Ninja Gaiden 2 'horse armor' now on sale

by James Ransom-Wiley { Jul 2nd 2008 at 5:59PM }

Let's face it, we hardcore gamers are always looking for an excuse to play ninja dress-up. After obliterating tens of thousands of nameless, demonic foes, what greater satisfaction could there be than in donning a leopard print bodysuit and doing it all over again? That's the thing, palette swaps used to be bonuses for our hard-earned mileage; easter eggs buried at the end of the playing field. Not premium DLC.

In the real world, buying a sassy lil' getup can be a cathartic release. In virtual land you just feel like a chump. So Tecmo, Team Ninja, Microsoft, whoever, take your Ninja Gaiden "horse armor" and shove it!

... Still reading? You're not actually interested in -- boy, this is awkward ... Okay, here ya go fella:

Update your "in-game look" with these new Ninja Gaiden 2 costume packs (200 Microsoft Points each):

Biometal Hayabusa Costume is "organically forged to the body with liquid cooled channels and reinforced armor"
Shadow Walker Hayabusa Costume is a "futuristic interpretation of classic cloth ninja garb, reinforced in all the right areas" (wink, wink)
Fiend Hayabusa Costume is "inspired by the Hayabusa namesake, the falcon; this demonic costume mirrors the intensity of Ryu's vengeance and fury" (when he's not wearing a tutu)

Did you know? Each costume pack comes with 5 (five!) color variations!

Tags: dlc, horse-armor, ninja-gaiden-2, team-ninja, tecmo, xblm

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Jakka @ Jul 2nd 2008 6:02PM

I don't care if it's expensive, I'ma wear it anyway bitchez!

Demaar @ Jul 3rd 2008 6:55AM

Part of the problem etc.

juju187 @ Jul 2nd 2008 6:03PM

i do want but...
just cant pull the trigger on this one why can they all be for 200

nxtiak @ Jul 2nd 2008 6:03PM

LOL.

Obie @ Jul 2nd 2008 6:05PM

I would tell Ryu to shove it, but he is a damn ninja dude, he is gonna flip out and kill me!

Dustin Frazier @ Jul 2nd 2008 6:05PM

RTFOJ Right the **** on Joystiq!

Moorio - XBL: peacebyanymeans @ Jul 2nd 2008 6:06PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jluv2HxFEqs

Obie @ Jul 2nd 2008 6:12PM

That was just....awesome haha..

j.howlett @ Jul 2nd 2008 6:15PM

high-freaking-larious

rdj75 @ Jul 2nd 2008 6:21PM

LMAO, that video just made my day.

Titanium_Orchid @ Jul 2nd 2008 6:06PM

As someone who bought the Oblivion Horse armor, I am deeply offended that you would compare two completely different things.

Good day sir!

waynski1457 @ Jul 2nd 2008 6:18PM

You're right, the horse armor was at least kinda useful.

ZING!

Ah who am I kidding, I'll probably buy one of these with my leftover points from my Soul Calibur purchase this morning...

Marty @ Jul 2nd 2008 6:18PM

I think that it's about time someone at Joystiq with a little less cynicism toward the subject started posting about DLC.

Jakka @ Jul 2nd 2008 6:22PM

True.I don't remember this kind of attitude when they were talking about those three/four shitty maps for 800 Points.

GreyFox @ Jul 2nd 2008 7:06PM

I don't know what you guys are talking about but paying $6 for three character skins is totally not a rip off.

Akamaru @ Jul 2nd 2008 7:11PM

You mean someone who will swallow any turd that Microsoft wishes to plop out? Are you available?

Michael @ Jul 3rd 2008 10:59AM

Yeah, this is just sassy and obnoxious. If you don't like it, don't buy it. And I doubt not being able to dress up your ninja is really the thing making anyone feel like they haven't gotten their 60 dollars worth out of the game.

Marty @ Jul 3rd 2008 11:00AM

@Akamaru - Please. I am critical of everyone.

It's so simple-minded to think that if I am hard on one company, I'll eat the turds from another. I hope you get past that someday.

ZapBranigan @ Jul 2nd 2008 6:21PM

Yeah, I hate to say it but I'm buying at least 1 of these.

J @ Jul 2nd 2008 6:24PM

F-that! I'll save my $2.50 to spend on clothing for my Webkinz, thank you very much.

juju187 @ Jul 2nd 2008 6:42PM

i just looked up webkinz now my daughter wants one damn you...

hotnutz @ Jul 2nd 2008 8:40PM

they are the "pet rock" of the internet age... Kids are obsessed with them. Personally, I think they are laced with some kind of addictive drug so that kids get hooked on getting more of them.

Jacksons @ Jul 2nd 2008 7:02PM

Things like this make games with free bonuses/unlockables seem that much better. In all honesty, they sound neat, but not neat enough to justify paying 1/8 what the whole game costs. That's insane.

Mr Khan @ Jul 2nd 2008 7:09PM

This is the sort of thing you should be able to "buy" with GamerScore

Maverick Saturn @ Jul 2nd 2008 7:18PM

I always knew Ryu had a feminine side, ever since that scene where he was crying. He puts on this macho ego impression, but deep down he's a billy elliot, he just wants to dance. The thing is, if you watch his graceful movements in-game, you will see he has the natural rythem needed to be a great dancer. Now he just needs to work on his voice.