Original Creators Return Tenchu Franchise to Sony’s Handheld Console 

Sydney, Australia – March 3, 2009 – Today Ubisoft announced Tenchu®: Shadow Assassins will launch in April for PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system in Australia and New Zealand. The original creators of the best-selling Tenchu series, Acquire, returns to deliver the true look and gameplay to Tenchu: Shadow Assassins. Master the deadly skills of a ninja using the full functionality of the PSP system. Tenchu: Shadow Assassins is rated MA15+ by the OFLC.

Master the art of death on the PSP playing as Rikimaru and Ayame, elite ninjas who must use their lethal skills to keep the peace in feudal Japan. The accuracy of the PSP system’s control buttons lets players battle enemies quickly and attack them with katanas, throwing stars, smoke bombs and more. Expect to find the original Tenchu villain Onikage wreak havoc through dangerous territories. Additional PSP game features include:

·         Use 17 historically accurate ninja weapons and tools.

·         Manipulate your environment to hide and to sneak in behind your targets.

·         Unlock special artifacts including Rikamaru’s original costume.

·         Experience the epic adventures of Rikimaru and Ayame and put your true ninja skills to the test in a world of fierce combat and authentic tradition.

For more information on Tenchu: Shadow Assassins, visit www.tenchu4game.com