Tecmo still owns the rights to Ninja Gaiden.

Just because Microsoft is publishing NG2 doesn't mean that Tecmo can't publish a PS3 port. For example, Oblivion was published by 2k Games on the X360 and PC version, but was self published by Bethesda for the PS3 version.

Therefore, Ninja Gaiden 2 being published by Microsoft for the X360 doesn't mean that Tecmo can't produce a PS3 version unless Microsoft now owns compete rights to Ninja Gaiden (Notice how Dragon Sword is still being published by Tecmo).

edit: Also notice how the EU version of Ninja Gaiden was published by Microsoft in the EU and Tecmo everywhere else.

Just because Microsoft is publishing NG2 doesn't mean that Tecmo can't publish a PS3 port. For example, Oblivion was published by 2k Games on the X360 and PC version, but was self published by Bethesda for the PS3 version.

Therefore, Ninja Gaiden 2 being published by Microsoft for the X360 doesn't mean that Tecmo can't produce a PS3 version unless Microsoft now owns compete rights to Ninja Gaiden (Notice how Dragon Sword is still being published by Tecmo).

edit: Also notice how the EU version of Ninja Gaiden was published by Microsoft in the EU and Tecmo everywhere else.

Xeratule

You do realize there is a difference between third parties switching off publishing rights than there are first parties right? Bethesda self publsihing a title previously published by 2k, a third party, is NOT the same as Tecmo self publishing a Microsoft published game. Microsoft publishing usually stipulates an exclusive contract for that specific title, not necessarily the franchise, but that specific title is usually contracted exclusive based on the first party publishing.

[QUOTE="Xeratule"]

Just because Microsoft is publishing NG2 doesn't mean that Tecmo can't publish a PS3 port. For example, Oblivion was published by 2k Games on the X360 and PC version, but was self published by Bethesda for the PS3 version.

Therefore, Ninja Gaiden 2 being published by Microsoft for the X360 doesn't mean that Tecmo can't produce a PS3 version unless Microsoft now owns compete rights to Ninja Gaiden (Notice how Dragon Sword is still being published by Tecmo).

edit: Also notice how the EU version of Ninja Gaiden was published by Microsoft in the EU and Tecmo everywhere else.

gamer620

You do realize there is a difference between third parties switching off publishing rights than there are first parties right? Bethesda self publsihing a title previously published by 2k, a third party, is NOT the same as Tecmo self publishing a Microsoft published game. Microsoft publishing usually stipulates an exclusive contract for that specific title, not necessarily the franchise, but that specific title is usually contracted exclusive based on the first party publishing.

Ninja Gaiden 2 Sigma, I would presume, would be an elegant way to overrite that exclusive contract.

Interesting observation. However, I'd bench the possibility of a PS3 port as unlikely at best. Itagaki's a real jerk like that.Redfingers

says the guy with a photoshopped RROD in his avvy

anyway what the guy said before you is completely true

cows will never see NG2

Just because Microsoft is publishing NG2 doesn't mean that Tecmo can't publish a PS3 port. For example, Oblivion was published by 2k Games on the X360 and PC version, but was self published by Bethesda for the PS3 version.

Therefore, Ninja Gaiden 2 being published by Microsoft for the X360 doesn't mean that Tecmo can't produce a PS3 version unless Microsoft now owns compete rights to Ninja Gaiden (Notice how Dragon Sword is still being published by Tecmo).

edit: Also notice how the EU version of Ninja Gaiden was published by Microsoft in the EU and Tecmo everywhere else.

Xeratule

That depends on the wording of the license agreement. If MS paid to maintain exclusive rights to "Ninja Gaiden 2, and all variations, remakes, et al.", then It'll stay on Xbox360

[QUOTE="gamer620"][QUOTE="Xeratule"]

Just because Microsoft is publishing NG2 doesn't mean that Tecmo can't publish a PS3 port. For example, Oblivion was published by 2k Games on the X360 and PC version, but was self published by Bethesda for the PS3 version.

