We have a new announcement for you today, courtesy of NAMCO BANDAI. The anime fans among you might be quite interested.
NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that a free multiplayer demo of NARUTO™ SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja® Heroes 3 is now available for download exclusively for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system via the PlayStation®Network. Offering a taste of the game’s intense ninja action, the demo allows players to step into the shoes of Naruto, Kakashi, Pain or Konan and battle head-to-head with up to four friends through an ad-hoc connection. Playable in single player free battle or ad hoc multiplayer modes, the demo also includes three maps that give players a glimpse into the renowned Naruto world: Hidden Leaf Village, Akatsuki Hideout and Cliff of Morning Mist.
Based on the popular animated NARUTO SHIPPUDEN series from VIZ Media, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 refines the series’ trademark fighting mechanics by offering an all-new adventure mode, a new roster of fierce ninja, and robust multiplayer battles. Players can follow the Nine-Tail Fox ninja in his continuing efforts to save his friend Sasuke via the game’s new Master Road mode. With more than 80 action-packed missions, skills are put to the test as players face intense battles using one of more than 50 characters. Additionally, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 features a three-player cooperative mode which allows them to experience select adventures in the main story.
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 will be available throughout North America on May 11, 2010.