpha test got underway yesterday, but footage of the early beta is already surfacing across the internet. Thanks to YouTube user Shirrako, we've got almost four hours worth of gameplay to munch on that those lucky enough to be invited are playing right now. Chec
News 'Some' PS4 Users Are Being Invited to Alpha Test Nioh 2 as Gameplay Footage Finally Appears
Secret samurai
It's been quite a while since we heard anything about Nioh 2. The game was announced last year at E3, but we've seen nothing of it aside from a brief teaser trailer. Back in February, Team Ninja reiterated that the game was still in development, but it's been a return to radio silence ever since. Things appear to finally be kicking...
News Sony Censorship Policy Removes Lewd Items from Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Scarlet
All included on Nintendo Switch
Many had assumed that Sony’s new censorship policy would only target smaller developers, but Koei Tecmo is the latest publisher to fall foul to the Japanese giant’s buttoned up approach. A product page for the newly announced Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Scarlet reveals that
Melting pot
It really is crazy to think that the Atelier series has been going for over twenty years now. The series is well known for being far more about enchanting coming of age stories than trying to defeat the bad guys and save the world. Nelke & the Legendary Alchemist: Ateliers of the New World is a spin-off game that celebrates this...
News Dead or Alive 6's Free Core Fighters Version Is Out Now on PS4
Get ready! Fight!
Dead or Alive 6: Core Fighters is available to download now on PlayStation 4. The free-to-play version of Dead or Alive 6, it only has a limited playable character roster, but you do get access to a bunch of different game modes. If you're the least bit interested in the title, you may want to check it out and get a decent feel for...
News Dead or Alive 6 Patch Promises Costume Parts Fix for Easier Unlocking
Wardrobe malfunction
Grinding for additional costumes in Dead or Alive 6 is an absolute slog -- so much so that we dinged the game for its unlocking system in our review. Right now, if you want to unlock a new outfit, you need two in-game currencies: pattern parts and gold. Gold is easy enough to obtain -- you just play the game -- but pattern parts...
News Much Like Dead or Alive 5, Dead or Alive 6 Has $93 Season Passes
Yes, they cost more than the game
With the game out today, the first -- that's right, first -- season pass for Dead or Alive 6 is up for purchase on the PlayStation Store. As predicted by many, it looks like Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja are using the same approach with Dead or Alive 6 that they used with Dead or Alive 5. That is to say, support the...
Review Dead or Alive 6 - A Soft Sequel That Somehow Feels Rushed
In limbo
Dead or Alive 6 isn't the full-blown sequel to Dead or Alive 5 that we were hoping for. It's been over six whole years since the previous game first launched back on the PS3, and three years since the enhanced remaster, Dead or Alive 5: Last Round, hit PS4. Given the wait, we expected a lot more from this sixth main instalment, even if it...
News Japanese Dead or Alive 6 Stream Axed After Things Got a Bit Too Sexually Suggestive
Careful now
Ahead of its release next month, Dead or Alive 6 showed its face at Evo Japan as part of a promotional slot. The whole thing (or thereabouts) was streamed live on Twitch, with a sizeable audience watching on as things got a little steamy. For those out of the loop, Evo Japan is basically the Japanese version of Evo -- the world's...
News Dead or Alive 6 Demo Coming Soon, Mai From King of Fighters Returns as DLC Again
Season pass also confirmed
Dead or Alive 6 will be getting a 'Deluxe Demo', Koei Tecmo has confirmed. It'll feature online battles, training modes, combo challenges, and a brief look at the game's story. It'll also include all 24 playable characters, so more hardcore fans of the series may appreciate the opportunity to test out their favourite...
News We Can't Imagine Sony's Happy with This Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Scarlet Trailer
Maybe don't show it Shawn Layden
Don’t show anyone at Sony this trailer for Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Scarlet – there’s a good chance the company will have a collective aneurysm. The platform holder – which has been clamping down on cynically sexual games – has so far turned a blind eye to Koei Tecmo’s updated paradise island simulator,...
News Samurai Warriors 5 Very Likely in Development, Announcement Coming This Year or Next
Oh, okay
Koei Tecmo hosted a Samurai Warriors livestream earlier today, in which series producer Hisashi Koinuma all but confirmed that Samurai Warriors 5 is in development. However, it's not ready to be shown yet. Koinuma commented, as translated by Gematsu: "While I haven’t been able to announce a new numbered entry since Samurai Warriors 4,...
