NARUTO Shippuden: Clash of Ninja Revolution 3 gold
TOMY’s NARUTO Shippuden: Clash of Ninja Revolution 3 has gone gold and will be available exclusively for Wii on November 17. NARUTO Shippuden: Clash of Ninja Revolution 3 is a new installment of 3D fighting series developed by TOMY based on the hit animated show from VIZ Media. Those that are interested can preorder a standard edition of the game for $39.99, or a limited edition for $49.99 that comes bundled with NARUTO Shippuden The Movie on DVD. Preorders for the limited edition are available only at GameStop locations nationwide, or by visiting www.gamestop.com.
NARUTO Shippuden: Clash of Ninja Revolution 3 features more than 35 playable characters, all grown-up and ready to brawl. The game follows the storyline of the series coming to TV this fall. Other features include new and improved gameplay mechanics, lots of gameplay modes and options including Wi-Fi multiplayer functionality. The game also offers more than 40 3D environments to choose from, with nine completely new stages.
Look for it in stores in the middle of Nov.
Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo gold
Namco Bandai Games America’s Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo has fought its way out of development and has been certified as gold. This Wii exclusive will be available in North America on October 20, 2009.. The game promises to let players and fans of the popular anime series relive the vibrant and exciting world that spawned the epic multi-generational Dragon Ball odyssey.”
In Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo, players assume the role of Goku complete with tail as he explores the world, befriends lifelong companions, and races against the diabolical Red Ribbon Army in search of the seven mystical Dragon Balls which, when collected, grant a single ultimate wish. Fans of the series will get to relive the crucial moments in Goku’s adventures which take place between the Red Ribbon encounters to the pivotal King Piccolo conflict.
Players will use the Wii Remote and Nunchuk to help Goku pull off intricate combos, fly across the screen to connect jump kick attacks, and execute his signature Kamehameha ultimate attack against enemies. In addition to the action in the Adventure Mode, Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo also incorporates a Tournament Mode which will allow players to take their favorite Dragon Ball heroes and villains into the ring to duke it out. The game also promises in-game collectables and a host of unlockable characters and modes
Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo for Wii is rated “E10+” by the ESRB and has a MSRP of $29.99. For more information on Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo, visit www.dragonball.namco.com.
NARUTO Shippuden: Clash of Ninja Revolution 3 pre-order details
TOMY Corporation announced that consumers can pre-order a limited edition bundle of NARUTO Shippuden: Clash of Ninja Revolution 3 for Wii and NARUTO Shippuden The Movie on DVD from VIZ Media, a combined value of $64.97, for the low price of just $49.99. Players can pre-order the limited edition package exclusively at GameStop nationwide either in stores or online. NARUTO Shippuden: Clash of Ninja Revolution 3, exclusively for Wii, is the latest installment to the Clash of Ninja 3D fighting series, based on the popular and occasionally annoying anime series.
Also exclusively at GameStop, fans that pre-order the standard version of NARUTO Shippuden: Clash of Ninja Revolution 3 for $39.99 will receive an exclusive Akatsuki thumb ring as worn by Sasori, one of the main villains in the first story arc of Shippuden and Clash of Ninja Revolution 3. Valued at $12.99 MSRP, the Sasori version of the Akatsuki ring will only be available to fans that pre-order the game at GameStop, while supplies last. I’d imagine that little bauble will really reel in the ladies, no?
Visit gamestop.com for more details.
Third time’s the charm with Bleach
SEGA of America has shipped BLEACH: The 3rd Phantom for Nintendo DS to retailers in North America. BLEACH: The 3rd Phantom delivers an anime experience with a deep story and tactical RPG gameplay based on the popular anime series. The game features a cast of over 50 characters and is voiced by the actors from VIZ Media’s BLEACH animated series.
In BLEACH: The 3rd Phantom players can choose what skills and abilities they want their team of Soul Reapers to have. Experience is gained during each battle and from there players can choose what and how they want their characters to level up. When players engage in combat, the DS screen changes perspective and displays a perspective reminiscent of the BLEACH DS fighting games. In this view, players can watch characters engage in battle with stylized animation that looks almost identical to the anime. Once players complete the single player campaign, a new mode called “BLEACH Tower” is unlocked. Gamers can then continue leveling up their party as well as unlock special characters and team up Soul Reapers, Hollows and Arrancar on the same side.
BLEACH: The 3rd Phantom is rated T for Teen.
NARUTO Shippuden: Ninja Destiny 2 released
TOMY Corporation has released NARUTO Shippuden: Ninja Destiny 2 at retail outlets nationwide for Nintendo DS. The latest installment of the 3D pocket-fighting series features more NARUTO Shippuden content than any previous NARUTO video game, as well as fast-paced 3D fighting action and a storyline based on the NARUTO Shippuden animated series. All NARUTO games would be vastly improved if the protagonist would just have some sort of throat accident. Trust me.
The game takes place after Naruto endures two and a half years of training with one of the legendary Sannin. He returns home to the Hidden Leaf Village armed with his largest arsenal of ninja skills and he finds that have friends have also become more powerful in his absence. All of them will get to put all those new skills to the test when trouble finds them.
Ninja Destiny 2 offers 34 playable characters featuring legacy and Shippuden characters with all-new attacks and character specific cinematic jutsu moves. The all-new Quest Mode allows players to become their favorite ninja and travel through mazes to battle and defeat opponents and improve character performance by leveling up. Ninja Destiny 2 also boasts a revamped Story Mode and wireless multiplayer battles.
NARUTO Shippuden: Ninja Destiny 2 is rated “T” for Teen and is available on Nintendo DS for $29.99.
NARUTO Shippuden: Ninja Destiny 2 gold
The latest game in TOMY Corporation’s Ninja Destiny series, NARUTO Shippuden: Ninja Destiny 2, has gone gold and will be available at retail outlets nationwide on September 15 for Nintendo DS. NARUTO Shippuden: Ninja Destiny 2 features 34 playable characters, all-new attacks and character specific cinematic jutsu moves and Quest Mode, which allows players to take on the role of their favorite ninja and travel through mazes to battle and defeat opponents to improve character performance and level up. Ninja Destiny 2 also promises a revamped Story Mode and wireless multiplayer battles, enabling players to battle in head-to head matches using Naruto and his friends.
NARUTO Shippuden: Ninja Destiny 2 is rated “T” for Teen and will be available September 15, 2009 for Nintendo DS for $29.99 SRP.
Anime Expo 2009 begins Friday, July 2
The country’s largest Japanese animation and manga (comics) convention is opening tomorrow at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The Anime Expo 2009 will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center July 2 - 5. Celebrating its 18th year, this year’s expo will focuses on manga, anime, gaming and related industries.
During the convention, members of the anime/manga and game industry, along with the general public, will meet to discuss ongoing industry trends and speculate on how these trends will impact the U.S. and international markets. Panel discussions, industry awards and other events will take place throughout the four-day convention. More importantly companies like Atlus USA and Capcom will offer a variety of events, participate in panels and showcase their line-up of current and upcoming games.
More information can be found at www.anime-expo.org.
