All Omega Force News
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AU Shippin’ Out February 18-24: Crysis 3
Push your current generation console to the limit with futuristic sci-fi shooter Crysis 3. Full Story
- Posted Feb 18, 2013 12:47 am GMT
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One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 out in North America this summer
Sequel to manga/anime license action title will be out for PS3; PS Vita not receiving English release. Full Story
- Posted Jan 22, 2013 9:15 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out November 26-30: Wii U, Far Cry 3
The Wii U launches in Australia this week! Find out what software will be available on day one. Full Story
- Posted Nov 26, 2012 3:02 am GMT
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Shippin' Out March 25-31: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13
Short new release slate led by EA Sports' latest golfing sim; final Gears of War 3 DLC, Warriors Orochi 3, and Rayman Origins PC also out. Full Story
- Posted Mar 26, 2012 1:20 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out March 18-24: Kid Icarus 3DS
Nintendo's angelic adventurer leads a formation full of new releases at retailers, including Ninja Gaiden 3, Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City, Armored Core V. Full Story
- Posted Mar 19, 2012 4:51 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Jan 16-22: Mario Kart 7, Rhythm Thief
3DS outsells all other platforms combined; Nintendo's handheld accounts for four of top five best-selling games as mascot racer retakes top spot after a week in second. Full Story
- Posted Jan 26, 2012 4:36 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Jan 9-15: Super Robot Taisen OG Saga
Recent bundle of famous strategy RPG series bumps Nintendo racer from top spot; console sales experiencing post-holiday slump. Full Story
- Posted Jan 20, 2012 2:49 am GMT
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Big in Japan - Jan 2-8: 3DS, Mario Kart 7
Nintendo's portable system and games maintain edge on the competition in first week of 2012; Vita sales stabilize above 40,000 units. Full Story
- Posted Jan 12, 2012 3:49 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Dec. 26-Jan. 1: Mario Kart 7
Nintendo's kart racer holds onto pole position ahead of Monster Hunter 3G as PS Vita continues downward trajectory. Full Story
- Posted Jan 6, 2012 4:10 am GMT
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Big in Japan Dec. 19-25: Mario Kart 7
Nintendo racer's sales accelerating as the PlayStation Vita experiences steep drop-off in hardware, software sales for second week of release. Full Story
- Posted Jan 3, 2012 10:27 pm GMT
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Musou Orochi 2 breaks out in December for PS3
New action game combining Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors characters to have user-generated content. Full Story
- Posted Sep 28, 2011 12:54 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Aug. 29 - Sept. 4: Grand Knights History
VanillaWare's latest PSP RPG holds off Monster Hunter's PS3 debut to claim top of software sales charts; 3DS remains hardware sales leader. Full Story
- Posted Sep 8, 2011 5:11 pm GMT
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Sony showing 18 unannounced PS Vita games at TGS
Publisher's booth will have 31 titles for upcoming portable in total at show; The Last Guardian MIA from 21-game PS3 lineup. Full Story
- Posted Sep 1, 2011 9:31 pm GMT
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Big in Japan August 22-28: Monster Hunter Portable 3rd HD version
PS3 action-RPG topped a quarter million sold in first week as new releases topped the charts; 3DS again led hardware sales by a wide margin. Full Story
- Posted Sep 1, 2011 10:57 am GMT
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Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends deploying Nov. 15
Tecmo Koei bringing stand-alone expansion of Three Kingdoms-inspired beat-'em-up to PS3 this fall. Full Story
- Posted Aug 16, 2011 1:02 am GMT
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Big in Japan April 11-17: Super Robot Taisen
Namco's latest mech battle royale for PSP leads packed slate of new releases on Japanese sales charts; Homefront and Pilotwings Resort debut as 3DS retakes hardware lead from PSP. Full Story
- Posted Apr 22, 2011 9:58 pm GMT
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Big in Japan April 4-10: Earth Defense Force 2 PSP
D3Publisher's portable port of PS2 giant insect shooter knocks latest Dragon Quest Monsters from top spot after a single week in stores, PSP retains lead on 3DS sales. Full Story
- Posted Apr 15, 2011 9:19 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out April 11-15: Pilotwings Resort
