It's been quite some time since Sega's arcade-born ninja series Shinobi sliced up fools on consoles, but a recently discovered resume listing indicates that he may be making a return on Nintendo's 3DS. Griptonite Games environmental artist Branden Brushett explains his work on the unannounced title in detail, noting he "created whole levels for 'Shinobi' on the Nintendo 3DS, including many props for use in a variety of environments."
Unfortunately, aside from the news of the game existing, not much else is known -- the publishing rights holder, Sega, has yet to respond to a request for comment, nor had Mr. Brushett. And other than the news that the game will likely feature "hand painted and photo referenced textures," the resume doesn't illuminate anything else about the game.
You might say that information about Shinobi 3DS is hiding in the shadows, like a ninja, waiting to strike. And considering how strong our ninja detecting skills are, we'd wager E3 is a likely time for that strike. The "strike," likely, will just be a press release, so don't worry.
Update: Sega told us it isn't offering a comment at this time.
Reader Comments (17)
Posted: May 24th 2011 2:00PM PR0F3TA said
insta first day derp
Posted: May 24th 2011 2:04PM MatthewBlackwell said
Holy balls this could rule. I hope they keep it a sidescroller, though.
Posted: May 24th 2011 2:18PM Dance Mofo said
Why 3DS? Get it out on PS3 and Xbox 360. Go BIG
Posted: May 24th 2011 2:45PM Vegeta has a ps3 said
@Dance Mofo
That's how it is. Bitch about nintendo consoles not having any games. But when they get a game that's actually interesting, bitch that it isn't coming to a console they want.
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That's how it is. Bitch about nintendo consoles not having any games. But when they get a game that's actually interesting, bitch that it isn't coming to a console they want.
Posted: May 24th 2011 2:56PM Dance Mofo said
@Vegeta has a ps3 Forget the Wii Vegeta, just bring it out on Nintendo's next console. Would be nice if it was a launch game.
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Posted: May 24th 2011 4:41PM Babelfish said
@Dance Mofo Because ports are awesome.
If they want to developer for 3DS, why not? Maybe the game is better-suited for 3DS? Or maybe they recognize that the 3DS will probably exceed the market penetration of either the 360 or the PS3?
(To get it out of the way: Heheh, penetration.)
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If they want to developer for 3DS, why not? Maybe the game is better-suited for 3DS? Or maybe they recognize that the 3DS will probably exceed the market penetration of either the 360 or the PS3?
(To get it out of the way: Heheh, penetration.)
Posted: May 24th 2011 2:29PM Truant said
I approve. But let's get some Shinobi on 360/PS3 as well?
Shinobi for the PS2 was a wonderful game.
Shinobi for the PS2 was a wonderful game.
Posted: May 24th 2011 3:03PM Dance Mofo said
@Truant Which shinobi? And since I made my comment first, you should of just added yours to mine ;-)
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Posted: May 24th 2011 4:10PM The Joy of Painting w Bob Ross said
@Truant
I wouldn't call the PS2 Shinobi "wonderful". It's decent but the game should have been called "Bottomless Pits" because that's what you'll be falling into every other minute.
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I wouldn't call the PS2 Shinobi "wonderful". It's decent but the game should have been called "Bottomless Pits" because that's what you'll be falling into every other minute.
Posted: May 24th 2011 2:40PM Koya said
Oooh sheesh! they best go and done create this game good, yah hear?
Posted: May 24th 2011 3:07PM BG GRZZ said
@(Unverified) SHADOW DANCER!!!! I was trying to remember the name, thank u sir... Lookin for the rom like ASAP!
Posted: May 24th 2011 3:12PM Haiiro said
Way to get the guy in trouble, why not put his name in bold flashy letters .. good job joystiq .. douchebags
Posted: May 24th 2011 5:09PM breaklaw said
Of course people want the game on 360/PS3, who wouldn't. To be fair to the DS adn all handhelds though, the best of the Shinobi games came out for Sega Game Gear and nothing else.
Posted: May 24th 2011 6:20PM F1shBone said
Here's what I saw Shinobi :)
3DS :(
3DS :(






