Chris Gliddon 🐯
@tigerwolf.bsky.social
Exploring Koei's secret history. 🎮 Historian, researcher, writer, dad, and dedicated fan. Producer @RocketSnail / VP of Creative @DigialDaylight by day. Ex-Disney, Tiny Mix Tapes, etc.
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New video now live. #youtube #gaming #retrogaming #dynastywarriors #musou #koei #koeitecmo youtu.be/Llqw-MUki4M
My Dynasty Warriors / Musou Collection + Spinoffs Etc ... Yes I'm Serious
YouTube video by Wrath's Rewind
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December 31, 2025 at 3:19 AM
New video now live. #youtube #gaming #retrogaming #dynastywarriors #musou #koei #koeitecmo youtu.be/Llqw-MUki4M
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Destrega is a 3D Platform Fighting-Game by Koei, that features totally free-range movement, beating Power Stone to the punch by a full year! Unlike Power Stone, where you throw furniture, Destrega offers players a variety of Projectiles to zone each other out! Plus, it has Dynasty Warriors costumes!
December 30, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Destrega is a 3D Platform Fighting-Game by Koei, that features totally free-range movement, beating Power Stone to the punch by a full year! Unlike Power Stone, where you throw furniture, Destrega offers players a variety of Projectiles to zone each other out! Plus, it has Dynasty Warriors costumes!
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Major Japanese video game company stock moves in 2025 (today was the last trading day in Tokyo):
Konami +47.26%
Square Enix +38.70%
Sony +26.20%
Nintendo +16.81%
Bandai Namco +12.33%
Capcom +8.31%
Koei Tecmo +4.21%
Sega -20.55%
Konami +47.26%
Square Enix +38.70%
Sony +26.20%
Nintendo +16.81%
Bandai Namco +12.33%
Capcom +8.31%
Koei Tecmo +4.21%
Sega -20.55%
December 30, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Major Japanese video game company stock moves in 2025 (today was the last trading day in Tokyo):
Konami +47.26%
Square Enix +38.70%
Sony +26.20%
Nintendo +16.81%
Bandai Namco +12.33%
Capcom +8.31%
Koei Tecmo +4.21%
Sega -20.55%
Konami +47.26%
Square Enix +38.70%
Sony +26.20%
Nintendo +16.81%
Bandai Namco +12.33%
Capcom +8.31%
Koei Tecmo +4.21%
Sega -20.55%
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gosh do i love dynasty warriors origins
the attention to detail is just beautiful, with weather transitions, from wet clothes to dirty clothes, and even skin details, like battle dirt or even a damn vein in someone's eye, or a red eye from fatigue
koei tecmo really crafted something special man <3
the attention to detail is just beautiful, with weather transitions, from wet clothes to dirty clothes, and even skin details, like battle dirt or even a damn vein in someone's eye, or a red eye from fatigue
koei tecmo really crafted something special man <3
patrick star from spongebob squarepants is laying on a table with his hands on his face
ALT: patrick star from spongebob squarepants is laying on a table with his hands on his face
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December 27, 2025 at 6:01 AM
gosh do i love dynasty warriors origins
the attention to detail is just beautiful, with weather transitions, from wet clothes to dirty clothes, and even skin details, like battle dirt or even a damn vein in someone's eye, or a red eye from fatigue
koei tecmo really crafted something special man <3
the attention to detail is just beautiful, with weather transitions, from wet clothes to dirty clothes, and even skin details, like battle dirt or even a damn vein in someone's eye, or a red eye from fatigue
koei tecmo really crafted something special man <3
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A cool issue and an ode to the diversity of games on the Saturn. Here’s Koei’s Dark Hunter, a supernatural thriller that was part of a larger franchise aimed towards teaching players English. The scenario was written by none other than Kaoru Kurimoto of Guin Saga fame!
December 25, 2025 at 2:01 AM
A cool issue and an ode to the diversity of games on the Saturn. Here’s Koei’s Dark Hunter, a supernatural thriller that was part of a larger franchise aimed towards teaching players English. The scenario was written by none other than Kaoru Kurimoto of Guin Saga fame!
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Koei Tecmo hasn't updated their Bsky in 100 years so I'm reposting their amazing scampuss holiday art. It's so good!
December 25, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Koei Tecmo hasn't updated their Bsky in 100 years so I'm reposting their amazing scampuss holiday art. It's so good!
