May 18, 2013

Tecmo Koei TGS 2012 Lineup

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BURLINGAME, Calif. – September 17, 2012 – TECMO KOEI America, a leading publisher of interactive games, today announced its Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2012 lineup of playable demos. The Tecmo Koei booth will showcase a range of action and fighting games including the next generation of DEAD OR ALIVE combat, DEAD OR ALIVE 5, with the full version of the final game available for play and Team NINJA available for interviews. Other titles available for demos 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…

DOA 5 Release “Opening Declaration” Trailer

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BURLINGAME, Calif. – AUGUST 9, 2012 – TECMO KOEI America today called fighters everywhere to action with the unveiling of the thrilling “Opening Declaration” trailer. Featuring the beloved cast of DEAD OR ALIVE, this trailer heralds the advent of the fifth Dead or Alive Tournament with a series of electrifying vignettes showcasing numerous fighters rising to the challenge. Hinting at the pulse-pounding action, drama and intrigue that surrounds the fabled tourney, the trailer sets the stage perfectly for the September 25, 2012, release of DEAD OR ALIVE 5. The game has received an ESRB “M” rating and final pack art…

Dead or Alive 5 Announced at TGS 2011

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While at the 2011 Tokyo Games Show, Tecmo Koei and Team NINJA have announced that they are indeed developing Dead or Alive 5. DOA5 is due out next year on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 platforms. The developers stated that they are marrying the traditional DOA fighting styles with new, MMA-based fighting styles for an interesting twist on the series gameplay. Additionally, they announced that the arenas in which these fights will take place are not only visual eye-candy but, also, interactive environments that fighters can take advantage of. “It is exciting for us to officially let fans know…