Ninja Gaiden 2 - Confirmed for X360 ; Unconfirmed for PS3 for at TGS

[QUOTE="-Spock-"][QUOTE="supermechakirby"][QUOTE="Tnasty11"][QUOTE="supermechakirby"]

the part about it being on PS3 is a bunch of BS

but yea NG2 will be shown at TGS only for the 360 because thats the only console its on

ToScA-

doesnt matter, Itagaki has stated MANY times that his home is the 360, and he only works on one console at a time, not multiplats

A seperate team -- lead by one of Itagaki's close friends at Tecmo -- worked on Sigma, not Itagaki himself. That same team could work on a PS3 port of Ninja Gaiden 2, say... half-a-year after the Xbox 360 version is released. It really doesn't matter if Itagaki (or Team Ninja for that matter) work only on one console at a time, as the other team can easily do the porting for them. In Sigma's case, just as well.

The main question at hand is if Itagaki would let such a thing happen. Isn't it his franchise to begin with?

It has been confirmed by Gamespot Korea that, Ninja Gaiden 2, the sequel to one of the most acclaimed titles on the original Xbox, will be publicly shown to the world for the first time at this years Tokyo Game Show.

This was confirmed by an insider in the Japanese gaming industry. According to the insider, the PS3 version of the game has not been confirmed at the moment, but the game will in fact be shown for the Xbox 360 system. He further states that, the game will be shown on the Xbox platform at TGS, because of the relationship with Microsoft and the developers.

However, there is a possibility that, the game will first be released for the Xbox 360 with a PS3 version following shortly. The industry insider also states that, this game is important to Microsoft because, it has potential to increase console sales in Japan.

http://gamers-creed.com/?p=374

Tnasty11

Tnasty you're my effin' hero.8)

NG2 will come to the PS3. Just save yourself the ownage and agree with me.Shusty_lives

Anybody who's not thinking like a fanboy would agree. It'd make little to no sense to release NGS on PS3 unless they were deciding to bring NG 2 to PS3 as well as 360. NGS was made so PS fans could get the backstory. Frankly, I don't see why lemmings should care if NG 2 is on PS3 or not anyway. As long as they're getting the game I don't see the big deal.

[QUOTE="ironcreed"]

Hell, I have a 360 and a PS3, but I am so used to playing Sigma on the PS3 now that there is no way that I want toget NG2 for the 360. The game feels like it was made for a Playstation console in my opinion. The controls feel far better than the Xbox controls did with the original version of the game.

But, beings that this is Ninja Gaiden 2 we are talking about, and since it is going to be out on the 360 first, I know that I will just go ahead and pick it up for the 360 when it comes out. And then pick it up for the PS3 when it eventually releases, as that is the version I am waiting on. Sigma is proof that the NG2 could be amazing on the PS3.

To me, it just would not make very much sense for TN to release Sigma on the PS3, and then bring out NG2 for the 360 only, lol. That would be a pretty retarded move if you ask me. As there will be far too many Ninja Gaiden fans with PS3's out there because of Sigma who will be expecting a follow-up. I think it is pretty obvious that NG2 will be on the PS3 as well, but when....who knows?

supermechakirby

Shiguma was only there to convert playstation fans to the 360

LMFAO....you make it sound like religious cults trying to brainwash people and bring them into their fold, lol.

That makes absolutely no sense because they did such a brilliant job with Sigma on the PS3 that I am sure that it will make plenty of people demand NG2 be on the PS3 because they love the way Sigma plays on the PS3.....like me for instance. Obviously you fail to see how Sigma will more than likely make plenty of fans who played the game on Xbox fans of the PS3 as well.;) Not to mention the fact that they make more money when it is on more than one console, lol.

i don't know but NG2 have to ported PS3 or what was point of putting NGS on PS3?Tnasty11

Perhaps it was to take advantage of the drought of PS3 games. Just stick in Ninja Gaiden Sigma, a game that looks and plays better than most PS3 games, and let it absorb all the sales..which it in turn did.

Perhaps it was (as I believe most of you people suggest) that it was an effort made to harness an install base and interest towards the game among PS3-owners; which in turn would make a Ninja Gaiden 2 for Playstation 3 very profitable.