Therefore, Ninja Gaiden 2 being published by Microsoft for the X360 doesn't mean that Tecmo can't produce a PS3 version unless Microsoft now owns compete rights to Ninja Gaiden (Notice how Dragon Sword is still being published by Tecmo).

edit: Also notice how the EU version of Ninja Gaiden was published by Microsoft in the EU and Tecmo everywhere else.

Redfingers

You do realize there is a difference between third parties switching off publishing rights than there are first parties right? Bethesda self publsihing a title previously published by 2k, a third party, is NOT the same as Tecmo self publishing a Microsoft published game. Microsoft publishing usually stipulates an exclusive contract for that specific title, not necessarily the franchise, but that specific title is usually contracted exclusive based on the first party publishing.

Ninja Gaiden 2 Sigma, I would presume, would be an elegant way to overrite that exclusive contract.

Dude get over it NG2 isnt coming to ps3 stop trying to find loop holes

or you could get a 360......just putting that out there.

I laugh at the idiocy of so many people on system wars.

Currently, Ninja Gaiden 2 is set for a worldwide release on the Xbox 360 sometime in 2008. However, unlike its predecessors, it won't be ported to other consoles down the line. Instead of being published by Tecmo, holder of the Ninja Gaiden license, the game is being bankrolled and distributed directly by Microsoft Game Studios. Exact terms of the publishing deal were not made public as of press time, nor were any details on the title's story or gameplay.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6178587.html

When has Microsoft ever screwed up on a video gaming contract? Never, I think.

I laugh at the idiocy of so many people on system wars.

Currently, Ninja Gaiden 2 is set for a worldwide release on the Xbox 360 sometime in 2008. However, unlike its predecessors, it won't be ported to other consoles down the line. Instead of being published by Tecmo, holder of the Ninja Gaiden license, the game is being bankrolled and distributed directly by Microsoft Game Studios. Exact terms of the publishing deal were not made public as of press time, nor were any details on the title's story or gameplay.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6178587.html

DarkRider23

And that kills any cows hopes

I laugh at the idiocy of so many people on system wars.

Currently, Ninja Gaiden 2 is set for a worldwide release on the Xbox 360 sometime in 2008. However, unlike its predecessors, it won't be ported to other consoles down the line. Instead of being published by Tecmo, holder of the Ninja Gaiden license, the game is being bankrolled and distributed directly by Microsoft Game Studios. Exact terms of the publishing deal were not made public as of press time, nor were any details on the title's story or gameplay.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6178587.html

When has Microsoft ever screwed up on a video gaming contract? Never, I think.

DarkRider23

Gears of Wars is coming to Mac, so that's 1.

Silly Cows.. Just buy a 360 if you want to play the AWESOMENESS of Ninja Gaiden 2!!!

PS3 will never see that game..

[QUOTE="DarkRider23"]

I laugh at the idiocy of so many people on system wars.

Currently, Ninja Gaiden 2 is set for a worldwide release on the Xbox 360 sometime in 2008. However, unlike its predecessors, it won't be ported to other consoles down the line. Instead of being published by Tecmo, holder of the Ninja Gaiden license, the game is being bankrolled and distributed directly by Microsoft Game Studios. Exact terms of the publishing deal were not made public as of press time, nor were any details on the title's story or gameplay.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6178587.html

When has Microsoft ever screwed up on a video gaming contract? Never, I think.

Xeratule

Gears of Wars is coming to Mac, so that's 1.

I'm more than 100% sure that Microsoft didn't FUND Gears of War's development.

[QUOTE="DarkRider23"]

I laugh at the idiocy of so many people on system wars.

