Tag: Koei Tecmo
News You Can Now Rock Out to Over 700 Dynasty Warriors Songs on Spotify and Other Music Services
March!
The Dynasty Warriors series has a long, long history of cheesy (but often very enjoyable) rock music — and now the lot of it is on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. Koei Tecmo has added over 700 tracks to these services so that you can listen to bangers like 'March' and 'Theme of Lu Bu' while cleaning the house. The publisher's press...
News Ninja Gaiden Sigma Trilogy Listed for PS4 by Hong Kong Publisher
Coming March 2021?
Hong Kong's biggest game publisher and distributor has uploaded and quickly deleted a listing for a Ninja Gaiden Sigma Trilogy. The product page mentioned a PlayStation 4 release in March 2021 before being pulled. That's all the information we have to share right now, but if someone in the know speaks up or the collection is...
News Dynasty Warriors Series Producer Teases Multiple Game Announcements
No more Dynasty Warriors 9
Dynasty Warriors series producer Akihiro Suzuki has teased a number of game announcements via a new Famitsu interview (as translated by Gematsu). In celebration of the property's 20th anniversary, Suzuki says: "I hope to be able to announce a 20th anniversary title in the near future." He adds: "By the way, there is not...
News Koei Tecmo Celebrates 20 Years of Dynasty Warriors with Nostalgia-Driven Trailer
Now that's a dynasty
20 whole years of Dynasty Warriors. A few more if we're counting from the original Japanese release. But either way, that's a lot of hacking and slashing, and to celebrate, Koei Tecmo has released a trailer that's got us feeling all nostalgic. The video covers just about every Dynasty Warriors title released in the West over...
Mini Review Fairy Tail - Faithful Anime Adaptation Is a Fan Pleaser
They lived Happy-ly ever after
Fairy Tail follows the plot of the anime, set from around the end of the Tenrou Island arc to approximately the end of the Avatar arc. For the uninitiated, that spans around 160 episodes from about 122 onwards. You're therefore much better off going into Fairy Tail with some knowledge of the property already, but there...
News Persona 5 Scramble Is Planned for a Western Release According to Koei Tecmo Report
Get up, get out there
According to publisher Koei Tecmo's latest financial report, Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers will be heading West at some point. The title is listed as one of the company's Western projects -- Koei Tecmo being the developer -- and while we were always expecting Scramble to launch in North America and Europe eventually,...
News Anime RPG Fairy Tail Gets Over 20 Minutes of English Gameplay
Magic
Upcoming turn based RPG Fairy Tail is back with almost 25 minutes of uncut English gameplay. The footage shows a bit of exploration, a lot of dialogue, and a few flashy looking fights. The video gives us a decent idea of the title's structure, so it's well worth a quick watch if you're interested. Fairy Tail was recently hit with a delay,...
News Fairy Tail RPG Delayed Into July Due to Coronavirus Disruptions
Delayed just over a month
That promising looking Fairy Tail role-playing game has been delayed, Koei Tecmo has announced. The turn based title was originally due to launch next month, on the 25th June, but it's now been pushed back to the 30th and 31st July in Europe and North America respectively. As you'd expect at this point, the ongoing...
News Fairy Tail RPG's Inside Box Art Will Be Chosen By Fans, and You Can Vote Now
There can only be one
The upcoming Fairy Tail role-playing game from Koei Tecmo looks quite promising from what we've seen of it. The turn based adventure is set to launch on the 25th and 26th June in Europe and North America respectively, but before it hits store shelves, the publisher is giving fans the opportunity to choose the artwork for the...
News Dead or Alive 6 Marks a New Low for Microtransactions, Hair Colour Changes Charged
Get outta here
Just when you thought microtransactions couldn't get any worse, Dead or Alive 6 comes up with a new tactic to nickel and dime you that little bit more. Introduced with update 1.60 on PlayStation 4, you'll now need to pay real-life money just to change your hair colour. If the thought of that isn't bad enough, you're not actually...
News Remember When Dead or Alive 6 Was Pretending to Be Mature?
What a boob
There was a period, prior to release, where Koei Tecmo proclaimed Dead or Alive 6 would be slightly less suggestive than its predecessors. Of course, the publisher knows exactly what makes the property popular, and quickly populated the sequel with all sorts of bikinis and bondage costumes. Now it’s back with a brand new DLC character,...
