All Tecmo News
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Sony details Vita game transfer fees
Sony details Passport Program, offering discount digital download prices for those wanting to play games they already own on the new platform. Full Story
- Posted Nov 11, 2011 12:33 pm GMT
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Toshiyuki Takahashi leaves Hudson Soft
Public face for company under the alias of Master Higgins and Takahashi Meijin leaves after 29 years of service. Full Story
- Posted May 23, 2011 8:41 am GMT
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Fist of the North Star strikes November 2
Tecmo Koei to unleash Dynasty Warriors-style adaptation of postapocalyptic manga on PS3, Xbox 360 at height of holiday release season. Full Story
- Posted Sep 30, 2010 10:05 pm GMT
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AU Shippin Out September 27-October 1: FIFA Soccer 11
Tim Cahill stars as the cover athlete in the 2011 iteration of EA Sports' annual football game. Full Story
- Posted Sep 27, 2010 7:03 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Sept. 26-Oct. 2: Dead Rising 2, FIFA 11
Capcom zombie action game and EA Sports footie sim lead new releases including Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, Final Fantasy XIV, Front Mission Evolved, and more. Full Story
- Posted Sep 24, 2010 11:44 pm GMT
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Ninja Gaiden III emerges
TGS 2010: Tecmo Koei uses Japanese trade show to unveil--but not detail--new installment in hyperviolent franchise, show art; Ni-Oh reannounced. Full Story
- Posted Sep 15, 2010 7:57 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out April 25-May 1: Super Street Fighter IV, 2010 FIFA World Cup
Capcom's latest brawler, EA's soccer sim face off against Dead to Rights: Retribution, Nier, PC Splinter Cell: Conviction, White DSi bundle. Full Story
- Posted Apr 26, 2010 5:41 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Apr. 12-18: No More Heroes: Paradise
PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of Grasshopper action game the only new releases to crack the top 10, New Super Mario Bros. takes top spot as sales slipped across the board. Full Story
- Posted Apr 24, 2010 12:20 am GMT
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Big in Japan Apr. 5-11: New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Slow week at retail sees not a single debut crack Media Create's top 10; Nintendo's platformer leads software, PSP tops hardware. Full Story
- Posted Apr 16, 2010 8:50 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Mar. 29-Apr. 4: Etrian Odyssey III
Atlus' turn-based RPG debuts atop software charts, while Konami scores a triple with Pro Baseball Spirits 2010; PS3 leads hardware. Full Story
- Posted Apr 10, 2010 12:36 am GMT
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Quantum Theory formulated for late summer
Tecmo Koei confirms release window for gory third-person shooter on Xbox 360 and PS3. Full Story
- Posted Apr 7, 2010 12:25 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out April 6-9: Borderlands: Double Game Add-On Pack
2K Games take a page out of Fallout 3's book and releases DLC on a retail disc this week down under. Full Story
- Posted Apr 6, 2010 9:15 am GMT
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Big in Japan Mar. 22-28: Fist of the North Star Warriors
Koei's latest beat-'em-up beats down more than 400,000 units on PS3, 360 as Sony's console tops hardware; God of War III opens to 43,181 sales. Full Story
- Posted Apr 2, 2010 11:56 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Mar. 28-Apr. 3: DSi XL, Modern Warfare 2 DLC
Nintendo launches up-sized $190 update to popular portable line alongside WarioWare DIY; five-map add-on to Infinity Ward's top-selling shooter assaults 360 for $15. Full Story
- Posted Mar 29, 2010 4:53 am GMT
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Itagaki surfaces at Valhalla Game Studios
Former Team Ninja developer reemerges as chief technical officer at new studio; longtime Xbox loyalist interested in PC development. Full Story
- Posted Mar 3, 2010 9:40 pm GMT
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Tecmo Bowl Throwback huddles up on XBL, PSN this spring
Sweden-based Southend Interactive tapped for retro remake of America's Game; title to feature online multiplayer, optional overhauled graphics. Full Story
- Posted Mar 2, 2010 9:31 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out March 1-5: Battlefield: Bad Company 2
EA prepares to deploy its latest game in the Battlefield franchise. Full Story
- Posted Mar 1, 2010 6:37 am GMT
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Itagaki and Tecmo settle lawsuit
Former Team Ninja developer and previous employer reach an agreement in 2008 dispute over unpaid Dead or Alive 4 bonuses. Full Story
- Posted Feb 26, 2010 7:22 pm GMT
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Tecmo Koei stock sinks on game delays, earnings cut
Publisher's share price drops nearly 10% following Quantum Theory delay; earnings forecast lowered by 97% due to poor Samurai Warriors 3 sales; Trinity: Souls of Zill O'll also reportedly delayed. Full Story
- Posted Feb 3, 2010 12:28 am GMT
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Dead or Alive finding Paradise on PSP
Tecmo's bathing beauty series arrives on Sony's handheld this spring with volleyball and casino minigames, photo album features. Full Story
- Posted Jan 22, 2010 11:38 pm GMT
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Quantum Theory coming to 360
Tecmo bringing first foray into third-person shooter genre to Microsoft's console in addition to PS3 in spring 2010. Full Story
- Posted Dec 8, 2009 12:45 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Nov. 22-27: Tekken 6 PSP, Madden Arcade
Gaming retailers give thanks for Black Friday sales as Namco Bandai's portable brawler and EA's downloadable football spin-off lead the holiday week's new releases. Full Story
- Posted Nov 23, 2009 5:26 pm GMT
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Fist of the North Star punching PS3, 360
Koei prepping Dynasty Warriors-style adaptation of postapocalyptic manga for 2010 Japanese release; Western plans not yet confirmed; first teaser trailer inside. Full Story
- Posted Oct 14, 2009 7:33 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Sept. 28-Oct.4: Wii Fit Plus, Gran Turismo PSP win
Nintendo's revamped version of Balance Board pack-in sells over 300,000 in week where new releases claim six of top 10 spots. Full Story
- Posted Oct 9, 2009 7:55 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out September 6-9: Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2
Don't expect to see or hear this ninja sneak into retail down under. Full Story
- Posted Oct 6, 2009 6:36 am GMT
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Shippin' Out Sept. 27-Oct. 3: PSP Go, Gran Turismo PSP, Dead Space Extraction
New handheld joins portable racer, Wii horror survivor, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga, Fallout 3 PS3 DLC, MySims Agents, and Beaterator. Full Story
- Posted Sep 27, 2009 11:53 pm GMT
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Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 due Sept. 29