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12 years ago today, Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate Arcade was originally released at arcades in JP. It was developed by Team Ninja and published by Tecmo Koei.
December 24, 2025 at 7:30 AM
12 years ago today, Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate Arcade was originally released at arcades in JP. It was developed by Team Ninja and published by Tecmo Koei.
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Ryota Matsushita (Koei Tecmo Games - Producer of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment; Director of Fate/Samurai Remnant)
1) Fallout 76
2) Elden Ring Nightreign
3) Wartales
4) Phantom Brigade
5) Path of Exile 2
1) Fallout 76
2) Elden Ring Nightreign
3) Wartales
4) Phantom Brigade
5) Path of Exile 2
December 24, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Ryota Matsushita (Koei Tecmo Games - Producer of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment; Director of Fate/Samurai Remnant)
1) Fallout 76
2) Elden Ring Nightreign
3) Wartales
4) Phantom Brigade
5) Path of Exile 2
1) Fallout 76
2) Elden Ring Nightreign
3) Wartales
4) Phantom Brigade
5) Path of Exile 2
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Fumihiko Yasuda (Koei Tecmo Games - Co-Producer of Nioh 3; Producer of Ninja Gaiden 4)
1) Path of Exile 2
2) Elden Ring Nightreign
3) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
1) Path of Exile 2
2) Elden Ring Nightreign
3) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
December 24, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Fumihiko Yasuda (Koei Tecmo Games - Co-Producer of Nioh 3; Producer of Ninja Gaiden 4)
1) Path of Exile 2
2) Elden Ring Nightreign
3) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
1) Path of Exile 2
2) Elden Ring Nightreign
3) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
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#RandomGameSaturday this week is both versions of Koei's WinBack: Covert Operations.
Koei's attempt at a Metal Gear Solid clone, I played the N64 original as a kid and really liked it. In retrospect I don't think it was good then or now, but it WAS my first foray into stealth action games.
Koei's attempt at a Metal Gear Solid clone, I played the N64 original as a kid and really liked it. In retrospect I don't think it was good then or now, but it WAS my first foray into stealth action games.
December 20, 2025 at 6:28 PM
#RandomGameSaturday this week is both versions of Koei's WinBack: Covert Operations.
Koei's attempt at a Metal Gear Solid clone, I played the N64 original as a kid and really liked it. In retrospect I don't think it was good then or now, but it WAS my first foray into stealth action games.
Koei's attempt at a Metal Gear Solid clone, I played the N64 original as a kid and really liked it. In retrospect I don't think it was good then or now, but it WAS my first foray into stealth action games.
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Koei released the PS2 port a year later, in 2000, on a blue-bottomed PS2 CD, I guess it was a pretty quick turnaround. But the graphics are quite a bit better, plus it's much nicer to play on a DualShock 2.
Apparently the way it handled cover influenced later games, including MGS2 a year later.
Apparently the way it handled cover influenced later games, including MGS2 a year later.
December 20, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Koei released the PS2 port a year later, in 2000, on a blue-bottomed PS2 CD, I guess it was a pretty quick turnaround. But the graphics are quite a bit better, plus it's much nicer to play on a DualShock 2.
Apparently the way it handled cover influenced later games, including MGS2 a year later.
Apparently the way it handled cover influenced later games, including MGS2 a year later.
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Eiji Aonuma hinted that the next mainline Zelda title could by elements from 'Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment'
“Still, the inspiration we’ve gained from collaborating with Koei Tecmo like this may be reflected in the next Zelda we create"
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-nex...
“Still, the inspiration we’ve gained from collaborating with Koei Tecmo like this may be reflected in the next Zelda we create"
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-nex...
December 21, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Eiji Aonuma hinted that the next mainline Zelda title could by elements from 'Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment'
“Still, the inspiration we’ve gained from collaborating with Koei Tecmo like this may be reflected in the next Zelda we create"
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-nex...
“Still, the inspiration we’ve gained from collaborating with Koei Tecmo like this may be reflected in the next Zelda we create"
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-nex...
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In light of discussions as to what constitutes an independent game, here are some game programs that appeared in the November 1982 issue of Technopolis, written by who I have to strongly presume is Nasir Gebelli of Final Fantasy fame.
December 19, 2025 at 7:24 AM
In light of discussions as to what constitutes an independent game, here are some game programs that appeared in the November 1982 issue of Technopolis, written by who I have to strongly presume is Nasir Gebelli of Final Fantasy fame.
