Nobunaga’s Ambition: Rise To Power Reaches Gold Status

January 22, 2008

NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: RISE TO
POWER REACHES GOLD STATUS

KOEI’s Simulation of the Conquest
and Unification of Feudal Japan to Ship on February 5, 2008

KOEI, recognized worldwide as the
premier brand of strategy and action games, today announced that Nobunaga’s
Ambition®: Rise to Power has reached gold status. The historical simulation from
legendary game producer Kou Shibusawa will ship to North American retailers
starting February 5, 2008, exclusively for the PlayStation®2 computer
entertainment system.

Gamers looking for the latest
information on Nobunaga’s Ambition: Rise to Power, can visit the newly launched
minisite at
www.koei.com/risetopower

About Nobunaga’s Ambition: Rise to
Power Set during the 16th century, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Rise to Power sends
players back in time to the Sengoku (Warring States) period of Feudal Japan. It
was during this time that the visionary Nobunaga Oda assembled the most advanced
military force in Japan, and instituted new policies that stimulated the growth
of the nation’s economy.

In Nobunaga’s Ambition: Rise to
Power, players will assume the role of Nobunaga, or of a rival warlord, in their
quest to unite Japan under one rule. Packed with 7 dramatic scenarios – from the
1551 Struggle for Power to the events following Nobunaga’s death in 1582,
Nobunaga’s Ambition: Rise to Power lets players embark on their quest from more
than 300 different starting points.

For the first time in the series,
military campaigns are carried out using an explosive 3D real-time battle
system. Plus a new command lets players go "all in" and risk their entire empire
in battle. If victorious, players will expand their empire, but a defeat could
mean the total loss of their land.

Nobunaga’s Ambition: Rise to Power
is more than just a game of military domination. Life in Feudal Japan is brought
to life with remarkable detail. In vibrant castle towns the daily lives of
characters will unfold while players nurture their village into a flourishing
empire. Players will also manage government affairs and develop critical
infrastructure such as ninja camps, blacksmiths, and markets. A robust character
edit function features a wide variety of character faces, the ability to edit
stats, and let’s the player choose when and where the characters will appear.