Tecmo locks down North American launch for its expanded, less violent PlayStation 3 outing of Ryu Hayabusa; European and Japanese releases to follow. Full Story
- Posted Jul 28, 2009 4:49 pm GMT
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Tecmo: Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 less gory
The latest installment in Team Ninja's hack-and-slash romp to be toned down for PS3 release. Full Story
- Posted Jun 26, 2009 3:01 pm GMT
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Tecmo tips off NBA Unrivaled
E3 2009: Japanese publisher prepping fully licensed, stylized hoops game for release on Xbox Live, PSN this year. Full Story
- Posted Jun 2, 2009 11:22 pm GMT
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Big in Japan May 11-17: Bleach PSP heats up sales charts
Anime-based fighter manages to sell 41,000 despite widespread game sales slowdown; Growlanser PSP, Winning Eleven Wii also make debuts. Full Story
- Posted May 22, 2009 6:07 pm GMT
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GDC 2009: Early DSi adopters get $10 in points, Wii Arcade detailed
Nintendo to reward purchasers of new handheld with downloadable game currency; Wii store welcomes coin-op classics Gaplus, Mappy, Star Force, and Tower of Druaga. Full Story
- Posted Mar 25, 2009 11:36 pm GMT
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Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 set for fall
Tecmo confirms North American launch window for PS3 revamp of last year's Xbox 360-exclusive Ninja Gaiden 2. Full Story
- Posted Mar 19, 2009 5:44 pm GMT
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Ninja Gaiden Sigma II stalks PS3
Following Tecmo teaser, Famitsu offers first details on Team Ninja's redux of 2008 Xbox 360 exclusive. Full Story
- Posted Mar 17, 2009 11:44 pm GMT
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Big in Japan Mar. 2-8: Resident Evil 5 infects 400,000
Capcom's multiplatform zombie shooter slays hometown crowd, as PS3 edition leads Xbox 360 counterpart by huge margin. Full Story
- Posted Mar 13, 2009 8:18 pm GMT
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Tecmo unveiling mystery title March 24
Event to unveil "greatest ____ game ever" at San Francisco PlayStation Store sparks speculation of Ninja Gaiden Sigma sequel. Full Story
- Posted Mar 12, 2009 3:21 am GMT
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Shareholders OK Tecmo, Koei merger
Ninja Gaiden, Dynasty Warriors publishers will be formally combined into single holding company on April 1. Full Story
- Posted Jan 26, 2009 11:02 pm GMT
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Rygar storms Wii on February 3
Tecmo's shield-spinning action star set to debut on Nintendo's console with remake of PlayStation 2's Legendary Adventure. Full Story
- Posted Dec 9, 2008 11:07 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Nov. 30-Dec. 6: Prince of Persia, GTAIV PC
Game industry begins to unwind as headliners are joined by Destroy All Humans, Mushroom Men, and SingStar Abba. Full Story
- Posted Dec 1, 2008 10:25 pm GMT
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Tecmo Koei merger to close by April
Business combination valued at $207 million sees Dynasty Warriors publisher to take three-quarters ownership stake in new holding company. Full Story
- Posted Nov 18, 2008 6:20 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out Nov. 9-15: Wrath of the Lich King
Retail shelves brace for impact, as headliners join Call of Duty: World at War, Mirror's Edge, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw, PES, Star Wars The Clone Wars, and more. Full Story
- Posted Nov 10, 2008 8:58 pm GMT
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Nintendo: No US DSi until 'well into 2009'
At San Francisco event, Nintendo of America unveils new Punch-Out and Fire Emblem, $29.99 Wii Speak Channel due next month, promises increased DS and Wii supply for Q4, new storage solution for Wii. Full event blog and photos inside. Full Story
- Posted Oct 2, 2008 5:11 pm GMT
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Tecmo, Koei in merger talks
Spurning Square Enix's offer, the Ninja Gaiden-maker is reportedly considering a union with the Dynasty Warriors publisher. Full Story
- Posted Sep 4, 2008 4:39 pm GMT
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Square Enix makes $200M Tecmo bid
Final Fantasy XIII publisher makes "friendly" 22.3 billion-yen offer for troubled Ninja Gaiden-maker; deadline Sept. 4. Full Story
- Posted Aug 29, 2008 7:25 pm GMT
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Ninja Gaiden II skewers 1M
Tecmo and Microsoft's blood-drenched Xbox 360 exclusive hits platinum milestone in two-and-a-half months; roughly 40 percent of sales in US. Full Story
- Posted Aug 29, 2008 12:35 am GMT
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Tecmo loses its head
President Yoshimi Yasuda steps down for "personal reasons" in midst of legal battle with Ninja Gaiden creator Tomonobu Itagaki. Full Story
- Posted Aug 20, 2008 11:08 pm GMT
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NPD: PS3 sales spike on MGS4
Sony's console sees significant sales uptick, as US gaming industry grows 53 percent to nearly $1.7 billion in June. Full Story
- Posted Jul 18, 2008 12:38 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out June 23-June 27: Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Brawl is finally here in Australia (almost). Full Story
- Posted Jun 23, 2008 9:21 am GMT
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Tecmo denies exodus reports
Japanese developer responds to allegations that "dozens" of devs are jumping ship, and what it calls other "false and inaccurate reporting." Full Story
- Posted Jun 19, 2008 11:07 am GMT
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Tecmo gags Itagaki
Former Team Ninja boss and Dead or Alive, Ninja Gaiden creator Tomonobu Itagaki ordered by court not to talk to press before Tecmo lawsuit begins. Full Story
- Posted Jun 18, 2008 3:16 pm GMT
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Reports: More staff sue Tecmo
According to news on Japanese Web sites, employees are launching a class-action suit at the Tokyo District Court for unpaid overtime. Full Story
- Posted Jun 17, 2008 1:00 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out June 16-20: Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII
Square Enix's popular handheld RPG finally gets released down under. Full Story
- Posted Jun 16, 2008 6:23 am GMT
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Tecmo shares plummet on Itagaki departure
Company's stock appears more dead than alive despite reassurances that major franchises including Ninja Gaiden will continue. Full Story
- Posted Jun 5, 2008 10:48 am GMT
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Tecmo affirms Itagaki departure
Japanese publisher acknowledges celebrity gamemaker's departure, says new Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden games "already underway" at Team Ninja. Full Story
- Posted Jun 4, 2008 6:14 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out June 2-6: Ninja Gaiden II, Lego Indy, Grid, red PSP
June begins with a bang, as headliners join film tie-ins Incredible Hulk and Kung Fu Panda, Bourne Conspiracy, Toki Tori, and more. Full Story
