Ninja Gaiden "Early Feb" PR

[MVS]

TECMO ANNOUNCES NEW RELEASE DATE FOR NINJA GAIDEN
The upcoming action/adventure title will hit store shelves in early February

TORRANCE, Calif., December 5, 2003-Tecmo® announced today that its highly
anticipated title, Ninja Gaiden® for the Xbox® video game system from
Microsoft will launch early next year. In its final stages of development,
the decision was made to move the release date after Tecmo's esteemed
development team known for their commitment to superior quality, Team Ninja,
determined that they could further improve upon the already high quality of
the game.

"Team Ninja is known for their commitment to perfection and the decision is
only a reflection of their desire to create the best action game ever," John
Inada, Tecmo's General Manager said. "I can tell you that Ninja Gaiden, as
it stands today is more than complete by most other publishers' standards
but we are proud of the fact that we're allowed to place the quality before
the fast buck. To stay true to Tecmo's lofty philosophy, we chose this extra
time to further fine-tune and enhance the game. We must maintain the
highest of standards. Consumers buying Ninja Gaiden will be in for a very
special treat when the game is released next year. We plan to give them the
best gaming experience possible."

About Ninja Gaiden
One of Tecmo's most treasured franchises will be given new life this
February when a whole new
action-packed Ninja Gaiden hits store shelves...with a vengeance. The
player takes on the
role of the powerful and mysterious ninja, Ryu Hayabusa, who seeks revenge
after his clan is massacred
by the Vigor Empire.

Realistically violent battle sequences and acrobatic ninja moves restore
Ninja Gaiden to its rightful place
in the action/adventure hall of fame. Tecmo's revered development team,
Team Ninja, has created a
unique new Xbox(tm) Live Compatible feature within Ninja Gaiden. The Master
Ninja Tournament, a new
feature developed specifically for the game, will allow players to
participate in a nationwide
competition. Here, they will test their honed ninja skills and find out who
is the top Ninja Gaiden player
in the country. Participants in the tournament will compete in downloadable
trial missions only made
available through Xbox Live. Top ranked players will win special prizes and
also be included
in the Ninja Gaiden Hall of Fame. Tecmo will continue to reveal more details
regarding the rules and
prizes in weeks to come.

Ninja Gaiden is scheduled to launch onto store shelves early February with a
suggested retail
price of $49.99. An ESRB rating is still pending at this time. Gamers can
pre-order Ninja Gaiden at
Tecmo's website (http://www.tecmoinc.com). For additional information on
the game, visit the official
Ninja Gaiden website (www.ninjagaidengame.com)

About Tecmo, Inc.
Tecmo, Inc., located in Torrance, California, is a leader in the interactive
entertainment industry, and now the wireless entertainment industry with its
newest division Tecmo Mobile. Tecmo recently kicked off its new portable
prowess with the launch of its classic football game, Tecmo Bowl, available
to download on select mobile phones for some hard-hitting action on the go!
Tecmo develops and publishes video games and content on wireless platforms
and next-generation consoles. Tecmo has gained worldwide recognition with
product lines such as the brand new Tecmo Bowl® for mobile carriers, and
award-winning franchises including Ninja Gaiden ®, Dead or Alive®, Fatal
Frame®, Monster Rancher®, and Gallop Racer®.
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Sucks.

Best part is:

"we are proud of the fact that we're allowed to place the quality before
the fast buck. To stay true to Tecmo's lofty philosophy, we chose this extra
time to further fine-tune and enhance the game. We must maintain the
highest of standards."

These guys did make DOAXBV, right?

[cka]

Sweet. I can still remember when Ninja Gaiden was supposed to come out at the PS2 launch.

[Werewolf]

Well I guess I don't have to worry about it getting here before the holidays then

Disappointing news, but if it makes the game better I'm all for it.

[Master of 7s]

After watching the many videos of this thing I'm not really sure what else they can do to improve it. The gameplay already looks top notch and the graphics are silk. Maybe they'll use this time to put some Castlevania-esque music in.

[Shin Johnpv]

"we are proud of the fact that we're allowed to place the quality before
the fast buck. To stay true to Tecmo's lofty philosophy, we chose this extra
time to further fine-tune and enhance the game. We must maintain the
highest of standards."

ohhh shit i think thats the funniest thing ive read in ages

[Andy]

Good. I've no doubt the game will be incredible, but with all of the games out there right now, one less $50 to spend is good news to me.

[Korly]

I think a delay is a good thing.

[Drewbacca]

Good. I've no doubt the game will be incredible, but with all of the games out there right now, one less $50 to spend is good news to me.

Very good point. Although Crimson Skies and PGR 2 is pretty much the big lineup for the Xbox this Christmas now.

[Sl1p]

Everyone saw it coming so no shocker there, and I'm also pretty happy it's been delayed...Gives me more money towards Christmas presents. Besides, I have full faith in the supreme power of Itagaki, if it was delayed it was for the better.

And this is the first time I've heard of it's XBL play :O

[Ragnarok the Red]

Very good point. Although Crimson Skies and PGR 2 is pretty much the big lineup for the Xbox this Christmas now.

Yeah, the X-Box now has a serious lack of any really marketable titles this holiday season.

Not that I really mind the delay or anything, first quarter of the year is notoriously slow for being the post-XMas hangover it typically is. At least it'll give something to look forward to in February...assuming even THAT date sticks.