KOEI has just announced the European launch date for Samurai Warriors 2 Empires. March 16th is when you can get your next dose of samurai action. SPOnG's also got some new screens to prepare you for battle.

The game blends strategy with sword-fighting goodness against the backdrop of feudal Japan. It's not often that we gamers see a title that blends eastern combat with historical accuracy. SPOnG's almost as excited as when Mr. Cruise picked up a Katana and shunned wire moves in favour of historical drama in The Last Samurai. Wait, that came out wrong…

For more on the upcoming release check out SPOnG's Samurai Warriors 2 Empires page.

Now cast your eyes down the page.