- Posted Jun 3, 2008 8:25 pm GMT
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Ninja Gaiden II director Itagaki quits Tecmo
Team Ninja head Tomonobu Itagaki to sue Tecmo for 148 million yen ($1.4 million); quits company on eve of Ninja Gaiden II release. Full Story
- Posted Jun 3, 2008 8:08 am GMT
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Tecmo Bowl kicking off on Wii
Developer's classic arcade-style gridiron game arriving for Nintendo's console in 2009; DS edition slated for September. Full Story
- Posted May 29, 2008 10:37 pm GMT
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Video Q&A: Itagaki talks Ninja Gaiden II
Team Ninja's head ninja chats to GameSpot about his upcoming opus, what he thinks of the Wii, DS, Japanese developers, and more. Full Story
- Posted May 22, 2008 10:22 am GMT
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Video Q&A: Kim measures up Microsoft Games
Xbox 360 maker's senior vice president of publishing house talks to GameSpot about how the console's exclusive offerings stack up against the competition. Full Story
- Posted May 14, 2008 10:49 pm GMT
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Tecmo Bowl kicking off on DS
Retro pigskin series gets revamped in arcade-style game with customizable teams and playbooks; due out this fall. Full Story
- Posted May 1, 2008 8:50 pm GMT
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Wii launching in Korea on April 26
Well over a year after Nintendo sets up Korean offices, the hardware maker officially dates and prices its hot-commodity console for the region. Full Story
- Posted Apr 14, 2008 3:53 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out March 17-21: Ninja Gaiden DS, Rainbow Six Vegas 2
Headliners prop up a light week of releases, with Wii Worms: A Space Oddity, PS2 MGS: Essential Collection, and PS3 Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds also out. Full Story
- Posted Mar 17, 2008 8:39 pm GMT
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Retail Radar: UK dates for Fable 2, Ghostbusters
Play.com let slip dates for a bunch of titles, including Fable 2, Ghostbusters, Prototype, Ninja Gaiden II, and The Bourne Conspiracy. Full Story
- Posted Mar 17, 2008 1:31 pm GMT
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Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword golden
The first DS instalment of the Ninja Gaiden series will be shipping out in the US on March 25. Full Story
- Posted Mar 1, 2008 12:08 am GMT
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GDC '08: Ninja Gaiden II stalking stores in June
Microsoft pegs a June 3 North American release for the Tecmo action game, with worldwide launches later in the month. New demo footage inside. Full Story
- Posted Feb 20, 2008 8:10 pm GMT
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GDC '08: Community gaming Gears up Microsoft keynote
New XNA/Xbox Live program to distribute independent developers' titles unveiled; cross-platform gaming coming to Zune; 1 billion achievements unlocked; Gears of War sequel official. Full Story
- Posted Feb 20, 2008 6:22 pm GMT
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Japan to get silver PS3, cheaper games
Sony Computer Entertainment Japan has officially confirmed a new satin silver PS3 and budget software range coming to its home region in March. Full Story
- Posted Feb 5, 2008 3:58 pm GMT
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Nintendo lays out Q1, Q2 slate
Publisher's latest release schedule for includes Ninja Gaiden DS and Okami Wii for March 25, Wii Fit in Q2. Full Story
- Posted Jan 17, 2008 12:39 am GMT
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Ninja Gaiden DS emerges March '08
Team Ninja's stylishly violent action adventure set to arrive on Nintendo's portable early next year. Full Story
- Posted Dec 20, 2007 6:28 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out December 11-14: Universe at War, NCAA March Madness 08
Headliners join PS3 shooter trifecta Orange Box, Unreal Tournament 3, and BlackSite: Area 51; Arkadian Heroes, GripShift hit 360, Pokemon Snap, Ghosts 'n Goblins, Baseball Stars 2 on Wii VC. Full Story
- Posted Dec 11, 2007 8:01 pm GMT
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Japan Charts Nov. 5-11: Mario Party DS celebrates
Portable minigame compilation featuring Nintendo's irrepressible mascot unseats Galaxy and ekes past Koei's latest beat-'em-up. Full Story
- Posted Nov 16, 2007 12:10 am GMT
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Japan Charts Oct. 29-Nov. 4: Super Mario Galaxy's 250K debut
Nintendo dominates island nation's weekly sales charts, as space-borne plumber pushes a quarter of a million units in its first week. Full Story
- Posted Nov 9, 2007 12:26 am GMT
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Shippin' Out October 15-19: Tony Hawk, Katamari 360, Wii Table Tennis
Activision attempts to defend its skateboarding turf from encroaching competition; Prince of All Cosmos debuts on the Xbox 360, and Rockstar's ping-pong sim bounces onto Nintendo's console. Full Story
- Posted Oct 15, 2007 9:01 pm GMT
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PSN MotorStorm-ed by Sigma add-ons
Sony's online store updated with new content for Phil Harrison's favorite racer and Tecmo's slice-and-dicer, as well as demos for Jericho and NBA 2K8. Full Story
- Posted Sep 27, 2007 9:13 pm GMT
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Pre-TGS '07: Gaiden II tops Microsoft's Japanese 360 slate
Itagaki touts Team Ninja's latest with first trailer, Sakaguchi shows off Lost Odyssey, Square Enix gets on board Infinite Undiscovery, and Last Remnant demo doesn't debut. Full Story
- Posted Sep 12, 2007 8:09 pm GMT
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Pre-TGS '07: Microsoft lays out latest Japan plan
Console maker prepares for the shopping season in island nation with new titles, budget reprints, and additional hardware. Full Story
- Posted Sep 12, 2007 7:01 pm GMT
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Ninja Gaiden 2 official, Rez and Ikaruga XBLA-bound
Microsoft publishing Team Ninja-developed sequel for 360 in 2008; two Dreamcast classics coming to download service; Sakaguchi dates Lost Odyssey. Full Story
- Posted Sep 12, 2007 8:36 am GMT
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MotorStorm add-on leads PSN rally
Content packs for Phil Harrison's favorite racer and Ninja Gaiden Sigma pop up on Sony's online service; Stranglehold, NBA Live 08 demo'd. Full Story
- Posted Sep 7, 2007 1:51 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out September 3-September 7: Blazing Angels, Valkyrie Profile, and Medieval II
Medieval II expansion pack hits Australian shores. Full Story
- Posted Sep 3, 2007 8:57 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out July 9-13: Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Thunderbirds
Who doesn't want to be a ninja? Full Story
- Posted Jul 9, 2007 8:25 am GMT
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Daily Downloads: GRAW2, Overlord
New single-player demo for GRAW2 joined by Overlord patch, more BioShock podcasts, and Ninja Gaiden Sigma wallpapers. Full Story
- Posted Jul 6, 2007 1:51 am GMT
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Shippin' Out July 2-6: Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Vampire Rain
