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captivate 2010

Sengoku Basara: Samurai Heroes Videos Make Japanese History Stylish

by Tim Turi on Apr 20, 2010 at 05:00 AM



The Sengoku Basara series is extremely popular, but you probably haven’t heard of it. That may have to do with the fact that it’s only been available in Japan… until now. Producer of Devil May Cry 4, Hiroyuki Kobayashi, is pleased to bring the latest entry in the series, Sengoku Basara, to U.S. shores. Learn about four of the game’s huge cast of main characters in the Captivate 2010 trailer, and check out the protagonists’ individual gameplay videos.

Here’s the core trailer for the game, showing off the charismatic leaders of the opposing Japanese armies and their unique fighting styles.

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Here are four more in depth videos highlighting specific characters' insane combat prowess:

Ieyasu

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Mitsunari

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Masamune

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Yukimura

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