Mini Ninjas sneak into stores on September 8

by Andrew Yoon { Aug 13th 2009 at 5:18PM }

Following the release of Hitman and Kane & Lynch comes ... Mini Ninjas? IO Interactive's first attempt at a children's game sure is stereotypically adorable, and it'll be available in North America on September 8. International releases will follow on September 11 in the UK and additional PAL territories and on October 9 in France and Germany. While the US release will be co-published by Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment and Eidos, the European releases will be published entirely by Eidos, a Square Enix joint.

Tags: eidos, io-interactive, mini-ninjas

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Heavytoka @ Aug 13th 2009 5:21PM

I hope this gets a demo

gm914 @ Aug 14th 2009 4:21AM

AmanteDuck @ Aug 13th 2009 5:23PM

Ninjas? Children?

Corrupt 'em when they're young. I APPROVE!

Then they can graduate to Ninja Gaiden and further their training. Oh who am I kidding, a 10 year old ninja could probably cut my throat quicker than I could finish this post already.

...Oh christ.

Daffy Duck @ Aug 14th 2009 10:41AM

What if it's the worlds tallest midget?

Luke @ Aug 13th 2009 5:23PM

This game looks like a blast. I wasn't expecting it to come out so soon, so I'm happy.

Trev_tron @ Aug 13th 2009 5:25PM

Tigers: Well known for enjoying apples.

Moptimus Slime (The Innocent Ace) @ Aug 13th 2009 5:33PM

also known for enjoying apples: SHINIGAMI

Shadowbender ( Sweatshop Supporter In Hiding) @ Aug 13th 2009 5:26PM

WANT. NOW.

Carlos @ Aug 13th 2009 5:29PM

any word on the price??

Carlos @ Aug 13th 2009 5:30PM

nevermind i found it

Heavytoka @ Aug 13th 2009 5:31PM

$49.99

CzAr @ Aug 13th 2009 5:31PM

In other news. GameStop is listing PS3 Motion Controls for April 2010, $59.99.

Heavytoka @ Aug 13th 2009 5:33PM

Do you have a link?

Shadowbender ( Sweatshop Supporter In Hiding) @ Aug 13th 2009 5:36PM

Really? I hope it's not delayed.

CzAr @ Aug 13th 2009 5:41PM

My link is that I work at GameStop.

Actually call GameStop/EBGames and ask them to enter this SKU : 6183073. Reply with what they told you it was.

goboColossus (LIVE, PSN - gobopop) @ Aug 13th 2009 5:51PM

They also list The Last Guardian for 04/01/2010... That must be their current default TBA.

CzAr @ Aug 13th 2009 6:13PM

Actually Gobo. Any date that is the 1st of a month, means it's around that month, just not a confirmed date.

Rumors48 @ Aug 13th 2009 5:38PM

Still would prefer a more mature one with blood and realism and free roam like assains creed but in japan but i suppose this will do

Slust @ Aug 13th 2009 5:49PM

So you want your ninjas to be stone cold assassins too?

Hell yeah.

And ninjas don't use hammers, blunt objects can't kill (in as many quick ways) as a sharpened edge can!

Brandon @ Aug 13th 2009 6:04PM

I hate promo videos that tell you absolutely nothing about the product. Where is the gameplay footage?

penguincomrade @ Aug 15th 2009 2:11PM

They have some gameplay footage laying around on their official website.

whylekat @ Aug 13th 2009 6:26PM

Awww they're so cute and adorable!

Kodros @ Aug 13th 2009 6:45PM

This is a children's game?

Courtney @ Aug 13th 2009 7:34PM

This game looks so freaking cute.

Neuromancer @ Aug 13th 2009 8:58PM

Game looks awesome.

Xero @ Aug 13th 2009 11:47PM

the wife demanded i pre-order this for her. it better be good or i'll make her regret it....

and by make her regret it, i mean ill have sex with her...

and by have sex with her, i mean ill put my.... ah fuck it.

gm914 @ Aug 14th 2009 4:20AM

Wow done already?? When your wife was asking you to give her something small that pokes around in the dark, what made you think she was talking about a videogame? Bless.

Martin @ Aug 14th 2009 4:24AM

Adorable.

bombos @ Aug 14th 2009 4:28PM

I like the art style, and concept. That being said, from the gameplay trailer I saw,
Pro - It's kiddy- & cute-ified version of Ninja Gaiden, and it does look pretty fun.
Pro - One of the bosses fart at you as their main attack.
Pro - You can stealth attack by copying the look of animals.
Con - There is a pause-then-act VATS-style targeting system included.
Con - There are quick time button press sequences during boss fights.
Con - Action gameplay is too reminiscent of Dynasty Warriors, God of War, Heavenly Sword, Afro Samurai, etc., but I think gameplay will lack the complexity of those titles.

I would buy if it was a $25 PSN title... at full retail price, though, I think it's a rental.