Xboxic writes: Just about anyone who's been keeping an eye on the content coming out of GDC had to be excited to see that a Ninja Gaiden II demo was coming in the onslaught of GDC content. Well now the demo is available for selection in the GDC menu, although it's not what we, and countless others, were expecting.

The demo that we were all fired up for is simply a video of Tomonobu Itagaki playing through a level of the game at GDC. For those of you away from your 360s, the video below is a run through of the same level by a different player and without Itagaki's commentary or controller issues, the battery on his wireless controller died twice during the demo. Aside from the disappointment at the poor labeling of the DLC, the video itself shows a game that looks better and better each time we see it.
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A whole lot of stuff on the bound-to-be-awesome Ninja Gaiden 2 has just been revealed at GDC.Microsoft is thrusting for a June release of the Xbox 360 exclusive action game and you can new screens right here and a six minute video of awesome right here:Did we mention that this game looks hot? During Microsoft's conference, it was revealed that there'll be a Saved Film feature in the final game, which we can only presume is similar to that ... » Read More

According to a GDC content banner that appears on the XBLM, it makes mention that a downloadable Ninja Gaiden II demo will be "Coming Soon". The item is not clickable just yet, but Xbox360Fanboy.com have a feeling that Thursday will bring bloody ninja fun for fanboys across the globe.
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As well as today's previously announced XNA game demos, there's also some more content available to download from the XBOX Live Marketplace. Here is the full list:

Content: N+ Theme Pack - Gold
Price: 150 Microsoft Points
Availability: All regions except Hong Kong
Dash Text: 4 images featuring N+'s gold and unparalleled minimalist style. Helps quench your thirst for tasty gold. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: N+ Theme ¿ Ninja
Price: 150 Microsoft Points
Availability: All regions except Korea
Dash Text: 4 images featuring N+'s iconic ninja and style. Minimalist, inspiring, exciting -- just like N+! There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Content: Ninja Gaiden 2 Gameplay Video - GDC Highlights (HD)
Price: Free
Availability: Not available in Germany
Dash Text: [ESRB: RP (Rating Pending)] Highlights from GDC gameplay that include new level, new weapon and new enemies. Coming June 2008, Ninja Gaiden 2 will debut exclusively on Xbox 360 as the blockbuster action-packed sequel to Ninja Gaiden. NG2 will feature an all-new gameplay engine with auto-health regeneration system, new levels & adventures, new enemies and thrilling combat with an extensive assortment of ninja weaponry, representing a true evolution of the highly popular franchise.

Continued at the source.
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New GDC content on Xbox Live.

Gears of War 2 trailer, with free theme and picture pack.
Ninja Gaiden 2 GDC gameplay video.
XNA Creators Club game launcher.
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During the Microsoft keynote at the 2008 Game Developers Conference, Tecmo's Master of Team Ninja Tomonobu Itagaki revealed a never-before-seen level of Ninja Gaiden II known as the Temple of Sacrifice, "running on real hardware," which he proceeded to demonstrate for those in attendance.
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Ninja Gaiden and Team NINJA fans might remember the much-discussed 'Ask Itagaki' column that ran in now-defunct Ziff magazine Xbox Nation, in which Dead or Alive creator Tomonobu Itagaki would field reader questions about romance, gambling, games, booze and more. Unfortunately, when XBN died, so too did the column. But 1UP has good news.

The Ask Itagaki column will soon resurface somewhere in the Ziff universe, sooner than you think. The only thing 1UP needs is fuel for the fire. Send your questions to 1UP, and they'll select the best ones to pass on to Itagaki himself.
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Green blood spews from the enemies of Hayabusa's foes in new Ninja Gaiden 2 screenshots released today. Ugly purple demon things with rubbish green blood make an appearance in the latest batch of screens, only to have their guts ripped out by an eternally furious Hayabusa.While our concerns that the censorship powers that be might sink their teeth into Ninja Gaiden 2's glorious, over-the-top gore before it's released, all is well at the moment. ... » Read More

This weeks edition of Trailer Trash is bigger than Ron Pauls internet marketing team – its bursting at the seams with new trailers, tech demos, and gameplay footage. Naturally, weve sarcastically criticized each one for no reason other than its fun. Get comfortable, theres an express shipment of delicious streaming video on route to your eyeballs. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed This must-see tech demo shows off The Force Unleasheds three simulation technologies and how they work ... » Read More

Tomonobu Itagaki discusses the latest details on his upcoming game Ninja Gaiden 2 in Temco Team Ninja's blogspot on IGN.
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Surely, if the world goes mental over a little love scene in a videogame, then surely slicing a dude clean in half in an explosion of blood and guts won't make it past the censor dogs. We mean, Ninja Gaiden 2 is just insane. Look at these screens. There's a bloke (or half of one) slumped on the floor with his flesh in clear view, Ryu flicking his sword clean after demonstrating its sharpness on someone's ... » Read More

Responding to rumors spurred by the latest of Electronic Gaming Monthly that listed Tecmo's Ninja Gaiden II for both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, an editor for EGM cleared up any confusion.

