Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3 has just gone gold for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, according to Namco Bandai.  The video game developer made the announcement last Wednesday, stating that the video game will step it up a notch and deliver new innovative features, enhancements and customizations when it is released on March 25.

Based on the animated series Naruto that follows a loud, hyperactive adolescent ninja who constantly searches for recognition and aspires to become the strongest of all, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3 is a 3-D fighting game that features the largest roster in the Ultimate Ninja series.

The game, which was originally released on December 22, 2005 in Japan, will include all characters from the Japanese version, with story lines following up to Sasuke Retrieval arc.  It will also include a brand new original story, which will have players exploring the Hidden Leaf Village and participating in battle royale matches in over 55 scenarios.

With this Naruto video game, fans will be to relive all their favorite battles that made up story arc 1 in hero's history mode.  Ninja-in-training can earn points to upgrade their strength, agility, defense, chakra and other special abilities to customize their characters to their liking.  Players can also turn characters into giant ninjas of unprecedented size, or summon large beasts to help turn the tide in summoning mode.  Also for the first time, American fans can listen to both English and Japanese voiceovers.

Furthermore, the fun goes on as tons of unlockable items such as movies, music and cards are hidden away offering loads of replay value to the game.

Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3 is rated “T” for teen by the Entertainment Software Rating Board and is expected to cost $39.99.

Meanwhile, fans can also catch back-to-back premiere episodes of Naruto on Cartoon Network every Saturday at 9pm.


-Kris De Leon, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
Source: Namco Bandai
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