Koei Readies Two for March
Samurai Warriors: State of War takes tactical action to the portable scene, while the naval battles commence with Warship Gunner 2.
Published: January 18, 2006
Koei has got plans for 2006. Big plans. On top of getting a head start on next-generation development with its slash-o-rific, PS3-bound title, Ni-Oh, the company looks to keep the current consoles (and portables, for that matter) cooking with the announcement of two new titles. Giving its steady-running tactical series a PSP debut is Samurai Warriors: State of War, while the naval action sequel, Warship Gunner 2, is on target for a PS2-exclusive release.
And now, onto the game details. Go-go cut ‘n’ paste!
Set amidst Japan's most volatile era, Samurai Warriors: State of War give players control of famous samurai and legendary ninja in an ever-unfolding war. Gamers will use classic Japanese weaponry including swords, longbows, and sickles to fight their way through wide-open battlefields and trap-laden castles. Samurai Warriors: State of War comes complete with 19 playable characters, all-new stories, and competitive multiplayer challenges.
As for the nautical nonsense…
In the sequel to the naval action hit, video gamers will engage in deadly sub-to-sub stealth warfare, pilot classic warships and design their own fleet of destroyers, submarines, and battlecruisers. With Koei’s strategic twist on naval action, Warship Gunner 2 lets players invest in new technologies to develop a full spectrum of artillery systems, aircraft, ship hulls, propulsion and electronics. Over 1000 vital components in all!
Combat in Warship Gunner 2 takes place across 100 missions and 60 stages teeming with lethal seafighters, swarms of enemy aircraft, and unworldly super-weapons! Using the game's control panel and advanced heads-up display, players must track their targets through darkness, varying sea states and the most adverse weather conditions known to man.
"For video gamers, this year is going to be the most thrilling year ever, and kicking off 2006 with two great games is just the start," beamed Amos Ip, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for Koei Corporation. "Around the world, Koei’s development teams are preparing bold new concepts and ideas that will captivate gamers. Today's announcement is just a small, yet exciting sample of what we have in store for this year."
Both games are slated for a March release. Yes, we would be honored to keep you updated over the next few weeks. Why, have you taken notice of our PSP media section?
And now, onto the game details. Go-go cut ‘n’ paste!
Set amidst Japan's most volatile era, Samurai Warriors: State of War give players control of famous samurai and legendary ninja in an ever-unfolding war. Gamers will use classic Japanese weaponry including swords, longbows, and sickles to fight their way through wide-open battlefields and trap-laden castles. Samurai Warriors: State of War comes complete with 19 playable characters, all-new stories, and competitive multiplayer challenges.
As for the nautical nonsense…
In the sequel to the naval action hit, video gamers will engage in deadly sub-to-sub stealth warfare, pilot classic warships and design their own fleet of destroyers, submarines, and battlecruisers. With Koei’s strategic twist on naval action, Warship Gunner 2 lets players invest in new technologies to develop a full spectrum of artillery systems, aircraft, ship hulls, propulsion and electronics. Over 1000 vital components in all!
Combat in Warship Gunner 2 takes place across 100 missions and 60 stages teeming with lethal seafighters, swarms of enemy aircraft, and unworldly super-weapons! Using the game's control panel and advanced heads-up display, players must track their targets through darkness, varying sea states and the most adverse weather conditions known to man.
"For video gamers, this year is going to be the most thrilling year ever, and kicking off 2006 with two great games is just the start," beamed Amos Ip, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for Koei Corporation. "Around the world, Koei’s development teams are preparing bold new concepts and ideas that will captivate gamers. Today's announcement is just a small, yet exciting sample of what we have in store for this year."
Both games are slated for a March release. Yes, we would be honored to keep you updated over the next few weeks. Why, have you taken notice of our PSP media section?