"The sequel to the greatest ninja game ever made comes to the PlayStation 3" PlayStation The Official Magazine. The most intense, challenging, action-packed ninja adventure is back, exclusively on the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system!
Developed by Tecmo's own Team NINJA, the NINJA GAIDEN series follows the adventures of super ninja Ryu Hayabusa throughout the world. The series has earned high praise and a loyal following amongst core fans, as well as action gamers alike. NINJA GAIDEN SIGMA was the first in the series to land on the PLAYSTATION 3 system. From playability, visual presentation to sound, the game received excellent scores all around.
"Ninja Gaiden Sigma featured one of the most infamously challenging, yet undeniably addictive, fighting mechanics ever to grace an action game."
- PlayStation The Official Magazine, May 2009
NINJA GAIDEN SIGMA 2 is graced the cover of the May 2009 issue of PlayStation The Official Magazine, which includes an 8-page exclusive feature on the upcoming title, as well as an interview with Team NINJA's director and producer Yosuke Hayashi.
NINJA GAIDEN SIGMA 2 has not been rated by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB).
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Monday, August 10, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Ninja Gaiden 2 (Xbox 360 Exclusive!) video game coming to PlayStation 3...
Kotaku are reporting that the Exclusive Xbox 360 video game Ninja Gaiden 2 is coming to PlayStation 3.
With all the bells and whistles this brings - PSN support and new content...
Looking at the Kotaku post, a Japanese magazine was first to report the story...
You can read the full post here...
Looking at the Kotaku post, a Japanese magazine was first to report the story...
You can read the full post here...
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Natioal geographic Panda video game coming to Nintendo DS
Namco Bandai has announced that National Geographic Panda is coming To Nintendo DS.
National Geographic Panda gives DS owners a unique opportunity to teach, play and care for a group of fun loving panda bears in the serene Panda Park. The Panda’s can be rewarded for their good behavior with toys and new clothes that can be purchased with the daily allowance provided. In addition over 20 National Geographic articles will also be unlocked as the game is played, giving adoptive panda parents a chance to learn all about the lives of these majestic and endangered animals.
National Geographic Panda Features Include:
- Players will have the ability to play with, help, teach and nurture their very own panda bear.
- View pictures and read stories about real-life pandas from the National Geographic archives.
- Panda’s habits change with how the players treat and play with it.
- Players can interact with their panda using the stylus.
- National Geographic Panda is scheduled for release next month on the Nintendo DS.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Gamedaily - Top 25 Xbox Games
Gamedaily Top 25 Xbox games...
01. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (LucasArts)
02. Halo 2 (Microsoft)
03. Ninja Gaiden (Tecmo)
04. Halo (Microsoft)
05. ESPN NFL 2K5 (Sega)
06. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (Rockstar Games)
07. Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath (Electronic Arts)
08. Burnout 3: Takedown (Electronic Arts)
09. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (Ubisoft)
10. Jet Set Radio Future (Sega)
11. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory (Ubisoft)
12. Crimson Skies: High Road To Revenge (Microsoft)
13. SSX 3 (EA Sports Big)
14. Jade Empire (Microsoft)
15. The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher's Bay (Vivendi Games)
16. Psychonauts (Majesco)
01. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (LucasArts)
02. Halo 2 (Microsoft)
03. Ninja Gaiden (Tecmo)
04. Halo (Microsoft)
05. ESPN NFL 2K5 (Sega)
06. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (Rockstar Games)
07. Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath (Electronic Arts)
08. Burnout 3: Takedown (Electronic Arts)
09. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (Ubisoft)
10. Jet Set Radio Future (Sega)
11. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory (Ubisoft)
12. Crimson Skies: High Road To Revenge (Microsoft)
13. SSX 3 (EA Sports Big)
14. Jade Empire (Microsoft)
15. The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher's Bay (Vivendi Games)
16. Psychonauts (Majesco)
18. Fable (Microsoft)
19. Mercenaries (LucasArts)
20. Panzer Dragoon Orta (Sega)
19. Mercenaries (LucasArts)
20. Panzer Dragoon Orta (Sega)
Monday, July 28, 2008
Ninja Gaiden II statues launched
First 4 Figures is thrilled to announce that they have been awarded a license from Microsoft and TECMO/Team Ninja to create high end 1/4 scale statues based on the characters from the Ninja Gaiden II video game exclusive to Xbox 360. The first statue release is the video game’s super Ninja warrior, Ryu Hayabusa. In Ninja Gaiden II, Ryu must battle the evil Black Spider Ninja clan and Four Greater Fiends to avenge the honor of the Hayabusa Clan and protect Humanity from destruction.