PS3 revamp of Tecmo's classic joins all-new 360 adventure on the week's light summer release docket. Full Story
- Posted Jul 3, 2007 1:21 am GMT
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NewsSpots: Ninja Gaiden II, Joust, EndWar
NES game gets rated for Wii, arcade classic hits PS3 tomorrow, upcoming Tom Clancy game gets an Xbox 360 theme. Full Story
- Posted May 24, 2007 12:46 am GMT
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Pac-Man pursued onto Wii VC by ninjas
Namco mascot chomps onto Nintendo's downloadable game service along with Tecmo's Ninja Gaiden, Irem's Ninja Spirit. Full Story
- Posted May 15, 2007 3:25 am GMT
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Wii Rygar, new Tecmo Bowl, Monster Rancher DS revealed
Tecmo takes the wraps off upcoming installments in popular franchises at its Japanese press conference. Full Story
- Posted May 11, 2007 6:46 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out May 7-11: C&C3 360
Electronic Arts console port of Tiberium Wars tops a light week at retail while Double Dragon, Final Fight, and Sam & Max clean up the downloadable mean streets. Full Story
- Posted May 9, 2007 2:03 am GMT
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Final Fight brawls to Wii VC
Seminal SNES beat-'em-up hits the streets of Nintendo's downloadable game service alongside Mighty Bomb Jack, Ordyne. Full Story
- Posted May 7, 2007 6:52 pm GMT
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Ninja Gaiden, Ninja Turtles II headed to Wii
Entertainment Software Rating Board passes judgment on a pair of presumably downloadable titles. Full Story
- Posted May 3, 2007 1:32 am GMT
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Ninjas, net pros invade PSN
Free samples of Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Virtua Tennis 3 coming today for download for PS3; Stranglehold, Wheelman trailers also due. Full Story
- Posted Apr 26, 2007 7:19 pm GMT
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Retail Radar: Wii Tumiki Fighters, 360 Kengo, and more
Katamari-style shooter and samurai swordfighter spotted alongside PS2 Biker Mice From Mars, 360 Chessmaster, exclusive Ninja Gaiden Sigma collectors edition. Full Story
- Posted Apr 21, 2007 12:28 am GMT
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Darkness falls on Sony's Q2 lineup
Starbreeze's comic-inspired shooter leads pack of eight PS3 titles, along with MLB 07, Spider-Man 3, and Ninja Gaiden Sigma; PSP R6 Vegas, PS2 Manhunt 2 also due out by June 3. Full Story
- Posted Apr 19, 2007 9:39 pm GMT
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Ninja Gaiden officially slicing DS
Tecmo confirms Ryu Hayabusa's debut on Nintendo's portable will infiltrate North America in October; first screens inside. Full Story
- Posted Mar 30, 2007 8:26 pm GMT
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Tecmo Bowl snaps on Wii VC
Old-school gridiron game leads Sonic Spinball and Double Dungeons onto Nintendo's downloadable game service. Full Story
- Posted Mar 12, 2007 7:30 pm GMT
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WCG partners with Circuit City
Retailer named as official entertainment, electronics, and video game retailer as competition organiser also names its 2007 games. Full Story
- Posted Mar 6, 2007 12:46 am GMT
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COD2, GRAW among new batch of 360 platinum hits
Eight Xbox 360 games receive new status, $29.99 price tag; Fight Night, Burnout, DOA4 also re-priced. Full Story
- Posted Feb 22, 2007 10:47 pm GMT
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Game movies hit online video sites
YouTube hosting rough cut of trailer for Uwe Boll's Postal, Dead or Alive up on Google Video in its entirety. Full Story
- Posted Feb 1, 2007 8:03 pm GMT
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Tecmo rebuffs sex harassment claims
Company says allegations against Itagaki were bogus; DOA producer to countersue, will seek damages for "defamation." Full Story
- Posted Nov 24, 2006 9:36 pm GMT
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Virtual Console up and running
The Wii's downloadable game service has gone live with a dozen titles and a few surprises. Full Story
- Posted Nov 18, 2006 11:11 pm GMT
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DOA producer slapped with sex suit
Female coworker reportedly claims Tomonobu Itagaki made repeated unwanted advances--and that Tecmo didn't do enough to stop it. Full Story
- Posted Nov 7, 2006 10:15 pm GMT
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Wii launch lineup narrowed
Nintendo announces 32 Wii games to be available by end of calendar year; Metal Slug, Super Swing Golf on, Blazing Angels off. Full Story
- Posted Nov 1, 2006 2:16 am GMT
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Japanese 360s get DOAX face-lift
Tecmo to sell a Dead or Alive Xtreme 2 faceplate featuring a lounging Kasumi alongside the Team Ninja game. Full Story
- Posted Oct 20, 2006 2:03 am GMT
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TGS 06: Final fantasies in Tokyo
As the last day of the Tokyo Game Show winds down, GameSpot takes a whirlwind tour of the biggest booths on the show floor. Full Story
- Posted Sep 24, 2006 8:43 pm GMT
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TGS 06: PS3 Ninja Gaiden detailed
Famitsu reports Ninja Gaiden Sigma will include the complete version of the Xbox game Ninja Gaiden; Ryu Hayabusa will be able to dual-wield. Full Story
- Posted Sep 22, 2006 8:05 pm GMT
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TGS 06: Gaiden, Shirokishi lead new PS3 game charge
[UPDATE] Sony reveals quintet of next-gen titles at TGS--Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Sega Golfclub, flOw, Wangan Midnight, and Shirokishi; Resistance, Lair, and Heavenly Sword to use motion-sensitive controller; Monster Kingdom retitled. Full Story
- Posted Sep 22, 2006 5:20 am GMT
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Xbox 360 in Japan: second life?
Takashi Sensui says the best is yet to come for the Xbox 360 in Japan; cast of heavyweights promos console, game lineup in TGS opener. Full Story
- Posted Sep 20, 2006 3:10 pm GMT
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M'soft brings TGS, X06 to XBL
Flood of content from Tokyo Game Show and X06 to hit Xbox 360 from September 20-29; game from "major franchise" headed to Xbox Live Arcade. Full Story
- Posted Sep 18, 2006 9:47 pm GMT
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Tecmo serves up midterm report
The company Team Ninja calls home announces business strategy for the coming semester; DOAX2 premium content and Wii Virtual Console support planned. Full Story
- Posted Aug 31, 2006 5:30 pm GMT
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Dead or Alive 4 demo live
Xbox Live Marketplace hosts a free sample of Tecmo's brawler nearly seven months after release. Full Story
- Posted Jul 25, 2006 12:00 am GMT
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Game industry posts strong first half in Japan
Handhelds dominate the first semester of fiscal 2006, boosted by DS Lite sales and a host of hit games. Full Story
- Posted Jul 21, 2006 10:22 pm GMT
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Samsung again sponsors WCG
