Melbourne, VIC, 16th January, 2012 – TECMO KOEI today announced the release date for the standard and Collector’s Edition of its upcoming action-packed title, NINJA GAIDEN 3 in Australia and New Zealand. Developed by Team NINJA, this innovative new installment of the celebrated core action series will be available on 22nd March, 2012 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. Exclusive to EB Games, the NINJA GAIDEN 3 Collector’s Edition, will also be available for both console platforms on the same day.
NINJA GAIDEN 3 spotlights the series’ beloved Japanese dark hero, Ryu Hayabusa, with an original story developed by famed writer Masato Kato bringing new depth to the game’s intense swordsmanship and hardcore action combat. Led by Yosuke Hayashi, Team NINJA has crafted the game with the sole purpose of giving players a new experience as the man, the human being, behind the mask of the world’s greatest ninja, Ryu Hayabusa.
As well as adding depth to this mysterious and complex character, the game promises heightened intensity during close combat fighting while featuring new competitive and co-op online multiplayer modes that bring a new aspect to the NINJA GAIDEN series. Once more, on 22nd March, it will be time for players to pick up the infamous Dragon Sword, hone its blade and sharpen their skills.
Meanwhile, the premium NINJA GAIDEN 3 Collector’s Edition – exclusive to EB Games – offers a truly deluxe package and includes an exclusive NINJA GAIDEN 3 “Unmask” game art book, the official game soundtrack CD, a unique collector’s “Duel of the Masked” figure, as well as the chance to play four characters in the DEAD OR ALIVE 5 demo stage.