Ryu Hayabusa, in his default NGII black costume, is coming soon from First 4 Figures. Based on the official Ninja Gaiden II box artwork and in-game 3D model, First 4 Figures has painstakingly captured Ryu Hayabusa’s intensity and deadly demeanor. The base is covered in artificial grass and features Ryu walking through a graveyard of swords from fallen warriors. He comes equipped with his signature Dragon Sword, Eclipse Scythe, and a Falcon’s Talon. At 1/4 scale, Ryu stands at 18 inches tall and when you include his Eclipse Scythe, he stands at 31 inches tall (that’s over 2½ feet)!
Height: 31 inches to the top of the Eclipse Scythe (approximately 80cm).
SRP: $349.99
Available: Q1-2009
Limited: 1,999 pieces worldwide
Order here...
Friday, June 13, 2008
Metal Gear Solid 4 - Guns of the Patriots Free magazine
GamerZines.com produces one-off magazine dedicated to the year's hottest PlayStation 3 title.
GamerZines.com, the portal for free digital magazines for gamers, today announced the immediate availability of the Metal Gear Solid 4 - Guns of the Patriots magazine. Produced by the same team that creates P3Zine, the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots magazine offers a complete guide to the upcoming PlayStation 3 title.
“Getting access to Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots to produce this magazine meant that we could produce a unique guide that lifts the lid on the game that every PlayStation 3 owner can’t wait to play. Everyone wants to know how Hideo Kojima will bring the Metal Gear series to what is expected to be its ultimate conclusion” says Editorial Director, Dan Hutchinson.In addition to delivering an in-depth tour of the new game, the magazine includes an exclusive interview with Hideo Kojima, as well as providing readers with a look back at the twenty years of Metal Gear through the video gaming ages. Available in English, French, Italian and German, and complete with hi-resolution screens, interactive elements and gameplay video, all available directly on the magazine pages, this official guide from Konami is a must-read for all Metal Gear fans.
All GamerZines.com magazines are professionally written and produced by a team of games journalists and publishers with decades of experience in the magazine industry. The portal offers free monthly magazines for various games platforms in interactive PDF format. All the magazines are enhanced with rich media and extensive video of the games in action.
Readers do not need to register to download the magazines, which are all completely free. All that is required to view the magazines is Adobe Reader version 6 or above on Windows or Mac, and a broadband internet connection.
Gamers can download the Ninja Gaiden 2 Special Edition now from http://www.gamerzines.com/
Saturday, June 07, 2008
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Ninja Gaiden Creator Itagaki Leaving Team Ninja, Suing Tecmo
Last month, Team Ninja head and Ninja Gaiden director Tomonobu Itagaki suggested that he would be done with the franchise after the upcoming release of Ninja Gaiden 2. On Monday night we received a clearer picture of just what he meant with the announcement that Itagaki is leaving Team Ninja and suing Tecmo, the day before Ninja Gaiden 2's release!
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Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Ninja Gaiden 2 Frame Rate Issues in the Final Build
CVG Staff have confirmed that the frame rate issues in NG2 were found in the final build of the PAL version.
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Monday, May 26, 2008
IGN: Ninja Gaiden II Review
If, as many have said in the past, Ninja Gaiden on Xbox is the greatest action game ever made, then Ninja Gaiden II on Xbox 360 is just a sequel.
