E3: Electronic Arts nabs Kessen for North American release

[05.13.00] » Electronic Arts juggernaut could make Kessen a household name.

   In a recent story we reported that KOEI officially announced that they would be releasing their historical simulation PS2 game Kessen in the United States. However, according to KOEI representatives we spoke with, because of the title's high profile status they have chosen Electronic Arts to publish Kessen and possibly other KOEI titles in North America and Europe. Whether or not this signals the scaling back of KOEI's North American division remains to be seen, but with Electronic Arts' marketing muscle, perhaps this will be KOEI's first title to rise from niche to mainstream status. Kessen is slated to ship in North America sometime in October.