Nintendo preps the latest first-party 3DS game for takeoff. Full Story
- Posted Apr 11, 2011 5:41 am GMT
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Big in Japan March 28 - April 3: PSP reclaims lead from 3DS
Nintendo handheld's run atop the hardware charts ends six weeks after launch; Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional tops software sales in debut week. Full Story
- Posted Apr 8, 2011 8:17 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out April 4-8: Rio
Movie tie-in leads releases Down Under, followed by 3D fighting in ancient Japan. Full Story
- Posted Apr 4, 2011 2:12 am GMT
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Big in Japan: Final Fantasy IV Collection
Square Enix remake for Sony's handheld tops 100,000 sold as 3DS and PSP hardware race goes down to the wire. Full Story
- Posted Apr 1, 2011 11:48 pm GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out: March 27-April 2
New 3DS titles make their debut today, while a familiar face from Square Enix and a nod to old-school wrestling join in. Full Story
- Posted Mar 28, 2011 5:29 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out March 28-April 1: 3DS bonanza
There are plenty of Nintendo 3DS games being released this week to coincide with the local launch, but it's not all about Nintendo's shiny new toy. Full Story
- Posted Mar 28, 2011 4:58 am GMT
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Shippin' Out March 27-April 2: 3DS, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12
New release slate championed by Nintendo's new handheld and software for it; EA Sports' latest golf game, Shift 2: Unleashed, WWE All Stars, Dynasty Warriors 7 also out. Full Story
- Posted Mar 27, 2011 5:21 pm GMT
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Big in Japan March 14-20: Dynasty Warriors 7
Koei's action game continues selling as top 10 software sales cut in half, hardware sales down roughly 30 percent in first full week after devastating earthquake. Full Story
- Posted Mar 25, 2011 8:07 pm GMT
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Big in Japan March 7-13: Dynasty Warriors 7
Koei Tecmo beat-'em-up cruises to first-place finish on Japanese sales charts; 3DS tops hardware list for third straight week as Professor Layton, Nintendogs + Cats retain positions. Full Story
- Posted Mar 19, 2011 12:37 am GMT
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Big in Japan Feb. 28 - March 6: Final Fantasy Dissidia
Square Enix's PSP fighting game sequel cruises to top spot on sales charts, 3DS retains hold atop hardware sales chart with more than 200,000 units sold in second week. Full Story
- Posted Mar 11, 2011 8:13 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Feb. 21-27: 3DS sells 375,000
Games for Nintendo's latest portable claim half of top 10 software chart, but PSP Phantasy Star and Gundam games take top spots. Full Story
- Posted Mar 4, 2011 6:22 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Feb. 14-20: Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Catherine
PS3 and Xbox 360 editions of crossover fighting game storm Japanese sales charts, but adulterous Atlus RPG tops the list, more than doubling next best-selling title. Full Story
- Posted Feb 25, 2011 11:29 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Feb. 7-13: Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 3
Namco Bandai RPG, Sengoku Musou 3 Z both score 200K-plus debuts; PSP outsells PSP Go 1,000 to 1. Full Story
- Posted Feb 18, 2011 8:29 pm GMT
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Asia Shippin' Out: February 6-12
Nintendo's mascot engages in sports with friends, while open-world racing fans burn rubber in this week's other major release. Full Story
- Posted Feb 7, 2011 3:35 am GMT
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Shippin' Out February 6-12: Mario Sports Mix, Test Drive Unlimited 2
New release slate led by portly plumber's athletic outing, open-world racer; You Don't Know Jack also out. Full Story
- Posted Feb 6, 2011 4:32 pm GMT
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Japanese 3DS launch games confirmed
Eight titles to be released alongside new handheld for its February 26 debut on home soil; game prices to range from 4,800 yen ($57) to 6,090 yen ($73); full Japanese 3DS schedule inside. Full Story
- Posted Jan 8, 2011 10:57 am GMT
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Trinity: Souls of Zill O'll heading to NA Feb. 8
Tecmo Koei's fantasy action RPG arriving Valentine's week in the US on the PS3. Full Story
- Posted Dec 11, 2010 12:49 am GMT
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Tecmo Koei CEO quits as losses mount
Following 27.5% drop in sales, Kenji Matsubara announces plans to step down for personal reasons; Koei cofounder Yoichi Erikawa taking over. Full Story
- Posted Nov 9, 2010 12:37 am GMT
