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In a move likely to challenge the view that games are oblivious to the power of considered narrative, UK developer Ninja Theory has tapped up acclaimed writing talent for new game Enslaved. Enslaved is the follow-up to PS3 title Heavenly Sword. It is a post-apocalyptic action-adventure title, according to the …
Read More »Namco Bandai signs Ninja Theory
Two high-profile studios have joined Namco Bandai’s current partnership roster, as the Japanese publisher looks to expand its global presence. UK-based Heavenly Sword developer Ninja Theory revealed it is working on an Xbox 360 and PS3 title for the publisher, while Tokyo-headquartered indie group Game Republic has also revealed two …
Read More »JAPAN: Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 dated
The latest adventure in the digital life of the bad-tempered Ryu Hayabusa, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, will be released for PS3 in Japan on October 1st, it has been confirmed. NGS2 is a reworked version of Xbox 360 exclusive Ninja Gaiden II and includes a host of new additions such …
Read More »TMNT Smash Up dated
Publisher Ubisoft has announced that light-hearted brawler Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle: Smash Up will be released for the Nintendo Wii on September 25th in the UK and Europe. The game, which is very much in the Super Smash Bros mould, allows four players to take each other on using a …
Read More »Itagaki forms Tokyo Vikings
A new Japanese game development group has been established at the helm of overcompensating game designer Tomonobu Itagaki. Itagaki, who previously headed up Tecmo subsidiary Team Ninja, was involved in the development of a number of popular fighting titles such as Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive. Last year Itagaki …
Read More »Ninja Gaiden II heading to PS3
A remake of Tecmo and Team Ninja’s previously Xbox 360 only Ninja Gaiden II is to be released as a download on Sony’s PSN. Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 will once again by developed by Team Ninja, Kotaku reports, though of course it will not be developed by now departed former …
Read More »Ninja Blade sneaking to retail in April
Microsoft has confirmed that Xbox 360 exclusive action title Ninja Blade will be released in the UK on April 3rd with an RRP of 44.99. In addition, the game will see a playable demo released for download on Xbox Live on March 9th. Ninja Blade is developed by FromSoftware, which …
Read More »Game Arts developing new TMNT title
Super Smash Bros Brawl developer working on original Wii outing for Ubisoft
Read More »Ninja Theory employs Hansoft
Heavenly Sword developer uses project management software for future titles
Read More »Team Ninja sings PS3’s praises
Whilst Team Ninja was one of Xbox 360’s staunchest Japanese allies under the stewardship of the now departed Tomonubu Itagaki , it seems that the new regime at the outfit has found time to feel the love for both PS3 and Wii. To read the story in full, set your …
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