Perhaps and perhaps...nothing is certain, thus the game being developed for Playtstation 3 is uncertain as well.

A PS3 port wouldn't surprise me at all, but let's not jump the gun and simply assume that just because the first game was ported equals that the second game will follow suit.

[QUOTE="supermechakirby"][QUOTE="DarkGodZeus"][QUOTE="supermechakirby"]

[QUOTE="Shusty_lives"]NG2 will come to the PS3. Just save yourself the ownage and agree with me.Shusty_lives

just like MGS4 will come to 360?

well no its not the same, but the game may get ported later on, but as of right now its 360 exclusive, itagaki wont touch the PS3

he hates tekken

he has said he wont touch the playstation anymore because of tekken being on that system

He never did Sigma. We don't need that pizza face freak.

if it werent for that "pizza faced freak" YOU WOULDNT HAVE A NINJA GAIDEN TO PLAY

he created the damn thing, Hayashi ASKED to port NG to PS3 to get more of an audence, there is no reason for NG2 to go to PS3 BOTTOM LINE

Itagaki has the final say in what NG has and if ANYTHING at all PS3 would see NG2 a good while after the release of NG2 on 360, not just 6 months.

as I said this is a Kojima and MGS situation

[QUOTE="Tnasty11"]

It has been confirmed by Gamespot Korea that, Ninja Gaiden 2, the sequel to one of the most acclaimed titles on the original Xbox, will be publicly shown to the world for the first time at this years Tokyo Game Show.

This was confirmed by an insider in the Japanese gaming industry. According to the insider, the PS3 version of the game has not been confirmed at the moment, but the game will in fact be shown for the Xbox 360 system. He further states that, the game will be shown on the Xbox platform at TGS, because of the relationship with Microsoft and the developers.

However, there is a possibility that, the game will first be released for the Xbox 360 with a PS3 version following shortly. The industry insider also states that, this game is important to Microsoft because, it has potential to increase console sales in Japan.

http://gamers-creed.com/?p=374

D0013ER

Tnasty you're my effin' hero.8)

I'll wait for an official confirmation from Itagaki (I think that's his name anyway :? ) himself.

To be honest, this is kind of depressing news. Itagaki hinted at a Wii Ninja Gaiden game in an interview a few months back, but this sorta shatters those hopes of maybe having a game like that on Wii. I think it would work spectacularly well on Wii though,I mean, it apparently plays great on the DS so why not?

Perhaps it was to take advantage of the drought of PS3 games.

ToScA-

The game was announce before the PS3 launch. I guess you can throw that logic out the window.

[QUOTE="-Spock-"][QUOTE="supermechakirby"][QUOTE="Tnasty11"][QUOTE="supermechakirby"]

the part about it being on PS3 is a bunch of BS

but yea NG2 will be shown at TGS only for the 360 because thats the only console its on

ToScA-

doesnt matter, Itagaki has stated MANY times that his home is the 360, and he only works on one console at a time, not multiplats

A seperate team -- lead by one of Itagaki's close friends at Tecmo -- worked on Sigma, not Itagaki himself. That same team could work on a PS3 port of Ninja Gaiden 2, say... half-a-year after the Xbox 360 version is released. It really doesn't matter if Itagaki (or Team Ninja for that matter) work only on one console at a time, as the other team can easily do the porting for them. In Sigma's case, just as well.

The main question at hand is if Itagaki would let such a thing happen. Isn't it his franchise to begin with?

Indeed, it's like Kojima with MGS4: what he says goes. But then again, Itagaki was the one who allowed Sigma to go to the PS3. All i'm saying is that it's perfectly feasible for NG2 to go to the PS3, albeit at a much later date. They have the extra team ready and willing, and they're under no sales or time constraints. It's a very different situation compared to MGS4 where we have to wait 'till after the game launches; only then can we see if Konami sets up a specialised porting team with Kojima's permission.

He never did Sigma. We don't need that pizza face freak.

Shusty_lives

Come again, sir!? This insult will not stand! It will not even sit!

as I said this is a Kojima and MGS situation

supermechakirby

That anology is indeed valid. I believe that most people at Konami would like to see an MGS4 port to the Xbox 360 in order to gain profit. Kojima, however, has the final say which currently remains to be the two-letter word 'no'.