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Nintendo tabs 10 titles for 3DS launch window
Spring 2011 software lineup in Japan features Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Pilotwings, Super Street Fighter IV; Mega Man Legends 3 Project and Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D revealed. Full Story
- Posted Sep 29, 2010 10:37 pm GMT
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Nintendo 3DS dated, priced
Stereoscopic handheld to launch February 2011 in Japan, March 2011 for US/Europe; price pegged at ¥25,000 ($299) in home nation; to include Game Boy Virtual Console. Full Story
- Posted Sep 29, 2010 7:18 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Sept. 26-Oct. 2: Dead Rising 2, FIFA 11
Capcom zombie action game and EA Sports footie sim lead new releases including Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, Final Fantasy XIV, Front Mission Evolved, and more. Full Story
- Posted Sep 24, 2010 11:44 pm GMT
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Third parties prepping dozens for 3DS
E3 2010: Nintendo's new depth-of-field portable gets third-party lineup featuring Metal Gear Solid, Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, Pro Evolution Soccer, Dead or Alive, Resident Evil, Ninja Gaiden, and more. Full Story
- Posted Jun 15, 2010 9:15 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out June 7-11: Green Day: Rock Band
Veteran punk band gets the Rock Band treatment this week. Full Story
- Posted Jun 7, 2010 9:09 am GMT
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Samurai Warriors 3 slicing US Wiis
Nintendo announces deal with Tecmo Koei to bring next installment in Dynasty Warriors spin-off exclusively to its latest console. Full Story
- Posted Mar 17, 2010 12:47 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out February 22-26: Heavy Rain
Quantic Dream's emotional thriller makes its debut alongside Napoleon: Total War and S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat. Full Story
- Posted Feb 22, 2010 5:38 am GMT
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Shippin' Out: February 14-20: Aliens vs. Predator, SOCOM PSP
Sega's sci-fi actioner joins Phoenix Wright WiiWare, Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce, and SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3 in stores this week. Full Story
- Posted Feb 14, 2010 6:38 pm GMT
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Tecmo Koei stock sinks on game delays, earnings cut
Publisher's share price drops nearly 10% following Quantum Theory delay; earnings forecast lowered by 97% due to poor Samurai Warriors 3 sales; Trinity: Souls of Zill O'll also reportedly delayed. Full Story
- Posted Feb 3, 2010 12:28 am GMT
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Big in Japan Nov. 30-Dec. 6: New Super Mario Bros.
Nintendo's mushroom-munching plumber sells nearly 1 million in one week as Wii sells 106K to lead hardware. Full Story
- Posted Dec 12, 2009 1:02 am GMT
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Big in Japan Oct. 19-25: Pokemon, Wii Fit Plus repeat
Tomodachi Collection for DS takes third to complete Nintendo chart-topping trifecta; Rune Factory, Forza 3, FIFA 10 make their debuts. Full Story
- Posted Oct 31, 2009 12:29 am GMT
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Big in Japan Sept. 28-Oct.4: Wii Fit Plus, Gran Turismo PSP win
Nintendo's revamped version of Balance Board pack-in sells over 300,000 in week where new releases claim six of top 10 spots. Full Story
- Posted Oct 9, 2009 7:55 pm GMT
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PSP Go launch adds 100+ games to PSN
New handheld's debut accompanied by first PSP Minis, debuts of PixelJunk Monsters, Thexder Neo, sales on Puzzle Quest, Prinny, and more; full list and price breakdown inside. Full Story
- Posted Oct 1, 2009 6:20 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out August 31-September 4: Batman: Arkham Asylum
The Caped Crusader brings his vigilante justice to the PS3 and 360 this week. Full Story
- Posted Aug 31, 2009 6:58 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Aug. 23-29: Arkham Asylum, Dissidia
Eidos' comic-book action-adventure game committed to X360, PS3; Square Enix's Final Fantasy 3D fighter hits PSP, with Professor Layton rolling onto DS and Metroid Prime Trilogy for Wii. Full Story
- Posted Aug 24, 2009 12:21 am GMT
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Smash Cars peels out in PSN update
RC racer arrives with Bloody Roar and Warriors Orochi; Andy Dick in Pain, BlazBlue charges for downloadable colors. Full Story
- Posted Aug 21, 2009 1:17 am GMT
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Shippin' Out June 21-27: Transformers, Fight Night Round 4
Knock 'em, sock 'em robots and ring generals lead a busy week at retail along with the Conduit, Spore expansion, Resident Evil Archives, and new Shin Megami Tensei and Overlord games. Full Story
