By Hector Cortez May 23, 2008, 19:42 GMT
Microsoft and TECMO/Team NINJA announced today that "Ninja Gaiden II" 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.
Microsoft and TECMO/Team NINJA announced today that "Ninja Gaiden II" has gone gold and will be shipping to retailers throughout North America on June 3.
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 maneuver through a world filled with danger. "Ninja Gaiden II" will feature a new auto-health regeneration system, levels, enemies and combat.
To get a head start on the 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 funny video clips. The first three exclusive episodes have already aired and more episodes will air May 27, 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. Be the first to see the hour-long episode premiering on the Cablevision IO Digital May 30. 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.
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