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Jon Wilcox
01/11/2006
The Hundred Years War and the battlefields of medieval Europe provide the focus for Koei's new action franchise...
Having spent several iterations of Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors giving us a loose understanding of Japanese and Chinese history, Koei is turning its attention to Europe, with the development of Bladestorm: The Hundred Years War.
Currently in production for PlayStation3, Bladestorm is set during the medieval battles of The Hundred Years War between England and France, with key historical figures such as Joan of Arc and Prince Edward (the Black Prince) making their respective appearances.
The game will be featuring a "Free Battle" system, which will allow players to ally their troops will either England or France on a battle-by-battle basis; something that Koei claims will open up the experience. Contemporary units including Spearmen, Pikemen, and Archers, will all be under the player's command as they try to capture the many strongholds of their enemy.
Hopefully Bladestorm will turn to be more than just "Dynasty Warriors in France", though with the launch of PlayStation3 in Europe several months away, we'll have to wait and see.
We'll have more news shortly...
