PSP release of Koei's Three Kingdoms action series to be a PSP launch titleThe Dynasty Warriors (Sangoku Musou) action series, based on the ancient Chinese Three Kingdoms era, has always been a key pillar in Koei's mainstream gaming lineup.?Those of you following the PSP launch countdown will likely be aware of this already, but the developer/publisher confirms today that the series' first PlayStation Portable entry will be a launch title to be made available alongside the portable when it launches in North America this March 24th.
"For the first time on any handheld platform, DYNASTY WARRIORS transports players onto the virtual battlefields of Ancient China to experience the thrill of fighting legions of ruthless enemy soldiers. Gamers can choose up to 42 playable characters, each wielding powerful weapons and lethal fighting skills. The game introduces new features found exclusively on the PSP including:* A Battlefield Area System that creates new strategic gameplay and also allows for shorter periods of play- ideal for a mobile environment.
* The "Second-in-command" Officer System features bodyguards with special skills that players control.
* With hundreds of bodyguards to discover, gamers can collect and select which officers to take into battle. Players can also trade bodyguard officers using the Memory Stick Duo."
Sadly, Dynasty Warriors for the PSP does not appear to support the handheld's wireless capabilities, especially since a few other North American PSP launch titles have already been confirmed to support wireless Internet gaming to a certain degree.
