Dynasty Warriors: Origins
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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.
2027 Video Game Release Dates Calendar
This guide provides a comprehensive calendar of video game releases scheduled for 2027, including titles with unannounced dates, DLCs, and expansions. It lists games by month and also includes a section for titles with unconfirmed release dates across various platforms.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 2: Steam Autumn Sale and friends
The annual Steam Autumn Sale has begun, offering discounts on a wide range of PC games, including recent releases and older titles. Several other digital storefronts like GOG.com, Epic Games Store, and Fanatical are also hosting their own autumn sales, providing various deals and free games.
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.
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered Interview – New Mechanics, Weapon Fusion, And More
Omega Force producer Tomohiko Sho discusses the upcoming Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered, detailing new mechanics like Evasion and Weapon Fusion, and the challenges of modernizing combat. The remaster aims to preserve the original's difficulty and 'silliness' while adding new scenarios and integrating characters like Ziluan from Dynasty Warriors: Origins. Sho expressed hope that the remaster's success could lead to further preservation of older Warriors titles.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Sept. 25: GOG.com Autumn Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals include GOG.com's Autumn Sale featuring DRM-free titles like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Cyberpunk 2077. Other notable sales are happening on Steam, the Ubisoft Store, and the Epic Games Store, with discounts on a wide variety of games across multiple platforms.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Sept. 18: Steam Party-Based RPG Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam Party-Based RPG Fest with discounts on titles like Baldur's Gate 3 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Several publishers like Capcom, Square Enix, Sega, and Bandai Namco are participating in the Tokyo Game Show sales, while Ubisoft offers discounts and free copies of For Honor for its 40th anniversary.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Sept. 18: Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale
Nintendo is holding a significant Customer Appreciation Sale on its first-party Switch titles, with discounts on popular games like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Additionally, sales are available for PlayStation and Xbox platforms, featuring a wide array of third-party titles across various genres.
Koei Tecmo Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale live with Atelier Yumia, Fatal Frame 2 Remake, more at new low prices
Koei Tecmo is holding a sale on the Nintendo Switch, offering significant discounts on titles such as Atelier Ryza 2, Fatal Frame 2 Remake, and Atelier Yumia. The sale includes up to 80 percent off various games and runs until September 29, 2026.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Sept. 11: Tokyo Game Show sales begin
PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo are offering various digital game sales, with PlayStation and Xbox kicking off their Tokyo Game Show promotions. Deals include titles like Death Stranding 2: On The Beach and Resident Evil Requiem, with PlayStation Plus members receiving additional free games. Nintendo's Customer Appreciation Sale begins tomorrow.
Forget Steam’s Summer Sale: Here Are Five Must-Play Games You Can Get Even Cheaper
This article highlights five PC games available on sale through Fanatical, suggesting they are better deals than Steam's Summer Sale. Featured titles include Monster Hunter Wilds, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Nioh 3, and Dynasty Warriors: Origins, with discounts up to 63%.
Koei Tecmo wants to avoid "dependence on major titles", though expectations for Wo Long 2 and Attack on Titan 3 are high
Koei Tecmo aims to avoid over-reliance on major titles by diversifying its portfolio with mid-range games and smaller projects alongside its major releases. The company plans to launch six major console and PC titles, 19 mid-range titles, and two online/mobile titles by fiscal year 2027. Despite this focus on variety, high expectations remain for upcoming triple-A games like Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember and Attack on Titan 3.
Nintendo Switch 2 ports a big part of Koei Tecmo’s strategy
Koei Tecmo has revealed that supporting the Nintendo Switch 2 with ports is a significant part of its strategy for the upcoming fiscal year. The company plans to diversify revenue streams by releasing major titles, mid-range games, remasters, and ports of existing games for the new console, alongside new releases on multiple platforms.
Nintendo reveals Japan’s best-selling Switch 2 and Switch eShop games for first half of 2026
Nintendo has released its list of best-selling games in Japan for the first half of 2026 on both the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch platforms. Pokemon Pokopia topped the charts for the Switch 2, while Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream led sales on the original Switch. The lists feature a mix of new releases and enduring popular titles.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continues
The Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
Nintendo reveals Japan’s best-selling digital games for May 2026
Nintendo has released the best-selling digital games for May 2026 on the Japanese Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch eShops. Pokemon Pokopia topped the charts for Switch 2, while Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream led sales on the original Switch. The data includes a variety of titles, with several Final Fantasy games appearing on the Switch 2 list.
Feature: Nintendo Switch 2: Year One - Looking Back, How Would You Rate It So Far?
This article looks back at the first year of the Nintendo Switch 2, which launched in June 2025. It recaps the major game releases, including both new titles and enhanced versions of existing games, and discusses the challenges faced by Nintendo and the industry during this period. The piece also includes impressions from the editorial team and reader polls to gauge satisfaction with the console's debut year.
Dynasty Warriors 3 Remaster Gets Switch 2 Release Date, Switch Version Cancelled
Koei Tecmo has announced that Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered will be released for the Nintendo Switch 2 on October 1, 2026, but will no longer be available for the original Nintendo Switch. The remaster will include all original content, refined graphics, new features, and two-player co-op.
Dynasty Warriors 3 Remastered Adds Origins Protagonist, Marches to PS5 in October
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered will launch for PlayStation 5 on October 1st, after a previous indefinite delay. The remaster adds Ziluan, the protagonist from Dynasty Warriors Origins, as a playable character. The game features updated graphics for current-generation consoles.
