Dynasty Tactics™ 2

Date: 7/08/2003

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For Immediate Release:

KOEI Ltd, the subsidiary of Japanese publisher KOEI.CO.,Ltd have today announced that the part strategy, part puzzle game Dynasty Tactics 2 will launch in Europe in November 2003 for the PlayStation 2 computer console.

Dynasty Tactics 2 is a turn-based Tactical simulation game where the players’ task is to annihilate enemy armies by forming chain reactions of high-intensity tactical manoeuvres. Assuming the role of a general the player seeks to unite the warring states of China’s legendary Three Kingdoms

The original Dynasty Tactics launched in the autumn 2002 reinventing the genre of Tactical Simulation. The title received widespread critical acclaim including the accolade of IGN.com ‘Readers Choice Award for Best Strategy Game 2002’ and the Bronze award from Official PlayStation 2 magazine.

The Dynasty Tactics series chronicles the turmoil that took place after the fall of China’s Han Empire. The civil war that followed was a dagger into the heart of China, Bandits, warlords and legions of mercenaries ravaged the once noble land and ripped the empire into three warring states, on those battlefields the heroes of the Three Kingdoms were born.

Dynasty Tactics 2 features include:

• All the playable characters return from the original with the addition of the almighty Lu Bu.
• Three times more tactical manoeuvres
• All new Sequenced Strike System
• Tactical Combo moves
• Obtain new skills in the Tactical Training Camp
• Be judged and score on your performance including ‘complete defeats’ inflicted your martial arts skills and leadership abilities.

Currently in development by KOEI’s internal team, Dynasty Tactics 2 will launch in Europe towards the end of November.

About KOEI Ltd.
KOEI Ltd, is the European subsidiary of KOEI Co., Ltd. of Japan,
established operations in 2003.

KOEI is respected worldwide as the premier brand for Strategy and Simulation
games, and is recognized as the innovator of the Tactical Action genre. The
company's Dynasty Warriors™ series has generated more than 5 million units
in sales worldwide, since releasing for the PlayStation game consoles in
1997.

KOEI maintains operations in Japan, the U.S., the U.K., Canada, China, Korea
and Taiwan. KOEI employs over six hundred people worldwide, with sales
exceeding $200 million. The company constantly seeks the fine balance
between entertainment, technology, art and education, and provides games
that will mesmerize gamers across the globe. More information about KOEI and
its products can be found on the company's websites, located at www.koei.com
and www.koei.co.jp.

For further information on KOEI product please contact:
Steve Marks
PR & Marketing Manager
Email: steve@koei.co.uk
Phone: 01462 476132