Posts with tag team ninja
Posted Jun 4th 2007 6:00PM by Richard Mitchell
Filed under: News
We hope you weren't holding your breath for an Xbox 360 port of
Ninja Gaiden Sigma. Team Ninja's
Tomonobu Itagaki has confirmed that the team has no plans to port the PS3 title. Of course, Xbox 360 owners can play both
Ninja Gaiden and
Ninja Gaiden Black, the games on which
Sigma is based, but it's somewhat disheartening to know that 360 owners won't get a taste of
Sigma's additions. According to Itagaki,
Sigma was designed for Playstation followers who never had a chance to experience the game on the original Xbox. Not to worry though, as he assures the world that Team Ninja is "taking new challenges" on the Xbox 360. Here's hoping that these challenges are related to an actual
Ninja Gaiden sequel and not the next generation of
breast physics.
Posted May 2nd 2007 4:30PM by Richard Mitchell
Filed under: Rumors
The latest issue of EGM reports that Team Ninja is currently working on an exclusive
Dead or Alive title for the Playstation 3. Considering the series has been a flagship title for the Xbox since
Dead or Alive 3, this presents an interesting twist for
DOA fans. The rumor doesn't clarify the actual title of the game, so it's possible that the PS3 will be receiving an updated
Dead or Alive 4 (similar to
Ninja Gaiden Sigma). In other words, the game in question isn't necessarily
Dead or Alive 5. Hell, it might be another
DOA Xtreme title for all we know. Come to think of it, the jiggle probably would look better in 4D.
[Via Joystiq]
Posted Apr 11th 2007 3:15PM by Richard Mitchell
Filed under: News
Speaking to CVG, Team Ninja head honcho,
Tomonobu Itagaki, revealed a teeny
tiny little tidbit about the upcoming
Ninja Gaiden 2. Those of you who venture outside the safe and comforting walls of X3F may have heard that
Ninja Gaiden is making its way to the Nintendo DS. Cleverly titled
Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword (get it?
Dragon Sword?), the game utilizes the stylus to pull off all of Ryu's sick ninja moves. When asked about possible similarities between
Dragon Sword and
Ninja Gaiden 2, Itagaki responded, "Well... I am personally overseeing the development of everything from the story through to the gameplay elements for both games, so if you're observant you may be able to extrapolate some similarities between the two, yes, and not just in the area of story."
We're assuming that
Ninja Gaiden 2 won't magically turn any HDTV into a touch screen, so it's likely that the two games will share some other gameplay related features. We have no idea what those would be, and
Ninja Gaiden: DS doesn't arrive until the end of this year, so we'll have quite a while to guess.
Any ideas?
Posted Jan 24th 2007 1:30AM by Dustin Burg
Filed under: News, Interviews
In a 1UP interview, Team Ninja's main man Tomonobu Itagaki talks about everything
DOAX2. Itagaki explains why certain decisions were made that affect
DOAX2's gameplay, online functionality, exploits, and future updates. Not only does he have no remorse for the game's craptacular online options, but even goes far enough to say that the game's multiplayer "
would have been better just to not have it to begin with". Also, a patch is going to be released removing the free money exploit, but don't worry because Team Ninja will be selling all the goods via micro-transactions. It's the old "we're removing this cheat so you can buy it from us" routine. And if you've ever questioned Team Ninja's dedication to their games; when asked about putting up a demo on the XBLM Itagaki stated that "
for people who are looking for a demo it's unfortunate, since I've already begun moving on to the next game". Is it us or is Itagaki totally back peddling in this interview, stumbling over his own response, and seems totally clueless to what the fans actually want?
[Thanks, Jonah]
Posted Nov 29th 2006 5:45PM by Richard Mitchell
Filed under: News
It didn't take long, and
DOAX2 videos are already flooding YouTube. It's a veritable bevy of busty digital babes, with videos of the various minigames everywhere. The pole dancing sequences, however, take the cake. While most of the minigames, from butt battles to beach races, can be written off as innocent excursions, the pole dancing can be called nothing other than what it is ... um ... it's pole dancing. Sample a digital vixen shaking her stuff after the break. Be warned, the video is not safe for work (and some of the other ones we've found are
very not safe for work).
Continue reading Pole dancing: the reason for DOAX 2 (video)
Posted Nov 27th 2006 1:30PM by Richard Mitchell
Filed under: News
Earlier this month, we
reported that a former Tecmo employee was charging Tomonobu Itagaki (creator of the
DOA series) with sexual harassment. After completing its own internal investigations, Tecmo has publicly responded, categorically denying the sexual harassment claims. Furthermore, the company clarifies that the woman was not fired but quit of her own volition. After that, however, things get a little sticky. From what we can gather,
something definitely happened. According to Tecmo, the woman (and presumably Itagaki) "mingled personal affairs with their corporate responsibilities," resulting in "unnecessary confusion." In the aftermath, both the woman and Itagaki were demoted and had their salaries reduced. Something tells us "unnecessary confusion" must be pretty serious if it results in a pay cut. In an attempt to counteract the defamation of his name, Itagaki plans to countersue his accuser for damages.
