Koei has announced the latest brawler from Dynasty Warriors series developer Omega Force.

In the early half of the 14th century a quarrel over English succession to the French throne escalated into what history would come to know as the Hundred Years' War. In 2007, KOEI's upcoming video game, BLADESTORM: THE HUNDRED YEARS' WAR will bring to life the intensity and drama of a war-torn Medieval Europe featuring a rich tapestry of legendary characters including Joan of Arc and Prince Edward- later to be called the Black Prince.

Utilizing a new game engine attainable only through the power of next generation hardware, the game's armies will collide on the battlefield at an unprecedented scale. Countless numbers of men consumed with ferocious intensity will converge on screen, where tactics and cunning will combine with valor and might to determine who is left standing at the end of the day.

Features:

• Lead a mercenary force- Immerse yourself in the role of a mercenary commander. Lead a broad array of troops from varied nations, including heavy infantry, longbowmen, cavalry, cannoniers, and castle siege specialists.
• Real-time action- Control entire units in real-time. Issue offensive and defensive commands through an intuitive user-interface. Each soldier is independently animated and fights and reacts in a startlingly realistic and visceral manner.
• Conquer armies on a grand scale. Clashes are widespread throughout varied terrain. Richly-crafted battlegrounds span the breathtaking provinces of southern France to coastal settlements along the English Channel.
• Your fortune is limited only by your ambition. Establish a reputation
• as a formidable warrior and leader of men. Build your war chest and lure hardened soldiers to your employ. The "Free Mission" system lets you contract your army to France or England. Achieve your mission objectives and more profitable battle contracts will be presented to you.
• Heavy Metal Thunder- Amass a battalion outfitted from an arsenal of over 400 weapons, armor, and other historically-accurate items from the battles that shaped medieval European warfare.
• Relive Medieval history- Outwit your opponents or overwhelm them with dominating force. The fate of two countries is yours to decide.