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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ninja Gaiden 4 looks sick, is out in October, and has the exact storytelling I demand from a ninja game: 'You're a wanted criminal now'
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Ninja Gaiden 4 got a new trailer and a release date at today's Xbox Games Showcase, and this thing looks like a fever dream I had back in 2013: which I mean as a compliment. I mean, what more is there to life than murdering enemy ninjas and demons in incredibly graceful and over-the-top fashion? The major reason for excitement around Ninja Gaiden 4, after the unutterably disappointing Ninja Gaiden 3, is that Team Ninja has been on fine form ever since with the likes of Nioh, and on this occasion had the wisdom to rope-in Platinum Games, best-known for Bayonetta and a studio that boasts some of the best hack-and-slash talent the industry's ever known. And doesn't Ninja Gaiden 4 show it. You wanna know what I mean by hack-and-slash talent? This trailer opens with a character called Seori saying "watch your back Yakumo, you're a wanted criminal now." "I'll kill the dark dragon myself," says new protagonist Yakumo. "It's my mission as a raven ninja." The latter phrase is uttered as some goon's body slowly slides apart after being bisected by a ninja sword and all I have to say is: yes. Then some dork called Misaki says "breaking the dark dragon free has consequences" before a shot of some thunder-y lightning-flecked skies, and we're into the action shots of enemies being chopped into pieces. So many pieces. We get a glimpse of Yakumo's various weapons which include one that morphs into a giant drill, which he then drills enemy bodies apart with, and an absolutely sick-looking hammer that I am going to main. We've had about five seconds' worth of dialogue followed by about 400 enemies being eviscerated in 15 seconds and, you know what: take my ninjacoin. But wait there's more: Seori pops up again and says "Ryu, there's something I need your help with" and say no more fam: we're instantly into our boy Hayabusa filleting monsters, executing a fool with a perfect Flying Swallow, executing perfect dodges, and cracking out the ninpo magic. I especially liked how the camera jerks down into a fixed position for the ninpo, which maybe doesn't look as slick as some modern titles but is how the Ninja Gaiden games have always done it. At a certain point in the trailer some of you might find yourselves thinking "why does this giant mutated shark have an almost equally large humanoid skeleton inside it?" And it's a fair question but, if you need it answered, this isn't the game for you. I on the other hand am going to brutally kill that skeleton shark for daring to exist in my videogame. Ninja Gaiden 4 is out October 21, 2025, and you best believe I've got a hot date that night with a dark dragon.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nioh 3 gets 2026 release date, and a surprise demo available today
(Image via Team Ninja) Team Ninja dropped a bombshell during Sony's recent State of Play. Nioh 3, the highly anticipated game, is now officially confirmed, and it's coming soon. The fans will not have to wait for years in order to get its first taste, as along with the release date, the team has also confirmed the surprise demo available, starting June 4, 2025. Here is all you need to know about the officially confirmed upcoming release and how you can get a taste of it through the available Nioh 3 demo. Nioh 3 release date is officially confirmed, with a surprise demo now available Nioh 3 - Announcement Trailer | PS5 Games Mark the calendars for early 2026, as Nioh 3 is now officially heading to PC and PlayStation 5. The announcement about the release year came in with a thrilling and immediate bonus: a free alpha demo now live for players on PS stores starting June 4, 2025. The limited-time demo will offer an early look at the game's open-field mechanics and combat. But remember, it will not stick forever. The Nioh 3 demo window will close on June 18, 2025. Team Ninja, with this demo, explicitly wants player feedback to help shape the final product. With Nioh 2 selling over 2.5 million copies, the expectations with Nioh 3 are sky-high. If the demo is truly worth it, the wait till 2026 will be quite brutal. But at least the players will get a chance to sharpen the blades early on. Deadly combat styles to master in Nioh 3 Nioh 3 has introduced a very significant evolution within combat—the choice between Ninja and Samurai fighting styles. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo The Samurai style is familiar to the series veterans. It is reminiscent of the previous Nioh titles and enhances the foundation with Arts Proficiency and other new techniques like Deflect. While the former offers stronger martial arts, the latter is meant for some critical last-moment blocks, thereby intensifying the duels of close quarters. On the other hand, the Ninja style prioritizes agility. Its focus remains on rapid dodges, ranged Ninjutsu techniques, and aerial maneuvers. Players can use some moves like the Mist to leave the decoy clone or choose Evade for precise enemy strikes. The style will allow you to attack from safer distances and set up some devastating speed attacks. Crucially, the players can easily switch between Ninja and Samurai styles instantly (as shown in the early footage) at any point in the gameplay, making it more dynamic than it was before. Open fields, bigger battles, multiplayer enhancements, and more Beyond combat, exploration has undergone a major overhaul. Nioh 3 has moved beyond the contained zones. It has introduced expansive open fields encouraging the players to explore war-torn villages, hidden dungeons, and more. The areas promise more freedom in strategy and exploration. So, expect to uncover the hidden challenges while facing formidable Yokai unexpectedly within the battles and detailed environments. It even promises some brutal boss fights. Nioh 3 multiplayer mode has even received some adjustments. Summon Visitor mode has returned for the targeted assistance. In terms of new, Expeditions online multiplayer mode has been designed specifically to explore open fields cooperatively with the other players. It provides a fresh option to tackle the tougher challenges together. The demo released includes a character creation feature that is still under development, but it previews deeper customization. In short, whether you are tackling the challenges solo or along with the allies, Nioh 3 is aimed at balancing the trademark difficulty with flexibility in how the players engage with the world.
