Koei Tecmo News Articles
Wednesday27th Jan 2016
New 3DS LL still leads hardware as Wii U dips
Another week, another set of Media Create Japanese charts, and this week brings a few major releases to consider, though hardware sales are only showing minor changes. To kick off with software Yakuza: Kiwami is in the top two positions for PS4 and PS3, making it the most successful new arrival this...
Tuesday26th Jan 2016
News Resellers Rejoice, Hyrule Warriors Legends Is Getting A Save Data Reset Option
Thank goodness for that
Hyrule Warriors Legends is now available in Japan, and some players have encountered a troubling issue - the game doesn't give you the option to erase your save data, which means that when you sell the game on, the new owner can't start the adventure from the beginning - they're stuck with your save data. You might assume...
Thursday21st Jan 2016
Video Take a Look at the Wii U Versions of New Characters from Hyrule Warriors Legends
Linkle and Skull Kid in HD! Fuzzy footage of the others!
Update: HD-quality footage of Tetra now available, courtesy of NintenDaan. Original Article: Hyrule Warriors Legends is out now in Japan, bringing mayhem and extra content to the portable. Though only Legends features new story content, it does - however - allow players to 'transfer' new...
Tuesday19th Jan 2016
Video Koei Tecmo Shares More Hyrule Warriors Legends Footage, and Makes Us Wish There Was Co-Op
You can 'sort-of' race side-by-side, though
Hyrule Warriors Legends undoubtedly pushes the 3DS hardware's capabilities, as is clear from its decent performance on New 3DS but chugging framerate on older models. It should serve as no surprise, then, that it's a single player experience on the portable; considering the performance drop on Wii U with...
Monday18th Jan 2016
Video Hyrule Warriors Legends Footage Shows a Stark Difference in Old and New 3DS Performance
The Legend of Lag
We're pretty keen to get our hands on Hyrule Warriors Legends, as the prospect of playing through the Wii U title with extra content and on the go is rather appealing. Yet it's a release that's concerning some, particularly those with older models; as it's a port of a Wii U title it's only fair to assume that it'd be better suited...
Friday15th Jan 2016
Video Hyrule Warriors Legends Demonstration Shows Off Toon Link, Tetra and 'My Fairy' Mode
Also provides a look at the Wind Waker Adventure Mode map
Hyrule Warriors Legends isn't far away, and with its release imminent in Japan Koei Tecmo has been publishing regular showcase videos looking at various features in the game. The latest has gone live, and once again looks at content and characters that are new to the 3DS entry. First of all...
Tuesday12th Jan 2016
Video Extended Hyrule Warriors Legends Showcase Includes a Look at Linkle's Campaign
Wake up, grab golden compass, kill hundreds of goons
Hyrule Warriors Legends isn't far away, which is big news for fans of the Wii U title that fancy some extra content and combat on the go. Koei Tecmo's currently in the process of promoting the title heavily for its upcoming Japanese release, too, which gives us all an early look at how it's...
Friday8th Jan 2016
News Check Out Plenty of Hyrule Warriors Legends Footage, Limited Edition Pre-Orders Open in the UK
GAME has dibs once again
Hyrule Warriors Legends is one of a glut of new arrivals in the first few months of 2016, giving 3DS owners a chance to jump into the popular Wii U title. Legends includes all of the DLC from the home console version, in addition to new characters and Linkle story content. It's out in the West on 25th March, though its...
Wednesday30th Dec 2015
News Koei Tecmo's President Seems To Think NX Is A Home Console First And Foremost
"Nintendo announced a new 'machine' called the NX"
2016 is the year that Nintendo reveals more about the NX, which - it has been rumoured - could unify the company's handheld and domestic console markets. Despite the chatter, no one really seems to know what the console is all about let alone have any idea about a potential Nintendo NX release...
News Japanese Hyrule Gold New 3DS LL Tying in with Hyrule Warriors Legends
A costume and fairy for the portable quest
The Hyrule Gold New 3DS XL that has been exclusive to GameStop will be making its Japanese debut this January alongside the release of Hyrule Warriors Legends. Although the game does not appear to be packaged with the system, Japan's Hyrule Gold 3DS LL will still come with a couple incentives for it. A...