- Posted Jun 21, 2009 4:00 pm GMT
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Big in Japan June 8-14: Infinite Space
Platinum Games' DS strategy game debuts atop the charts as games for Nintendo's systems take 15 of top 20 spots. Full Story
- Posted Jun 19, 2009 6:57 pm GMT
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Big in Japan June 1-7: Kingdom Hearts DS reigns
358/2 Days sells over 100,000 in first full week of release; latest Ace Attorney, Dynasty Warriors games take second, third spots. Full Story
- Posted Jun 12, 2009 7:08 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out May 4-8: Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce
It's slim pickings down under this week with portable title Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce leading the charge. Full Story
- Posted May 4, 2009 7:36 am GMT
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Koei, Crave, Playlogic sign up with ESA
Publishers of Dynasty Warriors, Pinball Hall of Fame, and Obscure 2 join the ranks of US gaming industry trade group. Full Story
- Posted Apr 28, 2009 9:56 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out April 26-May 1: X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Velvet Assassin
Activision and Raven's violent actioner mutates onto all relevant platforms this week, as Replay deploys long-in-the-making tactical shooter. Full Story
- Posted Apr 26, 2009 8:00 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Apr. 13-19: PS3 sales spike on FFXIII demo
Square Enix sampler for heavily anticipated RPG translates to substantial sales for Sony's console; new Pokemon Mystery Dungeon debuts strong. Full Story
- Posted Apr 25, 2009 1:47 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out April 20-24: Little King Story
Fairy tales, space travel, and fighting robots all hitting store shelves down under this week. Full Story
- Posted Apr 20, 2009 7:58 am GMT
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Shippin' Out April 19-25: Excitebots, Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2
Nintendo racer and Namco-Koei crossover highlight a sparse slate of releases including Cryostasis. Full Story
- Posted Apr 19, 2009 8:01 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Mar. 30-Apr. 5: PS3 continues strong sales run
Sony's system again bests market-leading Wii, despite no new software titles for any system enticing Japanese gamers. Full Story
- Posted Apr 10, 2009 11:39 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Mar. 23-29: Handhelds lead software, hardware
Top five positions in Media Create's weekly software chart belong to PSP and DS, as Kidou Senshi Gundam: Senjou no Kizuna Portable debuts strong on Sony's portable. Full Story
- Posted Apr 3, 2009 7:17 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Mar. 16-22: Super Robot Taisen K props up DS
Namco Bandai's mechanized tactical RPG debut drives Nintendo's handheld to top of Media Create's weekly sales charts. Full Story
- Posted Mar 31, 2009 1:13 am GMT
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Big in Japan Mar. 9-15: PS3 tops hardware, software charts
Musou Orochi Z, Resident Evil 5 lead Sony's console to first-place finish in Media Create's weekly sales recap. Full Story
- Posted Mar 21, 2009 12:52 am GMT
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Big in Japan Mar. 2-8: Resident Evil 5 infects 400,000
Capcom's multiplatform zombie shooter slays hometown crowd, as PS3 edition leads Xbox 360 counterpart by huge margin. Full Story
- Posted Mar 13, 2009 8:18 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Feb. 23-Mar. 2: Yakuza 3 bloodies PS3 rivals
Sega's gangster drama lifts Sony console sales past Wii on Japan charts; 360 sinks wtih Star Ocean. Full Story
- Posted Mar 7, 2009 12:20 am GMT
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Namco Bandai posts healthy holiday quarter
Publisher's profits up 15 percent for final three months of 2008, but full fiscal-year totals are slipping. Full Story
- Posted Feb 13, 2009 12:34 am GMT
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Shareholders OK Tecmo, Koei merger
Ninja Gaiden, Dynasty Warriors publishers will be formally combined into single holding company on April 1. Full Story
- Posted Jan 26, 2009 11:02 pm GMT
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Tecmo Koei merger to close by April
Business combination valued at $207 million sees Dynasty Warriors publisher to take three-quarters ownership stake in new holding company. Full Story
- Posted Nov 18, 2008 6:20 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Nov. 16-22: Left 4 Dead, Animal Crossing
MK vs. DC Universe, Shaun White Snowboarding, Lips, Tomb Raider Underworld, NFS Undercover, Rabbids TV Party, New Xbox Experience all launch this week. Full Story