News Nioh Has Topped 2.5 Million Copies Worldwide, Nioh 2 Still in Development
An official update
Feudal Japan-infused action role-playing title Nioh, which launched almost exactly two years ago in 2017, has sold over 2.5 million copies to date. The stat comes from the game's official Twitter account, which has been busy celebrating the game's second anniversary. For what is really quite a niche property, that's not a bad...
News Dead or Alive 6 Will Get a Free-to-Play Version Post-Launch
Core fighters
Much like Dead or Alive 5, Dead or Alive 6 will be getting its own free-to-play version after the full game has released. The confirmation comes from director Yohei Shimbori, who told Siliconera that it's currently being planned. "We do have plans to make a free-to-play version, but we haven’t announced when it will be available. We...
News There's Probably Some Samurai Warriors News Coming Next Week
15th anniversary special
Koei Tecmo will be hosting a Samurai Warriors livestream next week, celebrating the series' 15th anniversary. It's worth assuming that something will be revealed or announced, or at least teased during the stream, otherwise we doubt that the publisher would bother doing it to begin with. That said, there is already a...
News Dead or Alive 6 Can't Shed Hyper-Sexualisation Or Fans Will Leave
Director explains "maturer" sequel
Dead or Alive 6 was supposed to be tamer than its predecessors, but Eurogamer.net reports that it’s just as lewd as ever. While default costumes show characters like the 18-year-old Honoka all covered up, you can unlock alternative outfits that reveal a dizzying degree of skin. Breast physics are also back, but...
News Dead or Alive 6 Open Beta Test Available to Download Now
Starts later today
Seemingly out of nowhere, Koei Tecmo has dropped the online beta for Dead or Alive 6 onto the PlayStation Store in various countries. The file size weighs in at about 7.7GB. It's ready for download to your PS4, but you won't be able to play until midnight JST, which is in a few hours. Here are the start times for the beta test:...
News Dead or Alive 6 Release Date Delayed to March
Still alive
Previously due to release in just over a month on the 15th February, Dead or Alive 6 has been pushed back into March, Koei Tecmo has announced. The anticipated fighting game still hits during a busy period, but developer Team Ninja says that the delay will allow the team to "further enhance and balance" the experience. In other words, it...
News Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z Might Be Coming to PS4
But why
Hey, remember Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z? No? Maybe? Oh, you remember the 43 Metascore it has over on Metacritic? Yeah, now that you mention it, it does ring a bell... Snark aside, Koei Tecmo may be thinking about bringing the Ninja Gaiden spin-off to PlayStation 4, supposedly as a remaster. The company filed a new trademark a few days ago for...
Review Atelier Arland Series Deluxe Pack - A Trio of Delights
Atelier what, it's pretty good
The Atelier series is something of an acquired taste. The games tend to be a mix of super-relaxed storylines with anxiety-inducing time limit systems. The juxtaposition can be a bit off-putting to some, but once you realise that the time limits aren’t as harsh as they first appear then you can start to appreciate...
News Dead or Alive 6 Sees the Return of Disciplined Duo Brad and Eliot
Best buds
Brad and Eliot are returning in Dead or Alive 6, bringing their distinctive fighting styles back to Team Ninja's series for another round. We're hoping for at least another cutscene where they fight over dinner in the most Jackie Chan-esque way possible. The game's roster is really starting to take shape now, and with the title due to...
News Koei Tecmo Busts Out Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 Scarlet Trailer
Titillating
Whip out the Kleenex and close the curtains, because Koei Tecmo has peeled off the first trailer for Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Scarlet. The re-release – which will controversially lack ‘Softening Gel’ on Sony’s system – adds a new character and various other gameplay improvements compared to its predecessor. Those who purchase...
News Koei Tecmo Teases a New PS4 Game to Be Revealed Next Week
"The fated battle begins"
Koei Tecmo has teased the reveal of a new PlayStation 4 game, but we don't have much to go on right now. The teaser website shows a fiery background with the words "The fated battle begins" placed on top of it. Interesting. At the moment, all we can do is guess. Is it a new Warriors title? We know that the next Samurai...
News Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Scarlet Announced Amid Sony Censorship Row
No word of any changes yet
Your favourite buxom Dead or Alive babes will bring more sun and sangria to the PlayStation 4 from 20th March in Japan, as Koei Tecmo has announced an updated version of Xtreme 3 for Sony’s system. The news comes amid a censorship row which is seeing the Japanese giant clamp down on saucy software, although there’s no...
News New Fighter NiCO Joins Dead or Alive 6 Alongside Kokoro, Lisa
Lightning strikes
Three more characters have been confirmed for Dead or Alive 6, and one of them is brand new. The terribly named NiCO appears to be a scientist of some kind, and she can wield electricity. She's joined by returning fighters Kokoro and Lisa in the game's latest trailer. A couple of new stages are revealed, too. Dead or Alive 6 is...