Electronics company lends support to US portion of the games for the fifth time; will also sponsor worldwide round of tournaments. Full Story
- Posted Jul 6, 2006 7:37 pm GMT
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US console sales charts: June 18-24
Brains triumph over American and European football in BestBuy.com's top sellers; price slashing means ladder climbing for older Xbox games. Full Story
- Posted Jun 29, 2006 9:00 pm GMT
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Xbox 360 BC list updated
Twenty-one more Xbox games now playable on Xbox 360; Doom 3, Lego Star Wars, Silent Hill 4 lead pack. Full Story
- Posted Jun 13, 2006 11:50 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out May 1-5: GRAW PC, Spellforce 2, Seed
The week before E3 is light on releases, with portable and PC titles dominating the short list. Full Story
- Posted May 3, 2006 1:29 am GMT
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E3 06: Lost Planet demo leads E3 Xbox Live promotion
Gears of War trailer among 60 "pieces of new content" that will be available for download during next week's free week of Xbox Live. Full Story
- Posted May 2, 2006 9:54 pm GMT
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Xbox 360 hits Japanese net cafes
Far East gamers will soon get exposure to a sampling of the system's lineup, from Ninety-Nine Nights to Dead or Alive 4. Full Story
- Posted Apr 26, 2006 11:16 pm GMT
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E3 06: Itagaki to unveil DOAX2 at E3
Tecmo producer hard at work on sequel, which he says will be more than just a bikini-volleyball game. Full Story
- Posted Mar 31, 2006 2:44 pm GMT
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360 sets Aussie sales record
Microsoft moves 30,000 next-gen consoles down under in first four days on shelves; figures surpass PSP as country's quickest seller. Full Story
- Posted Mar 29, 2006 9:59 pm GMT
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Microsoft updates 360, DOA4
Two updates out for 360 owners; dashboard fix prepares consoles for further updates, DOA4 fix includes option to reset online statistics. Full Story
- Posted Mar 3, 2006 11:29 pm GMT
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Tecmo socked by DOA4 delay
Xbox 360 fighting game's tardiness hurts 2005's earnings; 2006 profits and revenues projected to decline. Full Story
- Posted Feb 23, 2006 2:36 am GMT
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Tecmo on board with Revolution
Ninja Gaiden publisher readying Pangya golf game for console's launch, Monster Farm Online for PC. Full Story
- Posted Feb 15, 2006 10:34 pm GMT
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WCG committee picks titles for '06 event
Xbox 360 sequels replace their predecessors; Halo 2 swapped out for Project Gotham Racing 3. Full Story
- Posted Feb 15, 2006 9:33 pm GMT
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Monster Ranching season begins this spring
Latest version of Tecmo's monster-breeding franchise takes on North America April 11. Full Story
- Posted Jan 31, 2006 12:37 am GMT
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Itagaki serving up DOA Xtreme Beach Volleyball 2 next
Designer confirms Team Ninja's next project is the jiggle-fest sequel, hints Ninja Gaiden 2 won't be coming anytime soon. Full Story
- Posted Jan 30, 2006 6:37 pm GMT
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Tecmo: PS3 lineup coming "soon"
New president says the Dead or Alive publisher will soon reveal its games for Sony's next-gen console; says all new platforms have their advantages. Full Story
- Posted Jan 18, 2006 12:04 am GMT
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DOA4 alive 'n kickin' on 360
Tecmo rings in New Year with next-gen fighter; DOA4 features online play, hidden content, and scrumptious scrappin'. Full Story
- Posted Jan 3, 2006 5:48 pm GMT
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Dead or Alive 4 ships December 29
Tecmo confirms that its Xbox 360 fighting game will be in major retailers nationwide just in time for New Year's. Full Story
- Posted Dec 29, 2005 1:29 am GMT
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DOA4 delay déjà vu
Xbox 360 fighter's release date backing further into corner of 2005; online retailers list ship date at December 28. Full Story
- Posted Dec 20, 2005 6:44 pm GMT
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Halo's DOA4 fighter unwrapped
Female Spartan warrior's story revealed by Bungie; "Nicole" trapped in 21st century guarding Nassau Station secrets. New screens inside. Full Story
- Posted Dec 14, 2005 8:21 pm GMT
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Xbox 360: Japanese launch sales figures
More than half of initial shipment remained on shelves after two days, fewer than one game sold per console. Full Story
- Posted Dec 13, 2005 6:52 pm GMT
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DOA4 delayed again?
GameStop is now listing the first Xbox 360 fighting game as having a December 22 ship date. Full Story
- Posted Dec 9, 2005 1:47 am GMT
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Analysts expecting flat 360 Japanese debut
Japanese industry-watchers pessimistic about Microsoft's chances to repeat the sellouts of the US and European launches. Full Story
- Posted Dec 7, 2005 9:02 pm GMT
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DOA4 delayed again in Japan
Anticipated 3D fighting game for Xbox 360 to miss out on Christmas in Japan; still set for 2005 release. Full Story
- Posted Dec 7, 2005 6:47 pm GMT
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Microsoft details Asian 360 launches
Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore to receive 360s early next year despite shortages in North America. Full Story
- Posted Dec 6, 2005 1:32 am GMT
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Tokobot ships for PSP
Quirky Tecmo game on way to stores; combines platforming, action, and puzzle-solving. Oh, and cute robots. Full Story
- Posted Dec 6, 2005 1:26 am GMT
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G.A.M.E. over
GameSpot's first crack at a trade show for the everyman draws thousands; over, yes, but not forgotten. Photos inside. Full Story
- Posted Dec 5, 2005 11:33 pm GMT
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G.A.M.E. kicks off
Event celebrating gaming and music under way at San Francisco's Moscone Center. Full Story
- Posted Dec 3, 2005 5:37 pm GMT
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DOA4, new Zelda playable at G.A.M.E.
Next-gen fighter, highly anticipated Nintendo sequel join list of games at convention melding music and games. Full Story
- Posted Dec 2, 2005 9:26 pm GMT
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DOA4 delay defended
Tecmo's Tomonobu Itagaki says postponement was necessary to maintain balance in online gameplay; more details on game released. Full Story
- Posted Dec 2, 2005 8:40 pm GMT
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Xbox 360 lands across the pond
Long lines, low supplies, outrageous eBay prices... Microsoft's European launch mirrors North American release. Full Story
- Posted Dec 2, 2005 8:33 pm GMT
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DOA4's arrival slipping again?
