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Vote for the scariest game of all time: Round 1
PC Gamer is hosting a bracket-style tournament to determine the scariest PC game of all time. Readers nominated games, and the top 16 have been seeded into head-to-head matchups. Voting for the first round concludes on Wednesday, October 28, with subsequent rounds narrowing the field until a winner is revealed on Saturday.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity needs a proper upgrade path on Nintendo Switch 2
The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 release of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, titled Definitive Edition, is criticized for its $30 price point and lack of a traditional upgrade path from the original Nintendo Switch version. Despite save data compatibility, the decision by Koei Tecmo to make it a separate purchase is seen as a cash-grab, especially considering the game's age and existing DLC.
Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember maintains the fast pace of its predecessor
Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, the sequel from Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja, continues the fast-paced action set in China's Three Kingdoms era. The preview highlights refined combat mechanics, new weapons like the Dual Chakrams, and the strategic use of Spirit and Insight Skills. Performance on the PlayStation 5 build was stable, addressing concerns from the earlier public alpha.
The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother Launches in March 2027
Koei Tecmo has announced that The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother will launch on March 18th, 2027. Pre-orders for the game are now open.
Review: Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered (Switch 2)
This review praises Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered for its successful modernization of the classic Musou combat, noting that KOEI TECMO has added enough polish and quality-of-life improvements to make it competitive with modern titles. The game's focus on fast-paced, satisfying combat, along with features like weapon fusion and offline co-op, makes it a highly replayable experience, especially on the Nintendo Switch.
Atelier Karia will have a body shape change feature
Koei Tecmo and Gust announced that Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories will feature an optional body shape change mechanic for the protagonist, Karia, based on her eating habits. Players can choose to enable or disable this feature, or lock Karia at a preferred body shape. The feature was inspired by a fan survey, and additional costumes and a short story based on survey results will also be included.
Warhammer Survivors Is Launching Mere Days Before GTA 6, And I Respect The Audacity
Warhammer Survivors is set to launch on November 10 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices, with a demo available now on Steam. The game adopts the 'Survivors-like' formula, featuring intense combat against Tyranid enemies, weapon evolution, and a large roster of characters and weapons. Its release date is notably close to Grand Theft Auto 6, a bold move that the article respects.
Dynasty Warriors producer would rather make new games than more remasters
Dynasty Warriors producer Tomohiko Sho expressed a preference for creating new games over more remasters, despite the recent launch of Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered. He indicated that future remasters depend on the success of the current release and suggested he might delegate remaster work to others to focus on new titles and sequels.
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered review for Nintendo Switch 2
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered offers a robust package with numerous quality-of-life improvements and new content, making it a compelling modernization of the classic Musou experience. However, its performance and visual presentation on the Nintendo Switch 2 are significantly disappointing, with a variable frame rate and flat environments hindering the overall enjoyment.
Koei Tecmo’s New PS5 Hack-and-Slash Remaster Is Out Today on PlayStation Store
Koei Tecmo has released Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered for PlayStation 5, PC, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S. The remaster features modernized controls, refined graphics using Unreal Engine 5, and includes the original game and its Xtreme Legends expansion. A free demo is available, and a post-launch update will add online co-op.
Blue Reflection Quartet Review – A Flawed Magical RPG Collection | Invision Game Community
Blue Reflection Quartet is a collection of four RPGs from Gust and Koei Tecmo, featuring turn-based combat and magical girl storytelling. While Blue Reflection Second Light is highlighted as the strongest entry with better exploration and crafting, Blue Reflection Ray is criticized as a short story and Blue Reflection Sun is deemed lacking in content and customization. The collection is difficult to recommend for existing owners due to its price, but serves as a straightforward entry point for newcomers.
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered interview: remake vs. remaster, using Unreal Engine 5, more
Koei Tecmo and Omega Force producer Tomohiko Sho discusses the upcoming Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered for Nintendo Switch 2. He explains the decision to remaster rather than remake the game, the challenges of modernizing graphics and gameplay while preserving the original feel, and the team's positive experience using Unreal Engine 5.
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered Review – We’ll fight ’til it’s over
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered offers stunning updated graphics and quality-of-life improvements, combining the original game with its Xtreme Legends expansion. While the musou gameplay remains fun for newcomers and nostalgic fans, the remaster suffers from a significant lack of accessibility features and minor frame rate issues with flags, despite utilizing Unreal Engine 5.
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered is a firm reminder of how far Musou has come
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered updates the classic Musou experience with improved graphics using Unreal Engine 5 and some new gameplay mechanics like Evade and Perfect Guard. While the visuals and core content are spruced up, the remaster struggles to overcome the limitations of the original game's stiff gameplay and linear mission design, making it more of a historical look back than a modern recommendation.
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered details Nintendo Switch 2 frame rate, resolution
Koei Tecmo has revealed technical specifications for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered. The game will target a variable frame rate of 30 to 60 FPS, with a docked resolution of 2560x1440 and an upscaled 1920x1080 in handheld mode. The developers are considering adding graphics or performance priority modes in a future update.
PS5 Users Can Play Beloved PlayStation 2 Game Remaster for Free
Koei Tecmo has released a free demo for Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered on the PlayStation 5. The demo allows players to experience a portion of the game, including the Battle of Hulao Gate, and features over 40 playable officers. The full remaster of the 2001 PlayStation 2 title is scheduled to launch on October 1, 2026.
I'm taking off my shirt to go nunchuck mode and feed swords to a panda in Wo Long 2, Team Ninja's unique blend…
Team Ninja's Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember offers a unique take on the Three Kingdoms period with supernatural elements and a blend of Nioh's loot system and Dynasty Warriors' battlefield scope. The preview highlights the game's refined combat, including the return of the morale system and the inventive Spirit mechanic, alongside new open-world elements and engaging side activities like feeding pandas.
Persona 4 Revival lead said Atlus wanted "a whole new cast," but one actor is reprising his role from the OG…
Atlus has confirmed Johnny Yong Bosch will reprise his role as Tohru Adachi in Persona 4 Revival, contradicting earlier statements from producer Kazuhisa Wada that the entire cast would be replaced. Wada had cited difficulties in bringing back the original actors, leading to a decision to recast everyone. However, Bosch's return alongside new cast members like Judy Alice Lee and Ray Chase highlights a selective approach to recasting.
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered demo out on Nintendo Switch 2 this week, update announced
Koei Tecmo and Omega Force have announced a demo for Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered, launching on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 24, 2026. A free update adding online two-player play is planned for January 2027. The game features over 40 officers and battlefields recreated in Unreal Engine 5, aiming to capture the series' signature 1 vs. 1,000 combat.
Stunning 2023 PS5 RPG Is Half Price on PS Store Ahead of Sequel
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, a 2023 historical fantasy RPG for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, is currently available at half price on the PlayStation Store for $19.99 until September 24. Developed by Team Ninja and published by Koei Tecmo, the game features swordplay based on Chinese martial arts in a dark fantasy version of the Three Kingdoms period. A sequel, Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, is slated for release in March 2027.
