Koei News
An online petition to localize Samurai Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends, Samurai Warriors 3 Z and Samurai Warriors 3: Empires has been created. If it receives 20,000 signatures the games will be brought overseas. Interested fans can sign the petition here.
Wikia is making plans to remove the current talk page feature with a new design called Message Wall. You can read more about it here and you can try it at Wikia's Community Test Wiki. Please direct comments or feedback to the Wikia staff. There is also plans to change the navigation system for Wikia, which can be tested by anyone. Be sure to leave comments, laments, or suggestions to the Wikia staff.
Other technical changes to Wikia can be checked every Wednesday in Wikia staff's Technical Updates section. Wikia is going to commence an anti-SOPA and PIPA campaign starting on January 18th (UTC). If you are unfamiliar with these acts, please read about them here. Visitors who wish to learn more about the campaign can read the details at the Wikia staff's summary page.
January 2012
- The theatrical adaptation of Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 2 is being revived this year in Japan on May 30 ~ June 3rd. A rehearsal is going to take place on May 29th. Three new actors are now part of the cast: Yoshihiko Narimatsu (Yoritada), Doi Kazumi (Katsuzane), and Tooru Hachinohe (Yasutsugu; who also voices Rindou in the upcoming Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 5 Kazahanaki). ODYSEEY's press release for it can be seen here with a teaser trailer.
- Love Love ♥ Tenshin-sama Angelique has updated its website with information regarding the game's overall system. Clavis' alternate profile information and name are also available for viewing.
- The second Neoromance message campaign is for White Day. Members of Koei's fanclub can sign in and pick their favorite five characters from the following games: Angelique étoile, Neo Angelique Special, Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 3, Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 5, and Hyakumon-nin no Kin'iro no Corda. Once they have registered their purchase, consumers can log in to their My Gamecity account to hear their special audio messages.
- A DVD recording of the Neoromance Starlight ♥ Christmas 2011 stage event is going to be on sale on March 21st. Gamecity shoppers can purchase it early on February 29th with a special case.
- A single day stage event in Akihabara is planned for Koei's three MMORPGs: Uncharted Waters Online, Dynasty Warriors Online, and Nobunaga no Yabou Online. The event is called Net Entertainment Festa in Akihabara. Information regarding the newest expansions/patches for the games will be presented for attendees on February 21st.
- Merchandise for stores and Pokémon Centers as well as the pre-order bonus for Pokémon Plus Nobunaga no Yabou has been revealed. Interested fans can see the goods in this press report.
- 4Gamer posted a photo report of the game's stage presentation at Jisedai World Hobby Fair '12 Winter.
- The Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 5 only stage event, Neoromance ♥ Festa ~ Haruka Festival 2012, has updated its official website with more details. Kazahanaki characters Rindou and Sou Kiryu will also participate in the event. An original story and characters will be the event's main theme.
- Tickets for the event are now on sale.
- Nobunaga no Yabou Online is undergoing a campaign to celebrate the end of this expansion in preparation for the newer expansion in March. Aside from the standard final showdown between factions, players can log in to receive random presents and bonuses for the Houoh no Shou expansion.
- Information regarding the world battle in February and the new retainer system in Houoh no Shou can be viewed for interested readers at Online Gamer.
- CWS Brains and Koei's social game, Hyaku-mon nin no Hyper World Soccer!, is now available for every GREE user in Japan. Players can create and manage their own teams as they compete in leagues throughout the week.
- Nobunyaga no Yabou is going to be available on mobile networks throughout East Asia. Here is its Taiwanese official teaser site.
- Consumers who use Gamecity's shopping service to purchase Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 5 Kazahanaki can obtain an exclusive character interview book. Characters answer questions with a set of bonus illustrations for fans.
- The official website updated with details of the game's system and sub-characters in the character page. Downloadable character banners are also up for fans.
- Gamer is posting another voice actor interview for interested fans. Part one includes photos and commentary for Sou Kiryu and the Heaven Guardians (Shun Kiryu, Chinami, Tatewaki Komatsu, and Ernest Satow).
- New screenshots and images for Kazahanaki on its official website. A new character named Tadayoshi Oguri is available for viewing.
- Sangokushi 12 can be purchased in Japan on March 2nd. The official website has updated with more information regarding the structure for policies and combat. Scenarios for the game will include the Yellow Turban Rebellion, the Anti-Dong Zhuo Coalition, Sun Ce and Cao Cao's rise to power in 195, the Battle of Guan Du, Liu Bei's Three Visits to Zhuge Liang before Chi Bi, a prelude to the Three Kingdoms period in 214, and a dream match scenario in the year 251.
- Information regarding duels and historical events in the game are up for viewing at Game Watch.
- Consumers who purchase this game online from Gamecity can obtain an exclusive version of Xiahou Dun without his eye patch and a downloadable serial card for an item in the social game Hyakumon-nin no Sangokushi.
- Sign ups for a closed beta for the game's online mode is in progress. Interested fans can sign up by having a Gamecity account and be accessing the beta link through various Japanese news sites (such as Game Watch and Gamer). The online battles up for testing seem to be PvP card battles.
- Dynasty Warriors Online is performing a Zhuge Liang themed update on January 19th. Players can use a revised version of his weapon and gather parts of his costume for their characters. A Chinese New Years quest will also let players gain access to a firecracker emote to celebrate.
- The new "Ninja" garments can be obtained as a special drop item. These outfits are altered versions of Ryu and Ayane's costumes.
- Gust's new mystery PS Vita title will have an unspecified connection with mobile devices according to this week's Dengeki Playstation issue.
- Other small notes and hints have been pointed out in this week's issue. See the Dengeki Online article for details.
- Idea Factory's Otome game adaptation of Gust's Atelier series, Elkrone Atelier ~Dear for Otomate~, has updated its official website with a promotional video and a handful of new character biographies for viewers to enjoy.
- Trading cell phone straps for the Atelier series is now available in Gust's shop.
- Gust's new mystery title is apparently called genomirai. Visitors who access the website can see a strange short video with the code "GM-0315" shown at the start. Region-locked users can see it on youtube. More data will be shown on January 26th.
- The full name of Gust's new PS Vita game is revealed to be Ciel nosurge -surge concerto- ~Ushiwareta Hoshi he Sasugu Uta~, in this week's Dengeki PlayStation issue. The main protagonist is a girl named Ionasal Kukururu Prishiel (Ion for short) who is voiced by Ai Kakuma. The player supposedly helps her by scheduling her daily activities (such as sleeping, eating, and so on) in a real-life simulation style. Story details, online capabilities, and basic data are confirmed to be available. It is currently scheduled to be in Japan's stores on April 26th.
- The main protagonist can be seen on the March cover of Gemaga.
- Gust will be present at Game no Dengeki Kansha Matsuri 2012 with a secret stage event.
- The seven year anniversary pack for Uncharted Waters Online will be available for purchase in Japan on February 21st. Its subtitle is Kaizoku Barbarossa no Hihou ("Pirate Barbarossa's Secret Treasure"). Pre-ordering the package allows players to use costume parts from the key NPCs in Tierra Americana: Justine, Albrecht von Wallenstein, and Lorenzo de' Medici. Players can see other details and bonuses in the press report.
- Panama is a new location players can explore for new quests, recipes, skills, and so on. See the press report for details.
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