Bladestorm: The Hundred Years' War Gold

BLADESTORM™: THE HUNDRED YEARS' WAR REACHES GOLD STATUS

KOEI Set to Release Medieval Action Game on November 6, 2007

Burlingame, CA - October 26, 2007 -- KOEI, recognized worldwide as the premier brand of strategy and action games, today announced that BLADESTORM™: The Hundred Years' War has achieved gold status, and will ship to North American retailers beginning November 6, 2007 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. A free single player demo of BLADESTORM: The Hundred Years' War is available now on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and on the PLAYSTATION® Network. Set amidst a war-torn 14th century France, the demo delivers a taste of the action game's incredible battles where players will take direct command of entire military units. As a mercenary soldier, players will contract their services to the English or French; with the ultimate goal of achieving glorious fame and fortune. For more information, please visit the re-launched minisite at www.koei.com/bladestorm. About Bladestorm: The Hundred Years' War In the 14th century a quarrel over English succession to the French throne escalated into what history would call the Hundred Years' War. This ongoing war had exhausted the standing armies of both sides and there was a growing dependence on mercenary soldiers. As arrows rain from above, knights will charge on horseback, cannoniers will fire volleys at heavy infantry, and armies will collide in unprecedented scale. Immerse yourself in ferocious battles where an innovative action style enables you to defeat countless numbers of soldiers with one cleverly chosen attack command. Establish a reputation as a formidable warrior and leader of men, build your war chest and lure hardened warriors to your employ. Outwit your opponents and overwhelm them with dominating force to be the last one standing when the dust settles on one of history's greatest conflicts. BLADESTORM: The Hundred Years' War delivers stunning visuals in 720p HDTV and in game Dolby® Digital audio. This game is rated "T" (Teen- Alcohol Reference, Mild Language, and Violence) by the ESRB. BLADESTORM: The Hundred Years' War is developed by KOEI's award-winning internal team, Omega Force. I played the demo on the PlayStation Network and thought it wasn't quite the Dynasty Warriors clone I thought it would be, but I haven't put enough time into it to give it a proper preview/review.