Saturday12th Dec 2015
Video Check Out the Opening Cinematic that Introduces Linkle
From humble beginnings
For the few of you that have been living under a rock, Linkle is a new playable character in the upcoming Hyrule Warriors Legends, notable for basically being a 'female Link'. Of course, Linkle is very much her own character; her backstory may be a little similar to Link's, but she still has many traits that set her apart...
Friday11th Dec 2015
Video Extended Hyrule Warriors Legends Trailer Shows Off New Content
Including customisable fairies and lots of combat
Hyrule Warriors Legends is one of a glut of 3DS titles due in the first half of 2016, a re-release of the Wii U title with new characters such as Tetra and Linkle, new scenarios in the story, extra features and an additional Adventure Mode map. It has plenty to offer, then, and Tecmo Koei has...
Thursday10th Dec 2015
News Hyrule Warriors Legends Will Allow You to Find and Customise Your Own Fairies
The Great Sea brings Wind Waker flair to Adventure mode, too
Hyrule Warriors Legends is shaping up to be a fairly substantial expansion on the core content of the Wii U original, with the HD entry already having a lot to offer. Various new characters and fresh stages have emerged over recent months, and now a couple more details have emerged via...
Wednesday9th Dec 2015
News Eiji Aonuma Talks Linkle's Origins and Appearance in Hyrule Warriors Legends
Initially was planned to be Link's sister
As many of you probably saw earlier today, IGN did a brief interview with Eiji Aonuma regarding the upcoming release of Hyrule Warriors Legends. The topic of Linkle was brought up and Aonuma mentioned how there's a possibility that she'll show up in future main series Zelda games. Only time will tell, but it...
Tuesday8th Dec 2015
News Linkle to be Considered for Future Legend of Zelda Titles
"She doesn’t feel out of place at all in the world of the Zelda games"
Hyrule Warriors earned praise for various factors when it arrived on Wii U, with one being the diversity of the playable cast. It was a significant diversion for the series as players were able to play as villains such as Ganondorf, alongside other familiar characters like...
Thursday3rd Dec 2015
Video Linkle Gets Shown Off in New Hyrule Warriors Legends Trailer
Crossbow power
Hyrule Warriors Legends will be one of a few high profile 3DS releases in early 2016, with the 3DS port introducing some key new characters and content. One of the most notable additions is Linkle, an all-new character that'll have her own story-segment in the game. The Japanese release is a couple of months ahead of the Western...
Thursday26th Nov 2015
Video Catch the Skull Kid in Action in the Latest Hyrule Warriors Legends Showcase
Tatl and Tael bring the pain
Koei Tecmo has been releasing plenty of videos for Hyrule Warriors Legends recently to showcase new characters in action. Now it's the term of Skull Kid, with the iteration from The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask being new in this 3DS entry. True to the character's roots Skull Kid seems to use the fairies Tatl and Tael...
Thursday19th Nov 2015
Video Latest Hyrule Warriors Legends Trailer Shows More of Toon Link In Action
Wave-ridin' since '03
As many of you are probably aware, the Wii U's Dynasty Warriors and Legend of Zelda mashup - Hyrule Warriors – is coming to the Nintendo 3DS in the form of Hyrule Warriors Legends on 25th March. Since the hack-and-slash's handheld announcement, a variety of new and exclusive content has been revealed, including a "Classic...
Thursday12th Nov 2015
Video Watch The King of Red Lions Make Waves in Hyrule Warriors Legends
He needs the exercise
The King of Red Lions is a pretty quirky character, even by Nintendo standards. It's a talking boat after all, and... well, just play The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD to catch up. Of course, Hyrule Warriors Legends kind of gives the story away - to a degree - by virtue of featuring the character in his human-esque form...
Thursday5th Nov 2015
Video New Hyrule Warriors Legends Video Shows More Footage of Tetra in Action
Tetra sure knows how to tussle
As many of you are aware, Hyrule Warriors is due to receive an enhanced port on the 3DS in the form of Hyrule Warriors Legends. Featuring all of the DLC from the original game and with some additional playable characters, such as Toon Link and Tetra, this is certainly shaping up to be a title that looks like it'll be...
