One Piece: Pirate Warriors is going to make bank

6:00 PM on 02.13.2012   |   Elliot Gay

I think it's officially safe to say that One Piece: Pirate Warriors (One Piece Kaizoku Musou) is going to make Namco Bandai a lot of money. Retailers have reported that approximately 500,000 preorders have been placed for the upcoming game set to be released on March 1 in Japan. That's a lot of bank and it's not even including people like me who just plan to walk into a store and buy it day one. 

Many of you know that One Piece is pretty much the biggest thing ever in Japan. Popular across all demographics, liking One Piece is akin to enjoying water; people just kind of assume you're a fan even if you might not be. The Dynasty Warriors games are also hugely popular here as well, so combining the two franchises has always come across as an obvious conclusion. 

Personally? This will be my first time in over seven years that I purchase a Warriors title, and I'm excited as all hell. Anyone else planning on biting when this eventually makes its way out west?

[via Andriasang]

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