News Dynasty Warriors Is Making a Comeback in 2020 as Koei Tecmo Teases New Projects
We go again
It's been quite a while since we wrote specifically about Dynasty Warriors, and that's mainly because the series is still reeling from the immense disappointment that was and still is Dynasty Warriors 9. It's been just over two years since that game's release, and publisher Koei Tecmo has opened up a new website for the franchise's 20th...
Mini Review Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate - Hack and Slasher Finally Feels Like the Complete Package
Promoted
We weren't overly impressed with Warriors Orochi 4 when it launched in 2018, but Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate is definitely a cut above. Available as either a digital expansion or a re-release, Ultimate adds two new story chapters, a handful of new characters, and an endgame 'Infinity Mode'. It also brings a number of improvements to the...
News Anime RPG Fairy Tail Delayed to June 2020
One for the summer
Fairy Tail, the upcoming turn based role-playing game adapted from the manga and anime property of the same name, has been delayed. The colourful title was originally set to launch on the 19th March, but "due to the developer’s desire to further enhance the game for a more enriching Fairy Tail experience", its release date has...
News Nioh 2 Story Trailer Is an Atmospheric, Magical Mystery
War is unending
After teasing yesterday that it would drop a new trailer for Nioh 2, Sony has delivered with an all-new look at the game -- this time placing a large emphasis on its story. The title is a prequel to the 2017 original so no prior knowledge is required for those interested in checking out the experience launching March 2020. Take a...
News Nioh 2 to Receive a Brand New Trailer Tomorrow, Sony Teases
War is unending
Are you ready to see more Nioh 2? The upcoming sequel from Team Ninja is looking pretty great so far, and we know the game has been rebalanced since the brutal PlayStation 4 beta. It seems as though we're about to get a fresh look at the game, as the PlayStation Twitter account is teasing a new trailer. As mentioned in the image...
News Latest Nioh 2 Screenshots Debut New Character and Guardian Spirits
New info every week
In the lead up to the game's PlayStation 4 release on 13th March, Nioh 2 will be revealing new information every single week. That's seven lots of content coming our way, and it all starts today with a new batch of screenshots which show off a new character and more Guardian Spirits. As you can see in a selection of the images...
Review Atelier Dusk Trilogy Deluxe Pack - New Year, Same Old Alchemists
Another trip into the delightful Atelier back catalogue
The Atelier Dusk Trilogy Deluxe Pack consists of three RPGs: Atelier Ayesha, Atelier Escha & Logy, and Atelier Shallie. This is a re-release of the ‘Plus’ version of these games but with a few improvements. As well as improved graphics there are some quality of life improvements such as...
News Nioh 2 Difficulty Level to Be Adjusted for the Final Game Following Beta Feedback
Rebalancing and better tutorials
Nioh 2 was far too difficult for our liking when we got some sweet hands on action with the latest Team Ninja outing by way of an open beta last November. "Nioh 2's open beta just kicked our arse" is what we claimed at the time, and it looks like we weren't the only ones having trouble making much progress. The...
News Dragon Quest Heroes 3 Has Been Discussed Internally, But Nothing's Been Finalised
Sounds like a tough sequel
Dragon Quest Heroes II was probably one of the most overlooked games of 2017. The hack and slash sequel had a solid combat system, an enjoyable story, and plenty of cool characters, but it just didn't seem to get the attention that it deserved. It was also a real improvement over the original, boasting a much better...
News Anime RPG Fairy Tail Adds Yet Another Release Date to a Massive March 2020
No tall tail
The early 2020 release dates just keep on coming. Adding to what is already an absolutely packed month, Koei Tecmo's Fairy Tail role-playing game is set to launch on the 19th March. If you haven't been keeping up, Fairy Tail is a turn based adventure that's tied to the popular anime and manga property. It's being developed by Gust, the...
News Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate Looks More and More Like the Complete Package
Goddamn
Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate is starting to look more and more like the game that the original Warriors Orochi 4 was meant to be. The title, which arrives on Western shores in February next year, has a new Japanese trailer that highlights a handful of new characters, additional storylines, and game modes. Speaking as Warriors fans, we reckon...
