Video Gaming News - November 2002
Calabasas, CA (November 13, 2002) - THQ Inc. and SEGA of America today
shipped The Revenge of Shinobi for GameBoy Advance. Set in ancient Japan, The
Revenge of Shinobi picks up from the classic arcade story and follows the
warrior ninja Shinobi as he frees the world from the curse of Ashira-O. The
Revenge of Shinobi is now available at major retail outlets nationwide.
“Named to EGM’s top 100 games of all time, The Revenge of Shinobi franchise
is expected to thrive with this next evolution on Game Boy Advance, as well as a
Playstation 2 version available for holiday“ said Alison Locke, executive vice
president, North American publishing, THQ. “Shinobi is a popular and
recognizable brand with a history of strong sales success, and we are delighted
to add it to our Game Boy Advance lineup.”
“SEGA is known for its amazing library of classic content such as ‘Shinobi,’”
said Charles Bellfield, vice president of strategic planning and corporate
affairs, SEGA of America, Inc. “Now available on the GameBoy Advance platform,
The Revenge of Shinobi will appeal to fans of the original, as well a new
generation of gamers.”
From THQ:
To break the iron grasp of evil Ashira-o’s curse, Shinobi must recover five
elemental swords and defeat the Shoguns who wield them. It will take stealth,
strength, and the mastery of the mystic arts for Shinobi to battle his way
through the ancient lands.
Features:
- Over 20 levels of gameplay with boss battles, sub-maps, and hidden levels
true to the original Shinobi arcade game
- Achieve new Ninja abilities and techniques as your adventure progresses.
Replay levels to locate hidden areas and battle new warriors
« Back to last page · News Page »
 |
