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The Time for Vengeance Is Near; “Ninja Gaiden II” Arrives in India on June 3rd, the same day as its Worldwide release

 

5 June 2008

NG2Microsoft and TECMO/Team NINJA announced today that “Ninja Gaiden II,” the blockbuster action-packed sequel to “Ninja Gaiden,” will be shipping to retailers throughout India 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.

To get a head start on the fun ninja action, check out exclusive Ask A Ninja episodes on Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Sponsored by “Ninja Gaiden II,” the series will help gamers get in touch with their inner ninja and features seven hilarious video clips. The first three exclusive episodes have already aired and more episodes will air June 3 and June 10. Xbox LIVE Gold members can view the episodes the first week of release and access to the entire Xbox LIVE community will be available the following week.

Additionally, GamePlay HD will air “The Way of the Warrior: Ninja Gaiden II,” a documentary focusing on the history of the ninja and how it impacted the game. Xbox LIVE members will also be able to watch the documentary for free on Marketplace starting June 10. “The Way of the Warrior: Ninja Gaiden II” will bring you face to face with the members of Team Ninja, historical areas of Japan, real life ninjas and exclusive looks at behind-the-scenes footage.

“Ninja Gaiden II” will have a retail price of Rs. 1895 and is rated “M” for Mature.  For more information, visit http://www.xbox.com/hi-in/games/splash/n/ninjagaiden2/

Contacts:

Mayank Choudhary – 9899038936 Mayank.choudhary@bm.com

Nikhill Koshi - 9811062853 Nikhill.koshi@bm.com

Priyanki Ahluwalia – 9811740901 Priyanki.ahluwalia@bm.com

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