Dynasty Warriors
Developed by Omega Force, Dynasty Warriors started life as a Romance of the Three Kingdoms spin-off, with Chinese feudal lords and their retainers once again playing an important role in the series. Its hack and slash combat helped to popularize the Musou game genre and has led to many further spin-off games over the years.
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5 Franchises That Deserve A Dynasty Warriors Spinoff
The Warriors series has birthed several spinoffs using established licensed properties. Here are the series most deserving of such a game.
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Nintendo Was Concerned Hyrule Warriors Would Hurt the Zelda Brand
Former Nintendo of America employees reveal that the company didn't have much confidence in Hyrule Warriors, worrying it'd hurt the Zelda brand.
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Dynasty Warriors: Origins - Announcement Trailer
Dynasty Warriors: Origins brings back the ancient Chinese hack-and-slash action series that hasn't seen a new installment since 2019.
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New Dynasty Warriors Game Announced for 2025
The May 30 State of Play event sees Koei Tecmo announce a new Dynasty Warriors game that's coming to the PlayStation 5 in 2025.
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8 Best Co-Op Hack And Slash Games, Ranked
Hack-and-slash games can be a lot of fun, especially when played with friends. Here are some of the best co-op and hack-and-slash titles out there.
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6 Hardest Dynasty Warriors Games, Ranked
Any hack n' slash fans who are looking for their next challenge needs to try out these games from the beloved Dynasty Warriors series.
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7 Best Co-Op Mecha Games, Ranked
These mecha games, from roguelikes to first-person shooters, have options for 2- to 4-player co-op, allowing for mech battles with friends.
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12 Best Wuxia Games, Ranked
Many games in the wuxia genre fly under the radar, but that doesn't detract from their entertainment factor.
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6 Best Dynasty Warriors Games, Ranked
Dynasty Warriors is one of the most popular series in the hack-and-slash action genre, but with so many games, which one stands tall as the very best?
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10 Best Medieval Combat Games
Fans of medieval warfare shouldn't pass up these great sword-and-shield adventures.
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New Dynasty Warriors Game Announced
Koei Tecmo officially announces Dynasty Warriors M, a new spinoff of the long-running hack-and-slash franchise launching worldwide later this year.
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The Lord of the Rings is the Perfect Series to Join One Growing Game Genre
After Lord of the Rings: Gollum, the IP needs to reinvent itself, and the best way to do that would be by following one popular gaming trend.
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8 Games That Changed Genres After The First Entry
These video game series went through a major genre change after releasing their very first entry.
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3 Year Old One Piece Game Getting 9 New DLC Characters
Three years after the original launch of One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4, Bandai Namco confirms it will be getting nine new DLC characters.
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5 Instantly Forgotten Video Game Movies
Expectations are low when it comes to adaptations of hit games, but these new takes on old franchises didn't even earn a first look.
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Remembering the PSP's Launch Titles
After decades of ruling the handheld market alone, Nintendo finally saw a competitor arise in 2005, and Sony's PSP had an interesting launch line-up.
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Remembering the PS2 Launch Titles
The PS2 is one of the most beloved consoles of all time, and for good reason, but its launch line-up left a lot to be desired.
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8 Forgotten Games With Cel Shaded Graphics
Cel shading is a visual style found in these forgotten games, which gives them a unique, cartoon-like appearance.
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8 Underrated PS3 Hack And Slash Games
These hack and slash games were hidden gems on the PS3, perfect for fans of the genre.
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Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate: Best Teams, Ranked
In the Dynasty Warriors' spinoff, Warriors Orochi 3, which teams should players keep an eye out for in the game?