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Thanks to my main men over at Koei Warriors, I am delighted to bring you an English trailer for the biggest cultural event since Dio's Holy Diver, Dynasty Warriors 6. It might be kind of like all the others, but this time there are a few cutscene clips thrown in with Sima Yi being a badass and fighting with FINGER WHIPS!

Finger whips are made of two parts win to ten parts brilliant, just like everything Koei has ever made apart from Mystic Heroes which was a bit crap.  This is rampant, overexcited fanboy speak but you can't really stop me and that's the best part about it, actually. I will of course be bringing my fellow Koei devotees a full of review of Dynasty Warriors 6 as soon as I get a copy of it. Until then, I stand by with a jar of lube and a box of tissues, ready to partake in a little "undercover" journalism with this game.
 
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Cheeburga's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2008 21:55
Cheeburga
I'll put some faith in you Jim.
Red TheHaze Veron's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2008 21:56
Red TheHaze Veron
You know, instead of paying for an english dub of this they should put that money away for getting that extra 'I' for the AI in this game.
Jim Sterling's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2008 21:56
Jim Sterling
Heretic: There's a small cult of us, actually. I know you're in it, and there are a couple others too.

Necros, however, is a disbeliever who shalt be BURNED!
mix's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2008 21:56
mix
I'm with you guys, DO WANT! (PS3....right?!)
emotaku's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2008 21:57
emotaku
the guiltiest of games.
Jim Sterling's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2008 21:59
Jim Sterling
It's a simultaneous dual release, Heretic. PS3 and 360. *Everyone* gets a chance to experience ... THE EVENT.
Scrixx's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2008 22:00
Scrixx
Sorry Jim, Im with Necros. What you going burn me too now?
JOURN3Y's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2008 22:04
JOURN3Y
I'm all about the Dynasty Warriors. Can't wait for this "little" gem.
MechaMonkey's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2008 22:04
MechaMonkey
Dynasty Warriors is based on a true story. Everything within the game is historically accurate.
Noah's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2008 22:06
Noah
Sweet Dynasty Warriors 2......er.....6 video. As much As I liked 2 and 3, it's starting to become like the Land Before Time movies....does anyone even know what number they're up to on those yet?
Graphics do look 'better', but these type of run-of-the-mill 3rd person action titles from Japan don't look too next-gen to me.

Kinda like if the PS2 had an expansion port for better 3D graphics like the N64 and that Donkey Kong game.
JOURN3Y's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2008 22:06
JOURN3Y
@Heretic

I do believe there is local Co-op. i have no idea about online co-op. I hope you have fun with Jim ;)
Jim Sterling's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2008 22:09
Jim Sterling
Heretic: I wish, but sadly Koei seems to only do online games in Japan. :-(

Nothing for DW6, but I believe Koei is looking into using Xbox Live more in the future.
ToxinBlackheart's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2008 22:10
ToxinBlackheart
I love how these soldiers respond to Lu Bu with surprise EVERY time he shows up. Game after game, the cries of "ZOMG, LU BU!!!one" never cease.

@Noah: Land Before Time 14 is due to release this year.
Bob Muir's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2008 22:16
Bob Muir
Curses, called out before I even had a chance to complain.
Spilt Milk's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2008 22:20
Spilt Milk
Bah, it's just a Bullet Witch rip off.

:D
MechaMonkey's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2008 22:25
MechaMonkey
@ ToxinBlackheart

I'm praying to every deity I can think of that "ZOMG, LU BU!!!" is a direct quote from the game.
Nefilim's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2008 22:25
Nefilim
History Channel + Xbox 360 controller? Also, Holy Diver does not compare to this, Holy Diver does not compare to anything, that's how awesome it is.
casualweaponry's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2008 22:29
casualweaponry
In before FAP FAP FAP
Dom's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2008 22:36
Dom
I fucking love Dynasty Warriors. My friend and I used to sit up to all hours taking turns to play DW2 on the PS2. Great fun, even though its just mindless button mashing there is something strangely addictive to it.

Xiahou Dun was always my favourite, WEI FTW!
shipero's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2008 22:45
shipero
God I can't wait. I love this series, it's the perfect game to play when you feel like sitting back and turning off your brain for a while.
Mister Disco's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2008 22:56
Mister Disco
Heretic is very wrong. There are some insane DW fans on this site (and I'm one of them, btw).

Sima Yi sounds more evil than ever. Gotta love those fingerwhipclaw thingies.

I gotta say, the design changes for each character really look good, and this "renbu" system certainly makes you look more badass than ever XD

Can it has be February tiem now plz? ;_;
ToxinBlackheart's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2008 23:12
ToxinBlackheart
@ MechaMonkey: I'm right there praying with you, while also sending numerous requests to Koei. If they want to appease the fans, this is how they can do it.
Shin Oni's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2008 23:13
Shin Oni
I look forward to DW games just as Jim would, but am I not the only one pissed here that the game lacks of Pang De and Da Qiao? 2 of my favorites are ousted.

