Tecmo Koei America has taken the wraps off of its early 2014 PlayStation game lineup, announcing three new games are coming to a Sony system. The company appears to be taking a cautious approach to the PS4 console, however, because of the three new games announced today, none of them is coming to the next-gen console. With that said, just because Tecmo Koei's early 2014 PlayStation game lineup is only in development for the PS3 and/or PS Vita, that doesn't mean the company has nothing cooking for Sony's forthcoming … [Read more...]
Tecmo Koei E3 2013 Game Lineup Revealed
We now know the games Tecmo Koei America will be showcasing in its E3 2013 booth next month, as the game publisher today confirmed its E3 2013 game lineup. The company didn't announce any Xbox One or PlayStation4 (PS4) titles, but those announcements may simply have not been made yet due to scheduled announcements during Microsoft's and Sony's press conferences. Probably most notable as being on display is Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z, a collaborative effort between by Team Ninja and Keiji Inafune best described as "cyber … [Read more...]
Dead or Alive 5 Now Available for Xbox 360, PS3
Team Ninja has released its latest chapter in the storied Dead or Alive franchise, as Dead or Alive 5 is now available for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. There's also a GameStop-exclusive Dead or Alive 5 Collector’s Edition for both consoles, if you're so inclined. Dead or Alive 5 incorporates a wealth of martial arts fighting techniques into its distinctive fighting style to create a captivating new generation of DEAD OR ALIVE combat. Players will once again take on the roles of the legendary cast of DOA fighters … [Read more...]
Tecmo Koei E3 Booth: What They’re Showing
The "what we're showing at E3" info keeps flowing into our inboxes today, with Tecmo Koei being the latest publisher to outline what they'll have on display at next week's trade show. The game acting as the booth's anchor will obviously be Dead or Alive 5, as you'll see below, but Tecmo will also be showing some partner games. The following titles and events will topline Tecmo Koei's strong presence at E3: DEAD OR ALIVE 5 (Hands on Demo) DEAD OR ALIVE 5 incorporates a variety of martial arts fighting techniques … [Read more...]
Two New Characters Unveiled for Dead or Alive 5
Team Ninja has announced two new assassins to the fighting roster for Dead or Alive 5, which is set to release in September for the Xbox 360 and PS3. The new characters aren't really "new," as both Christie and Bayman are making a return to the Dead or Alive series in DOA5. Both characters have been completely redesigned in their appearance, and their unique play styles have been honed as well. Christie, a British female assassin, is a cold-blooded, merciless woman. She possesses the perfect qualities for an assassin … [Read more...]
Tecmo Unleashes Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus on PS Vita Owners
Long-time readers of this site will recall the rocky start we got with the Ninja Gaiden series in the previous hardware generation, but the series' latest outings have been welcomed with open arms. Today, Tecmo Koei shipped the latest Ninja Gaiden game, Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus, for the PlayStation Vita. Developed by Team NINJA, Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus reimagines the critically-acclaimed action game Ninja Gaiden Sigma for PS Vita with new control options and gameplay modes. You can order it from Amazon using this … [Read more...]
Ninja Gaiden 3 Xbox 360 and PS3 Ship Dates Revealed
Tecmo Koei America gave Ninja Gaiden 3 fans an early gift for the holidays, confirming the Xbox 360 and PS3 release date for the fast-action ninja game. The company also released preorder details and the contents of the Collector’s Edition that will be available for both platforms. Ninja Gaiden 3 will ship on March 20, 2012. Ninja Gaiden 3 spotlights Ryu Hayabusa with an original story that Tecmo says brings "new depth to the game’s intense swordsmanship and hardcore action combat ... to immerse players in a new … [Read more...]
