Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Impact
Another Naruto game? But it looks the same as Ultimate Ninja storm! Ohohoho! That, however, is not the case. THIS particular Naruto game is for the Sony PSP.
CyberConnect2 has finally stepped up their game (even if it's just a little). The PSP will get a Naruto game that has the same style of gameplay as the Ultimate Ninja Storm series. It will be a 3rd person action brawler as opposed to a side scrolling fighter. I don't know about you but I'm excited for some of this portable ninja action! Kage bunshin no jutsu! *poof*
"Falcon kick!"
From the looks of things, I'm guessing the "story mode" will be having a lot of Dynasty Warrior-esque grunts. I just hope that doesn't take up majority of the game.
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Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations
Alright ninja fans. It's time to trade in your Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm because the next Naruto game from Bandai and CyberConnect 2 is here!
From the looks of it, it seems that the roster from the first and second Ultimate Ninja Storm games are included as well as newer characters from the on going Naruto Shippuden anime. I simply love how CyberConnect2 captures the zany style of the anime and yet bring it's over-the-top-ness even further.
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm has some of the best cellshaded graphics I have ever seen and even though the new game is essentially running on the same engine, it never ceases to amaze me. Rasengan!
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcvG6adLTAg&w=560&h=349]
You can visit the game's website here.
Nintendo of America heard us and responded
Operation Rainfall is gaining a lot of buzz about their battle of wanting The Last Story, Xenoblade, and Pandora's Tower localized, Nintendo of America finally heard the fans. They reposnded by posting a status on their Facebook page that said this.
"Thank you for your enthusiasm. We promised an update, so here it is. We never say “never,” but we can confirm that there are no plans to bring these three games to the Americas at this time. Thanks so much for your passion, and for being such great fans!"
Real dick move Nintendo (of America). Not cool.
Black Rock Studio closes down
So apparently it's the end for Pure and Split/Second developer Black Rock Studio. But not all is lost.
The studio went through a round of layoffs in the month of May that affected around 100 jobs. Only 40 were spared at the time. Some of the former employees have landed on their feet and RoundCube Entertainment was formed in early June, headed by Nick Baynes, the game director for Split/Second.
"Disney Interactive Studios confirms that Black Rock Studios' current project has not been greenlit for further development, consequently the company informed employees yesterday of the intent to enter a consultation process on the proposal to close the studios," wrote Disney in a statement. This news comes months after the studio laid of 40 percent of its work force.
I enjoyed Split/Second and I heard that Pure was a pretty kickass game too, here's to hoping for a sequel to Split/Second!
Via [Gamertell]
Original Crysis confirmed for Xbox 360
NOT the official box art
The first Crysis game was released late 2007 exclusively for Windows only. But apparently the South Korean Game Rating Board recently approved a rating of the game for the Xbox 360. EA Korea confirmed the news and they added that the release date of the Xbox 360 version is TBA.
Translation:
Wonjemyeong CRYSIS Hangul expulsion CRYSIS (Crysis) _Xbox360 Sincheongsa Electronic Arts, Korea (Yes) Date of Classification 2011-07-01 Classification Number CC-NV-110701-001 Determining grades Rated M Sincheongsa Address ASEM Tower 13th Floor Samsung-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul Phone number 02-3018-8731 Representatives Hansujeong Nationality USA Genre FPS [1 Person Shooter]