[QUOTE="Shusty_lives"]

He never did Sigma. We don't need that pizza face freak.

D0013ER

Come again, sir!? This insult will not stand! It will not even sit!

Why defend him? The guy emphasis a whole fighting game on breasts. He total disrespect my genre with that game. It makes me sick just even thinking about what he said about Tekken.

[QUOTE="supermechakirby"][QUOTE="ironcreed"]

Hell, I have a 360 and a PS3, but I am so used to playing Sigma on the PS3 now that there is no way that I want toget NG2 for the 360. The game feels like it was made for a Playstation console in my opinion. The controls feel far better than the Xbox controls did with the original version of the game.

But, beings that this is Ninja Gaiden 2 we are talking about, and since it is going to be out on the 360 first, I know that I will just go ahead and pick it up for the 360 when it comes out. And then pick it up for the PS3 when it eventually releases, as that is the version I am waiting on. Sigma is proof that the NG2 could be amazing on the PS3.

To me, it just would not make very much sense for TN to release Sigma on the PS3, and then bring out NG2 for the 360 only, lol. That would be a pretty retarded move if you ask me. As there will be far too many Ninja Gaiden fans with PS3's out there because of Sigma who will be expecting a follow-up. I think it is pretty obvious that NG2 will be on the PS3 as well, but when....who knows?

ironcreed

Shiguma was only there to convert playstation fans to the 360

LMFAO....you make it sound like religious cults trying to brainwash people and bring them into their fold, lol.

That makes absolutely no sense because they did such a brilliant job with Sigma on the PS3 that I am sure that it will make plenty of people demand NG2 be on the PS3 because they love the way Sigma plays on the PS3.....like me for instance. Obviously you fail to see how Sigma will more than likely make plenty of fans who played the game on Xbox fans of the PS3 as well.;) Not to mention the fact that they make more money when it is on more than one console, lol.

when dealing with fanboys yes, it is like that

and more specifically Japan, Japan is taking in Ninja Gaiden with Sigma and if they want more they will come to the 360 as thats the only place they will get more

you dont realise how deep fanboyism runs... and this goes for anything, more than just video games, cars, sports, even damn soda's

[QUOTE="ToScA-"]

Perhaps it was to take advantage of the drought of PS3 games.

Shusty_lives

The game was announce before the PS3 launch. I guess you can throw that logic out the window.

That was just an example which I used to make a point. There are of course other "Perhaps'-es :)

[QUOTE="D0013ER"][QUOTE="Shusty_lives"]

He never did Sigma. We don't need that pizza face freak.

Shusty_lives

Come again, sir!? This insult will not stand! It will not even sit!

Why defend him? The guy emphasis a whole fighting game on breasts. He total disrespect my genre with that game. It makes me sick just even thinking about what he said about Tekken.

well lets see, he created the brilliant game Ninja gaiden, WHICH JUST SO HAPPENS TO BE THE GAME WE ARE TALKING ABOUT RIGHT NOW

your stating that you dont need him because Hayashi Ported NG to the PS3... but He created Ninja Gaiden in the first place, if you dont have him you dont have NG

[QUOTE="D0013ER"][QUOTE="Shusty_lives"]

He never did Sigma. We don't need that pizza face freak.

Shusty_lives

Come again, sir!? This insult will not stand! It will not even sit!

Why defend him? The guy emphasis a whole fighting game on breasts. He total disrespect my genre with that game. It makes me sick just even thinking about what he said about Tekken.

