Shigeru Miyamoto unexpectedly promotes Samurai Warriors 3

by JC Fletcher { Aug 5th 2009 at 11:00AM }

Why should we care about yet another Dynasty/Samurai Warriors game from Koei? Because Shigeru Miyamoto does, that's why. Nintendo's Senior Managing Director surprised press by appearing at Koei Tecmo's press conference for the Wii-exclusive Samurai Warriors 3, and announcing a new gameplay mode based on Nazo no Murasamejou, a samurai-themed Zelda-like game released only on Famicom Disk System.

Samurai Warriors 3 will support the Classic Controller, and will be sold in a Classic Controller Pro bundle like Monster Hunter 3. It is due in November, with a playable demo presented at Tokyo Game Show. These things still sell in Japan, so we expect this to move some Wii hardware, as long as it isn't in first person or anything like that.

[Via GameSetWatch; original Japanese report via Inside-Games; image via Famitsu]

Tags: koei-tecmo, miyamoto, samurai-warriors, samurai-warriors-3, shigeru-miyamoto, tecmo

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Bowser Rogozhin: Death of a Ladies Man @ Aug 5th 2009 11:18AM

Snigger all you want, but Dynasty Warriors Gundam is actually a very good game, for a Dynasty Warriors game. Miyamoto probably recognised the brilliance of combining giant robots with many more giant robots.

Nook @ Aug 5th 2009 12:24PM

I'd not be suprised if this was not more of a PR type thing to say: 'Hey, we're Nintendo and we love our 3rd party devs!!! See?!?!?!'

complete speculation on my part.

MRLN @ Aug 5th 2009 12:33PM

I had a dream where Miyamoto popped up everywhere. It wasn't important to the story, but he just kept appearing in groups. This really reminded me of that dream.

In other news, we need more Zelda-style games, so this is all good.

The_Punisher @ Aug 5th 2009 12:37PM

You're guna have to change your avatar. I tried to read your comment, but then i just looked at your avatar and then kept scrolling.

Dv8thwonder @ Aug 5th 2009 12:52PM

^Your one to talk. I wish this site used Gravatars bcuz the avvy I have is badass.

On topic/ Samurai Warriors 3 being Wii exclusive and the fact that Miyamoto is involved just put this game in a higher eschelon than any other 3rd party game coming out.

Does anyone know when it releases in Japan?

Moptimus Slime (Leader of Princess Griffins Royal Guard, Co-founder of Wiizers Sweatshop, Long Name Aficionado) @ Aug 5th 2009 2:07PM

so you didnt read the comment because his/her avatar is a character from one of the best animus/mangas in history?

manyquestions @ Aug 5th 2009 1:10PM

Can you use a GCN controller as well, or am I finally going to have to buy a classic? Also, same question about Monster Hunter?

manyquestions @ Aug 5th 2009 1:12PM

Actually, y'know what, Monster Hunter's the only one I really care about. That line in the article just made me think about this. Still, I'd like an answer if anyone knows.

Suichimo @ Aug 5th 2009 2:48PM

Obviously, I can't speak for SW3 but I can say that Monster Hunter 3 does not use the Gamecube controller. It uses the Remote/Nunchuk or the Classic Controller set up in a PS2 style configuartion or PSP style configuration.

If you're waiting for MH3, you could also wait to see if they bring the Pro over or just import one.