Tecmo Koei unveils TGS 2012 lineup

This year’s Tokyo Game Show is right around the corner so it’s not surprising that some of the industry’s big names are starting to make some noise. With some of the biggest and best action-packed titles coming out within the next few months it seems that Tecmo Koei is first up to announce its Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2012 lineup of hands-on playable demos. The Tecmo Koei booth will be showcasing a range of action and fighting games including the next generation of DOA combat, Dead or Alive 5, with the full version of the final game available for play as well as interviews slots for Team Ninja. Other titles available include the action fighter Dynasty Warriors 7 Empires, the brawler Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage 2, and the tactical action game Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper. The Tecmo Koei booth is located in the 2^nd Hall, Booth #2-N1, and will be open Thursday, September 20th through Sunday, September 23rd during show hours.

The following playable titles will topline Tecmo Koei’s show lineup:

• DEAD OR ALIVE 5: incorporates a wealth of martial arts fighting techniques into its distinctive fighting style to create a captivating new generation of combat. In the game, which releases on September 25^th for both PS3 and Xbox 360, players will once again take on the roles of the famed cast of DOA fighters in an action-packed brawler set in visually striking locations from around the world. The famed DEAD OR ALIVE hand-to-hand combat unfolds in new 3D stages that dynamically change as the fight progresses. The game’s sterling cast includes not only stars from the DOA series but also select fighters from the iconic Virtua Fighter series.

• Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage 2: The sequel to Ken’s Rage, a collaboration between the popular manga and Tecmo Koei’s own Warriors series. In addition to continuing the story, this title will provide a re-imagining of the content of the first game, with an even greater emphasis on the original manga. The addition of more playable characters and an increased focus on the Warriors series’ famous tactical action will serve to make this the ultimate Fist of the North Star game experience.

• DYNASTY WARRIORS 7 Empires looks to be the best yet, including all the characters from Dynasty Warriors 7 and Dynasty Warriors 7 Extreme Legends. Designed to provide a great variety of play styles, DW7 Empires is a mix of strategy and tactical action where players can fight for power, use cunning and strategy to gain power, or use a number of different approaches to unite the Three Kingdoms.

• WARRIORS OROCHI 3 Hyper: A tactical action game, Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper transports the much loved heroes of the Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors series into a story that also features characters from other popular titles such as Ninja Gaiden, Warriors: Legends of Troy, Bladestorm, Dead or Alive and a brand new character unique to the game. Along with the huge cast, the game lets players unlock abilities and influence the story, customize scenarios and share them online, and enjoy co-op play using independent screens on the Wii U GamePad and TV.

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