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Monday May 24, 2004

KOEI CORPORATION UNVEILS DYNASTY WARRIORS(R)4: EMPIRES

Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires Changes the Rules of Tactical Action with New Gameplay, New Battlefields, and More

KOEI, recognized worldwide as a leading brand of strategy and action games, today released full details on its upcoming Tactical Action game for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, DYNASTY WARRIORS 4: EMPIRES- the next phase of the international best-seller, Dynasty Warriors 4.

In March 2004, DYNASTY WARRIORS 4: EMPIRES made its debut as the number one selling software title in Japan. KOEI is currently planning to ship the game to North American stores in September 2004, with a retail price of only US$29.99.

"With an incredible price, a host of new features, completely non-linear gameplay and new strategy elements, DYNASTY WARRIORS 4: EMPIRES is a great addition to our highly respected franchise," said Amos Ip, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at KOEI Corporation. "Consumers can expect a tremendous experience loaded with all of the fast and addictive gameplay that will appeal to the masses and Dynasty Warriors fans alike."

About Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires

DYNASTY WARRIORS 4: EMPIRES introduces a new stage and strategy system to the series frenetic battlefield action. In the new system, players begin the game with a map of Ancient China, divided into 24 different regions. Players start with one region, and then choose another region to invade. Next, officers will recommend a battle strategy, and then combat begins. Victory goes to the first warrior who unifies all 24 regions under a single kingdom.

Along with the three most influential kingdoms, DYNASTY WARRIORS 4: EMPIRES includes smaller kingdoms not seen in any previous Dynasty Warriors game. There are also new playable warriors and more officer abilities- from powerful new Charge attacks to taunting "Challenges." Redesigned based on fan requests, the new Character Edit mode triples the number of character models and voices players can use to create their own warrior, plus player-created warriors can use any weapon in the game.

The game's new VS Mode combines the furious multiplayer action of Dynasty Warriors 4's VS and Challenge Modes into one. In VS Mode, players can now send attacking soldiers to the opposing player's screen by defeating enemies with a Musou attack. More features include:

- New battlegrounds including mountainous regions, a seaside village, and a sweltering desert

- New battlefield strongholds change gameplay strategies by influencing troop morale and strength.

- New Edit Character models from muscular heroes to lovely maidens.

- Improved enemy artificial intelligence reacts to weaknesses in player's defenses.

- New player-created kingdoms can battle against the Three Kingdoms for control of China.

- Completely non-linear gameplay.

- Captured enemy generals can now join a player's army.

- A bonus "Archives" filled with character and siege weapon models, character-narrated introductions, and a gallery of stunning Dynasty Warriors artwork!

Developed by KOEI's preeminent development team, Omega Force, DYNASTY WARRIORS 4: EMPIRES is an action-adventure game for 1-2 players, supports Dolby(R) Pro Logic(R)II sound, and is rated "T" (Teen- Violence, Mild Language) by the ESRB.