Some of you may remember having played either of the two games in Omega Force’s action role-playing series called Toukiden. The same team from the company that worked  on this series is now working on a brand new title that is not going to be the next installment in the Toukiden series as some may have hoped.

When Omega Force celebrated  their 20th Anniversary Commemoration  Concert recently, Toukiden’s Producer Kenichi Ogasawara stated, “We have not announced a packaged title since Toukiden 2, but as we are currently working on another project at Omega Force, once we can finish it properly, I would like to make a new Toukiden, so please wait a little while longer”

We’ll have to wait and see what this new game is that the team is working on but this project is supposed to be a “surprise title” which makes it even more intriguing. Additionally, it’s also great news to hear that the company plans to eventually get around to making the third game in the Toukiden series. Since we haven’t even received any information about the team’s current project, it will probably be a long while before we hear news of the development of Toukiden 3. 

Thanks, GameWatch, via Gematsu.

Tecmo Koei’s upcoming Monster Hunter clone exclusive to the PSP and PS Vita, that found itself a sizeable audience back in Japan, is also coming over to Europe early next year (although only the Vita version; sorry, PSP!). Tecmo Koei has now confirmed the release date, as well as several pre-order bonuses.

The game will launch on February 14, 2014 in Europe; those who pre-order Toukiden through the PlaystationNetwork will receive Mitama of Momotaro, a warrior’s soul that will strengthen the player’s skill, along with a piece of armor (cat ears). In addition, Tecmo Koei announced DLC, one including the Mitama of Niijima Yae and a piece of armour (fox mask), and the second, meatier one including two extra mission collections.

Toukiden is one of the rare breakout hit stories on the PS Vita, having sold nearly half a million units in Japan alone. Stay tuned to GamingBolt for more coverage of the title.

Tecmo Koei announced its lineup for Europe in 2014 yesterday, and unless you’re a PlayStation fan, you’re pretty much out of luck, as the lineup seems to focus exclusively on titles for PlayStation platforms.

Headlining Tecmo’s slate of games is Toukiden: Age of Demons, the monster hunting game released on PlayStation Portable and PlayStation Vita in Japan recently to great commercial success; Europe (and presumably other western territories) get this game in 2014, although Tecmo seems to be foregoing the PSP version entirely and bringing us just the PS Vita edition of the game.

Other games include Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky, a direct sequel to Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk; the title will be released in Europe in early 2014 for the PlayStation 3, and represents a fairly major shake up for the series in that it is the first time players will be able to choose which narrative part to follow.

Finally, Deception IV: Blood Ties, a reimagining of the 1996 hit PlayStation title Devil’s Deception, will be hitting both PS3 and PS Vita next year.

Sounds like owners of PS3 and/or PS Vita are getting showered with Tecmo goodness, at least.

This week, the PlayStation 3 saw a new entry with Gundam Breaker which sold 200,564 units in its first week, and took the top position across all formats. Toukiden was in second and fourth place, with the action adventure selling 122,794 units on the PlayStation Vita and 66,016 on the PlayStation Portable respectively. Atelier Escha & Logy: The Alchemist of Dusk Sky premiered at fifth with 57,550 units sold.

However, the 3DS still put up a fight with Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl debuting this week with 88,278 units sold. Nonetheless, it’s still in third place behind Toukiden. So for one week out of several months, the PlayStation Vita has emerged the victor.

Toukiden feels a bit like Soul Sacrifice and is developed by the team that created Dynasty Warriors. The game is exclusively coming on the PlayStation Vita later this year. Check out some screens and the E3 video below.

Dynasty Warriors 8 features new enhancements to story mode, new scenarios, an all-new ambition mode, new and returning characters. I never quite understood this series but the fans seems to be loving it (We are on the 7th sequel!).

When you have a legendary producer in Keiji Inafune and a talented team looking after Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z:, things cannot go wrong. This different take on the Ninja Gaiden franchise pits a cyber ninja against zombies. The game releases next year on the PS3 and Xbox 360.

Atelier Meruru Plus: The Apprentice of Arland adds new elements of land development to the RPG and simulation game system, providing additional depth and gameplay in this anime-style adventure.

The biggest would be Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z, developed by Team Ninja alongside comcept and Keiji Inafune, which will present a cel-shaded zombie hack and slash experience with a cybernetic ninja protagonist (so essentially Ninja Gaiden on crack). So far, Yaiba is scheduled to release in early 2014 for PS3 and Xbox 360.

Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate will also be showcased alongside Atelier Meruru Plus: The Apprentice of Arland, Dynasty Warriors 8 and Toukiden. It has also confirmed DOA 5 Ultimate for release on September 6th for PS3 and Xbox 360.

Another interesting title is Toukiden, developed by the Dynasty Warriors team that will focus on a demon slayer in an ancient, fantasy Japan setting. Key figures from Tecmo Koei and Team Ninja will also be present during the convention.

Toukiden is an upcoming exclusive PlayStation Vita and PlayStation Portable title that is being developed by W-Omega Force the creators behind Dynasty Warriors series. However, this time around they’re making a ‘Monster Hunter’ genre-type title for the PlayStation Vita and PlayStation Portable exclusively for Sony. The game looks quite promising and a lot more beautiful than Monster Hunter 3 on the Wii U and 3DS thanks to the PlayStation Vita’s capabilities. With that being said, they have released two new videos and plenty of screenshots to gaze upon.

Feast your eyes on the media blowout below

Gameplay Video

Game Introduction/Commercial (In Japanese)

Toukiden Screenshots:

According to the trailer/videos the game will be available on June 26th in Japan. It is currently unknown if the game is coming to North America and Europe, I am deeply hoping that it does at one point. I loved Monster Hunter personally on the PlayStation Portable, and this would be the perfect way to play PlayStation Vita and would totally help the hardware pick up more sales.

Let us know if this game intrigues you in any way and if you’re hoping for a North American and European release sometime in the future in the comments below.