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Go! Gaming Giant: Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Dated in Japan & US

I must admit, i am really pumped for this game! Ninja Gaiden Sima 2 is currently set to release in Japan, on October 1. While it is also set to release here in America, on September 29.

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callahan095406d ago

Hey that's my birthday (the US release date). Maybe I'll pick it up, I haven't decided yet though, seeing as I already own the 360 version.

Karum5406d ago

If you liked the 360 version, trade it in for the PS3 version since there's extra content like other playable characters, different bosses and co-op play.

callahan095406d ago (Edited 5406d ago )

If the camera isn't better, if the graphics aren't better, and if the framerate isn't better, than a little extra content isn't going to justify buying it again. I'll wait til the critics weigh in and see if they can confirm they've spruced up the engine and made it a better game overall. I hope so.

mastiffchild5405d ago

Judging by last time the game will look pretty similar when it finally arrives with the usual trade off of less AA for better skin tones and effects that 360 to PS3 ports have but I'd trade and buy(well I will actually)because the camera IS fixed by all accounts and now, even if it does get caught up, you can recentre it with L!(IIRC)which, to me, is the biggest issue.

As f now I think the game runs at the same FPS but has slightly worse textures than the 360 game but, knowing what usually happens over the last moths of a PS3 games dev cycle we can expect things to improve a decent amount before release. I can't see there being an appreciable difference overall in the way the two finished games will look and run onscreen-I really can't.

Then you've got added girls and co-op-and with a decent camera what's not to like? Unless, of course, you're someone who can't handle the toning down of the(imo ott)gore, that is!

Karum5405d ago

I am 99% certain I read that they have done some work on the camera so it should be better.

I think the game might use a different engine and the original Sigma was a pretty good looking game imo, so hopefully this one should be better than NGS1 which if it is should be good looking.

But yeah we don't know everything just yet I don't think so best to reserve judgement until we know more. I didn't own a 360 at the time of NG2's release although I own one now but with NGS2 coming out I'm holding off for it because it's my first time to play the game so may as well go for the extra content and free online play. That's just me though.

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Unicron5405d ago

Bring it! NGS2, Bayonetta, Darksiders, then God of War 3... it's a great time to be an action fan.

Karum5405d ago

Don't forget the new Castlevania game and Dante's Inferno

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The Best Hack and Slash Games of All Time on PS3

Grab your katana, and slice your way through this list featuring the best hack and slash games the PlayStation 3 had to offer.

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darthv72545d ago

Dante's inferno... an excellent GoW inspired game. So sad the sequels will never be.

LoveSpuds545d ago (Edited 545d ago )

I recall enjoying it well enough at the time, but it wasn't a patch on God of War 3 which came out around the same time I think.

I own it and fired it up on my PS3 about 6 months ago and time hadn't been particularly kind to it although it still very much nailed the atmosphere and it is a cool as he'll setting and universe.

Inverno545d ago

Dante's Inferno needs the GOW treatment. No cut camera, with a real hellish depiction of the 9 circles and a story as dark and as serious would be amazing.

Yui_Suzumiya544d ago

Still pretty amazing there was a PSP version that was actually pretty good. I remember playing it 10 years ago. I had the PS3 version when it first came out and loved it.

Hellcat2020544d ago

Ahh the memories of playing Heavenly Sword
Such a amazing experience

LoveSpuds544d ago

Yup, I remember being blown away with Heavenly Sword. I remember holding out hope that they would go back and add trophy support as a incentive to go back and replay the game, but I don't think they ever did?

Yui_Suzumiya544d ago

I couldn't beat the final boss though! Spent several days trying but eventually gave up, lol. Still enjoyed it though.

refocusedman544d ago

heavenly sword was such a short, but amazing game. that game should be prime material to be made into a download only remaster.

YoungKingDoran544d ago

I really enjoyed Castlevania, but struggled to get into it again reattempting it a few years back. I still think it does another of things well; story, presentation, level varietily and art style at least. Gameplay maybe has not stood test of time unfortunately which makes it a chore to get through.

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The History of Ninja Gaiden: The Resurrection

In the conclusion to a three part series, CV takes a look at the most recent Ninja Gaiden games, for better and for worse.

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spicelicka1579d ago

They need to make a true sequel to Ninja Gaiden 2, that was the most satisfying combat I've experienced in a hack n slash game.

micdagoat191578d ago

been playing 1&2 on and off since they were released. I usually will play until I get frustrated then take another year off lol. Nver tried 3 or the 4th one even though they are in my backlog.

Domestupidname1578d ago

I tried to go back to Sigma but good god those controls are just insufferable. Couldn't do it.

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New RPCS3 video shows major improvements in Uncharted, Ni No Kuni, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 & more

The team behind the best emulator for Playstation 3, RPCS3, has released a brand new video showing some of the major improvements and changes that the team has implemented from December and January.

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beulahland1860d ago (Edited 1860d ago )

Very nice, but playing on original console is better - unless, of course, the console's tech is way too old and incompatible with the current tech standards.
The emulators must always be developed, though. It is good as a way to preserve and play old games.

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MoshA1860d ago

Maybe in 5 years peasants will have access to our nostalgic games lol.

Casepb1860d ago

Backwards compatible PS5 is their only hope.

boing11860d ago

Only hope? Only hope for what? Mainstream console gaming is crushing mainstream PC gaming for several years now. You are extremely out of tune with reality.

mkis0071860d ago (Edited 1860d ago )

Consoles are cheap, would think not being able to buy one would make one a peasant. Personally, I dont understand the mindset; why not own everything if you can?

On top of my gaming pc, having a ps4 and Switch is a must for me. ( also have an X but it has been relegated to uhd player/ red dead 2 machine)

What is an extra couple hundred bucks to someone who loves to play.

ShadowWolf7121860d ago

A gas bill.
A light/water bill.
A car payment.
About a week or two's worth of groceries.
An unexpected expense that they can now cover.

I can go on. That is one hella privileged mindset there, broski. lol

mkis0071860d ago

Shadow

Sorry I was referring to his use of the word peasant. Obviously meant to troll, but its fun to dissmantle the use of it.

PurpHerbison1860d ago (Edited 1860d ago )

It was a joke.

MoshA1859d ago

Because you can't enjoy the best games due to 30 fps. Thank God for that. If you care about fps more than graphics/combat/story/music then you don't deserve anything but LoL, Apex, WoW etc.

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boing11860d ago

Care to give an example of such nostalgic game that console players would love to have? Because so far all I read about are poor attempts of launching 15 years old console games on PC with a playable framerate.

mkis0071860d ago (Edited 1860d ago )

Why would you want the ps3 version when the ps4 version will always be better than even an improved ps3 emulated one? Uncharted 1 was converted to Uncharted 2's engine on the drake collection. Runs at 60fps with uncharted 3 or better level graphics.

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