- Posted Nov 17, 2008 9:38 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out October 13-17: Saints Row 2
Word on the street has it that the Saints are coming back to reclaim Silverwater. Full Story
- Posted Oct 13, 2008 7:20 am GMT
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TGS 2008: Drums, Gundams, and Ninjas at Namco Bandai
Haven for anime fans with latest Gundam, Dragon Ball, and Naruto games playable; Wii represented by new We Ski and Taiko games. Full Story
- Posted Oct 11, 2008 12:12 am GMT
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Tecmo, Koei in merger talks
Spurning Square Enix's offer, the Ninja Gaiden-maker is reportedly considering a union with the Dynasty Warriors publisher. Full Story
- Posted Sep 4, 2008 4:39 pm GMT
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Koei rearms Dynasty Warriors: Gundam
Japanese publisher's mecha/tactical beat-'em-up crossover returns to Xbox 360, PS3, PS2 in 2009. Full Story
- Posted Sep 3, 2008 7:19 pm GMT
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Warriors Orochi sells 1.5M, getting encore
Koei's Samurai and Dynasty franchises will intermingle once again with Warriors Orochi 2 for Xbox 360, PS2. Full Story
- Posted May 21, 2008 6:55 pm GMT
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Koei UK dates Samurai Warriors 2 for PC
Publisher flexes UK muscles with PC releases for Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI and Samurai Warriors 2. Full Story
- Posted Apr 28, 2008 3:52 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out March 24-28: Crisis Core, Kane's Wrath
Final Fantasy VII and Command & Conquer 3 revisited while Dark Sector and Viking lay foundations for potential franchises. Full Story
- Posted Mar 24, 2008 10:37 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out March 10-14: Army of Two
EA's cooperative shooter assaults retailers down under this week. Full Story
- Posted Mar 10, 2008 8:49 am GMT
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Shippin' Out February 18-22: The Club, FIFA Street 3
Small, balanced week of releases sees headliners joined by DS Apollo Justice, Wii Dragon Quest Swords, Dynasty Warriors 6 for 360 and PS3; N+ stalks XBLA, Ninja Gaiden III strikes VC. Full Story
- Posted Feb 18, 2008 7:47 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out January 14-18: Nitrobike, Rail Simulator
Eye of the storm continues to pass over retail, as headliners join FlatOut, Samurai Warriors: Katana, and downloadables Burnout 3, Boogie Bunnies, Pac-Attack. Full Story
- Posted Jan 14, 2008 9:48 pm GMT
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Japan Charts Nov. 5-11: Mario Party DS celebrates
Portable minigame compilation featuring Nintendo's irrepressible mascot unseats Galaxy and ekes past Koei's latest beat-'em-up. Full Story
- Posted Nov 16, 2007 12:10 am GMT
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New imports to hit North America in early '08
Samurai Warriors: Katana for Wii hits in January, followed by PSP and DS updates to Dungeon Explorer in February. Full Story
- Posted Nov 15, 2007 8:04 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out November 12-November 16: Crysis and Assassin's Creed
Two of the biggest games of the year come down under. Full Story
- Posted Nov 12, 2007 6:41 am GMT
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Shippin' Out November 5-9: COD4, Gears of War PC, Mario & Sonic
Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance, Viva Piñata PC, Koei's Bladestorm, Sam & Max: Season Two, and Super Mario Bros. 3 on the VC all part of November's opening fusillade. Full Story
- Posted Nov 5, 2007 11:31 pm GMT
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Go! Sports Ski slides onto PSN
Yuke's budget-release slopes sim joins demos for EA's The Simpsons Game and Koei's Bladestorm on Sony's online store. Full Story
- Posted Oct 4, 2007 1:19 am GMT
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TGS '07: Koei founds show-floor Dynasty
Dynasty Warriors 6 publisher brings war games and family fare alike to its TGS 2007 booth. Full Story
- Posted Sep 22, 2007 11:56 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out September 17-21: World in Conflict, Eternal Sonata, MySims
Juiced 2, Warriors Orochi, Blazing Angels 2, PC Stranglehold, and PS3 Stuntman Ignition also head to stores this week. Full Story
- Posted Sep 17, 2007 9:17 pm GMT
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NewsSpots: Xbox Live, PES 2008, Warriors Orochi, Video Games Live
Arcade racer and sim basketball trials hit XBL; Konami updates football roster; Koei's crossover complete; concert group makes a CD. Full Story
- Posted Sep 7, 2007 12:11 am GMT
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Shippin' Out August 27-31: Metroid 3, Warhawk, Tiger Woods, Blue Dragon, Stuntman
