– The Ultimate Clash of NARUTO Generations Coming 29thMarch 2012 for PlayStation®3 and Xbox 360® –

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 29 November 2011 – Leading video game publisher NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe S.A.S. today announcedthat the next installment in the unstoppable NARUTO video game series, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations, will launch for PlayStation®3 and Xbox 360® across Australia & New Zealand on March 29th, 2012.

Developed by CyberConnect2, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations is the latest title in the smash hit NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Storm series of games. The title will power the series into the future by revolutionizing online play and ramping up the number of playable and support characters way beyond any NARUTO game before it. Players will compete in a huge variety of online battle modes with all their favourite NARUTO characters including Raikage and Sasuke Uchiha (Susano’o). NARUTO fans have been waiting to see more of Zabuza and Haku since the launch of the original Manga, and now they will have their chance with these and many more new ninjas appearing in the game!

In a new first for the NARUTO Storm series, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations will feature an innovative system that integrates real-world collectible cards with the in-game universe. Coming soon to Europe, the next generation of NARUTO collector cards will each carry a code allowing players to unlock corresponding artwork for their in-game profile and engage in a special mini-battle to unlock a bonus skill and gain an advantage in the main fight.

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations standard and collector editions will be available on 29th March 2012 across Australia & New Zealand. The content of the exclusive collector edition will be revealed shortly.