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Monday, May 19, 2008
Order Ninja GaidenII - Xbox 360 get 1000 Xbox LIVE points FREE
hmv.com announces exclusive offer for Ninja Gaiden II on Xbox 360 - pre-order, and get 1000 Xbox LIVE points FREE!
hmv.com are delighted to announce yet another exclusive: pre-order Ninja Gaiden II on Xbox 360, and get 1000 Xbox LIVE points FREE. The points will be emailed to all customers who pre-order the game from hmv.com, due for release on June 6th 2008.
"We're really happy to offer our customers yet another great pre-order incentive, this time with the epic Ninja Gaiden II" said Duncan La Barre, Online Game Specialist at hmv.com. "We've successfully run similar promotions in the past with the likes of Halo 3, Lost Odyssey, and most recently Grand Theft Auto IV."
"Customers will be able to spend their 1000 points on anything they like on Xbox LIVE Marketplace, such as the new multiplayer maps for Call of Duty 4, a new song pack for Guitar Hero 3, or even a high definition movie. There's always new things being added to Xbox LIVE, such as the forthcoming downloadable episodic content for GTA IV available later this year, so there's loads of stuff to spend your points on."
Having recently won Entertainment Retailer of the Year at the MCV 08 awards, this exclusive is yet another milestone in hmv's continued promise to offer added value to its games customers.
"Be sure to always check hmv.com first for exclusive offers on your favorite games" recommended La Barre.
Visit www.hmv.com to pre-order your copy of Ninja Gaiden II now!
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Free Ninja Gaiden 2 Magazine - Xbox 360 exclusive game as free download
Free Ninja Gaiden 2 Magazine
GamerZines.com produces one-off magazine dedicated to Xbox 360 exclusive game as free download
GamerZines.com, the portal for free digital magazines for gamers, today announced the immediate availability of the Ninja Gaiden 2 magazine. Produced by the same team that create the free monthly Xbox 360 magazine, 360Zine, the Ninja Gaiden 2 magazine offers a complete guide to the upcoming Xbox 360 title.
“Getting access to Ninja Gaiden 2 to produce this magazine meant that we could produce a unique guide that lifts the lid on the game that many Xbox 360 gamers can’t wait to play. Everyone wants to know how the sequel can improve on the Ninja Gaiden series, but all the signs are that NG2 is going to deliver in spades” says Editorial Director, Dan Hutchinson.
The magazine gives readers a quick history of Ninja Gaiden before diving into the in-depth tour of the new game, complete with hi-resolution screens, interactive elements and gameplay video all available directly on the magazine pages.
The issue also includes an exclusive competition to win an Xbox 360 signed by legendary producer Tomonobu Itagaki as well as details on how readers can keep up to date with Ninja Gaiden 2 details on the web and on their mobile phone.
All GamerZines.com magazines are professionally written and produced by a team of games journalists and publishers with decades of experience in the magazine industry. The portal offers free monthly magazines for various games platforms in interactive PDF format. All the magazines are enhanced with rich media and extensive video of the games in action.
Readers do not need to register to download the magazines, which are all completely free. All that is required to view the magazines is Adobe Reader version 6 or above on Windows or Mac, and a broadband internet connection.
Gamers can download the Ninja Gaiden 2 Special Edition now from http://www.gamerzines.com/
Monday, October 29, 2007
Ninja Gaiden 2 Fact Sheet
“Ninja Gaiden 2” makes its long-awaited debut on Xbox 360 as the blockbuster action-packed sequel to “Ninja Gaiden.”
“Ninja Gaiden 2” features a new and improved game engine, developed from the ground up exclusively for Microsoft and Xbox 360 by Team Ninja and legendary game developer Tomonobu Itagaki, creator of the famed “Dead or Alive” franchise.