In a post at NeoGAF, the editor, "BryanI" remarks: "This was just a mistake on our end (damn those late-night deadlines!). NG2¿as far as I know¿is only coming to the 360."
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Geekpulp has posted "EGM have for some bizarre reason published their latest magazine with a rumour or typo that Ninja Gaiden 2 will be on both the Xbox 360 and PS3. This would be a small victory for the PS3 if it were true but it is not. Ninja Gaiden 2 is being published by Microsoft Games Studios, this means that they will decide what happens. The last time I checked Microsoft do not want their competition to have access to their anticipated exclusives. So if the PS3 were to see another Ninja Gaiden game it would be in the vein of Ninja Gaiden Sigma, a long time after the original release. Sorry PS3Fanboys, it's not going to happen. As a symbolic and graphic representation let this picture demonstrate the status of this rumour. The semi official word from Microsoft is past the break."
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Ripten writes:

While it's entirely possible that EGM knows something we don't and inadvertently let the ninja out of the bag, I dismiss this idea for one main reason: Microsoft is publishing the game. Unless Tecmo and Team Ninja decided to let Sony or someone else (maybe themselves) publish Ninja Gaiden II for the PS3, I doubt the game is coming to the PS3 by way of Microsoft.

Then again, maybe EGM does know something, but they aren't allowed to say, in which case they "accidentally" listed the game for both consoles. Again, I find this very hard to believe. They would all be killed!
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Jin Saotome's two latest creations are action figures based on Half-Life's Gordon Freeman (from the Half-Life series) and the 8-bit Bionic Commando. He built these two using G.I. Joe Sigma Six figures, but the results look almost worthy of retail. Freeman and the Commando even come with their signature crowbar and grappling arm, respectively. They are now up for auction on eBay via the Gaming Today link below (news.filefront.com).

Jin Saotome's website features additional custom action figures from other video games: Solid Snake (from Metal Gear Solid), Ryu (from Ninja Gaiden), and Helghast Soldier (from Killzone 2). They are currently not for sale.

The pictures of the figures are attached below.
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Do you find that when you unlock an achievement on the Xbox 360 you get angry at the uninspired achievement art/name/description/lack of gamerscore/difficulty? If so, Gamerscore Blog have the perfect solution for you - help make an achievement for an upcoming Xbox 360 title!

The guys over at Team Ninja are interested in what you would do for an achievement in Ninja Gaiden 2.
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MAXCONSOLE writes: The Famitsu Xbox 360 magazine has revealed a wealth of new information on the upcoming Ninja Gaiden 2. Part of the information revealed is that the game is set to feature 4 difficulty levels, level 2 is suggested for those who cleared the first game, level 3 is for those who are skilled and are hardcore fans while level 4 is obviously made to provide extreme difficulty. Further information is revealed on the story line, user interface and damaged areas.
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Dec 21, 2007 Happy Christmas! Here's three brand new and GamesRadar exclusive images from Ninja Gaiden 2, the Xbox 360 slasher sequel. Or if you prefer your violence in moving pictures format, point your eyes down the page for a (yes, exclusive again! *Blows own trumpet*) brand new action video. We're really hoping NG2's swordage isn't censored, like No More Heroes for example. Not that we're obsessed with bloody conflict, but you'd have to admit that Ninja Gaiden's lethal edge would be ... » Read More

Dec 5, 2007 Still well away from the 2008 release date, Team Ninja is keeping our bloodlust sated with a shiny set of new screens and perhaps the most awesome ninja hack-n-slash gameplay vid weve seen this month. Take a gander at the gameplay down below and head here to see the new ... » Read More

Nov 27, 2007 We remember the days when shots that were this good-looking were guaranteed to be renders, but these are game-engine shots and it looks brilliant. Check out the fresh screens in all their glory ... » Read More