NAMCO BANDAI AND KOEI TAKE EPIC BATTLES ABOVE AND BEYOND IN DYNASTY WARRIORS(R):GUNDAM(R)
Two Legendary Franchises Engage in Futuristic Combat on a Massive Scale
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SANTA CLARA, CA - May 10, 2007 - Prepare for all-out war as NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. and KOEI Corporation today announced a co-publishing agreement to deliver a new generation of combat with the late-summer 2007 arrival of Dynasty Warriors ® :GUNDAM ® for the Xbox 360 TM video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION ® 3 computer entertainment system. From the legendary developers of Dynasty Warriors, Dynasty Warriors:GUNDAM boasts fast-paced futuristic combat, stellar environments, and high-definition graphics. With a host of Mobile Suits and multiple modes to explore, Dynasty Warriors:GUNDAM transforms players into weapons of mass destruction to become the ultimate hero of the universe.
"Dynasty Warriors:GUNDAM is the result of a monumental collaboration between two great companies. This partnership extends far beyond the title's development and encompasses all disciplines, including marketing, sales, and promotions in order to bring this unique title to North America," said Makoto Iwai, Executive Vice President and COO, NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. "Featuring interstellar environments and unmatched warrior battles, gamers will understand why Dynasty Warriors:GUNDAM is the must-have game for the fall."
In the future, rebel space colonies launch a brutal war for independence with a series of orbital strikes against the Earth. War is reinvented as advanced ECM renders long-range sensors and communications virtually useless. In this chaos, a frightening new weapon, the Mobile Suit, is born. Agile, heavily armed, and armored -- optimized for short-range combat with melee attacks and a wide array of weapons, the Mobile Suit is the ultimate instrument in this new age of warfare. The time has come to pick a side, choose a weapon, and prove your supremacy.
Created by Koei's renowned Omega Force development team, Dynasty Warriors:GUNDAM takes gamers through an intergalactic conflict where the only hope for survival is to annihilate the encroaching opposing forces. It will be one-versus-many as gamers fight at lightning speed aboard their favorite Mobile Suit, the ultimate weapon of war. Bringing the epic fast-paced action of the Dynasty Warriors franchise to the futuristic battlegrounds of the rich, detailed setting of the Gundam universe, Dynasty Warriors:GUNDAM will provide legendary entertainment for hours of enjoyment.
Gamers will have the opportunity to explore the rich and detailed setting of the Gundam multi-verse from a myriad of perspectives. Assume the role of legendary heroes and villains while strategically enhancing their power, skills, and abilities. Play out the legendary scenes from the rich storyline and marvel at the subtle twists viewed through the eyes of each character. Furthermore, players can unlock Mobile Suits and Pilots from different Gundam universe time lines while accomplishing secret missions adding limitless replayability. With a variety of game types including Official, Original and Versus Mode, gamers must overcome impossible odds to bring their Mobile Suits to victory.
For more information on Dynasty Warriors:GUNDAM, please visit www.namcobandaigames.com or www.koei.com
About KOEI Corporation
KOEI is respected worldwide as the premier brand for Strategy and Simulation games, and is the innovator of the Tactical Action genre. The company's Dynasty Warriors ® series has generated more than 9 million units in sales worldwide since its first release for the PlayStation game console in 1997. KOEI develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems and personal computers. KOEI maintains operations in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Canada, China, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, and Lithuania. More information about KOEI game products can be found online at www.koei.com.
About NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. is a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer based in Santa Clara, CA. The company is a part of the NAMCO BANDAI group of companies known for creating and publishing many of the industry's top video game franchises, including the PAC-MAN ® , SOULCALIBUR ® , Naruto TM , and Tekken ® brands. For more information about NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. and our products, log onto www.namcobandaigames.com.
Dynasty Warriors is a registered trademark or trademark of KOEI Co., Ltd.
GUNDAM ® & ® 1979-2007 SOTSU SUNRISE. TM SOTSU. ® 2007 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. Mobile Suit Gundam, G Gundam, Gundam Wing, ZETA GUNDAM, Mobile Suit and all related characters, names, logos, distinctive likenesses, drawings, and other images contained in this product are the exclusive property of Sotsu Co., Ltd. and Sunrise Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Press Release ® 2007 NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
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