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ferrarimanf355



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PostPosted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 7:02 pm Reply with quote
Apparently, the official Xbox site let this slip, but it appears that Naruto's Xbox 360 debut will have Japanese and English voiceovers. Now, that's nice to hear! Cool
http://kotaku.com/gaming/bilingual/naruto-stays-japanese-on-xbox-360-266316.php
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patch



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PostPosted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 2:23 pm Reply with quote
This is fantastic news, I can't access the site from work, so can someone confirm if this is official?

I'm wondering since I just saw the E3 2007 - Xbox 360 trailer and the game looks like it will be great, and the Japanese voice option would have been a dealbreaker for me Smile
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 2:29 pm Reply with quote
patch wrote:
This is fantastic news, I can't access the site from work, so can someone confirm if this is official?


Here's a copy and paste from the xbox.com site:

Naruto ninja magic on Xbox 360

To have witnessed ninja student Naruto in action is to become a lifelong fan. Believe us when we tell you that “Naruto: Rise of a Ninja” is being created by fans for fans.

Naruto’s enchanting home of Konoha Village is presented in its entirety, exclusively for Xbox 360 for gamers to live and breathe. With Rise of a Ninja spinning like a shuriken in the disc drive you’ll accompany Naruto Uzumaki through exploits based on the first 80 episodes of the hit animation series.

Although based on a cult Japanese animation show Naruto for Xbox 360 is being developed in North America by French publisher Ubisoft. However these guys are Naruto maniacs whose dream has been to realise Naruto’s unique ninja lifestyle as a wildly entertaining videogame. Everything included in Rise of a Ninja is approved by Studio Pierrot, creators of the original animation series. Attention to detail extends to the inclusion of the original voice actors from the TV show.

Our recent demonstration of the game by Ubisoft showed Naruto approach master Kakashi for instruction. Kakashi-sensei challenged Naruto to run vertically up a tree trunk, requiring ninja magic to perform, activated by a Hand Seal using motions on both analogue sticks. We also saw Naruto leap between the trees at hair-raising speed in pursuit of another mission to fight his famous rival student Neji Hyuga.

Combat in Naruto: Rise of a Ninja is ultra fast with magic attacks unlocking hard-hitting combos or strikes focused on enemy weak spots. Battles can be taken onto Xbox LIVE versus friends, with many popular Naruto characters to choose from.

This autumn we’re supremely confident Naruto: Rise of a Ninja will give fans of the series everything you could wish for.
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Truered



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PostPosted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 4:15 pm Reply with quote
Hmm, this sounds like the game to break my five month Xbox 360 duck. However one question- is this likely to see Europe/British release? I forget, but I'm certain the 360 isn't region free. Of course living in England even if that happens it'll be out seven months later Evil or Very Mad
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 1:18 am Reply with quote
Well, Ubisoft is French, the developers are all French, I can't imagine they wouldn't want to release it in the European theater. . . i mean theatre.

I am looking forward to this one, it sounds like they don't want it to suck, which is rare in licensed games not made by Cyberconnect or 8ing.
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 8:51 am Reply with quote
Ohoni wrote:
Well, Ubisoft is French, the developers are all French, I can't imagine they wouldn't want to release it in the European theater. . . i mean theatre.


The Developers are actually, Quebecian, oh wait that is not rights, they are Canukian, well that is not rights either, they are Canadian. As the developers are Ubisoft Montreal which is a Canadian development studio located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 6:49 pm Reply with quote
Trailer Here for those who missed the E3 2007 trailer.
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Truered



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PostPosted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 4:35 am Reply with quote
Ohoni wrote:
Well, Ubisoft is French, the developers are all French, I can't imagine they wouldn't want to release it in the European theater. . . i mean theatre.

I am looking forward to this one, it sounds like they don't want it to suck, which is rare in licensed games not made by Cyberconnect or 8ing.


Once bitten twice shy as they say. I'm used to overpriced late games.

That trailer interests me. Looks like it could be quite fun. However was it just me or did something about the hyperactive ninja's face just seem a little off. Can't quite put my finger on it.
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