Burlingame, CA - December 14, 2004 - KOEI, recognized worldwide as a publisher of strategy and action games, today announced the development of DYNASTY WARRIORS5 for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system. DYNASTY WARRIORS 5 marks the next full installment to the Tactical Action series that has consistently won praise from gamers across the globe. The last game in the series, Dynasty Warriors 4, has already claimed Sony Computer Entertainment America's "Greatest Hits" status.
A March 2005 release is planned for North America, while the Japanese release is tentatively scheduled for February 24th, 2005. DYNASTY WARRIORS 5 is currently under development by KOEI's internal team, Omega Force. The ESRB rating is pending-"RP" (Rating Pending).
About the Dynasty Warriors Series
Based on Luo Guanzhong's historic novel, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the DYNASTY WARRIORS series of action games takes players back in time and onto the battlefields of Ancient China. In the game, players experience the thrill of fighting single-handedly against nearly endless legions of enemy soldiers in historic battles that shaped an empire.
About KOEI Corporation
KOEI Corporation, the North American subsidiary of KOEI Co., Ltd. of Japan, established operations in 1988. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, the company is now in its sixteenth year and is recognized as a leader in the highly competitive video game industry.
KOEI is respected worldwide as the premier brand for Strategy and Simulation games, and is recognized as the innovator of the Tactical Action genre. The company's Dynasty Warriors series has generated nearly 7 million units in sales worldwide, since releasing for the PlayStation game consoles in 1997.
KOEI maintains operations in Japan, the U.S., the U.K., Canada, China, Korea and Taiwan. KOEI employs over six hundred people worldwide, with sales exceeding $250 million. The company constantly seeks the fine balance between entertainment, technology, art and education, and provides games that will mesmerize gamers across the globe. More information about KOEI and its products can be found on the company's websites, located at www.koei.com, www.koei.co.uk, and www.koei.co.jp.
Dynasty Warriors and the KOEI logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of KOEI Co., Ltd. (c)2005 KOEI Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. "PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. The ratings icon is a trademark of the Entertainment Software Association.
A March 2005 release is planned for North America, while the Japanese release is tentatively scheduled for February 24th, 2005. DYNASTY WARRIORS 5 is currently under development by KOEI's internal team, Omega Force. The ESRB rating is pending-"RP" (Rating Pending).
About the Dynasty Warriors Series
Based on Luo Guanzhong's historic novel, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the DYNASTY WARRIORS series of action games takes players back in time and onto the battlefields of Ancient China. In the game, players experience the thrill of fighting single-handedly against nearly endless legions of enemy soldiers in historic battles that shaped an empire.
About KOEI Corporation
KOEI Corporation, the North American subsidiary of KOEI Co., Ltd. of Japan, established operations in 1988. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, the company is now in its sixteenth year and is recognized as a leader in the highly competitive video game industry.
KOEI is respected worldwide as the premier brand for Strategy and Simulation games, and is recognized as the innovator of the Tactical Action genre. The company's Dynasty Warriors series has generated nearly 7 million units in sales worldwide, since releasing for the PlayStation game consoles in 1997.
KOEI maintains operations in Japan, the U.S., the U.K., Canada, China, Korea and Taiwan. KOEI employs over six hundred people worldwide, with sales exceeding $250 million. The company constantly seeks the fine balance between entertainment, technology, art and education, and provides games that will mesmerize gamers across the globe. More information about KOEI and its products can be found on the company's websites, located at www.koei.com, www.koei.co.uk, and www.koei.co.jp.
Dynasty Warriors and the KOEI logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of KOEI Co., Ltd. (c)2005 KOEI Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. "PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. The ratings icon is a trademark of the Entertainment Software Association.
