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Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2
''Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2'', stylized as ''Ninja Gaiden Σ2'', is a port of the 2008 Xbox 360 video game ''Ninja Gaiden II'', and was developed by Team Ninja exclusively for the PlayStation 3 in 2009. It includes the entirety of the original story mode as well as various changes to the game's design, along with updated textures and a 720p resolution. The game changes ''Ninja Gaiden II'' in a similar, but not identical way to how ''Ninja Gaiden Sigma'' changed the original ''Ninja Gaiden''. A port for the PlayStation Vita, titled ''Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plus'' (''Ninja Gaiden Σ2+''), was released in 2013. ''Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2'' was released for the Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One as part of the ''Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection'' on June 10, 2021. Gameplay In comparison to the original version of ''Ninja Gaiden II'', the game features new large-scale bosses, an online co-operative gameplay mode with three new playable characters (Ayane, Momiji, Rach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Team Ninja
is a Japanese video game developer, and a division of Koei Tecmo, founded in 1995 as a part of Tecmo. It is founded and formerly led by Tomonobu Itagaki, later by Yosuke Hayashi, and is best known for the ''Ninja Gaiden'' action-adventure game series and the ''Dead or Alive (franchise), Dead or Alive'' fighting game series. History Team Ninja was formed by Tomonobu Itagaki from a group of game designers working at Tecmo specifically for the purpose of creating the home versions of the fighting game series ''Dead or Alive (franchise), Dead or Alive''. In 2008, the action-adventure game ''Ninja Gaiden II (2008 video game), Ninja Gaiden II'' for the Xbox 360 was published by Microsoft Game Studios, making it the first game created by Team Ninja to not be published by Tecmo; Tecmo Koei later released an enhanced version of ''Ninja Gaiden II'' on the PlayStation 3 as ''Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2''. On June 3, 2008, Itagaki announced that he would be leaving Tecmo and Team Ninja on July 1, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ninja Gaiden (2004 Video Game)
is an action adventure hack and slash video game developed by Team Ninja and published by Tecmo for the Xbox. It was released in March 2004. Players control Ryu Hayabusa, a master ninja, in his quest to recover a stolen sword and avenge the slaughter of his clan. It was inspired by Tecmo's ''Ninja Gaiden'' series, and is set in the same continuity as Team Ninja's ''Dead or Alive'' fighting games. Tecmo developed ''Ninja Gaiden'' for five years, targeting a western audience. The game's violence created difficulties obtaining content ratings, and it was censored in some regions. Making use of the Xbox's internet connectivity, Tecmo promoted ''Ninja Gaiden'' with a series of international online contests; record-breaking numbers of players competed for places in the live final held at the 2004 Tokyo Game Show. ''Ninja Gaiden'' was critically acclaimed and sold 362,441 copies in North America in the first month of release; however, Japanese sales were poor. Team Ninja released ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quetzalcoatl
Quetzalcoatl (, ; Spanish: ''Quetzalcóatl'' ; nci-IPA, Quetzalcōātl, ket͡saɬˈkoːaːt͡ɬ (Modern Nahuatl pronunciation), in honorific form: ''Quetzalcōātzin'') is a deity in Aztec culture and literature whose name comes from the Nahuatl language and means "Precious serpent" or " Quetzal-feathered Serpent". In the 17th century, Ixtlilxóchitl, a descendant of Aztec royalty and historian of the Nahua people, wrote, "Quetzalcoatl, in its literal sense, means 'serpent of precious feathers', but in the allegorical sense, 'wisest of men'." Among the Aztecs, whose beliefs are the best-documented in the historical sources, Quetzalcoatl was related to gods of the wind, of the planet Venus, of the dawn, of merchants and of arts, crafts and knowledge. He was also the patron god of the Aztec priesthood, of learning and knowledge. Quetzalcoatl was one of several important gods in the Aztec pantheon, along with the gods Tlaloc, Tezcatlipoca and Huitzilopochtli. Two other gods re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dragon Sword
