The classic arcade fantasy brawler released all those years ago, Golden Axe, is set to receive an update in the form of a new entry to the series, Golden Axe: Beast Rider. This one is a prequel, though, and doesn’t include any of the original characters, but instead stars the half-Gladiator/half-Barbarian, Tyris Flare, as she begins her quest to avenge her tribe.

‘Beast-Riding’, ‘Savage Combat’, ‘Spells & Magic Weapons’ and ‘Brutal Melee Action’ are promised in Golden Axe: Beast Rider, but not much else is actually known about the title. Oh, and it doesn’t include a multiplayer or co-operative component. Sorry.

Golden Axe: Beast Rider releases to UK and European stores on October 17th, while North America gets it on October 14th, releasing on PS3 and Xbox 360.