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KOEI TECMO GAMES ANNOUNCES LINEUP FOR TOKYO GAME SHOW 2016 AND CONFIRMS TITLES BOUND FOR WESTERN RELEASE

Burlingame, Calif – September 7, 2016 – KOEI TECMO Games is happy to announce today its on-site lineup of games at this year’s upcoming Tokyo Game Show. KOEI TECMO Games will be exhibiting an exciting and robust lineup in Tokyo from September 15 – 18 complete with hands-on demos, game presentations, and brand new trailers! This will include a number of titles already confirmed for western release, as well as previously unannounced titles that will reach the west within 2017.

Berserk (working title)
Omega Force’s interactive entertainment adaptation of one of the most brutal and unrelenting anime and manga titles will be available to visitors for a hands-on demo for the first time! Slated for release on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and digitally for the PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system and Windows PC via Steam®, Berserk (working title) will closely follow the events of the most well-known story arcs from the iconic manga’s narrative, focusing on the daring and heroic life of Guts as he cuts his way through a sinister realm of magical and demonic fiends.

Berserk (working title) fuses the signature ‘one versus thousands’ style action of the long-running Warriors franchise with the grim and gruesome atmosphere of the world of Berserk. As players harness the power of Guts’ Great Sword and utilize the swift and agile swordplay of Griffith to slash and smash through hordes of enemies, players familiar with the Warriors series will be able to feel the difference in gameplay through the way each character handles combat. The game will also incorporate various battle mechanics to better bring the world of Berserk to life, such as Magic and Transformations.

Nioh
Hot on the heels of a successful Beta demo, Team Ninja’s dark fantasy action RPG will be available for hands-on play at the KOEI TECMO Games booth with new content, including a brand new stage , which will challenge even the most adept players!

Blending a compelling narrative loosely based on the tale of the first western samurai, William Adams, with a myriad of strange supernatural creatures from Japanese folklore (Yokai), players of Nioh will discover a diverse and comprehensive world dripping with history and lore, and face off against other samurai in epic sword battles. Nioh is guaranteed to challenge players in a way that makes every mission feel earned and their accomplishments worthwhile. Nioh is in development exclusively for the PS4™ system.

Toukiden 2
KOEI TECMO America is pleased to announce the return of the popular demon hunting RPG title Toukiden with the western release of its second instalment in early 2017. Taking Oni-hunting to a brand new level, Toukiden 2 introduces an open-world environment filled with strange life forms, empty ruins, unexplored caves and fearsome Oni.

Players will take on the mantle of a Slayer charged with the task of defending humanity’s last remaining villages from the supernatural threat of Oni. Taking all types of shapes and sizes, these demons creep out of dark rifts in space and time to prey on mankind. Warriors from the ancient and secret cast of the Slayers are the only ones equipped to stop them! Platforms, release date and further information on the western release of this title will be available in the following weeks.

Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey
Developer GUST continues its trademark Atelier series with the follow-up to Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Book. The second part in the Mysterious trilogy, Atelier Firis, follows the journey of a young alchemist through an exciting and colorful world. While Firis travels, she learns more about synthesis and alchemy, meets interesting people, and amplifies the feeling of exploration with the immense expansion of the world map! Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey will be playable during Tokyo Games Show on PlayStation®4. More details on the title will be revealed in the following weeks.

Nights of Azure 2 (working title)
Following the success of Nights of Azure, which marked a darker direction for GUST, producer Keisuke Kikuchi returns to the demon-plagued world where players will follow the story of a young girl knight born from the blood of Arnice, the main character of Nights of Azure. Nights of Azure 2 (working title) maintains the same JRPG gameplay elements adored by dedicated fans of the studio and expands this new franchise’s horizons with a riveting new storyline! This title will be on display at the KOEI TECMO Games booth.

Samurai Warriors: Sanada Maru (working title)
KOEI TECMO America and developer Omega Force are proud to announce the upcoming western release of a ‘one versus thousands’ tactical action title focused on a fan-favorite character from the Samurai Warriors franchise: Yukimura Sanada. In this character-driven epic, players will get a unique look into the Sanada clan’s inner workings before and during the 16th century conflict that drove two brothers to join opposite sides of a grand scale civil war. This yet-to-be-named title will be released in the west in 2017 and is available for hands-on play on PlayStation®4 during Tokyo Games Show.
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SliceSabre

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Not like there was any doubt but I'm glad to see a confirmation all the same. Really looking forward to Samurai Warriors: Sanada Maru and new Atelier.
 
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kswiston

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I think I am 3-4 games behind on the Atelier series at this point. I wonder if they will ever give that series a bit of a break.
 
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TheSpoiler

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YianGaruga said:
Very happy about the quick announcement for NoA2. Now do Blue Reflection

Out of that list I'll probably get everything except Berserk and that SW game



Explain. Just curious why this seems to be a megaton for you.
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This is part of what they are adding for the spinoff.

