Shin Gundam Musou (True Dynasty Warriors Gundam) unveiled

In 2007, Bandai and Koei banned together to create the first of many collaboration games. Known as "Gunam Musou" in Japan, the game was released overseas as "Dynasty Warriors Gundam". Now, three years since the last release, Koei-Tecmo has announced that there will be another addition to the series "Shin Gundam Musou" 

Shin-Gundam Musou is named after the spin off series of Dynasty Warriors known as "Shin-Sangoku Musou" Since the original game was a fighter, when the current hack and slash game came out it was titled "True-Dynasty Warriors" however, abroad, the game was simple numbered as "Dynasty Warriors 2" Fans of the series know this is the reason behind the numbering issue. (The current Dynasty Warriors game in Japan is "Shin-Sangoku Musou 7" while overseas it is "Dynasty Warriors 8") 

So why the new name for Musou Gundam? 

The series took new steps in Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3. Instead of standard CG graphics the game used cell shaded animation. The series was introduced to new interactive fields, and a new partner system. A downside for fans of Gundam was that the history missions took a back seat to the cross over plot driven missions. With so much to consider, Koei and Bandai have decided to reboot the series instead of making another sequel. 

A cell shaded RX-78-2 "Gundam" 

Since the game has only recently been announced, on a few details have been released. 

1. Mode Types

On the official webpage for Shin-Gundam Musou, a snippit proclaims that there will be two modes.
Official mode - Playing through story mode for each mobile suit's series.
Ultimate mode - The details of Ultimate Mode haven't been revealed yet but, it will contain sub modes. 

2. Mobile Units 

According to famitsu.com there will be over 100 Gundams and Mobile Suits available for play. 

The current list is: 

Unit: RX-78-2 "Gundam" 

Series: Mobile Suit Gundam

 Unit: RX-0 "Unicorn"
Series: Mobile Suit Gundam UC

Unit: MSZ - 006 "Zeta"
Series: Mobile Suit Z (Zeta) Gundam

Unit: ZGMF-X20A "Strike Freedom"
Series: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny

Famitsu.com has released a list of other mobile suits that have been confirmed for Shin-Gundam Musou

Gundams
GN-0000 + GNR-10 "Double 0 Raiser": Mobile Suit Gundam 00
RX-0 "Banshee": Mobile Suit Gundam UC
GAT-X105 "Strike Gundam" :  Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
GAT-X303 "Aegis Gundam" : Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
ZGMF-X19A "∞ (Infinite) Justice" : Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
ZGMF-X42S "Destiny Gundam" : Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny
RX-93 "ν (nu) Gundam" : Mobile Suit Gundam - Char's Counterattack  
Mobile Suits
CONCEPT-X 6-1-2 "Turn X" : ∀ (Turn A) Gundam  AMZ-004 "Qubeley" : Mobile Suit Z Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ NZ-666 Kshatriya : Mobile Suit Gundam UC
MS-065 "Zaku II" : Mobile Suit Gundam
MSN-04 "Sazabi" : Mobile Suit Gundam - Char's Counterattack
MSN-065 "Shinaju" : Mobile Suit Gundam UC
MSN-02 "Zeong" : Mobile Suit Gundam 

More details about the game are expected to be presented at KoeiTecmo's TGS booth. The game is set to release on December 19th for the Playstation 3 and the Playstation Vita. Price will be 7,980 yen for the PS3 version and 6,980 yen for the Vita. There are currently no known plans to release the game overseas. 

LINKS: 

Official Shin-Gundam Musou webpage - http://gundam-musou.jp/

Samurai Warriors 2 HD (Xtreme legends, Empires)

Koei Tecmo, the company behind the series Dynasty Warriors, has announced plans to release an HD remake of the Dynasty Warriors spin off series "Samurai Warriors"

 Originally released in 2006, Sengoku Musou 2 (Known as "Samurai Warriors 2" outside of Japan) is the sequel to Koei Tecmo's Dynasty Warriors spin off series. Focusing on Japan's "Warring States" period, the game follows many of Japan's famous unification battles. Following its release, Koei Tecmo released an expansion pack "Sengoku Musou Empires" later in 2006 (2007 overseas) The expansion allowed players to create their own warrior as well as added a turn based strategic battle game known as "Empire Mode"
Finally, 2007 another expansion known as "moushouden" was released. Overseas this expansion was released as "Xtreme Legends"  in 2008. This expansion widened the character roster, introduced more battles, and added weapons.

For the first time, Koei Tecmo is doing an HD remake to the Sengoku Musou series. Allowing for fans of the game to customize their game pack.

Starting with the Sengoku Musou 2 Empires pack for 2700 yen, The game is available for the PS3 and the Playstation Vita. The second is Sengoku Musou 2 with moushou (Xtreme Legends). This game is both Sengoku Musou 2 and Xtreme Legends. It is available for 3000 yen for both the PS3 and the Vita.
The final version is "Sengoku Musou 2 with moushou and Empires" All three games come together on one disk for 5045 yen. Or 4500 if you choose to download it.

Before and after photos of the remake. 

The game has received a complete overhaul. Not only getting an expanded screen ratio but getting more features such has higher character levels, fixed weapon system, and expansion on the create a warrior mode. With more options to personalize your warrior. 

