SANTA CLARA, Calif., (Sept. 27, 2010) - Leading video game publisher and developer
NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., today announced that NARUTO SHIPPUDEN(tm): Ultimate
Ninja(r): STORM 2 has gone gold for the Xbox 360(r) video game and entertainment
system from Microsoft and PlayStation(r)3 computer entertainment system. Based on
the popular NARUTO SHIPPUDEN animated series from VIZ Media, LLC, the game offers a
brand new online mode, an evolved Character Support system and a gripping storyline
to deliver a nail-biting experience. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja: STORM 2 is
scheduled to be released throughout North America on October 19, 2010.
Developed by CyberConnect2, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja: STORM 2 brings the
anime series to life with rich content and engaging gameplay. While there are two
sides to every story, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja: STORM 2 has three.
Encompassing the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN story arc, players will live the adventure through
the eyes of Naruto, Sasuke and Jiraiya. In addition to these fan-favorite ninja, the
game will include more than 40 playable warriors for more intense epic battles. As
an added bonus, Lars Alexandersson, of TEKKEN(r) 6 fame, will appear as an
unlockable guest character. Bringing his explosive signature moves to the game's
versus mode, Lars will also appear in his TEKKEN 6 costume designed by NARUTO
creator Masashi Kishimoto.
Faithfully recreating the anime universe, players will not only be able to travel
through the stomping grounds of Hidden Leaf Village, but also Tenchi Bridge,
Orochimaru's Hideout, and now Mount Myoboku. Additionally for the first time in the
Ultimate Ninja series, online versus play will be available to let budding ninja
flex their jutsu muscle and take on the world. Featuring an evolved Support
Character system, players must strategically recruit the correct allies to help
unleash bigger and more explosive Team Ultimate Jutsu upon enemies who stand in the
way.
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja: STORM 2 is rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB and will
have an MSRP of $59.99. For more information on the game, please visit
www.namcobandaigames.com or www.hokagesroom.com. The NARUTO SHIPPUDEN animated
series is currently airing on Disney XD (rated TV-PG). For more information and to
view free streaming episodes of NARUTO (rated T for Teens) and the uncut NARUTO
SHIPPUDEN (rated T+ for Older Teens), please visit
www.naruto.com<http://www.naruto.com/> or www.VIZAnime.com.
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