[UPDATE] Xbox 360 may not get its fight on as expected; online retailers list December 14 as new release date. Tecmo expects to make announcement next week. Full Story
- Posted Nov 30, 2005 8:13 pm GMT
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Xbox 360 interest tops Revolution at TGS 2005
Annual survey shows Microsoft making mindshare headway with Japanese gamers, but still trailing Sony by a wide margin. Full Story
- Posted Nov 30, 2005 7:44 pm GMT
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Dead or Alive 4 to miss Japanese 360 launch
Tecmo's brawler stumbles; company to make last-minute adjustments and have it ready to answer the bell a week later. Full Story
- Posted Nov 28, 2005 7:36 pm GMT
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Dimension added to Dead or Alive film
Genre film distributors gets rights to Corey Yuen's game-based martial arts flick; fall release planned. Full Story
- Posted Nov 21, 2005 8:14 pm GMT
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Zero Hour ticking away
[UPDATE]: Best Buy sets up shop in the heart of the event; order is maintained as attendees line up to be among the first Xbox 360 owners. Full Story
- Posted Nov 21, 2005 1:14 pm GMT
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Game on for WCG finals
700 of the globe's best gamers meet for competition in Singapore. Total purse tops $435,000. Full Story
- Posted Nov 17, 2005 12:46 am GMT
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Xbox 360 midnight madness, rental radness
GameStop opens doors at midnight for console's launch; GameFly begins shipping Xbox 360 games for rent. Full Story
- Posted Nov 16, 2005 10:53 pm GMT
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Xbox 360 backward compatibility lacking in Japan
List of playable Xbox games for the Xbox 360 in Japan tops out at a dozen versus 200-plus in North America; more promised in future. Full Story
- Posted Nov 16, 2005 7:08 pm GMT
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EB: DOA4 delayed, 360s in short supply
E-mail from top game retailer says Tecmo's fighter is coming December 1, and later console preorders may not arrive until 2006. Full Story
- Posted Nov 10, 2005 6:15 pm GMT
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Fatal Frame III zooms in on retail
Latest in Tecmo's ghost-busting franchise now available for PlayStation 2; gamers shoot specters with magic camera. Full Story
- Posted Nov 9, 2005 12:22 am GMT
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Tecmo springs Trapt
Deception series makes current-gen debut as PlayStation 2 game ships to stores nationwide. Full Story
- Posted Nov 1, 2005 8:44 pm GMT
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DOA4's Halo content detailed
Collaboration between Tecmo and Bungie yields an unlockable Mistress Chief; Halo-themed battleground also included. Full Story
- Posted Oct 26, 2005 11:45 pm GMT
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Halo, DOA4 universes collide
Bungie confirms Halo character will be unlockable in Tecmo's Dead or Alive 4 for Xbox 360. Character's identity not immediately identified, but Bungie leaves clues. Full Story
- Posted Oct 4, 2005 7:40 pm GMT
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Ninjas do battle with Heroes at retail
Latest Ninja Gaiden, Kingdom Under Fire games arrive in stores for the Xbox. Full Story
- Posted Sep 21, 2005 11:08 pm GMT
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TGS 2005: Monster Rancher 5 detailed and dated
Next Monster Rancher hitting Japan this December; game details and anime promo announced--first screens inside. Full Story
- Posted Sep 17, 2005 9:33 pm GMT
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TGS 2005: DOA4 coming December 10 in Japan
Tecmo announces its new fighter will be released simultaneously with Microsoft's next-gen console in Japan. Full Story
- Posted Sep 16, 2005 8:29 pm GMT
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Tecmo Classic Arcade ships
Classic gaming pack includes Tecmo Bowl, Rygar, and Solomon's Key; 11 titles in all for 120 quarters. Full Story
- Posted Sep 13, 2005 11:29 pm GMT
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Japanese developers weigh in on Xbox 360
Game creators at Japan's top publishers reveal the ins and outs of developing for Microsoft's next-generation console. Full Story
- Posted Aug 30, 2005 6:58 pm GMT
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EB Games opens up Xbox 360 preorders
Gamers who thought Microsoft's bundles would lighten their wallets are in for more financial woes as first retailer rolls out 360 bundles. Full Story
- Posted Aug 24, 2005 12:43 am GMT
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DOA4 slated for Xbox 360 launch in Japan
Temco's anticipated fighting game is scheduled to ship alongside Microsoft's next-generation console across the Pacific; Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball 2 now official. Full Story
- Posted Jul 20, 2005 6:56 pm GMT
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Tecmo working on Monster Rancher 5
Circus-themed installment to feature more role-playing than ranching. Full Story
- Posted Jul 13, 2005 8:38 pm GMT
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Itagaki talks Xbox 360
Team Ninja guru also further confirms that Microsoft will make a major announcement in Japan later this month. Full Story
- Posted Jul 1, 2005 6:42 pm GMT
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Dead or Alive movie begins production
Latest game-to-movie project will bring Tecmo's fighting series to the big screen; Devon Aoki lands Kasumi role, Jaime Pressly as Tina. Full Story
- Posted Jun 17, 2005 7:01 pm GMT
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Tecmo making new action game for PSP
Fatal Frame's producer is making a new action puzzle game featuring cute orderly robots. Full Story
- Posted Jun 16, 2005 10:12 pm GMT
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Ninja Gaiden Black only $29.99
Tecmo confirms souped-up version of its acclaimed action game will be discount-priced, stresses it will be premium quality. Full Story
- Posted Jun 7, 2005 2:06 am GMT
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DOA Code: Cronus coming to Xbox 360
Itagaki says Team Ninja's delayed game is now coming to Microsoft's next-gen console; Tecmo out of the current-gen Xbox game after Ninja Gaiden Black. Full Story
- Posted Jun 3, 2005 1:14 am GMT
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GameStop taking Halo 3 preorders
The retailer predicts that Master Chief will fight again in June 2006 on the Xbox 360; also lists 360 versions of DOA VBall 2, Theseis, Metronome, and [eM]. Full Story
- Posted Jun 1, 2005 8:28 pm GMT
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Tecmo crowns world DOAU champion
Team Ninja's Itagaki on hand as Tecmo holds final competition to determine the best combatant in Dead or Alive Ultimate. Full Story
- Posted May 19, 2005 6:22 pm GMT
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Ninja Gaiden back in Black
Tecmo confirms deluxe version of the acclaimed Xbox game; includes Ninja Gaiden, both Hurricane expansions, and bonus missions. Full Story
- Posted May 19, 2005 4:25 am GMT
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Xbox 360 picks up Final Fantasy XI, will be backwards compatible
Square Enix, EA announce strong 360 support; more than 160 games in development, up to 40 available at launch; Microsoft says console will play "top-selling" Xbox games. Full Story
- Posted May 17, 2005 3:38 am GMT
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Rumor Control: Next-gen controllers and Revolution rumblings
This week: Steam gets infected and Team Ninja's next-gen plans. Full Story
- Posted May 7, 2005 2:05 am GMT
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Rumor Control UPDATE: Xbox 360 revealed (sort of...again)
Also this week: Revolution's E3 no-show, Ninja Gaiden Black, WebTV 360, and the PSP's processor. Full Story
- Posted Apr 25, 2005 5:54 pm GMT
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Fatal Frame shoots a sequel
New horror game from Tecmo will feature three playable characters; game haunts Japanese PS2s this summer. Full Story
- Posted Mar 16, 2005 8:51 pm GMT
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Kagero II snags a date
Tecmo's murderous sequel is coming to Japanese PS2s in June; macabre game lets gamers set traps for unsuspecting prey. Full Story
- Posted Mar 11, 2005 6:47 pm GMT
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Tourney players wanted: Dead or Alive
Xbox Live and Tecmo reveal plans for an online DOA Ultimate competition; winners get a trip to the 2005 E3. Full Story
- Posted Feb 16, 2005 2:01 am GMT
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2005 WCG games announced
Games picked for global competition; two new franchises join World Cyber Games this year in Singapore. Full Story
- Posted Jan 25, 2005 12:52 am GMT
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Fatal Frame II Director's Cut ships
Crimson Butterfly emerges from its cocoon today; extra gameplay modes and new costumes added to Xbox edition of horror game. Full Story
- Posted Nov 1, 2004 8:51 pm GMT
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Microsoft to publish Fatal Frame II in UK
Microsoft Games Studios will publish Tecmo's survival horror sequel for the Xbox in England under the title Project Zero 2. Full Story
- Posted Oct 29, 2004 8:24 pm GMT
