Ninja / anime
fans have something to look forward to, as Ubisoft has confirmed that
they will be making a new Naruto game for the Xbox 360. What,
exactly, gamers will do in the game remains to be seen, but it is
expected to be released some time in 2007.
“NARUTO’s ninja and martial arts themes are a perfect match for video games, allowing fans to immerse themselves in the characters and become part of the action” said Cynthia Money, vice president of consumer products for VIZ Media. “As a leading global game developer,
Ubisoft is an ideal partner to develop video games for NARUTO that will bring out the power and emotion of the storylines.”
“NARUTO is a huge hit around the world, and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to develop a game that will bring this exciting character to life,” said Christian Salomon, worldwide licensing director at
Ubisoft. “NARUTO is part of a wave of Japanese manga and anime that appeals to kids and adolescents alike, and we plan to deliver to them every bit of the excitement they have experienced in NARUTO’s
manga, movies and TV shows.”