“Splat! Splash! Splish! Squash!”
That’s my impression ofNinja Gaiden II, Team Ninja’s true follow-up to their 2004 Xbox title. You’ll see exactly what I mean in a few weeks when the game finally ships to stores — Microsoft and Team Ninja have announced that the title has gone gold! SPLAT!
In order to promote the big event, GamePlay HD will air a documentary on the history of the ninja, “The Way of the Warrior: Ninja Gaiden II.” The documentary will be available on Cablevision IO Digital on May 30, and will hit Xbox LIVE Marketplace on June 10.
Ninja Gaiden IIships to stores on June 3, so the wait for splish-splashing blood-splattering ninja action is almost over. Be sure to check back early next week, when we’ll have our full review of lil’ Ryu Hyabusa’s violent new next-gen adventure.
The Time for Vengeance Is Near; “Ninja Gaiden II” Has Gone Gold
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Microsoft and TECMO/Team NINJA announced today that “Ninja Gaiden II,” the blockbuster action-packed sequel to “Ninja Gaiden,” has gone gold and will be shipping to retailers throughout North America on June 3. “Ninja Gaiden II” features a new and improved game engine, developed from the ground up exclusively for Xbox 360, by legendary video game developer Tomonobu Itagaki and Team NINJA.
In “Ninja Gaiden II,” 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. “Ninja Gaiden II” will feature a new auto-health regeneration system, levels, adventures, enemies and thrilling combat, representing a true evolution of the highly popular franchise.
“Ninja Gaiden II” will have an estimated retail price of $59.99 and is rated “M” for Mature. For more information, visit www.xbox.com/ng2.