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Fatal Frame II Director's Cut dated
Crimson Butterfly flaps over to the Xbox on Monday for more thrills, scares, and a new first-person mode. Full Story
- Posted Oct 28, 2004 10:08 pm GMT
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Dead or Alive Ultimate ships
Tecmo's bouncy Xbox Live fighting game hits retailers across North America starting this week. Full Story
- Posted Oct 27, 2004 8:09 pm GMT
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One more DOA Ultimate delay for Japan
Japanese release of Tecmo's online Xbox fighter bumped back yet again; will ship November 3. Full Story
- Posted Oct 25, 2004 9:40 pm GMT
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DOA Ultimate goes gold
Xbox Live-enabled version of Tecmo's premier fighting game series bounces off to the factory; will store shelves later this month. Full Story
- Posted Oct 18, 2004 7:32 pm GMT
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Tecmo defeats DOA hackers in court
Supreme Court of Tokyo finds "naked Kasumi" hack to be in violation of Tecmo's copyright. Full Story
- Posted Sep 30, 2004 6:53 pm GMT
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Ninja Gaiden Hurricane Pack Vol. II available now
Xbox Live downloadable expansion adds fiercer enemies, more outfits for Ryu. Full Story
- Posted Sep 28, 2004 2:11 am GMT
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Dead or Alive Ultimate delayed again
Japanese release of online fighter pushed back for more work on Xbox Live play. Full Story
- Posted Sep 23, 2004 7:24 pm GMT
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Monster Rancher RPG title headed to Nintendo DS
"Monster Farm Jamboree" will be the first RPG in the creature-breeding simulation series. Full Story
- Posted Sep 21, 2004 8:22 pm GMT
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Ninja Gaiden Hurricane Pack Vol. II coming
Team Ninja is prepping a second expansion for its award-winning action game that features even tougher enemies. First screens inside. Full Story
- Posted Sep 16, 2004 6:45 pm GMT
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Master Ninja Tournament finals finalized
Tecmo reveals specifics for the last round of its Ninja Gaiden championship, which will be held at the Tokyo Game Show. Full Story
- Posted Sep 16, 2004 1:35 am GMT
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Tecmo going retro in Japan
A compilation of Tecmo's arcade hits from the 1980s is coming to the PlayStation 2. Full Story
- Posted Sep 13, 2004 10:32 pm GMT
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Gallop Racer 2004 out of the gate
Tecmo's horse-racing simulator trots into stores today. Full Story
- Posted Sep 1, 2004 8:01 pm GMT
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Jakks to tackle Tecmo Bowl
Busy maker of retro plug-and-play game consoles snares license to Tecmo Basketball, Mighty Bombjack, Fire-n-Ice, Solomon’s Key, Tecmo Bowl, and more. Full Story
- Posted Aug 19, 2004 4:12 am GMT
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Mforma raises $40 million
Second round of financing gives mobile game publisher $84 million in venture capital. Full Story
- Posted Aug 17, 2004 9:01 pm GMT
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Tokyo Game Show to host Ninja Gaiden Tournament finals
Grand finale to the Master Ninja Tournament will be held during Japan's top game conference. Full Story
- Posted Aug 17, 2004 1:55 am GMT
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Ninja Gaiden Hurricane Pack released
After a weeklong delay, the expansion pack to Tecmo's acclaimed action game is now available. Full Story
- Posted Aug 9, 2004 11:04 pm GMT
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Toned-down DOA Ultimate Xbox bundle hitting Japan
Less risqué Kasumi cushion will be included with Tecmo and Miscrosoft's limited-edition Kasumi-Chan Blue Xbox bundle when it ships October 7. Full Story
- Posted Aug 4, 2004 7:30 pm GMT
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Ninja Gaiden Hurricane Pack delayed
Update for Tecmo's pushed back a week as the registration for the second round of the Master Ninja Tournament is extended a week. Full Story
- Posted Jul 30, 2004 11:35 pm GMT
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Japanese date set for Dead or Alive Ultimate
Tecmo will release DOAU in Japan on October 7 and will include three freebies for preorders. Full Story
- Posted Jul 23, 2004 11:13 pm GMT
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Master Ninja Tournament enters round two
Xbox Live's second Ninja Gaiden tournament begins in August and features new downloadable content. Full Story
- Posted Jul 13, 2004 7:48 pm GMT
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No Dead or Alive Ultimate until October
Official Web site for Tecmo's online-enabled DOA compilation says the Xbox title has been pushed back. Full Story
- Posted Jul 1, 2004 8:28 pm GMT
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Massive Ninja Gaiden update coming to Xbox Live
Due in August, the huge download from Tecmo will include new enemies, costumes, weapons, enemy AI, and camera and action engines. Exclusive screens inside. Full Story
- Posted Jun 24, 2004 9:26 pm GMT
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Round one of Master Ninja Tournament nearing end
First portion of Tecmo's Xbox Live Ninja Gaiden championship will wrap up Friday, June 4. Full Story
- Posted Jun 1, 2004 9:14 pm GMT
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Rumor Control: PlayStation 3 and Ninja Gaiden 2 in 2006?
These join Microsoft's handheld and Interplay's demise in this week's gossip roundup. Full Story
- Posted May 28, 2004 11:30 pm GMT
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Tecmo announces Gallop Racer 2004
Tecmo announces that it will release the fourth title in its Gallop Racer horse racing series in North America in September. Full Story
- Posted May 12, 2004 8:45 am GMT
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Tecmo announces GunGriffon
Tecmo plans to release this futuristic, Xbox Live-compatible, mech action game toward the end of this year. Full Story
- Posted May 12, 2004 8:39 am GMT
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Tecmo announces Fatal Frame II for Xbox
Tecmo plans to release an enhanced Xbox version of its survival horror sequel in time for Halloween. Full Story
- Posted May 12, 2004 8:39 am GMT
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Master Ninja Tournament kicking off Tecmo's E3 schedule
Besides a three-day Gaiden championship, contests, and a bounty of booth babes, Tecmo is trotting out Gallop Racer 2004. Full Story
- Posted May 10, 2004 3:24 pm GMT
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Ninja Gaiden censored for Europe
Microsoft confirms that the European version of Ninja Gaiden has been censored to satisfy ratings requirements. Full Story
- Posted Apr 23, 2004 12:47 pm GMT
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Master Ninja Tournament registration starts May 3
Entrants can join the Ninja Gaiden competition via Xbox Live. Full Story
- Posted Apr 16, 2004 2:10 am GMT
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Rumor Control: The Nintendo Nitro and Son of N-Gage
This week, these two gossip tidbits join Xbox Live espionage and an E3 Zelda preview. Full Story
- Posted Mar 13, 2004 2:06 am GMT
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Ninja Gaiden could get Euro makeover
Tecmo comments on speculation that the upcoming European release will be trimmed of its more violent content. Full Story
- Posted Mar 11, 2004 8:22 pm GMT
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Dead or Alive Ultimate delayed
Tecmo pushes back the international release of its online fighter for the Xbox. Full Story
- Posted Mar 4, 2004 9:46 pm GMT
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Ninja Gaiden ships out
Tecmo announces that the wait for its critically acclaimed action game is finally over. Full Story
- Posted Mar 3, 2004 4:07 am GMT
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New Ninja Gaiden Web site live
Tecmo launches site just as its long-awaited game is set to ship. Full Story
- Posted Mar 2, 2004 7:29 pm GMT
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Online Ninja Gaiden tournament unmasked
The Xbox Live "Master Ninja Tournament" will feature a worldwide championship at next year's X04. Full Story
- Posted Feb 27, 2004 3:24 am GMT
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Ninja Gaiden release date finalized
Tecmo and Team Ninja's long-awaited action game will absolutely, positively ship March 2. Full Story
- Posted Feb 24, 2004 9:36 pm GMT
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Rumor Control: GoldenEye Redux and another Ninja Gaiden delay
Also this week: The PC Halo Edit tool non-controversy, the GPSDS, and the Nintendo ex-president's bizarre comments. Full Story
- Posted Feb 14, 2004 2:11 am GMT
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Rumor Control: Re-enter the Matrix and PSP pre-orders
[UPDATE] These join the life-sized Kasumi bikini pillow and the rest of the week's weirdest rumors. Full Story
- Posted Feb 7, 2004 4:07 am GMT
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Ninja Gaiden "coming out in February"
Tecmo's John Inada refutes delay rumors, but reiterates the Xbox game still has no firm release date. Full Story
- Posted Jan 23, 2004 1:10 am GMT
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Ninja Gaiden: Not for kids!