News Christie Weaves Her Way into Dead or Alive 6
New stage also confirmed
Veteran Dead or Alive fighter Christie has been confirmed as a playable character in Dead or Alive 6. The white-haired assassin returns with all of her snake-like move intact, and this time she's sporting a rather stylish black top. You can check out her deadly techniques in the trailer that we've embedded above. Said...
Review Warriors Orochi 4 - Worse Than Warriors Orochi 3
Snake eater
Warriors Orochi 4 feels like it was developed on a shoestring budget. It cuts corners everywhere, from the removal of several game modes that were in previous titles, to the the fact that 95 per cent of the game's story is told through static character portraits and text boxes. However, after the dismal open world structure of Dynasty...
News Bass, Tina, and Mila Are Ready to Rumble in Dead or Alive 6
Wrestlemania
Dead or Alive 6 has a brief new trailer that confirms Bass, Tina, and Mila will return as playable characters. Father-daughter wrestling combo Bass and Tina have slick new outfits, while Mila appears to be sticking with her standard costume from Dead or Alive 5. The video also showcases a new wrestling ring stage. Honestly, the game's...
News Warriors Orochi 4 Shows Off Godly Powers in New Gameplay Trailer
Deification station
With October being so packed with new games, we'd almost forgotten about Warriors Orochi 4. Fortunately Koei Tecmo's here to remind us that the title's still due on the 16th October, and it's looking like a typically fun Warriors experience in its latest English gameplay trailer. Destructive new abilities are the focus this time...
News Dead or Alive 6 Release Date Set, Grabs a New Story and Gameplay Trailer
Marie Rose and Honoka return
Dead or Alive 6 got a great new trailer during Sony's PlayStation LineUp Tour event in Japan. It gives us a few glimpses at the game's story mode, and shows off some fresh gameplay. It also confirms that Marie Rose and Honoka will be part of the character roster. What's more, Dead or Alive 6 now has a...
Gamescom 2018 Dead or Alive 6 Plunders Hitomi, Leifang Trailer
Girl power
As leaked over the weekend, here’s your first look at Hitomi and Leifang in Dead or Alive 6, battling a giant tentacle on a shipwreck. Dubbed ‘Forbidden Fortune’, the new stage will be on display at Gamescom 2018 this week, alongside the returning starlets. “The dynamic level features the ruins of an old pirate ship, with...
News Hitomi, Leifang Debut in Dead or Alive 6 Alongside Giant Tentacle
Of course
Oh, it’s like that, is it? Team Ninja’s been talking about how Dead or Alive 6 is going to be a more mature take on the series, but here’s Hitomi and Leifang being, shall we say, tickled by a giant tentacle. Both characters were confirmed earlier in the month, but this is our first look at the fighters, via a Gamescom 2018 leak by...
News Warriors Orochi 4 English Gameplay Shows the Power of the Gods
Divine blessings
Koei Tecmo's released a new trailer for Warriors Orochi 4, this time showcasing a nice chunk of English gameplay. The video features several fresh characters, including Greek Gods Zeus, Athena, and Ares. Perseus is also along for the ride, and even Odin puts in an appearance. The gameplay's going to look very familiar to...
News Another Greek Legend Joins the Warriors Orochi 4 Character Roster
Perseus joins the fray
Following on from Zeus and Athena, another figure in Greek legend is joining the cast of Warriors Orochi 4. Perseus -- commonly known as that bloke who killed Medusa and cut off her head -- will also be playable in Koei Tecmo's upcoming hack and slasher. Naturally, he's been given a solid anime overhaul, and he looks fun to...
News Hitomi, Leifang Join Dead or Alive 6 Lineup
Full reveal at Gamescom 2018
Hairband loving German teen starlet Hitomi will join the roster of Dead or Alive 6 alongside fellow fan favourite Leifang, developer Team Ninja teased at EVO 2018 this weekend. The two new additions will be officially revealed at Gamescom 2018 later this month, on 20th August. A newcomer named Diego
News Greek Gods Cause Chaos in New Warriors Orochi 4 Gameplay Trailers
Athena and Zeus enter the fray
Warriors Orochi 4 is getting Greek Gods involved in its unique brand of chaotic action, with Athena and Zeus joining the playable character roster. Athena comes equipped with a huge shield that can blast enemies away with beams of light, while Zeus, unsurprisingly, makes use of electricity fields and bolts of...
News Warriors Orochi 4 Thinks 16th October Is a Good Release Date
Who are we to argue?