With HD, Nobunaga never looked so... evil

Fans of the series are also being treated to the option of buying a "Premium Box". The box includes:
Sengoku Musou 2 with moushou & Empires. (Samurai Warriors 2 with Xtreme Legends and Empires)
3 Soundtrack albums - One for each game. A total of 71 tracks of music
3 Dress up sticker sheets. (Decals. Usually for the console, controllers, or for an iphone)
3 Post cards (Most likely the covers of the three games)
All this for 8190 yen (Roughly about 85.00 USD)

Pending box art 

Despite all the reveals, there is still more Koei Tecmo hasn't told yet. Also, there are currently no plans to release the HD remake outside of Japan at this time. The game goes on sale October 24th.

LINKS: 

Sengoku Musou 2 HD remake official site - http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/sengoku2/hd/

Koei Tecmo TGS2012 Schedule and Titles

With Tokyo Game Show 2012 around the corner, Game companies are getting ready and announcing their featured games and events. Our first company with a fully finished schedule is Koei Tecmo.

Koei Tecmo's TGS 2012 special site logo

Koei Tecmo TGS Event Schedule* 

Koei Tecmo Line Up Stage -
9/20 13:00 ~ 13:45 (1:00 pm ~ 1:45pm)

Shin Sangoku Musou 6 Empires: Introduction Stage -
[Dynasty Warriors 7 Empires]
9/20 15:45 ~ 16:15 (3:45 pm ~ 4:15 pm)

Sengoku Musou Chronicle 2nd: Tournament
[Samurai Warriors Chronicle 2nd]
9/22 10:30 ~ 11:10

Gust - Special Stage
9/22 11:30 ~ 12:00

Dead or Alive 5 - Exhibiton Match
9/22 13:00 ~ 13:45 (1:00 pm ~ 1:45 pm)

Shin Hokuto Musou Special Stage -
[Fist of the North Star Ken's Rage 2]
9/22 14:45 ~ 15:30 (2:45 pm ~ 3:30 pm)

Sangoku Musou Chronicle 2nd -Special Stage
9/22 16:00 ~ 16:45 (4:00 pm ~ 4:45 pm)

Net Entertainment Fiesta 2012 Stage -
9/23 11:00 ~ 11:45

Shin Sangoku Musou 6 Empires Special Stage -
[Dynasty Warriors 7 Empires]
9/23 13:00 ~ 13:45 (1:00 pm ~ 1:45 pm)

Koei Tecmo Cosplay contest in TGS2012 -
9/23 14:45 ~ 15:30 (2:45 pm ~ 3:30 pm)
(Special Guests voice actor Masaya Onosaka and voice actress Houko Kuwashima)

Limited Revival! Neo Romance & Musou -
9/23 16:00 ~ 16:45 (4:00 pm ~ 4:45 pm)
(Special Guests voice actors Masaya Onosaka and Eiji Takemoto)

*All events are listed as they will occur in Japan Standard Time.
For those attending TGS. Please be aware that some events will have priority seating for fan clubs and press.

Featured Games 

Shin Hokuto Musou (PS3, 360)^
[Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage 2]

Dead or Alive 5 (PS3, 360)^

Shin Sangoku Musou 6 Empires (PS3)^
[Dynasty Warriors 7 Empires]

Sengoku Musou Chronicle 2nd (3DS)^
[Samurai Warriors Chronicle 2nd]

Nobunaga no yabou tendou with Power up kit (PSV)^
[Nobunaga's Ambition: Tendou with Power up kit]

Sangoku Shi 12 (PS3)^
[Romance of the Three Kingdoms 12]

Nobunaga no yabou Online: Houou no sho (PS3, PS2, Win)
[Nobunaga's Ambition Online: Phoenix Chapter]

Daikou kaijidai Online 2nd Age  (PS3, Win)
[Uncharted Waters Online 2nd Age]

Shin Sangoku Musou Online Ryuujin ranbun (PS3, Win)
 [Dynasty Warriors Online Dragon King Dance]

Atelier Totori Plus: ~A-rando no renkinjutsu shi 2~ (PSV)^
[Atelier Totori Plus ~The Alchemist of Arland] {The Adventurer of Arland}

Ciel no Surge ~ ushiwareta hoshi e sasagu uta~ (PSV)
[Ciel no Surge ~Song to the lost star~]

Atelier Ayesha ~ dasogare no daichi no renkinjutsu shi~ (PS3)
[Atelier Ayesha~The Alchemist of the Twilight earth~]

Sengoku OROCHI (GREE)
[Samurai Warriors OROCHI]

Ninja Gaiden (Mobage)

Haruka naru jikuu no naka de (Mobage)
[Withing the expanse of a distant time]

Nobunaga no yabou (Mobage, Yahoo Mobile)
[Nobunaga's Ambition Mobile]

Sangoku Shi (GREE)
[Romance of the Three Kingdoms Mobile]

Winning Post (GREE)
[Jocky Race Mobile]

NobuNYAga no yabou (Mobage, Yahoo Mobile)
[NobuNYAga's Ambition Mobile]
{NobuNYAga is a pun on the name Nobunaga and the sound "Nya" which is the Japanese equivalent of "Meow". The name implies that Nobunaga is a cat.}

^ Indicates games that have playable demos
ALL EVENTS AND FEATURED GAMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Please be advised that some games do not have English translations and are given names by me.


LINKS
Koei Tecmo's TGS 2012 official web page.  http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/tgs2012/index.htm