He's the Kojima to my Metal Gear. As long as he cranks out a Ninja Gaiden-calibre game at least once for every few DOA boobfests then I say let him have his kicks.

duh this shoudnt be news to any one. an yes it will indeed be ported to ps3. did you think that theyu would just port ng:s to ps3 for no reason. hahahahahah i mean come on they actually wont there people in japan to play the game, not ignore it. ahhahahhaha

[QUOTE="supermechakirby"][QUOTE="DarkGodZeus"][QUOTE="supermechakirby"]

[QUOTE="Shusty_lives"]NG2 will come to the PS3. Just save yourself the ownage and agree with me.Shusty_lives

just like MGS4 will come to 360?

well no its not the same, but the game may get ported later on, but as of right now its 360 exclusive, itagaki wont touch the PS3

he hates tekken

he has said he wont touch the playstation anymore because of tekken being on that system

He never did Sigma. We don't need that pizza face freak.

he's the one that made Ninja gaiden , and is also the one that allowed the other team to port it to PS3 . and that was pretty much only to help the young team to learn to code game on the PS3 ( it's easier to develop a game that already exist then make a entire new game ) , and so , insteed of making a poor game for PS3 ( that would cost lot of $$ ) in order to learn how to dev for it , they used a old game and remade it for PS3 . from now on , DoA universe is exclusive to 360 .

[QUOTE="ironcreed"][QUOTE="supermechakirby"][QUOTE="ironcreed"]

Hell, I have a 360 and a PS3, but I am so used to playing Sigma on the PS3 now that there is no way that I want toget NG2 for the 360. The game feels like it was made for a Playstation console in my opinion. The controls feel far better than the Xbox controls did with the original version of the game.

But, beings that this is Ninja Gaiden 2 we are talking about, and since it is going to be out on the 360 first, I know that I will just go ahead and pick it up for the 360 when it comes out. And then pick it up for the PS3 when it eventually releases, as that is the version I am waiting on. Sigma is proof that the NG2 could be amazing on the PS3.

To me, it just would not make very much sense for TN to release Sigma on the PS3, and then bring out NG2 for the 360 only, lol. That would be a pretty retarded move if you ask me. As there will be far too many Ninja Gaiden fans with PS3's out there because of Sigma who will be expecting a follow-up. I think it is pretty obvious that NG2 will be on the PS3 as well, but when....who knows?

supermechakirby

Shiguma was only there to convert playstation fans to the 360

LMFAO....you make it sound like religious cults trying to brainwash people and bring them into their fold, lol.

That makes absolutely no sense because they did such a brilliant job with Sigma on the PS3 that I am sure that it will make plenty of people demand NG2 be on the PS3 because they love the way Sigma plays on the PS3.....like me for instance. Obviously you fail to see how Sigma will more than likely make plenty of fans who played the game on Xbox fans of the PS3 as well.;) Not to mention the fact that they make more money when it is on more than one console, lol.

when dealing with fanboys,yes, it is like that.

and more specifically Japan, Japan is taking in Ninja Gaiden with Sigma and if they want more they will come to the 360 as thats the only place they will get more

you dont realise how deep fanboyism runs... and this goes for anything, more than just video games, cars, sports, even damn soda's

Yes, I have noticed. If you honestly think that the only reason Sigma was released is to convert PS3 owners over to the 360, then all I can really say to that is LMFAO, and where is your proof? That statement in and of itself reeks of fanboyism to high heaven.

[QUOTE="Shusty_lives"][QUOTE="D0013ER"][QUOTE="Shusty_lives"]

He never did Sigma. We don't need that pizza face freak.

D0013ER

Come again, sir!? This insult will not stand! It will not even sit!

Why defend him? The guy emphasis a whole fighting game on breasts. He total disrespect my genre with that game. It makes me sick just even thinking about what he said about Tekken.

He's the Kojima to my Metal Gear. As long as he cranks out a Ninja Gaiden-calibre game at least once for every few DOA boobfests then I say let him have his kicks.

Well, I really don't like him. Sure NG was great, but I can go without NG2.

. . . . .this game is important to Microsoft because, it has potential to increase console sales in Japan.

http://gamers-creed.com/?p=374

Tnasty11

Isn't that said about every game they get?

[QUOTE="supermechakirby"][QUOTE="ironcreed"][QUOTE="supermechakirby"][QUOTE="ironcreed"]

Hell, I have a 360 and a PS3, but I am so used to playing Sigma on the PS3 now that there is no way that I want toget NG2 for the 360. The game feels like it was made for a Playstation console in my opinion. The controls feel far better than the Xbox controls did with the original version of the game.