Story Mode will revolve around Yukimura's life from early childhood to late adulthood. Key characters will age to match the story's chronological order.
Generic officers retain their customized appearance from Samurai Warriors 4: Empires.
New to the game are long-term battles which consist of separate skirmishes affected by a day and night cycle.
A castle town feature similar to Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends will be included. Upon entering, players can purchase horses at the stable, interact with various characters, play other modes, or go fishing.
Fishing is a new gameplay mechanic used for gathering materials or forming beneficial bonds with different characters.
Open-world exploration is provided by traveling the outskirts of the castle town. Players can find different types of items and materials or face random enemies for experience. The procurement of materials is necessary to strengthen weapons.
Advancing through the story adds new facilities and triggers special events between officers.
In battle, players can summon reinforcements by triggering "Next Move" which requires Sanada Coins to activate. These coins are earned by fulfilling battle sub-missions or gathering information in the castle town.

Also, three new characters.

Nice and meaty.
 
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YianGaruga

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kadotsu said:
Also, where is Shallie Plus?
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This lineup seems to be also what they're showing at TGS, so the absence of SHallie doesn't have to mean anything. I think it'll still come over
TheSpoiler said:
This is part of what they are adding for the spinoff.

Story Mode will revolve around Yukimura's life from early childhood to late adulthood. Key characters will age to match the story's chronological order.
Generic officers retain their customized appearance from Samurai Warriors 4: Empires.
New to the game are long-term battles which consist of separate skirmishes affected by a day and night cycle.
A castle town feature similar to Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends will be included. Upon entering, players can purchase horses at the stable, interact with various characters, play other modes, or go fishing.
Fishing is a new gameplay mechanic used for gathering materials or forming beneficial bonds with different characters.
Open-world exploration is provided by traveling the outskirts of the castle town. Players can find different types of items and materials or face random enemies for experience. The procurement of materials is necessary to strengthen weapons.
Advancing through the story adds new facilities and triggers special events between officers.
In battle, players can summon reinforcements by triggering "Next Move" which requires Sanada Coins to activate. These coins are earned by fulfilling battle sub-missions or gathering information in the castle town.

Also, three new characters.

Nice and meaty.
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So far I thought this would just be a SW game based on a JP drama so I didn't care much. Sounds pretty good though, thanks!
 
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mp1990

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Asserting that Nioh is a PS4 exclusive is kind of a deal breaker for me, ugh. Was expecting it to release on PC alongside the console version, or at least a few months down the line. I hope I'm just looking too much into this.
 
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Recall

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Toukiden Kiwami is the best Monster Hunter clone I've played and it had super moves before super moves were cool.

Have high hopes for Toukiden 2
 
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Kresnik258

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Will play Toukiden 2 and Atelier Firis on Vita if they come for that. Samurai Warriors I'll probably skip. Nights of Azure, haven't made my mind up on yet (didn't get far in the first game).
 
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Oregano

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Interesting that they don't confirm platforms for Toukiden 2 and Nights of Azure 2(unless I missed it). Vita fans may be missing out(again).
 
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Interface23

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Oregano said:
Interesting that they don't confirm platforms for Toukiden 2 and Nights of Azure 2(unless I missed it). Vita fans may be missing out(again).
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I have hopes even so of English Asian copies and Play-Asia have been selling their stuff at 39.99 so it's the same price
 
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Ridley327

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Interesting that they don't list any platforms for Toukiden 2 yet. A PC version seems like a given, but given the universally awful reception of how the Vita port came out, I wonder if they'll wind up skipping that.
 
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TheSpoiler

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YianGaruga said:
This lineup seems to be also what they're showing at TGS, so the absence of SHallie doesn't have to mean anything. I think it'll still come over


So far I thought this would just be a SW game based on a JP drama so I didn't care much. Sounds pretty good though, thanks!
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I think the drama thing is a part of it but not the whole, I believe. Also, I think all previous characters are returning, so I assume there will be a free mode of some sorts.
 
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TreIII

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I like how Koei confirms that Sanada Maru is coming to the West before that game is even out, yet Capcom can't even give any of their BASARA releases a PSN-only release. Good grief... >_<

Anyway...this is why KT stays doing well at what they do. And all of this, plus DW9 is likely going to make an appearance, too. KT going to have a great TGS!
 
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18-Volt

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I hope they won't skip Vita for any of those. They seem to be doing so lately, starting with that Nobunaga's Ambition game.

Though Toukiden Kiwami sold best on Vita in west, making it PS4 exclusive in west makes no sense.
 
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Cow Goes Moo

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Gonna get firis
Toukiden and noa2
Based kt

Just hope firis is a bit earlier than June thought I'm expecting that time since it's jp delay
 
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TheSpoiler

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TreIII said:
I like how Koei confirms that Sanada Maru is coming to the West before that game is even out, yet Capcom can't even give any of their BASARA releases a PSN-only release. Good grief... >_<

Anyway...this is why KT stays doing well at what they do. And all of this, plus DW9 is likely going to make an appearance, too. KT going to have a great TGS!
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Newest spinoff Sanada game wasn't all that good, so it's probably best they don't drop that one on us.

kromeo said:
Can't see a Musou without a load of characters to choose from being much fun...
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Free Mode. I think you'll probably get a numerous amount of the cast to choose from anyway considering it weaves in with other factions joining the fights.
 
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Gai Murakumo

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I love that little stubble on Yukimura in that pic. It makes him seem more mature looking compared to the same Yukimura we have seen in Samurai Warriors since 1. Cannot wait for most of these titles.
 
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