Wednesday4th Nov 2015
News Fatal Frame Developers on Why Water was a Central Theme and How Ayane Came to be Included
Evidently, ghosts are less likely to appear in dry climates
Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water released only a couple weeks ago to generally positive acclaim. While the game may be a bit repetitive in some places, its integration of the GamePad as the Camera Obscura was a clever move that really added a whole new layer of immersion to the...
Monday2nd Nov 2015
News Koei Tecmo is Planning Another Major Collaboration With a Western IP
Fingers crossed for Nintendo support
Koei Tecmo can certainly be considered among Nintendo's most valuable allies in Japan. It not only develops the Nintendo-owned Fatal Frame titles, but has also produced titles such as the rather popular Hyrule Warriors. That Legend of Zelda spin-off has shipped over a million copies on Wii U and is coming to the...
Tuesday20th Oct 2015
News Yes, Fatal Frame's Lingerie Outfits Have Been Removed From The Western Version
Out with the smut, in with Samus and Zelda
Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water (or Project Zero if you're in Europe) is out this week, and as we reported a few days back, comes with unlockable Nintendo-themed costumes which are exclusive to the western edition. These costumes replace the more revealing lingerie bonus outfits that were included in...
Monday12th Oct 2015
Video New Project Zero: Maiden of Black Water Trailer Is Not For The Faint-Hearted
Or Fatal Frame, if you're in North America
Project Zero: Maiden of Black Water (known as Fatal Frame in North America) launches in Europe on October 30th, and Nintendo has just exclusively given us an early look at a fresh trailer which not only divulges a little more of the story, but also shows how the Wii U GamePad is used to enrich the famous...
Thursday8th Oct 2015
News Hyrule Warriors Legends Site Shows Off Skull Kid and Phantom Ganon
The stuff legends are made of
The official Japanese site for Hyrule Warriors Legends has been updated, and as expected it features playable character Skull Kid, a bit more of the Wind Waker stage and a new enemy in the form of Phantom Ganon. All of these elements were confirmed by a recent Famitsu feature. Skull Kid is one of the most iconic c
Monday21st Sep 2015
News 3D Effect Will Be Disabled When Playing Hyrule Warriors Legends On Older 3DS Hardware
New 3DS needed for the full impact
Hyrule Warriors Legends producer Yosuke Hayashi has revealed that the game will only boast autostereoscopic 3D on New 3DS hardware. In order to maintain performance with so many characters on-screen at once, Hayashi explains that the effect had to be disabled on the standard 3DS and 3DS XL. The additional...
Thursday17th Sep 2015
The King of Hyrule is also coming along for the ride
A new trailer has emerged for the forthcoming 3DS port of the popular Wii U title Hyrule Warriors. This new Hyrule Warriors Legends clip shows Toon Link and Tetra - both taken from Wind Waker - as well as the King of Hyrule. It also gives a Japanese release date of January 21st, 2016. The...
Tuesday8th Sep 2015
News Toon Link Will Reportedly Be Playable in Hyrule Warriors Legends
Likely transferrable to Hyrule Warriors on Wii U
Hyrule Warriors Legends for the 3DS was leaked before E3, providing some pre-LA buzz but also blowing one of Nintendo's reveals. Confirmed to feature all Hyrule Warriors DLC and new content such as Tetra and the King of Hyrule, which will also be transferrable to the Wii U version, this seems like a...
Monday22nd Jun 2015
News Hyrule Warriors Producer Confirms More Characters Are Coming to Hyrule Warriors Legends
But won't say who exactly...
For some, the announcement of Hyrule Warriors Legends coming to the Nintendo 3DS is a great reason to relive/start the game that originated on the Wii U. However, to those needing more of an excuse, it was confirmed during Nintendo's E3 Digital Event that Hyrule Warriors Legends will come with all the DLC from the...
Tuesday16th Jun 2015
News Hyrule Warriors Legends Features All The DLC Of The Wii U Version, Plus Wind Waker Content
Leaked title gets confirmed
The reveal of Hyrule Warriors Legends during Nintendo's Digital Event won't come as much of a shock to many, as the game was leaked by Tecmo Koei before E3 even started. However, Nintendo has confirmed a few more details during its broadcast, including the fact that characters from
