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The playable demo for NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 2 is now available for download on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation®Network for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system across Europe and the PAL regions.

Featuring the 1st boss battle of the game against Kakashi, you will be able to play with Naruto and Sakura as a support character. Avoid the terrible attacks from Kakashi and use your chackra wisely to clear his test and steal the bells from him.

Developed by acclaimed studio CyberConnect2, NARUTO Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 is a tour de force of Naruto thrills and spills, and the first game based on the global hit Naruto Shippuden manga and anime to appear on both consoles. Impressively faithfully to the universe of the anime, the game takes players through the Naruto Shippuden story arc with new battle systems enhancing the gameplay. Players must choose the right companions to fight alongside for a greater chance of winning, and together unleash explosive Team Special Techniques to lay waste to opponents. The brand new online mode, a first for the Ultimate Ninja series, takes the full force of the fight to opponents around the world.

The content-packed Collector Edition and standard retail version are scheduled for launch across Europe and the PAL territories on October 15th 2010 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3.