Sexual harassment is no joke, but one has to wonder if this has affected the sales of
Dead or Alive Xtreme 2.
[Via Evil Avatar]
Posted Nov 7th 2006 10:30AM by Richard Mitchell
Filed under: News, Dead or Alive 4
Tomonobu Itagaki, the man behind Xbox hits
Ninja Gaiden and the
Dead or Alive series, has been formally charged with sexual harassment. According to ZAKZAK, the former employee -- she quit on September 10th -- claims that she had a physical relationship with Itagaki since 2003 and is asking for the sum of 10 million yen (US $85,000). Itagaki acknowledges the relationship, but claims that it was consensual. Itagaki has reportedly been demoted at Team Ninja, though it is unclear if this was done as punishment or if it was done to downplay his image in court.
We have to admit the grim humor of the situation. He
is the creator of
Dead or Alive Xtreme 2, after all. We're fairly certain that it's at least a
little funny that the man who basically introduced 3D
bouncing breasts to the world is now being charged with sexual harassment. Whatever the outcome, we hope it doesn't interfere with
Ninja Gaiden 2. We'd also like to note that this news traveled very fast; Itagaki's Wikipedia page is already updated for crying out loud! For our Japanese savvy readers, feel free to translate the original article.
Man, first there are
movies on Marketplace, and now Tomonobu Itagaki is busted for sexual harassment. This is shaping up to be a weird day.
Posted Oct 25th 2006 11:00AM by Richard Mitchell
Filed under: News, Fan stuff
Tim Buckley takes on everyone's favorite
gravity defying breasts in his latest comic on Ctrl-Alt-Del. He also takes the time to give a little rant on the game (and links us in the process. Thanks, Tim!). In his own words:
"Seriously, did you see those things? They're out of control. Breasts are supposed to be soft, attractive, harmless. Not constantly spazzing out like someone strapped Gloop and Gleep to some girl's chest. Those things have reached critical mass, and no one is safe. I don't think those tiny little bathing suits can contain that shit."
We love the comic, especially the title, "Secession" -- it'll make sense once you read it. Good stuff, and definitely worth checking out. Do we smell a winner in the next Joystiq Webcomic Wrapup?
Posted Oct 23rd 2006 11:30AM by Richard Mitchell
Filed under: News, Xbox Live, Xbox Live Marketplace
We never thought we'd say this, but the new
Dead or Alive Xtreme 2 trailer may be
too bouncy. Available on Marketplace right now (the old E3 trailer has been
re-re-released as well), the trailer is very long and very bouncy. So bouncy that it's disturbing, and, dare we say it, unrealistic. But that's really what it's all about, right? Still, this trailer is
naughty. Lei Fang on a stripper pole, a little girl on girl "back rub" action, and more
tiny swimsuits than you can shake a stick at. Honestly, we wouldn't be surprised if
DOAX2 becomes a media target when it ships this winter. Seriously, it's just south of actual porn. See what all the fuss is about after the break. Oh, and they're all
technically wearing clothes, but it's still probably NSFW
.
Continue reading New DOAX2 trailer pushes the limits
Posted Jul 26th 2006 9:30AM by Richard Mitchell
Filed under: News, Downloads, Xbox Live
Xboxygen has scored some scans of DOAX2 from the latest Famitsu. To be honest, some of these pictures are downright shameful. But, what should we expect from a man who designs his games
drunk? Take a look at the upper left corner of the first scan for a little scissor icon. Digital pin-ups? Just for a change of pace, the second scan features actual volleyball and jet skis.
Anyone care to translate, or are the pictures universal?
[Thanks, gaetge]
Posted Jul 6th 2006 12:30PM by Richard Mitchell
Filed under: Downloads, Dead or Alive 4, Xbox Live, Xbox Live Marketplace
In case you missed it the
first time, the E3
Dead or Alive Xtreme 2 trailer has been re-released on Marketplace. The trailer shows off some of the titillating activities the lovely ladies of
DOA will be performing. These include jet ski racing, watersliding, taking pictures, and -- ahem --
hip wrestling.
It's an old trailer, but I'll do anything to post that picture again (rawr!).
Posted Jun 8th 2006 4:00AM by Ken Weeks
Filed under: News, Interviews
Gamedaily sat down with Tomonobu Itagaki and got some new details on
DOAX 2. For instance, the trailer on Marketplace is confirmed real time!
I'm sure the same people who skeev out over
Rumble Roses will continue to complain about this game's fixation on jiggling polygonal flesh, despite volleyball's inate moral superiority to professional wrestling. Besides, don't they know we only want this disc for the jet ski mini-game.
[Thanks Sense]