In “Ninja Gaiden 2,” gamers must guide Ryu Hayabusa on a mission to avenge his clan and prevent the destruction of the human race. Armed with an assortment of ninja weaponry, players must help Ryu skillfully maneuver through a world fraught with peril and danger. “Ninja Gaiden 2” will feature an all-new gameplay engine, a new auto-health regeneration system, levels, adventures, enemies and thrilling combat with an extensive assortment of ninja weaponry, representing a true evolution of the highly popular franchise.
• Exhilarating ninja action. Assuming the role of a ninja warrior, players will experience an all-new combat system that requires skill and mastery of their full arsenal of weapons, including Obliteration Techniques that allow players to quickly and stylishly finish off an opponent. In addition to the variety of brutal new primary weapons and enhanced versions of previous favorites, “Ninja Gaiden® 2” will feature unique acrobatic combat and attacks used not only by Ryu Hayabusa but also by his formidable enemies.
• Easy to play but hard to master. The new auto-healing system in “Ninja Gaiden® 2,” featuring semi-permanent damage restored at save points, is the natural evolution of the franchise’s distinctive gameplay and introduces a new twist to managing health. With a newly implemented auto-healing functionality and save-point system, as well as an extensive story mode and multiple difficulty levels available from the start of the game, the gameplay of “Ninja Gaiden® 2” will be both accessible to more casual players and challenging to even the most demanding gamers.
• Massive content and engrossing story. The themes of revenge and friendship in “Ninja Gaiden 2” give rise to a series of dramatic events to create a truly compelling story. From Tokyo to New York and to the netherworld, the story will lead players through a lengthy, action-packed story mode as they skillfully maneuver Ryu Hayabusa through a demonized world fraught with peril and danger. In addition to the single-player campaign, players can upload Karma scores to Xbox LIVE leaderboards and participate in an all-new Master Ninja Tournament.
• Realistic graphics in next-generation gaming. Built from the ground up from Team Ninja’s in-house gaming engine for the next-generation Xbox 360 platform, “Ninja Gaiden 2” represents the best in amazing visuals, responsive control and thrilling combat with an extensive assortment of ninja weaponry.
The information contained in this fact sheet relates to a prerelease product that may be substantially modified before its first commercial release. Accordingly, the information may not accurately describe or reflect the product when first commercially released. This fact sheet is provided for informational purposes only, and Microsoft makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the fact sheet or the information contained in it.
Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox Live are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries.
The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Scariest video games? By Phil Villarreal
F.E.A.R.
Movies may tell better stories and boast more artistic credibility than video games, but games easily beat movies in frights. Because interactive entertainment can make you feel as though you are the character onscreen, games are a lot more effective at making you jump out of your seat or sending you to bed with shivers.
In honor of Halloween, here are my picks for the most frightening games out there.
(GameCube, PlayStation 2, Wii) — The first time I dared to play this on the GameCube I had to stop for a week because I was too frazzled from the game's mission to take on hordes of crazed villagers as you seek to bring the U.S. president's daughter to safety. Some of your enemies, which include grotesque beasts that will haunt your dreams, come at you with chain saws and deadlier long-distance weapons. Ammunition is so scarce you have to improvise ways besides blazing guns to win your battles. You'll do a whole lot of running and looking over your shoulder to see if you're still being followed.
Eventually, I gathered the courage to come back and play the game as it was rereleased for the PS2, then again for the Wii. It's good enough to draw you back again and again. Some hold "Resident Evil 4," with its blend of excitement, tension and dread, as the best of all video games. It's certainly the best of the horror genre.
(Nintendo Entertainment System) — Something about two-dimensional backgrounds and simplistic, old-school graphics ups the jitter factor past most realistically rendered environments. You slash your way through a seemingly never- ending assault of mummies, bats, skeletons and just about everything else you wish wouldn't chase after you. The end battle against Dracula is an overwhelming scourge of mental exhaustion, with the count shifting into other forms just when you think you have him beat.
(PlayStation 2, Xbox) — Playing as a depressed widower lured into a desolate village by a letter apparently written by his dead wife, you descend into horrific madness. Shadows and fog make you feel as though you're lost in oblivion, tremblingly aware of all the noises made by evil things you sometimes can't see clearly. Particularly freaky are enemies dangling from the ceiling who choke you with their feet.