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Like wargames, the computer boom was foundational to the emergence of JRPGs. As seen in Takizawa Hiroyuki's manga, Road to Dragon Quest, development teams would host programming contests to lure in new talent who were honing their skills through hobbyist programming.
December 19, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Like wargames, the computer boom was foundational to the emergence of JRPGs. As seen in Takizawa Hiroyuki's manga, Road to Dragon Quest, development teams would host programming contests to lure in new talent who were honing their skills through hobbyist programming.
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Here’s multi-millionaire Kou Shibusawa explaining to Arino how he sold Koei’s first title—made on cassette—by mail. Shibusawa goes on to tell Arino that he also played the role of customer tech support with players calling him to ask why the game wasn’t booting (their tape drive weren’t clean).
December 21, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Here’s multi-millionaire Kou Shibusawa explaining to Arino how he sold Koei’s first title—made on cassette—by mail. Shibusawa goes on to tell Arino that he also played the role of customer tech support with players calling him to ask why the game wasn’t booting (their tape drive weren’t clean).
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It's going to be 6 years ever since Gust and Koei Tecmo teased us a potential 5th Atelier Arland game that features the research on the Eastern Continent 🫠
December 21, 2025 at 12:12 PM
It's going to be 6 years ever since Gust and Koei Tecmo teased us a potential 5th Atelier Arland game that features the research on the Eastern Continent 🫠
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Taking a break from the list with a real sicko's pick - Bladestorm: Nightmare. One of Koei's wierdest games. A regiment-level action-strategy game (think Dynasty Warriors but you control 30 guys at once) set in a gloriously mangled version of the Hundred Years War.
Usually overpriced. $15 for now.
Usually overpriced. $15 for now.
Save 75% on BLADESTORM: Nightmare on Steam
BLADESTORM: Nightmare is the newest evolution of 2007’s BLADESTORM: The Hundred Years’ War using the latest technologies and introducing many new elements. These technologies have made possible not on...
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December 19, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Taking a break from the list with a real sicko's pick - Bladestorm: Nightmare. One of Koei's wierdest games. A regiment-level action-strategy game (think Dynasty Warriors but you control 30 guys at once) set in a gloriously mangled version of the Hundred Years War.
Usually overpriced. $15 for now.
Usually overpriced. $15 for now.
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We are either out of or nearly out of Shadow of the Colossus, Majora's Mask, and Super Mario Bros. 3. New copies will arrive in about 6 weeks. (Along with LIFE IS STRANGE!)
Til then, some of our friend stores may have copies. geekyglamorous.com/collections/...
Til then, some of our friend stores may have copies. geekyglamorous.com/collections/...
Boss Fight Books
LA's own Boss Fight Books publishes nonfiction documentary-style books about classic video games. Each book takes a critical, historical, and personal look at a single game. Receive a FREE Resident Ev...
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December 19, 2025 at 9:18 PM
We are either out of or nearly out of Shadow of the Colossus, Majora's Mask, and Super Mario Bros. 3. New copies will arrive in about 6 weeks. (Along with LIFE IS STRANGE!)
Til then, some of our friend stores may have copies. geekyglamorous.com/collections/...
Til then, some of our friend stores may have copies. geekyglamorous.com/collections/...
What does "traditional Atelier" mean?
Traditional Atelier is probably dead due to how terrible it's been treated by Koei Tecmo and the current Gust brand :/
I wonder what Junzo Hosoi will say on 4gamer's Developer Ambitions yearly article... Probably just another one of his trendchasing agendas once again, which is not a good sign lol
I wonder what Junzo Hosoi will say on 4gamer's Developer Ambitions yearly article... Probably just another one of his trendchasing agendas once again, which is not a good sign lol
December 17, 2025 at 2:31 AM
What does "traditional Atelier" mean?
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💼 JP→EN localization-related job in Japan:
Koei Tecmo (Nioh, Dead or Alive, Fatal Frame, etc) is looking to fill a JP→EN localization-related role. This isn't a localizer role so please read the job info carefully. This is a permanent position in Yokohama.
Info:
www.koeitecmo.co.jp/recruit/care...
Koei Tecmo (Nioh, Dead or Alive, Fatal Frame, etc) is looking to fill a JP→EN localization-related role. This isn't a localizer role so please read the job info carefully. This is a permanent position in Yokohama.
Info:
www.koeitecmo.co.jp/recruit/care...
