Press Release
KOEI'S CROSSOVER EVENT CONTINUES WITH WARRIORS OROCHI™ 2
The Dynasty Warriors® and Samurai Warriors® meet again this September 2008.For Immediate Release:
Hertfordshire, UK- MAY 21, 2008 - KOEI today announced that the company is bringing WARRIORS OROCHI 2 to Europe. The game will be available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system in September 2008.
KOEI also recently announced that the company shipped a combined 1.5 million units worldwide of the original WARRIORS OROCHI™ across all video game platforms including PlayStation®2, Xbox 360®, Windows-based PC, and PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) system.
About WARRIORS OROCHI 2
Shattering time and space, the venomous Serpent King Orochi kidnapped the DYNASTY WARRIORS and SAMURAI WARRIORS in scheme to test his might. The heroes eventually defeated Orochi and his menacing army. While the slain Orochi lies in the netherworld, a mysterious alliance is hatching an otherworldly plan so that the Serpent King may rise again. Now a new group of warriors must join forces with history’s finest in an effort to stop this evil resurrection.
WARRIORS OROCHI 2 takes place after the events of the original game. The game’s main“Story” mode features storylines for the kingdoms of Wu, Wei, and Shu, and the SAMURAI WARRIORS, while a new Orochi storyline looks back to the first series of wars to expose some of the Serpent King’s secrets. The game’s newly added“Dream” mode features an original storyline different from that of Story Mode.
A new two-player“Versus” mode comes action-packed with four different games including“Tag Team” matches that pit individual fighters in lethal head-to-head combat.
The popular“Team Battle System” which lets players create their own three-person fighting unit returns for this sequel. At any given time, one warrior will be engaged in battle, while the other two are recuperating; restoring their Life Meters and Musou Gauges.
WARRIORS OROCHI 2 features an overwhelming lineup of over 90 playable characters from both franchises including SAMURAI WARRIORS®2 XTREME LEGENDS®, plus new characters from Chinese and Japanese history.
Developed by Omega Force, WARRIORS OROCHI 2 is for 1-2 players (versus play). WARRIORS OROCHI for Xbox 360 delivers the ultimate WARRIORS OROCHI 2 experience in stunning 720p HDTV and in game Dolby® Digital audio.
About Koei Ltd.
KOEI Ltd. is a subsidiary of Japanese company KOEI Co., Ltd. and has had offices in Hertfordshire, UK since 2003. KOEI maintains operations in Japan, the US, UK, Canada, China, Korea, France, Taiwan, Singapore, and Lithuania. KOEI employs over 900 people worldwide with sales exceeding $250 million. The company constantly seeks to achieve a fine balance between entertainment, technology, art and education and provides games that will mesmerize gamers globally.
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For more information:
Mikey Foley
PR&Marketing Manager
Koei Ltd.
Phone: 0044 (0)1462 476130
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