But, beings that this is Ninja Gaiden 2 we are talking about, and since it is going to be out on the 360 first, I know that I will just go ahead and pick it up for the 360 when it comes out. And then pick it up for the PS3 when it eventually releases, as that is the version I am waiting on. Sigma is proof that the NG2 could be amazing on the PS3.

To me, it just would not make very much sense for TN to release Sigma on the PS3, and then bring out NG2 for the 360 only, lol. That would be a pretty retarded move if you ask me. As there will be far too many Ninja Gaiden fans with PS3's out there because of Sigma who will be expecting a follow-up. I think it is pretty obvious that NG2 will be on the PS3 as well, but when....who knows?

ironcreed

Shiguma was only there to convert playstation fans to the 360

LMFAO....you make it sound like religious cults trying to brainwash people and bring them into their fold, lol.

That makes absolutely no sense because they did such a brilliant job with Sigma on the PS3 that I am sure that it will make plenty of people demand NG2 be on the PS3 because they love the way Sigma plays on the PS3.....like me for instance. Obviously you fail to see how Sigma will more than likely make plenty of fans who played the game on Xbox fans of the PS3 as well.;) Not to mention the fact that they make more money when it is on more than one console, lol.

when dealing with fanboys,yes, it is like that.

and more specifically Japan, Japan is taking in Ninja Gaiden with Sigma and if they want more they will come to the 360 as thats the only place they will get more

you dont realise how deep fanboyism runs... and this goes for anything, more than just video games, cars, sports, even damn soda's

Yes, I have noticed. If you honestly think that the only reason Sigma was released is to convert PS3 owners over to the 360, then all I can really say to that is LMFAO, and where is your proof? That statement in and of itself reeks of fanboyism to high heaven.

well its only logic, same reason ninja gaiden is on DS

how the hell are they going to get a taste of such an awesome game without it being on a system they already own?

they arent going to exactly go out and try the game on a system they dont have interest in

but you put it on a system that everyone in japan has (DS) then they will get to play it and become fans

thats the problem, all the big name Japanese games for the 360 are all new franchises so they arent bringing over new any new fanbases

[QUOTE="ironcreed"][QUOTE="supermechakirby"][QUOTE="ironcreed"][QUOTE="supermechakirby"][QUOTE="ironcreed"]

LMFAO....you make it sound like religious cults trying to brainwash people and bring them into their fold, lol.

That makes absolutely no sense because they did such a brilliant job with Sigma on the PS3 that I am sure that it will make plenty of people demand NG2 be on the PS3 because they love the way Sigma plays on the PS3.....like me for instance. Obviously you fail to see how Sigma will more than likely make plenty of fans who played the game on Xbox fans of the PS3 as well.;) Not to mention the fact that they make more money when it is on more than one console, lol.

supermechakirby

when dealing with fanboys,yes, it is like that.

and more specifically Japan, Japan is taking in Ninja Gaiden with Sigma and if they want more they will come to the 360 as thats the only place they will get more

you dont realise how deep fanboyism runs... and this goes for anything, more than just video games, cars, sports, even damn soda's

Yes, I have noticed. If you honestly think that the only reason Sigma was released is to convert PS3 owners over to the 360, then all I can really say to that is LMFAO, and where is your proof? That statement in and of itself reeks of fanboyism to high heaven.

well its only logic, same reason ninja gaiden is on DS

how the hell are they going to get a taste of such an awesome game without it being on a system they already own?

they arent going to exactly go out and try the game on a system they dont have interest in

but you put it on a system that everyone in japan has (DS) then they will get to play it and become fans

thats the problem, all the big name Japanese games for the 360 are all new franchises so they arent bringing over new any new fanbases

No offense, but it would seem that your logic here is flat backwards, lol. Did it ever occur to you that just maybe the reason that Ninja Gaiden is appearing on other platforms is because the the first one sold horribly on the first Xbox, and now the 360 is also a non factor in Japan? Team Ninja is not trying to make people buy more 360's, they are trying to get more people to BUY THEIR GAMES, lol. Going multiplat is the answer to that problem.

We are going to see the best looking game of this generation this year, yay.

Team Ninja = Programming Gods

Ninja gaiden yay?Tnasty11

Yes yay. Why the Question Mark?

