October 5, 2006

Dynasty Warriors Vol. 2 Reaches Gold Status

KOEI’s Heavenly Slice of China to Ship to North American Retailers on October 24, 2006

KOEI, recognized worldwide as the premier brand of strategy and action games, today announced that Dynasty Warriors Vol. 2 has reached gold status and is ready for production. The martial-arts themed Tactical Action game for the PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) system ships to North American retailers on October 24, 2006.

About Dynasty Warriors Vol. 2

Ancient China’s greatest warriors have rocked the foundations of heaven and earth for over 2,000 years. Now KOEI’s ‘Warriors Worth a Thousand’ return in a sequel that eclipses the original with an exquisite array of features! For the first time, up to 4 players can engage in multiplayer combat including a Battle Royal mode. Players can now unlock up to 300 officers (three times as many as the original), and then wirelessly trade these officers with other players. Players can also manage a stable of up to 8 horses and elephants. Each mount will gain experience during battle and will prove a valuable military asset when setting out to conquer the game’s more than 50 stages and 31 maps.

Dynasty Warriors Vol. 2 includes the complete pantheon of all 48 Dynasty Warriors®, with branching story paths for each kingdom. Game modes include Musou, Multiplayer and Free mode, plus a Camp mode where players can view detailed information on weapons, officers and stages. The game also gives players a full view of the battlefield action using the PSP®(PlayStation®Portable) system’s wide-screen display.

Developed by KOEI’s award-winning internal team, Omega Force, Dynasty Warriors Vol. 2 is rated “T” (Teen- Violence) by the ESRB, and can allow play for 1-4 players using wireless (ad hoc) (Vs. Play). The suggested retail price is US$39.99.

Gamers can learn more at the Dynasty Warriors Vol. 2 official minisite coming soon at www.koei.com.

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