From Software unsheathes Ninja Blade for Xbox 360

by Ludwig Kietzmann { Sep 1st 2008 at 11:30AM }

With Tales of Vesperia hysteria winding down to hushed, library whispers, Microsoft is forced to look to the next great game to carry the Xbox 360 into the folded and largely apathetic arms of Japanese consumers. Otogi developer From Software is hoping to satisfy this need with its previously leaked and generically titled actioner, Ninja Blade.

Set for release on Microsoft's console during early 2009, the game has very little to show for itself, outside of a teaser trailer featuring a Tokyo predictably beset by demons and a ninja wielding ... oh, we don't know, some sort of sharp and pointy thing. See for yourself after the break.

Tags: BreakingNews, From-Software, Japan, Microsoft, Ninja-Blade

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Hunter @ Sep 1st 2008 8:49PM

looks amazing but would look much better on PS3. I am getting this game for sure.

Hunter @ Sep 1st 2008 8:49PM

looks amazing

MetalGearsOfSolidWar @ Sep 1st 2008 11:38AM

Not impressed

I'll just wait for more information.

Vegeta (aka Ska Oreo) @ Sep 1st 2008 11:44AM

Ninja blade huh?

I liked it better when it was called Ninja Gaiden 2.

Senor Facekick @ Sep 1st 2008 12:08PM

Oh SNAP

Fenix @ Sep 1st 2008 11:50AM

From Software? Otogi? Looks like NG? Uhh....

YES PLEASE!

Jnas @ Sep 1st 2008 11:53AM

Way to diversify your lineup MS.

Fenix @ Sep 1st 2008 11:59AM

I know, cuz we already have like tons of ninja type hack-n-sla...oh wait.

Bbbbut they dont even sell so...oh wait.

NG2 over 1 mill sold!

STFU!

Senor Facekick @ Sep 1st 2008 12:10PM

And again, OH SNAP!

Maverick Saturn @ Sep 1st 2008 11:57AM

Software? What a wonderful and original name for a business, its no wonder they thought of the most non cliche and highly original name for a game title ey :)

So whats this one? Yakuza or Onimusha clone? Or maybe its a Ninja Gaiden Clone, or a Tenchu clone, or a red steel slone or a......

RexDart @ Sep 1st 2008 12:06PM

Not "Software", chimpy. From Software. The name of the company is From Software. Welcome to the millenium.

This is awesome news, considering how good armored core used to be, how great otogi 1 and 2 are, and how hard metal wolf chaos rocked.

Megadanxzero @ Sep 1st 2008 1:44PM

So the game is from From Software... lololololol

Personally I think that was the most underwhelming teaser trailer ever, but my default reaction to games featuring Ninjas is something along the lines of 'careful anticipation' so I guess I'll have to hope for some gameplay foot-age

Maverick Saturn @ Sep 1st 2008 6:29PM

I know its from 'software', thats what I've just been saying, the game is from 'software', where else could it have come from, Ubisoft?

(Notice how I take the piss)

Sinister Rouge @ Sep 1st 2008 7:32PM

Nice recovery!

(Notice how I take the piss)

Colin @ Sep 1st 2008 12:00PM

How the hell is that supposed to attract Japanese Audiences? It's just a western game with a Ninja!

MetalGearsOfSolidWar @ Sep 1st 2008 12:09PM

ROFLMAO@ Colin

Knowing those darn Japanese, they'll probably buy it and love it.

Bouille @ Sep 1st 2008 12:27PM

I am not impressed...
Looks like a certain Guy den Ninja game I heard of in the mystical land of fun games.

Jayslacks @ Sep 1st 2008 12:21PM

I feel sorry for anyone that's never played Otogi 1 and 2. They will talk shit about From Software's newest project while the rest of us will be smiling in the corner, waiting patiently...

Zsavior @ Sep 1st 2008 6:24PM

Otogi was the shit, but my girl would sit in back of me and mimic the voice of the goddess when ever I would mess up saying "Raiku your F'ing UP! RAIKU DO BETTER!" needless to say Otogi pissed me off sometimes, and that voice EVEN MORE!

Sinister Rouge @ Sep 1st 2008 7:34PM

Otogi wasn't the best game ever- gorgeous looking but ultimately frustrating and pretty repetitive. The atmosphere it evoked was wonderful though.

Otogi 2... now THAT was the shit.

HB96st @ Sep 1st 2008 12:25PM

You can't front on Otagi, and sure the name isn't all that, but I wouldn't sleep on this game.. But I'm sure it will get hated on from the sony fanboys until they announce it for them also..

MetalGearsOfSolidWar @ Sep 1st 2008 1:32PM

This has nothing to do with Sony fanboys. Most people just believe its a ripoff of Ninja Gaiden is all.

Immortal Technique PSN: johnnynumber5 @ Sep 1st 2008 2:14PM

Yea because only Sony fanboys hate Microsoft games. Especially games with a short teaser and no actual in game action. Only a Sony fanboy could hate something so perfect.

So let me get this straight. This game is on you're "just wait" list because of developer pedigree? Haze & Lair anyone??? Hypocrisy at its best.

The fact of the matter is none of us really know anything about this game. Some of us know a thing or two about the developers pedigree which excites us. Some of us are hyping it for our own selfish reasons.

There is no need to do a preemptive strike against Sony fanboys when no one has went out of their way to hate this game. I yearn for the day when we can stop talking in terms of fanboys and just talk in terms of gamers.