ローカライズ（日本語→英語）募集要項 | 経験者採用 | 採用情報 | 株式会社コーエーテクモホールディングス
ローカライズ（日本語→英語）の募集要項をご紹介します。
www.koeitecmo.co.jp
December 16, 2025 at 9:53 AM
💼 JP→EN localization-related job in Japan:
Koei Tecmo (Nioh, Dead or Alive, Fatal Frame, etc) is looking to fill a JP→EN localization-related role. This isn't a localizer role so please read the job info carefully. This is a permanent position in Yokohama.
Info:
www.koeitecmo.co.jp/recruit/care...
Koei Tecmo (Nioh, Dead or Alive, Fatal Frame, etc) is looking to fill a JP→EN localization-related role. This isn't a localizer role so please read the job info carefully. This is a permanent position in Yokohama.
Info:
www.koeitecmo.co.jp/recruit/care...
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Nobunaga no Yabō: Reppūden released 26 years ago! (12/16/99)
The second Dreamcast installment of Koei's classic line of Political Society Simulators - Nobunaga's Ambition! This installment carries on the cerebral, granular gameplay of it's predecessors, allowing players to tax citizens to fund war!
The second Dreamcast installment of Koei's classic line of Political Society Simulators - Nobunaga's Ambition! This installment carries on the cerebral, granular gameplay of it's predecessors, allowing players to tax citizens to fund war!
December 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Nobunaga no Yabō: Reppūden released 26 years ago! (12/16/99)
The second Dreamcast installment of Koei's classic line of Political Society Simulators - Nobunaga's Ambition! This installment carries on the cerebral, granular gameplay of it's predecessors, allowing players to tax citizens to fund war!
The second Dreamcast installment of Koei's classic line of Political Society Simulators - Nobunaga's Ambition! This installment carries on the cerebral, granular gameplay of it's predecessors, allowing players to tax citizens to fund war!
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whenever its music comes up in my playlist and I see the little album cover picture I think of how much i like the box art for Koei's Romance of the Three Kingdoms IX. It is the only game in the series whose main picture is so rainbowy. Usually they are red tinted or trying to look "realistic"
December 16, 2025 at 11:07 PM
whenever its music comes up in my playlist and I see the little album cover picture I think of how much i like the box art for Koei's Romance of the Three Kingdoms IX. It is the only game in the series whose main picture is so rainbowy. Usually they are red tinted or trying to look "realistic"
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Koei called. They want their inventory back. :P
December 17, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Koei called. They want their inventory back. :P
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PS1
Dynasty Warriors
Based on Romance Of The Three Kingdoms and the legendary warlords who fought to unite 3rd century China to become Musou - The Warrior Unequaled.
psxdatacenter.com/games/U/D/SL...
#ps1 #psx #retrogames #playstation #DynastyWarriors #OmegaForce #KOEI #SangokuMusou #三國無双
Dynasty Warriors
Based on Romance Of The Three Kingdoms and the legendary warlords who fought to unite 3rd century China to become Musou - The Warrior Unequaled.
psxdatacenter.com/games/U/D/SL...
#ps1 #psx #retrogames #playstation #DynastyWarriors #OmegaForce #KOEI #SangokuMusou #三國無双
December 14, 2025 at 7:34 AM
PS1
Dynasty Warriors
Based on Romance Of The Three Kingdoms and the legendary warlords who fought to unite 3rd century China to become Musou - The Warrior Unequaled.
psxdatacenter.com/games/U/D/SL...
#ps1 #psx #retrogames #playstation #DynastyWarriors #OmegaForce #KOEI #SangokuMusou #三國無双
Dynasty Warriors
Based on Romance Of The Three Kingdoms and the legendary warlords who fought to unite 3rd century China to become Musou - The Warrior Unequaled.
psxdatacenter.com/games/U/D/SL...
#ps1 #psx #retrogames #playstation #DynastyWarriors #OmegaForce #KOEI #SangokuMusou #三國無双
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P.T.O. II Pacific Theater of Operations (Sega Saturn) Intro #PacificTheaterOfOperationsII #SegaSaturn #KOEI #Retrogaming
P.T.O. II Pacific Theater of Operations (Sega Saturn) Intro
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December 14, 2025 at 1:50 PM
P.T.O. II Pacific Theater of Operations (Sega Saturn) Intro #PacificTheaterOfOperationsII #SegaSaturn #KOEI #Retrogaming