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Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Toning Down The Violence -- Wait, What?
There's blood everywhere in the Ninja Gaiden series, especially so in Ninja Gaiden 2, where players can dismember limbs from the enemies. But with the PlayStation 3 tweaking, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, Tecmo is actually ratcheting back the on-screen violence, according to an interview with the game's director and producer Yosuke Hayashi over at...
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Tomonobu Itagaki Working On New Game And It's Not A Fighter
The producer of Ninja Gaiden isn't resting on his laurels after a very public departure from Tecmo, the company he helped define in recent years. 1UP caught up with the outspoken designer, who said he's hard at work on a brand new game with his "Tokyo Assassins" development team (it's just a temporary name) and while he's not willing...
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Xbox 360 'Deal of the Week: 'Ninja Gaiden II' Mission Mode
In these trying economic times, it's good to be reminded of an old-fashioned bargain now and then. Today's cheapo video game content: The Ninja Gaiden II Mission Mode add on. This spectacular add-on is normally priced at 800 Microsoft points, but LIVE is practically giving it away for the low, low, low price of only 560 points. It's a savings...
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Tecmo's Team Ninja Speaks On The Post Itagaki Era
Gamasutra has an interesting interview with two producers from Tecmo's Team Ninja (best known for the Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive series). As many of you know, Team Ninja's Tomonobu Itagaki left the company amidst scandal and controversy. The move was particularly unusual for a Japanese developer, where brash and outspoken personalities are...
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Team Ninja Brings Three To TGS
Under the new leadership of Jin Hasegawa, the developers of Ninja Gaiden II are set to introduce three brand new titles at this year's Tokyo Game Show. Hasegawa has been Team Ninja's sensei since July 1 after the departure of Tomonobu Itagaki. Although details of the new games are still under wraps, IGN reports that they will be under the...
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Square-Enix Acquiring Tecmo?
The house that built Final Fantasy is proposing a "friendly takeover" to the creators of Ninja Gaiden II and Dead or Alive. According to Kotaku, Square-Enix will be outilining its plans to possibly acquire Tecmo at 1pm in Japan today. Last week, former Tecmo CEO Yoshimi Yasuda resigned to his position due to "personal...
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Tecmo CEO Yoshimi Yasuda Resigns
The company behind Ninja Gaiden 2 and the Dead or Alive series announced today that Yoshimi Yasuda, CEO of Tecmo, has resigned from his position. Citing "personal reasons", the company said that Yasuda's request was confirmed in today's board meeting. Tecmo chairman Yasuharu Kakihara will now take Yasuda's former position. The recent...
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Itagaki Vs Tecmo: The Story So Far
When Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden producer Tomonobu Itagaki hopped on Tecmo's team in 1992, he was a fairly happy man. Through the company, he was able to give us his breakthrough project Dead or Alive, worked on a version of Tecmo Bowl, and lead Team Ninja's offense. But, as we all know, things have change since then. In the eve of NInja...
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'Ninja Gaiden II' Staff Gameplay
The second weapon you'll get in Ninja Gaiden II is the staff and it's brutal. Plenty of gore follows this weapon around in Ninja Gaiden II for the Xbox 360. Watch Larger Version of this Video
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First 15: 'Ninja Gaiden II'
Still on the fence about Ninja Gaiden II? You should check out the first 15 minutes of bloody gameplay and maybe it'll make your decision for you. That, or you can judge my skills (or lack thereof). Ninja Gaiden II was released earlier this week for the Xbox 360 and remains exclusive to Microsoft's console. Don't count out a PS3 version,...
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'Ninja Gaiden 2': The 'X-Play' Review
We promised you X-Play's review of 360 action-slasher Ninja Gaiden 2, and dammit, we deliver! Check out the video, and don't miss X-Play tonight at 8 Eastern, okay? Then, tell us if you agree or disagree with the verdict from Adam and Morgan! Watch Larger Version of this Video
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Tecmo Responds to Itagaki's Suit
Tecmo has finally released a statement about Ninja Gaiden creator Tomonobu Itagaki's resignation and lawsuit toward Tecmo. A storm's a'brewin. Our company getting sued by this employee is huge problem... the reasons for making this lawsuit public are self-centered. What's more, this employee is filing this suit for himself and making it seem...
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The History of Ninja Gaiden
Hey, did you know Ninja Gaiden II came out on the 360 yesterday? In order to understand the long, important history of this blood-soaked hack n' slash series, you need to watch the below lesson from X-Play. Get schooled: Watch Larger Version of this Video Now that the history lesson is over, remember to tune into X-Play tonight at 8PM ET to...
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'Ninja Gaiden II' Xbox Easter Egg
Our friends at Filefront stumbled on an Easter Egg in the newly released Ninja Gaiden II. It's a hidden X with a green gem in the center. If you press the "examine" button an Xbox sound is heard and Ryu appears to power up. Check out the video at Filefront.
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'Ninja Gaiden' Creator Leaving, Suing Tecmo
To celebrate the release of Ninja Gaiden II, series creator Tomonobu Itagaki is resigning from Tecmo and Team Ninja. Furthermore, he is suing Tecmo for bonuses Itagaki says he is owed for the completion of Dead or Alive 4. In a statement, Itagaki claims that Tecmo "President Yoshimi Yasuda chose not only to violate this agreement, but also...
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Games for Cheap Bastards 07.09.09
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XXX-Play 2.20.09
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X-Play's Top Ten of '08: #10 Itagaki Sues Tecmo
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Head to Head: Halfway Through 2008
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X-Play Gaming Update 07.10.08
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