(Xbox, PlayStation 3) — This game isn't really intended to be scary, although its off-the-charts difficulty level has caused many a gamer to retreat into a corner, biting his nails. There's just something inherently shiver-inducing about battling ninjas who know how to fight a whole lot better than you. Especially ninjas on horses. The game's checkpoints are spread far apart, making it genuinely unnerving to be approached by a gang of enemies when you're low on life and hoping to save your progress without having to redo an hour's worth of work. Note: The game was rereleased twice, and it's arguably best on the PS3.
(Xbox 360, PlayStation 3) — The acronym stands for First Encounter Assault Recon. You play as a supersoldier with the ability to slow down time in order to dodge bullets that specialize in vanquishing supernatural threats. To mess with your mind, the visuals play with ominous shadows. Enemies jump out of the corner of the screen, often accompanied by jolting blasts of noise. Your character also slips into hallucinations starring a creepy little girl.
By Phil Villarreal
Movies may tell better stories and boast more artistic credibility than video games, but games easily beat movies in frights. Because interactive entertainment can make you feel as though you are the character onscreen, games are a lot more effective at making you jump out of your seat or sending you to bed with shivers.
In honor of Halloween, here are my picks for the most frightening games out there.
1. Resident Evil 4
(GameCube, PlayStation 2, Wii) — The first time I dared to play this on the GameCube I had to stop for a week because I was too frazzled from the game's mission to take on hordes of crazed villagers as you seek to bring the U.S. president's daughter to safety. Some of your enemies, which include grotesque beasts that will haunt your dreams, come at you with chain saws and deadlier long-distance weapons. Ammunition is so scarce you have to improvise ways besides blazing guns to win your battles. You'll do a whole lot of running and looking over your shoulder to see if you're still being followed.
Eventually, I gathered the courage to come back and play the game as it was rereleased for the PS2, then again for the Wii. It's good enough to draw you back again and again. Some hold "Resident Evil 4," with its blend of excitement, tension and dread, as the best of all video games. It's certainly the best of the horror genre.
2. Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse
(Nintendo Entertainment System) — Something about two-dimensional backgrounds and simplistic, old-school graphics ups the jitter factor past most realistically rendered environments. You slash your way through a seemingly never- ending assault of mummies, bats, skeletons and just about everything else you wish wouldn't chase after you. The end battle against Dracula is an overwhelming scourge of mental exhaustion, with the count shifting into other forms just when you think you have him beat.
3. Silent Hill 2
(PlayStation 2, Xbox) — Playing as a depressed widower lured into a desolate village by a letter apparently written by his dead wife, you descend into horrific madness. Shadows and fog make you feel as though you're lost in oblivion, tremblingly aware of all the noises made by evil things you sometimes can't see clearly. Particularly freaky are enemies dangling from the ceiling who choke you with their feet.
4. Ninja Gaiden
(Xbox, PlayStation 3) — This game isn't really intended to be scary, although its off-the-charts difficulty level has caused many a gamer to retreat into a corner, biting his nails. There's just something inherently shiver-inducing about battling ninjas who know how to fight a whole lot better than you. Especially ninjas on horses. The game's checkpoints are spread far apart, making it genuinely unnerving to be approached by a gang of enemies when you're low on life and hoping to save your progress without having to redo an hour's worth of work. Note: The game was rereleased twice, and it's arguably best on the PS3.
5. F.E.A.R.
(Xbox 360, PlayStation 3) — The acronym stands for First Encounter Assault Recon. You play as a supersoldier with the ability to slow down time in order to dodge bullets that specialize in vanquishing supernatural threats. To mess with your mind, the visuals play with ominous shadows. Enemies jump out of the corner of the screen, often accompanied by jolting blasts of noise. Your character also slips into hallucinations starring a creepy little girl.
By Phil Villarreal
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