Currently, Ninja Gaiden 2 is set for a worldwide release on the Xbox 360 sometime in 2008. However, unlike its predecessors, it won't be ported to other consoles down the line. Instead of being published by Tecmo, holder of the Ninja Gaiden license, the game is being bankrolled and distributed directly by Microsoft Game Studios. Exact terms of the publishing deal were not made public as of press time, nor were any details on the title's story or gameplay.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6178587.html

When has Microsoft ever screwed up on a video gaming contract? Never, I think.

Xeratule

Gears of Wars is coming to Mac, so that's 1.

Because they allowed it to be. HALO is on the mac, next?

this is like saying any ps3 exclusive can come to ps3 b/c sony dsnt own the rights how dumb get over it cows and enjoy the inferior god of warmanny280

[QUOTE="manny280"]this is like saying any ps3 exclusive can come to ps3 b/c sony dsnt own the rights how dumb get over it cows and enjoy the inferior god of warTnasty11

[QUOTE="gamer620"][QUOTE="Xeratule"]

Just because Microsoft is publishing NG2 doesn't mean that Tecmo can't publish a PS3 port. For example, Oblivion was published by 2k Games on the X360 and PC version, but was self published by Bethesda for the PS3 version.

Therefore, Ninja Gaiden 2 being published by Microsoft for the X360 doesn't mean that Tecmo can't produce a PS3 version unless Microsoft now owns compete rights to Ninja Gaiden (Notice how Dragon Sword is still being published by Tecmo).

edit: Also notice how the EU version of Ninja Gaiden was published by Microsoft in the EU and Tecmo everywhere else.

Redfingers

You do realize there is a difference between third parties switching off publishing rights than there are first parties right? Bethesda self publsihing a title previously published by 2k, a third party, is NOT the same as Tecmo self publishing a Microsoft published game. Microsoft publishing usually stipulates an exclusive contract for that specific title, not necessarily the franchise, but that specific title is usually contracted exclusive based on the first party publishing.

Ninja Gaiden 2 Sigma, I would presume, would be an elegant way to overrite that exclusive contract.

"However, unlike its predecessors, it won't be ported to other consoles down the line. Instead of being published by Tecmo, holder of the Ninja Gaiden license, the game is being bankrolled and distributed directly by Microsoft Game Studios."

Funny how gamespot proves this thread wrong.

Itagaki's a real jerk like that.Redfingers

You should thank Itagaki for letting Sigma hit the PS3.

Yeah its hard to say since we don't know the details. MS may or may not have exclusivity rights to NG2. Certainly don't own the franchise now though. Could damned well be a PS3 port a year from now.... hell maybe published by Sony even.
Lazy_Boy88

"However, unlike its predecessors, it won't be ported to other consoles down the line. Instead of being published by Tecmo, holder of the Ninja Gaiden license, the game is being bankrolled and distributed directly by Microsoft Game Studios."

If legally Ninja Gaiden and Ninja Gaiden Sigma are different franchises, nothing stops them from publishing the second iteration of the playstation exclusive franchise Ninja Gaiden Sigma somewhere down the line.

See what I did there?

It all depends on how much money microsoft gave them. If none or not enough, they will port to sell more.

Link

4 The right to move freely between publishers on new game projects.

This item is a good example of what I call below 'alienable' rights.
In other words, it is fine with me that a developer might decide,
in the course of negotiating an agreement,
to work exclusively for a publisher for a period of time.
That said, this right should not be taken for granted - for example,
it should not be a presumed part of a publisher's standard agreement.

Ninja Gaiden is not the same project as Ninja Gaiden Sigma. Microsoft clearly ment that, like Ninja Gaiden that was ported to the DS, that won't happen with NG2. :P

If legally Ninja Gaiden and Ninja Gaiden Sigma are different franchises, nothing stops them from publishing the second iteration of the playstation exclusive franchise Ninja Gaiden Sigma somewhere down the line.

See what I did there?

It all depends on how much money microsoft gave them. If none or not enough, they will port to sell more.

lordxymor

Yawn.... MS did not publish the first game.. It IS publishing this one!!.. Cows you wont see a Sigma game.. Get over it..