''Dragon Sword'' is an unreleased action role-playing video game that was in development by Interactive Studios and planned to be published by MGM Interactive for the Nintendo 64, Windows and PlayStation. In the game, players would have assume the role from one of the four crusaders battling with monsters on a quest against an evil god to save the land of Avantaria and free its people from enslavement. Its gameplay consists of melee focused fights against multiple enemies in dungeon crawler styled levels. ''Dragon Sword'' was developed over the course of more than two years by Team Storm, a group within Interactive Studios and was originally envisioned as a ''The Legend of Zelda''-style adventure game with role-playing elements before the idea was ultimately reworked into a ''Tekken''-style arcade-like hybrid with an emphasis on combat influenced by ''Golden Axe'' and ''Streets of Rage'', as well as multiple works in the fantasy genre over exploration. Announced in 1997, the titl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shuriken
A ''shuriken'' ( ja, 手裏剣; literally: "hidden hand blade") is a Japanese concealed weapon that was used as a hidden dagger or metsubushi to distract or misdirect. They are also known as throwing stars, or ninja stars, although they were originally designed in many different shapes. The major varieties of shuriken are the and the or . Shuriken were supplementary weapons to the sword or various other weapons in a samurai's arsenal, although they often had an important tactical effect in battle. The art of wielding the shuriken is known as shurikenjutsu and was taught as a minor part of the martial arts curriculum of many famous schools, such as Yagyū Shinkage-ryū, Tenshin Shōden Katori Shintō-ryū, Ittō-ryū, Kukishin-ryū, and Togakure-ryū. Bo-shuriken A ''Bo-shuriken'' is a throwing weapon consisting of a straight iron or steel spike, usually four-sided but sometimes round or octagonal in section. Some examples have points on both ends. The length ranges from 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Offline
In computer technology and telecommunications, online indicates a state of connectivity and offline indicates a disconnected state. In modern terminology, this usually refers to an Internet connection, but (especially when expressed "on line" or "on the line") could refer to any piece of equipment or functional unit that is connected to a larger system. Being online means that the equipment or subsystem is connected, or that it is ready for use. "Online" has come to describe activities performed on and data available on the Internet, for example: "online identity", "online predator", "online gambling", "online game", "online shopping", "online banking", and "online learning". Similar meaning is also given by the prefixes "cyber" and "e", as in the words "cyberspace", "cybercrime", "email", and "ecommerce". In contrast, "offline" can refer to either computing activities performed while disconnected from the Internet, or alternatives to Internet activities (such as shopping in bri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sixaxis
The Sixaxis (trademarked SIXAXIS) is a wireless gamepad produced by Sony for their PlayStation 3 video game console. It was introduced alongside the PlayStation 3 in 2006 and remained the console's official controller until 2008. The Sixaxis was succeeded by the DualShock 3, an updated version of the controller that, like the DualShock and DualShock 2 controllers, incorporates haptic technology – also known as force feedback. A Sixaxis controller can also be used with Sony's PSP Go via Bluetooth after registering the controller on a PlayStation 3 console. The DualShock 3 was originally intended to be bundled with the PlayStation 3 in time for the console's launch. However, Sony was in the midst of appealing a decision from a 2004 lawsuit involving patent infringement claimed by Immersion. The two companies were at odds over the haptic feedback technology used in earlier PlayStation controllers. The legal battle led to a decision to remove the vibration capabilities from the PS3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GameTrailers
''GameTrailers'' (''GT'') was an American video gaming website created by Geoffrey R. Grotz and Brandon Jones in 2002. The website specialized in multimedia content, including trailers and gameplay footage of upcoming and recently released video games, as well as an array of original video content focusing on video games, including reviews, countdown shows, and other web series. ''GameTrailers'' was acquired by Viacom in November 2005; under its ownership, ''GameTrailers'' also produced a television series, ''GameTrailers TV with Geoff Keighley'', for sister property Spike TV. In 2014, the site was acquired by Defy Media. In February 2016, the site was shut down; rights to ''GameTrailers'' brand and content were sold to IGN Entertainment, which continues to run its YouTube channel, while most of ''GT'' remaining staff went on to found the independent gaming publication ''Easy Allies''. Business history GameTrailers was founded by Geoff Grotz and Brandon Jones (the latter who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GameSpot