Quintet of heavy hitters join Dynasty Warriors: Gundam and downloadables such as Super Puzzle Fighter II and Ghouls 'n Ghosts; Guild Wars and Medieval II expansions also due. Full Story
- Posted Aug 27, 2007 11:24 pm GMT
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Dynasty Warriors 6 spinning onto 360
The latest installment in Koei's fighting game franchise has been confirmed for the Xbox 360--not just the PS3, as previously thought. Full Story
- Posted Aug 3, 2007 4:40 pm GMT
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NewsSpots: Company of Heroes, Xbox 360 demos, WOW
THQ preps WWII RTS spin-off, Darkness and Dynasty Warriors: Gundam samples on Xbox 360, Blizzard boos gold farmers. Full Story
- Posted Jul 21, 2007 12:17 am GMT
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New PS3 games touted in Tokyo, GT5 Prologue in October
Sega, Koei, and Namco Bandai reveal titles at Sony event, including an alternate-history game, Dynasty Warriors 6, and a new title from Katamari creator Keita Takahashi; Polyphony Digital's racer hits Japan in three months. Full Story
- Posted Jul 18, 2007 8:13 pm GMT
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Namco Bandai unwraps E3 lineup
Eternal Sonata set for September, Culdcept Saga delayed until next year, Tekken 6, Soulcalibur IV, Hellgate: London not mentioned. Full Story
- Posted Jul 5, 2007 7:33 pm GMT
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PS3 gets new game, firmware, GTA IV trailer
Downloadable shooter Super Stardust, Dynasty Warriors: GUNDAM demo, and Rockstar Games trailer arrive on the now new-and-improved console. Full Story
- Posted Jun 28, 2007 9:24 pm GMT
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Koei unites Dynasty, Samurai Warriors
Orochi Warriors to join two ancient-Asian action strategy series on 360 and PS2 on September 18. Full Story
- Posted Jun 20, 2007 10:08 pm GMT
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Retail Radar: Halo 3 accessories, various imports
[UPDATE] Microsoft confirms custom 360 controllers and a wireless headset for Bungie's shooter; Retailers list US dates for Orochi Warriors 360 and PS2, Daisenryaku Exceed for PS2, and Front Mission 1st for DS. Full Story
- Posted Jun 13, 2007 2:34 am GMT
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Dynasty Warriors: Gundam coming to US
Namco Bandai and Koei confirm a late summer North American release and an Xbox 360 version for their PlayStation 3 crossover game. Full Story
- Posted May 10, 2007 6:28 pm GMT
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Koei announces 2007 UK lineup
Dynasty Warriors publisher lists eight confirmed games due to ship out this year. Full Story
- Posted Mar 27, 2007 4:58 pm GMT
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Koei president resigns
One of the Dynasty Warriors publisher's top executives, Kiyoshi Komatsu, abruptly exits. Full Story
- Posted Mar 20, 2007 5:48 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out 2/26-3/2: Baseballing, snowboarding, and Ocarina-ing
New releases MLB 2K7, SSX Blur, DDR 360, Sims expansion get competition from a legendary game. Full Story
- Posted Feb 28, 2007 2:19 am GMT
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Koei delays Xbox 360, PS3 games
[UPDATE] Two titles no longer in the launch window for Sony's European console release, Xbox 360 counterparts also delayed; duo also slips in US release calendar. Full Story
- Posted Jan 19, 2007 5:53 pm GMT
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Samurai Warriors spin-off headed for US Wii
[UPDATE] Koei confirms Samurai Warriors spin-off Sengoku Musou Wave will be headed to US, final name not official. Full Story
- Posted Jan 10, 2007 11:54 pm GMT
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More PS3 exclusives head to 360
Koei makes Fatal Inertia and Bladestorm multiplatform, announcing both will come to Microsoft's next-gen console. Full Story
- Posted Nov 22, 2006 5:58 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out: 9/18-9/22: Okami, Pokemon, Godfathers, Xbox Vision camera
This week's release calendar features wolf gods, pocket monsters, vicious mobsters, and your mug. Full Story
- Posted Sep 18, 2006 9:16 pm GMT
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Partial TGS 2006 game list emerges
CESA and Nikkei BP's tentative slate of games show Xbox 360 and PS3 present and accounted for, but no Wii titles yet. Full Story
- Posted Aug 3, 2006 5:52 pm GMT
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Sony honors Japanese top sellers
Sony Japan doles out feel-good accolades for more than a dozen of its best-selling games at its 2006 PlayStation Awards show. Full Story
- Posted Jul 26, 2006 8:32 pm GMT
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E3 06: Koei announces E3 lineup