Hypebeast
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
‘Nioh 3' Is Set for an Early 2026 Release
Summary Koei Tecmoand developerTeam Ninjahave officially announcedNioh 3, the latest installment in their dark fantasy action RPG series. The announcement was made duringPlaystation'sState of Playevent. To celebrate the reveal, a free limited-time demo ofNioh 3is now available exclusively on PlayStation 5 until June 18. Set during Japan's historically turbulent Sengoku period, theNiohfranchise is known for its challenging combat, deep lore and fusion of samurai combat with supernatural elements. In Nioh 3, players will embody a young warrior destined to become the next Shogun, battling against formidable yokai. A key new feature introduces two distinct combat styles: Samurai and Ninja. The Samurai style offers a gameplay experience similar to previousNiohtitles, with added actions like Arts Proficiency and Deflect for intense close-quarters combat. The Ninja style emphasizes quick movements, dodging, and aerial actions, allowing players to utilize various 'Ninjitsu' techniques for ranged attacks and swift maneuvers. Players can seamlessly switch between these styles at any time. Beyond its revamped combat mechanics,Nioh 3introduces an open-field world, departing from the mission-based structure of previous entries. Players can anticipate unexpected encounters with yokai, mysterious villages, and daunting challenges like The Crucible. The demo includes a character creation feature, which was well-received in the previous title. Team Ninja encourages players to provide feedback on the demo through a survey on the official website to help fine-tune the game. Nioh 3is set to launch in early 2026 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam, marking a new chapter in the franchise's evolution.
Engadget
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Engadget
Nioh 3 is heading to PS5 and PC in 2026, complete with two distinct combat styles
Nioh 3 is heading to PlayStation 5 and PC in 2026 and you can get a taste of its Sengoku setting and dark samurai action on Sony's console right now. A demo for the game is live today on PS5 and it'll be available through June 18, courtesy of developer Team Ninja and publisher Koei Tecmo. The game reveal was a nice surprise during Sony's State of Play event today, and it came with a trailer showcasing big, demonic creatures and frantic action scenes. Much like its predecessors, Nioh 3 is a dark fantasy action RPG set in 15-century Japan. The original Nioh came out in 2017 and its sequel landed in 2020, with a handful of Dead or Alive installments released in between. Nioh 3 introduces a new combat system to the series that lets players swap between two distinct fighting styles, Samurai and Ninja. Samurai is similar to previous Nioh titles with a focus on close-range martial arts, while Ninja enables quick reactions like dodging and aerial moves. Players will be able to change combat styles on the fly. Nioh 3 features an open world — Team Ninja calls it an "open field," actually — to explore, as well. "Aside from the new battle styles, Nioh 3 also enables players to enjoy an open field that offers a new freedom of exploration to the unique tension and confrontations that have become a defining characteristic of the Nioh series," Team Ninja head Fumihiko Yasuda said on the PlayStation Blog. "Experience unexpected encounters with formidable yokai, explore suspicious villages riddled in violent secrets, and take on the daunting challenges of The Crucible."
Tokyo Reported
28-04-2025
- Tokyo Reported
'Ninja' crime ring suspected in dozens of thefts of copper wire
TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested the leader of a group calling itself 'Team Ninja' over the alleged theft of copper wire from a construction site. Police believe the ring was behind dozens of similar crimes, reports NHK (Apr. 28). In January, Fumiya Iijima, 23, is alleged to have worked with two accomplices to sneak into a construction site for a new apartment building in Adachi Ward and steal 18 copper cables worth 260,000 yen. Iijima and his accomplices took the stolen copper wire to a buyer in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture on the same day and sold it, police said. Fumiya Iijima (X) Iijima is believed to be the leader of a local group calling itself Team Ninja. He created a group on the chat app Line with that same name. Three other people have already been arrested and indicted in the case. The group targeted construction sites that had unused copper cables. Police suspect the group was behind about 100 other thefts of copper wire worth around 25 million yen.
