



[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Gamasutra and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource GamesPress.]

Hertfordshire, June 21st 2013- Tecmo Koei Europe announced today that the upcoming release of fan-favourite tactical action title, Dynasty Warriors 8, will be available in stores across Europe on the new date of July 19 th 2013 for the PlayStation ®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360 ® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Featuring new characters, new modes, new and redesigned stages, and new scenarios Dynasty Warriors 8 follows the stories of the kingdoms of Wei, Wu, Shu and Jin through the actions of historical military and political figures of the time as they fight to gain control over the Three Kingdoms of China. Fans who pre-order Dynasty Warriors 8 from UK retailers can receive various in game DLC or collectable items: By pre-ordering from GAME.co.uk, fans will receive a beautiful, limited edition smartphone pouch, otherwise unavailable outside Japan, in one of four exclusive designs. Each design features a different character and colour, representing the four kingdoms. Other retailers will offer a DLC pack, featuring Zhou Yu, Lu Xun, Cao Cao, Zhang Fei and Guan Yu’s outfits from Dynasty Warriors 1. Additionally, those who pre-order through independent retailers will also receive an exciting exclusive DLC pack that brings outfits for Zhao Yun and Sun Shangxiang from Romance of the Three Kingdoms 12 into the Dynasty Warriors universe for the first-time. For more Dynasty Warriors 8 news and a first look at the new playable characters please visit www.facebook.com/koeigames or www.dynastywarriors8.eu and follow us on twitter @tecmokoeieurope ABOUT TECMO KOEI EUROPE LTD. TECMO KOEI EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of TECMO KOEI HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. TECMO is best known for the Dead or Alive® and Ninja Gaiden®series. KOEI is best known for its Dynasty Warriors® and Samurai Warriors® franchises. On April 1, 2009, TECMO KOEI HOLDINGS CO., LTD was established as a result of the TECMO, LTD. and KOEI Co., Ltd. merger. More information about TECMO KOEI EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.tecmokoei-europe.com.