I mean, many believe they'll be DLC on both XBL and the PSN, but seriously...I'd rather not be suckered into what's already unlocked in the game. -_-

Either way, this is just as much of a must as DMC4 will be. I'm pretty excited to try out the new "Super Sayain" lookin Gan Ning and Zhou Yu.
Wedge's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2008 23:37
Wedge
I'm worried about what you said from the preview, with the game being even SIMPLER to play!? But the previews always turn me on, and I'm glad to see the voice acting is as awesomely bad as ever. I need to play this so hard, but I dun have a 360 or PS3 =<. Least I still have plenty on Warriors Orochi I can always go back too.

"It's, it's Lu Bu!"
AfroJoel's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2008 23:53
AfroJoel
I loved DW3, me and my mate used to play that all the time, this should be no different (See what I did there? I skipped 2 games in the series! lolz)

So there's no online co-op for DW6? That's a downer.
zaqu's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2008 23:58
zaqu
YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS SWEET JESUS MOAR
Shin Oni's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2008 23:59
Shin Oni
I really wish Koei TRIED to bring over the PC DW online game. it looks pretty awesome. But of course such things will never happen.

I also have very fond memories of DW3 with my friend. I used to head over to his place to play right after school. Staying till about a good 7ish of solid peon killing. I remember my lazy stepmom didn't have the keys to get inside the house (or was too lazy to get her keys out...whatever.) and had to wait for me to come home. Good times....goooood times.
Demios's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/06/2008 00:10
Demios
Think im going to have to give in and pick this up, ive got fond memories mashing buttons on the older PS2 ones, just never put much taught into grabbing the 360 equivalents...This looks fun though.
Burntgerbil's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/06/2008 00:14
Burntgerbil
Good god I can't wait. DW7 needs pirate robots.
Samit Sarkar's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/06/2008 00:24
Samit Sarkar
Lu Bu is a baller.

Also, I have at least one PS3-owning friend who has pretty much committed to buying this game already. Should be fun...
Tim Sheehy's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/06/2008 00:45
Tim Sheehy
Everything within the game is historically accurate. < Wrong. It's about as historically accurate as the bible. Probably a bit more accurate than "Gone with the Wind" though.

It's based on Romance of the Three Kingdoms, which in itself is a fictional account of the actual historical events.

The series is great though, and DW& looks like pure awesome. :D
MechaMonkey's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/06/2008 00:48
MechaMonkey
Sorry Kaijin, forgot to include [sarcasm][/sarcasm] tags on that comment.
ikoul's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/06/2008 02:02
ikoul
I can't wait for this. Why is Lu Bu so damned awesome?
Kia's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/06/2008 02:20
Kia
Oh, man, I am so psyched for this to come out. I can't believe they still have "IT'S LU BU!" in. xD
ToxinBlackheart's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/06/2008 04:47
ToxinBlackheart
@ MechaMonkey: After seeing your screencaps...I'm not buying this game unless the random peons scream "ZOMG LU BU."
CreamyGoodness7's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/06/2008 05:25
CreamyGoodness7
Wait did the tables turn or something? Since when do more people like Dynasty Warriors outnumber than people who hate it?
CreamyGoodness7's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/06/2008 05:26
CreamyGoodness7
* Since when do people who like DW outnumber the people who hate it?
AfroJoel's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/06/2008 06:00
AfroJoel
^^ Jim Sterling's a trend setter. :(
casualweaponry's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/06/2008 07:13
casualweaponry
I actually like Dynasty Warriors. M dirty little secret: I own a whole bunch of them, and for awhile I would always pick up the games on the day of their release.
Spartacus's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/06/2008 08:28
Spartacus
I cannot actually tell if everything Jim says about this game is a lie.
Batthink's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/06/2008 08:47
Batthink
I actually liked the second game in the series, and I have (I think) the fifth game soon to play. Jim, you are not alone in your respect for the series.

Btw, I hope we are allowed to do that 'boat-slamming' move in the game. O_O :O)
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/06/2008 08:51
Holyetheline
That looks incredible. I want this game. It looks wonderfully awesome.
Todd Umbarger's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/06/2008 09:12
Todd Umbarger
Put me in the DW=YES column too. The formula is classic and the replay value is immense.
Miike's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/06/2008 09:27
Miike
If you played any incarnation of this game before, if you saw LU BU, you'd shout "ZOMG! LU BU" because that man can and will kick your ass.

A friend once stole his horse, then Lu Bu got angry and totally game over'd us.
Tim Sheehy's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/06/2008 09:46
Tim Sheehy
Miike: It was more like "aw fuck" for me.

and Monkey, apology accepted. l2sarcasm.
Tim Sheehy's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/06/2008 09:46
Tim Sheehy
Miike: It was more like "aw fuck" for me.

and Monkey, apology accepted. l2sarcasm.
Robert's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/06/2008 10:18
Robert
Fan since DW3.

Must change pants.
HideousKojima's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/06/2008 11:11
HideousKojima
DW 6 still has that characters that pop up in the horizon,lame.I wish they could put in that you can hit your fellow soldiers since they are useless anyway,better graphics make em more like hologram soldiers where your weapon passes through them.Herding your enemies and timing where you attack to avoid obliterating comrades should be a "CURRENT GEN" feature,not just lame swimming.
Usedtabe's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/06/2008 16:59
Usedtabe
I SHALL TEACH YOU THE WAYS OF STRATEGY!!!

DW 6, please come faster. I needz it.
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