Pair of PlayStation 3 games, more Warriors installments headline publisher's lineup for this year's expo. Full Story
- Posted Apr 28, 2006 11:39 pm GMT
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Gold Rush 3/13: Condemned, Dynasty Warriors 5 Empires
Sega's maniac-whacking PC port joins Koei's reworked medieval actioner for the Xbox 360 and PS2 at the factory Full Story
- Posted Mar 14, 2006 2:44 am GMT
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Dynasty Warriors 5 Empires on the rise
Koei preps latest tactical offshoot of its series of historical hack-and-slash action games for PS2 and Xbox 360. Full Story
- Posted Jan 31, 2006 12:56 am GMT
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Koei preps two games for March
Samurai Warrriors: State of War for the PSP and Warship Gunner for the PS2 are scheduled for early spring release. Full Story
- Posted Jan 17, 2006 8:18 pm GMT
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Koei has date with Dynasty Warriors
Expansion/stand-alone to Dynasty Warriors 5 set for mid-November release; new game has 18 additional stories, Destiny mode. Full Story
- Posted Oct 13, 2005 2:21 am GMT
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Koei announces two for PS3
Futuristic racing game Fatal Inertia and action-oriented Blade Storm getting prepped for Sony's next-generation console. Full Story
- Posted Sep 21, 2005 11:53 pm GMT
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TGS 2005: Samurai Warriors marching to PSP
Koei's historical slasher heads to Sony's handheld this December in Japan; game features Wi-Fi multiplayer, new sub-lords. Full Story
- Posted Sep 15, 2005 6:34 pm GMT
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Dynasty Warriors 5 for Xbox goes gold
Start sharpening those swords; Koei's epic-scale action slasher ships to retail September 13. Full Story
- Posted Aug 29, 2005 8:52 pm GMT
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Dynasty Warriors 5 gets card-game tie-in
Koei's hack-and-slash action franchise gets the tactical-trading-card-game treatment; cards to feature artwork from the series' illustrator. Full Story
- Posted Jul 26, 2005 6:02 pm GMT
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Koei announces pair of new games
Publisher confirms one inevitable port and one improbable sequel; Dynasty Warriors 5 and Winback 2 on the way. Full Story
- Posted May 19, 2005 12:03 am GMT
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Sengoku Musou 2 on the way?
Sources suggest the sequel to the Dynasty Warriors action game is on track for a PS2 release in Japan. Full Story
- Posted Mar 23, 2005 10:11 pm GMT
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Dynasty Warriors 5 comes in for special edition
Treasure Box set includes soundtrack, character book, trading cards, and Ryofu figure. Full Story
- Posted Jan 21, 2005 9:29 pm GMT
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Dynasty Warriors 5 teaser site opens
Koei opens a teaser Web site for its hack-and-slash action game due next month in Japan. Full Story
- Posted Jan 8, 2005 3:10 am GMT
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New Dynasty Warriors title announced
Koei's action strategy title hitting Japan first, then the US. Full Story
- Posted Dec 15, 2004 3:11 am GMT
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Samurai Warriors: Xtreme Legends slices into store shelves
Koei's Samurai Warriors expansion is now available exclusively for the PS2, with four new characters, new game modes, and new items. Full Story
- Posted Nov 10, 2004 3:17 am GMT
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Samurai Warriors Xtreme Legends gold
Pseudo-sequel to ancient Japan action game can link up with original for extra features, remixed abilities. Full Story
- Posted Oct 19, 2004 12:16 am GMT
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Dynasty Warriors 4 goes Greatest Hits
Koei's historical action slasher gets the red stripe of honor, $19.99 price point. Full Story
- Posted Oct 12, 2004 9:49 pm GMT
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Dynasty Warriors going online in Japan
A Web-enabled PC version of Koei's tactical strategy title will be exclusively available to subscribers of the Japanese Yahoo broadband ISP in 2006. Full Story
- Posted Sep 13, 2004 11:36 pm GMT
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Koei ships Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires
Semi-sequel features more strategic battles among other new features. Full Story
- Posted Sep 1, 2004 6:04 pm GMT
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Tokyo Game Show lineup announced
CESA releases a preliminary list of TGS exhibitors and their games for this year's show. Full Story
- Posted Aug 6, 2004 6:27 pm GMT
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Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires golden