Hands On Nioh 2 Could Be the Toughest Souls-Like to Date
Prepare to die
We're not ones to boast, but we sort of have to be pretty good at video games in order to do our jobs properly. We've managed to beat every Dark Souls entry there is, Bloodborne, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice -- you name it and we've probably clocked it. However, Nioh 2's open beta just kicked our arse. Playable for the next 10 days, Koei...
News Here's One More Reason to Play Nioh on PS Plus
Save data has a cool use
Nioh was a really great twist on the Souls formula back when it released in early 2017, and it looks like the sequel is set to replicate that in a few months time in March 2020. If you haven't played that original experience, however, it's going to be available on PS Plus as part of the november line-up. A worthy download...
News Nioh 2 PS4 Open Beta Gives You a Slice of the Action in November
Blade test runner
Koei Tecmo has gone Nioh crazy today. Not only is the first game coming to PlayStation Plus next month, its sequel now has a firm release date. Nioh 2 is a few months away, but fret not -- you'll be able to try it out for yourself much sooner than that. An open beta has also been announced, and it's right around the corner. As...
News Nioh 2 Skewers a March 2020 Release Date on PS4
Early 2020 is crazy
After its "early 2020" release window was outed last month, we've been waiting on an official date for Nioh 2 -- and now we've got one. The sequel to 2017's really rather good action role-playing game will launch on the 13th March 2020, placing it just ten days away from the inevitable juggernaut that is Final Fantasy VII Remake...
Review Nioh - Team Ninja's Take on Dark Souls Is a Striking Alternative
Prepare to daikatana
Republished on Wednesday 30th October 2019: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of October's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. Stop us if you think you've heard this one before. You wake up in prison in your underwear, immediately breaking out and making your way...
News Nioh 2 Tests Your Might with an Open Beta This November
1-10 November
Nioh 2 is quietly creeping up on us with a confirmed release window of early 2020. It'll have to go up against heavy hitters such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Final Fantasy VII Remake, but we reckon the follow-up to Team Ninja's 2017 samurai success can calve out its own audience. And to make that wait a little bit easier, an ope
News Nioh 2 Will Add to the Crazy Number of Games Releasing in Early 2020
New trailer confirms
Update: And there it is. Nioh 2 is officially launching in early 2020, the game's new trailer confirms. You can check it out above. Original story: If you didn't already know, the first few months of 2020 are looking pretty ridiculous for PlayStation 4 owners. Final Fantasy VII Remake. Cyberpunk 2077. Persona 5 Royal. Gods...
News There's a Fairy Tail RPG Coming to PS4 in 2020
This ain't no tale
Popular manga and anime series Fairy Tail is getting a PlayStation 4 adaptation, publisher Koei Tecmo has revealed. It's described as a role-playing game, and it's being developed by Gust, the studio behind the Atelier series. A Fairy Tail game from Gust? It's an interesting pairing. The title, currently just called 'Fairy Tail',...
News Ninja Gaiden's Ryu Hayabusa Makes a Comeback in Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate
Another guest returns
Warriors Orochi 4 did away with the series' guest characters, but now they're coming back for Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate. How convenient. Revealed in a new gameplay trailer, Ryu Hayabusa of Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive fame, is bringing his magically-infused swordplay to the upcoming re-release. He looks just about as deadly...
News Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate Officially Announced, Comes West in February 2020
Orochi's return
Koei Tecmo has officially announced Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate, and it's coming West in February 2020. The game was actually leaked earlier this week following a brief teaser trailer. It'll be available as both a standalone title, and as an expansion for those who already own Warriors Orochi 4. Ultimate will feature new playable...
News Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate Leaked Ahead of Official Announcement
He's back again
Yesterday, Koei Tecmo teased what appeared to be some kind of Warriors Orochi announcement. Given that Warriors Orochi 4 released around a year ago, many bet on this tease being for an enhanced version of the game. After all, Koei Tecmo loves its re-releases. As it turns out, they were right. Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate has leaked...
News Nioh 2 Will Hack and Slash the Tokyo Game Show Next Month
All-new screenshots and art
Anticipated sequel Nioh 2 will cut the Tokyo Game Show next month, as publisher Koei Tecmo lines up an all-new demo of the upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive. Writing on the PlayStation Blog, creative director Tom Lee showcased the key art for the title, confirming that the central character will indeed be a so-called...
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 '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...