''GameSpot'' is an American video gaming website that provides news, reviews, previews, downloads, and other information on video games. The site was launched on May 1, 1996, created by Pete Deemer, Vince Broady and Jon Epstein. In addition to the information produced by ''GameSpot'' staff, the site also allows users to write their own reviews, blogs, and post on the site's forums. It has been owned by Fandom, Inc. since October 2022. In 2004, ''GameSpot'' won "Best Gaming Website" as chosen by the viewers in Spike TV's second ''Video Game Award Show'', and has won Webby Awards several times. The domain ''gamespot.com'' attracted at least 60 million visitors annually by October 2008 according to a Compete.com study. History In January 1996, Pete Deemer, Vince Broady and Jon Epstein quit their positions at IDG and founded SpotMedia Communications. SpotMedia then launched ''GameSpot'' on May 1, 1996. Originally, ''GameSpot'' focused solely on personal computer games, so a sis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PlayStation Network
PlayStation Network (PSN) is a digital media entertainment service provided by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Launched in November 2006, PSN was originally conceived for the PlayStation video game consoles, but soon extended to encompass smartphones, tablets, Blu-ray players and high-definition televisions. This service is the account for PlayStation consoles, accounts can store games and other content. As of April 2016, over 110 million users have been documented, with 106 million of them active monthly as of the end of March 2022. PlayStation Network's services are dedicated to an online marketplace (PlayStation Store), a premium subscription service for enhanced gaming and social features (PlayStation Plus), music streaming (PlayStation Music, based on Spotify) and formerly a cloud gaming service (PlayStation Now; folded into PlayStation Plus Premium in June 2022). The service is available in 73 territories. History Launched in the year 2000, Sony's second home console, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rachel (Ninja Gaiden)
is fictional character from the ''Ninja Gaiden'' series of video games by Team Ninja and Tecmo (Koei Tecmo). She was introduced in the 2004 action game ''Ninja Gaiden'', where she is a human/demon hybrid who serves as a supporting non-playable character and an ally of the protagonist Ryu Hayabusa. Rachel is playable in ''Ninja Gaiden Sigma'' and ''Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2'' (including their ''Plus'' ports for the PlayStation Vita), as well as in '' Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate'', ''Dead or Alive 5 Last Round'', and ''Dead or Alive 6'', and as a guest character in '' Musou Orochi 2 Special'' and '' Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper''. The character has been mostly well received, especially noted for her sex appeal. Appearances In 2004's ''Ninja Gaiden'', Rachel is a fiend hunter whom the game's protagonist Ryu Hayabusa meets in the Holy Vigoor Empire, where she is on a mission to destroy the fiends, as well as find her missing sister, Alma, who has become a Greater Fiend. Soon after they first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Momiji (Ninja Gaiden)
(meaning " Autumn leaves") is a fictional character from the ''Ninja Gaiden'' series of video games by Team Ninja and Tecmo (Koei Tecmo). She is a kunoichi shrine maiden and an apprentice and team mate of the series' protagonist Ryu Hayabusa, who was introduced as a supporting playable character in 2008's action game '' Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword''. Momiji later returned in this role in ''Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2'' (including their ''Plus'' ports for the PlayStation Vita) and '' Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge'', and is also available in '' Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate''/'' Last Round'', ''Dead or Alive 6'', ''Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper''/''Ultimate'', and '' Dead or Alive Xtreme 3''. In most of her appearances, Momiji is voiced by Yūko Minaguchi in Japanese and by Kate Higgins in English. Her character has been generally well received by the series' fans and game critics. Appearances ''Ninja Gaiden'' Momiji was raised to be Hayabusa ninja clan's Dragon Shrine Maiden like her older siste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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