The ESRB slaps a Mature rating on Tecmo's upcoming Xbox actioner. Full Story
- Posted Jan 20, 2004 9:10 pm GMT
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Dead or Alive Online now Dead or Alive Ultimate
Tecmo changes the title of its upcoming Xbox Live-enhanced DOA collection. Full Story
- Posted Jan 14, 2004 11:39 pm GMT
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Bach sees Xbox Live evolving
Console czar Robbie Bach gives CES-goers a glimpse into Microsoft's future online gaming plans. Full Story
- Posted Jan 10, 2004 2:46 am GMT
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Tecmo Xbox titles signed for Europe
Microsoft announces that it will publish Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive Online in Europe later this year. Full Story
- Posted Jan 9, 2004 10:53 am GMT
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Ubisoft catches Crimson Butterfly
Ubisoft announces that it will release Tecmo's survival horror prequel in Europe and Australia later this year. Full Story
- Posted Jan 8, 2004 4:59 pm GMT
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Tecmo releases Ninja Gaiden merchandise
Tecmo releases a new line of Ninja Gaiden merchandise and offers discounts to those who preorder a copy of the upcoming Xbox game. Full Story
- Posted Dec 19, 2003 11:49 am GMT
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Ninja Gaiden and DOA Online: Japanese launch dates fixed
Two big Tecmo titles have buzz, pre-order incentives, and now firm launch dates. Full Story
- Posted Dec 12, 2003 8:12 pm GMT
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Fatal Frame II ready for its close-up
The second installment in Tecmo's horror adventure series creeps into retail today. Full Story
- Posted Dec 9, 2003 11:42 pm GMT
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No Ninja Gaiden until 2004
The latest chapter in Tecmo's long-running series won't hit Xboxes until next year Full Story
- Posted Dec 3, 2003 5:48 am GMT
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Fatal Frame II fully developed
Tecmo announces that its camera-themed survival horror sequel for the PS2 has gone gold and will ship to stores next month. Full Story
- Posted Nov 26, 2003 2:06 pm GMT
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Monster Rancher 4 coming soon
Tecmo announces that its latest monster-breeding adventure game has gone gold and will arrive in stores later this month. Full Story
- Posted Nov 7, 2003 1:07 pm GMT
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Tecmo offers Ninja Gaiden preorder incentive
Tecmo announces that it has created a limited edition poster for gamers who preorder Ninja Gaiden from its online store. Full Story
- Posted Oct 30, 2003 10:54 am GMT
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Monster Rancher 4 site unleashed
Tecmo's digital monster breeding adventure is now ready for Web browsing. Full Story
- Posted Oct 17, 2003 12:37 am GMT
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Monster Rancher 4 preorder offer
Gamers preordering the Monster Rancher 4 game will receive a full deck of collectible cards. Full Story
- Posted Oct 3, 2003 1:39 am GMT
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Fatal Frame movie update
Tecmo and DreamWorks Studios announce that both Steven Spielberg and John Rogers are working on the upcoming survival-horror-game-inspired movie. Full Story
- Posted Oct 1, 2003 4:17 pm GMT
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New Ninja Gaiden details revealed
Tomonobu Itagaki of Team Ninja reveals the first information concerning Ninja Gaiden's Xbox Live content and unlockables. Full Story
- Posted Sep 18, 2003 4:04 pm GMT
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Microsoft closes doors on XO3
Closing day award ceremony tags Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3, Fable, and Ninja Gaiden as standouts. Full Story
- Posted Sep 18, 2003 2:12 am GMT
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Next wave of Xbox Platinum Hits coming
Microsoft announces a second wave of no fewer than 13 Xbox Platinum Hits games for North America. Full Story
- Posted Aug 21, 2003 7:15 pm GMT
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Monkeys invade North American Monster Rancher
The monkeys from Ape Escape will be included in the North American version of Monster Rancher 4. Full Story
- Posted Aug 14, 2003 8:18 pm GMT
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Tecmo bikinis on the loose
Tecmo releases a line of limited-edition Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball swimwear designed by Team Ninja. Full Story
- Posted Jul 10, 2003 12:27 am GMT
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Ape Escape monkeys to be in Monster Farm 4
The crazy apes from Sony's action game are going to make an appearance in the next Monster Rancher game. Full Story
- Posted Jun 17, 2003 7:35 pm GMT
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Dead or Alive Online announced
Tecmo takes its fighting-game series online. Full Story
- Posted May 7, 2003 6:47 pm GMT
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Next Dead or Alive game coming this fall
Tecmo will reveal information on the next Dead or Alive game at E3. Full Story
- Posted May 6, 2003 12:32 am GMT
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Official Monster Farm 4 site opens
Tecmo reveals new features in the latest installment in the Monster Rancher series. Full Story
- Posted Apr 30, 2003 7:32 pm GMT
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New Dead or Alive movie details
Impact Pictures adds Tecmo's Dead or Alive series to its list of video game-inspired movies currently in production. Full Story
- Posted Apr 10, 2003 8:54 pm GMT
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Tecmo ships Gallop Racer
The latest game in Tecmo's horse racing series is sent off to stores. Full Story
- Posted Apr 3, 2003 12:59 am GMT
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TGS 2002: Tecmo names new Dead or Alive game
Team Ninja is working on a new Dead or Alive game for the Xbox. Full Story
- Posted Sep 20, 2002 5:32 pm GMT


