Namco Bandai Have Released New Screenshots For Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 And Online Features

Namco Bandai Have Released New Screenshots For Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 And released new information about the Online Features in the game. Namco Bandai have also revealed that the game features a new and improved support character system that enables players to call upon allies to help in battles.

Namco Bandai have revealed that the game will have the following online features:

• Player Match – Take on rival ninja to sharpen playing skills or just for kicks with the following match types:

• Quick Match: Play deadly ninja roulette with random opponent selection

• Custom Match: Define match settings and pick your battles

• Create Match: Host a match and have challengers come to you

• Ranked Match - Challenge and defeat players around the world to improve your global ranking and become the true ultimate ninja

• Ranking System - Compare your skills and strengths with players the world over and climb your way up the global rankings

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Press Release

Santa Clara, Calif., (April 19, 2010) – NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today revealed new gameplay features for NARUTO™ SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 2. Based on the popular NARUTO SHIPPUDEN animated series from VIZ Media, LLC, the game will deliver an evolved Support Character system and online versus play to let budding ninja around the world to flex their impressive jutsu for all to see. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 2 is scheduled to be released throughout North America this fall for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.

To provide a true ultimate experience, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 2 will offer various online features including:

Player Match – Take on rival ninja to sharpen playing skills or just for kicks with the following match types:
Quick Match: Play deadly ninja roulette with random opponent selection
Custom Match: Define match settings and pick your battles
Create Match: Host a match and have challengers come to you
Ranked Match - Challenge and defeat players around the world to improve your global ranking and become the true ultimate ninja
Ranking System - Compare your skills and strengths with players the world over and climb your way up the global rankings

Staying true to the anime series, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 2 immerses players in the mythical world of ninja with new expansive environments, exciting plot twists, explosive battle systems and stunning visuals. The game will also feature a new and improved Support Character system where players can call upon allies for help in battle.

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 2 is developed by CyberConnect2 and will be available this fall. For more information on the game, please visit www.namcobandaigames.com or www.hokagesroom.com. The NARUTO SHIPPUDEN animated series is currently airing on Disney XD. For more information on NARUTO, and to view free streaming episodes of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, please visit www.naruto.com.
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About VIZ Media, LLC
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), is one of the most comprehensive and innovative companies in the field of manga (graphic novel) publishing, animation and entertainment licensing of Japanese content. Owned by three of Japan’s largest creators and licensors of manga and animation, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is a leader in the publishing and distribution of Japanese manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa and is a global ex-Asia licensor of Japanese manga and animation. The company offers an integrated product line including the popular monthly manga anthology SHONEN JUMP magazine, graphic novels, and DVDs, and develops, markets, licenses, and distributes animated entertainment for audiences and consumers of all ages. Contact VIZ Media at 295 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94133; Phone (415) 546-7073; Fax (415) 546-7086; and website at www.VIZ.com.

About NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. is a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer based in Santa Clara, CA. The company is a part of the NAMCO BANDAI group of companies known for creating and publishing many of the industry's top video game franchises including the PAC-MAN®, SOULCALIBUR®, NARUTO™ and Tekken® brands. For more information about NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., and our products log onto http://www.namcobandaigames.com/.

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