Koei Tecmo probably expects Warriors Orochi 4 to reach its target audience whenever it releases, but 16th October in North America and 19th October in Europe doesn’t necessarily seem like the best slot. That’s within days of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, Battlefield V, and Red Dead Redemption 2. No doubt we’ll be able to...
E3 2018 Nioh 2 Branches Out With Character Creation
Nioh yeah
Nope, you won't be playing as a grizzled predetermined character like William Adams in Nioh 2. Instead, you'll be able to create your own custom hero. You'll be able to choose your sex and race according to game director Fumihiko Yasuda, who confirmed the addition during PlayStation's E3 2018 livestream. It's unclear how much...
E3 2018 Dead or Alive 6 Looks Slick in 10 Minutes of Gameplay
Critical stunner
Dead or Alive 6 appeared out of nowhere earlier in the week, and now IGN's pumped out ten whole minutes of gameplay footage. You can catch it above. Overall, the game's looking pretty darn slick. It's got an especially smooth visual style, and the introduction of a resource meter allows for either a bone-crunching critical hit, or...
E3 2018 Dead or Alive 6 Brings Blood and Sweat to PS4 Next Year
Certainly not dead
Wow, that came out of nowhere. Dead or Alive 6 is official, and it's coming to PlayStation 4 "early" next year. You can get a decent eyeful of the game via the trailer that we've embedded above. Despite its frankly mental downloadable content shenanigans, we were quite fond of Dead or Alive 5, and this next title looks to build...
News Nioh Slashes Through Two Million Sales Worldwide
William the conqueror
Koei Tecmo’s likeable Souls-esque samurai slasher Nioh has now cut through two million units worldwide across the PlayStation 4 and PC, the publisher has announced. The game was originally published by Sony, raising its profile significantly around the globe. Created by Team Ninja, the title was originally announced in 2005...
News Warriors Orochi 4 Will Have No Guest Characters
Oh
Well, colour us surprised. Earlier in the week, news broke that upcoming hack and slasher Warriors Orochi 4 will have a playable roster consisting of a whopping 170 characters -- but according to new information, none of those characters will be guests from other Koei Tecmo franchises. This means that unlike previous Orochi titles, characters...
News Yep, Dynasty Warriors 9 Is Selling Removed Weapons as DLC
But of course
In a move that is sadly nothing new for Koei Tecmo, old weapons are returning to Dynasty Warriors 9 as premium downloadable content. Dynasty Warriors 9 was torn to shreds by many a fan when it launched back in February of this year, and one of the most common criticisms was that some of the series' more interesting weapons...
News Warriors Orochi 4 Will Feature 170 Playable Characters
Go big or go home
The first real Warriors Orochi 4 details have hit the web thanks to Famitsu, with the publication revealing that the upcoming hack and slasher will boast 170 playable characters. For those who don't know, the Orochi series has always prided itself on having gigantic character rosters, but this is a new record. As you'd expect, the...
News Warriors Orochi 4 First Look Coming Next Week
Get the team together
Warriors Orochi 4 was officially announced back in March, and it seems as though Koei Tecmo's just about ready to show us the game. According to the publisher's Japanese Twitter account, our first real look at the release is coming next week, on the 10th May. Now we just have to hope and pray that Koei Tecmo doesn't...
Review Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings
Double trouble
Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings is the third and final game in the Atelier “Mysterious” trilogy. If we take a quick look back at the previous two games then you’ll see that there have been some pretty big changes between them. Atelier Sophie was praised by many for getting rid of the time...
News Warriors Orochi 4 Confirmed for Western Release in 2018
Year of the snake
Announced over the weekend, Warriors Orochi 4 is currently in development. A teaser trailer appeared out of nowhere on Saturday night, confirming that the game is due to launch in Japan later this year. Cool, but what about the West? Well, it hasn't taken publisher Koei Tecmo long to localise the announcement, with the company...
News Warriors Orochi 4 Announced as Next Entry in Crossover Series, Launching in 2018
In Japan, anyway
In an announcement that's seemingly come out of nowhere, Koei Tecmo has revealed Warriors Orochi 4, and it's due to launch later this year in Japan. The announcement's arrived not too long after the release of the massively disappointing Dynasty Warriors 9, so this could be the publisher's chance to atone for such a...
Colossal fun
For those who have been living under a rock, Attack on Titan is one of the biggest anime and manga properties of recent years, and tells the story of humanity's struggle against a group of man-eating Titans who are threatening to destroy their world. The first Attack on Titan game came out in 2016, and now Koei Tecmo is back with a...