[QUOTE="-Spock-"][QUOTE="dracula_16"]

I think we already knew this was inevitable.I think it'll depend on Ninja Gaiden Sigma's sales to whether or not we'll see it come to the PS3.

asdasd

http://kotaku.com/gaming/ship-shape/500000-ninja-gaiden-sigmas-out-290452.php

So far it's shipped 500,000 copies worldwide.

Thats pretty good for only being out for little over a month worldwide (2 months in Japan)

I dont think that either NG or Black sold over a million copies.

No offense, but it would seem that your logic here is flat backwards, lol. Did it ever occur to you that just maybe the reason that Ninja Gaiden is appearing on other platforms is because the the first one sold horribly on the first Xbox, and now the 360 is also a non factor in Japan? Team Ninja is not trying to make people buy more 360's, they are trying to get more people to BUY THEIR GAMES, lol. Going multiplat is the answer to that problem.

ironcreed

uh no itagaki said sales dont matter to him, he wants to make a great game, and to do that it cant be multiplat, so that it can take advantage of the 360

F'in a man but either way cows and lemmings can enjoy gaming bliss...sheep can have that dragon sword ds spin off whatever.WarTime71

Who is to say that Team Ninja won't make a Wii Ninja Gaiden game? If they did it better be original though, unlike Sigma. Actually I was playing Sigma at my friends house, holy crap that game is hard.

oh who carescoldkill19

[QUOTE="ironcreed"]

No offense, but it would seem that your logic here is flat backwards, lol. Did it ever occur to you that just maybe the reason that Ninja Gaiden is appearing on other platforms is because the the first one sold horribly on the first Xbox, and now the 360 is also a non factor in Japan? Team Ninja is not trying to make people buy more 360's, they are trying to get more people to BUY THEIR GAMES, lol. Going multiplat is the answer to that problem.

supermechakirby

uh no itagaki said sales dont matter to him, he wants to make a great game, and to do that it cant be multiplat, so that it can take advantage of the 360

No, sales never matter to developers do they, lol? Whatever you say, champ.

I'm sure the cows will get it late 2008 or mid 2009.

So its just more waiting for them.

[QUOTE="supermechakirby"][QUOTE="ironcreed"]

No offense, but it would seem that your logic here is flat backwards, lol. Did it ever occur to you that just maybe the reason that Ninja Gaiden is appearing on other platforms is because the the first one sold horribly on the first Xbox, and now the 360 is also a non factor in Japan? Team Ninja is not trying to make people buy more 360's, they are trying to get more people to BUY THEIR GAMES, lol. Going multiplat is the answer to that problem.

ironcreed

uh no itagaki said sales dont matter to him, he wants to make a great game, and to do that it cant be multiplat, so that it can take advantage of the 360

No, sales never matter to developers do they, lol? Whatever you say, champ.

First of all, kid. NG for Xbox sold over 800k

Second, Itagaki has already established that the 360 is his primary console.

Here's something interesting to look at:

http://www.vgchartz.com/aweekly.php

In 6 weeks, NGS for PS3 has sold a whopping 106k copies.

Ninja Gaiden for the Xbox sold over 330k its first month. ;)

[QUOTE="supermechakirby"][QUOTE="ironcreed"]

No offense, but it would seem that your logic here is flat backwards, lol. Did it ever occur to you that just maybe the reason that Ninja Gaiden is appearing on other platforms is because the the first one sold horribly on the first Xbox, and now the 360 is also a non factor in Japan? Team Ninja is not trying to make people buy more 360's, they are trying to get more people to BUY THEIR GAMES, lol. Going multiplat is the answer to that problem.

ironcreed

uh no itagaki said sales dont matter to him, he wants to make a great game, and to do that it cant be multiplat, so that it can take advantage of the 360

No, sales never matter to developers do they, lol? Whatever you say, champ.

Yup, last gen it wasn't so bad cause a game could break 250,000 units (depending on the budget of course)and they would make a profit off the game. Now though a 40 million dollar game is going to require them to sell at least 500,000 copies to make a profit, and considering Ninja Gaiden isn't exactly GTA calibre from a sales standpoint, multiplatform is the only way they are going to make money off games from now on.