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February 16, 2006

SAMURAI WARRIORS(r): STATE OF WAR FOR PSP(tm) (PLAYSTATION(r)PORTABLE) SYSTEM REACHES GOLD STATUS

Sliced and Diced Samurai Warriors: State of War Minisite Gets Customized for PSP in Preparation for March 7, 2006 Ship Date

KOEI, recognized worldwide as the premier brand of strategy and action games, today announced that the Tactical Action game, SAMURAI WARRIORS(r): STATE OF WAR has reached gold status, and will ship on March 7, 2006. The game is expected to be at North American retailers on March 8th. Consumers can preorder the title now at gamestop.com, ebgames.com and walmart.com.

The new minisite, at www.swpsp.com, is designed not only to be viewed from a PC but also through PSP's web browser. Gamers who visit the minisite on PSP can download full-screen images and a game trailer directly onto their PSP. Fans can also learn more about the game's full widescreen visuals, new "charms" and "hidden items," the enhanced "Character Development System" and wireless multiplayer challenges.

To view the site head to www.swpsp.com

About SAMURAI WARRIORS: STATE OF WAR Set amidst Japan's most volatile era, Samurai Warriors: State of War give players control of famous samurai and legendary ninja in an ever-unfolding war. Gamers will use classic Japanese weaponry including swords, longbows, and sickles to fight their way through wide-open battlefields and trap-laden castles. Samurai Warriors: State of War comes complete with 19 playable characters, all-new stories, and competitive multiplayer challenges. Samurai Warriors: State of War is the perfect companion for long journeys and brief bouts of spectacular Tactical Action.

Samurai Warriors: State of War offers an all-new story structure that lets players align their characters with a specific army corps. Select a corps for your character, and guide them through a series of strategy and action stages. Once that particular story reaches its conclusion, the player will have the chance to take the same character down a different story path.

Throughout the game, the player is joined on the battlefield by an extremely capable "second in command" bodyguard. There are 200 of these bodyguards to choose from, and in addition to fighting along side the player, they will raise the player's stats and offer other benefits. As the bodyguards grow, they will become true partners in battle.

Developed by KOEI's award-winning internal team, Omega Force, SAMURAI WARRIORS: STATE OF WAR is a 1-4 player game, and is rated "T" (Teen- Violence) by the ESRB.

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