Koei's tactical action game set to ship to stores on August 31. Full Story
- Posted Aug 4, 2004 1:06 am GMT
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Samurai Warriors: Xtreme Legends coming to US
Koei announces that the PS2-exclusive expansion will hit North American stores this November. Full Story
- Posted Jul 19, 2004 10:27 pm GMT
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Samurai Warriors ships for Xbox
Koei announces the North American release of Omega Force's tactical action game for the Xbox. Full Story
- Posted Jul 13, 2004 7:24 pm GMT
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New Samurai Warriors: Xtreme Legends details
The new edition of Koei's tactical hack-and-slasher will feature four new heroes, two new modes, and the usual gameplay tweaks. Full Story
- Posted Jul 9, 2004 8:15 pm GMT
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Samurai Warriors for Xbox golden
Latest iteration of Dynasty Warriors series from Koei hits stores on July 13. Full Story
- Posted Jun 25, 2004 8:45 pm GMT
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Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires minisite opens
Koei launched an official minisite dedicated to its upcoming tactical action game for the PlayStation 2. Full Story
- Posted Jun 4, 2004 2:28 pm GMT
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EA ships Samurai Warriors for PS2
EA announces that is has shipped the PS2 version of Koei's historical action game to stores across North America. Full Story
- Posted May 5, 2004 12:12 pm GMT
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Samurai Warriors to do battle on Xbox
Koei announces that its historical tactical action game is headed to the Xbox as well as the PS2 this summer. Full Story
- Posted Apr 30, 2004 11:01 am GMT
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Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires coming to America
Koei's Japanese best seller finally sets a date for its stateside invasion. Full Story
- Posted Apr 5, 2004 9:58 pm GMT
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EA signs Samurai Warriors for Europe
Electronic Arts announces that it will distribute Koei's tactical action game in Europe later this year. Full Story
- Posted Mar 23, 2004 11:20 am GMT
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Sengoku Musou hits a million
Koei is first PS2 title to reach the sales milestone in 2004. Full Story
- Posted Mar 13, 2004 1:55 am GMT
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EA to distribute Samurai Warriors in North America
Electronic Arts signs a distribution agreement with Koei for its upcoming action game. Full Story
- Posted Feb 24, 2004 7:37 pm GMT
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New Samurai Warriors characters unsheathed
Koei reveals three new characters from its upcoming tactical strategy game. First screens inside. Full Story
- Posted Jan 6, 2004 8:20 pm GMT
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Koei confirms three for Europe
Koei confirms that three of its recent PlayStation 2 titles will be released in Europe early next year. Full Story
- Posted Dec 11, 2003 9:14 pm GMT
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Samurai Warriors coming to US
Koei confirms that its PS2 tactical action game, known as Sengoku Musou in Japan, will be released in North America under a new title in 2004. Full Story
- Posted Dec 9, 2003 12:46 pm GMT
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New Sengoku Musou details from Koei
Koei pres outlines upcoming PS2 medieval fighter in press conference; reveals characters, fighting system, environments. Full Story
- Posted Nov 26, 2003 10:23 pm GMT
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Dynasty Warriors 4 goes gold
Semi-sequel to Koei's medieval action game due in stores November 4. Full Story
- Posted Oct 14, 2003 1:17 am GMT
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Dynasty Warriors Xtreme Legends coming to North America
The stand-alone expansion to Dynasty Warriors 4 will be released in November. Full Story
- Posted Aug 16, 2003 1:21 am GMT
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Dynasty Warriors series sells 5 million
KOEI announces that sales of its Dynasty Warriors series of tactical action games have surpassed the 5 million mark. Full Story
- Posted Jul 9, 2003 7:22 pm GMT
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Dynasty Warriors 4 coming to the Xbox
The latest game in the Dynasty Warriors series is in development for the Xbox. Full Story
- Posted Jun 2, 2003 1:12 am GMT
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Now shipping
Dynasty Warriors 4 and the Xbox and GameCube versions of The Sims are shipped to stores. Full Story
- Posted Mar 26, 2003 12:50 am GMT


