From/De: Atlus
ATLUS TO BRING NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: DRAGON BLADE CHRONICLES FOR Wii(TM) AND NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: NARUTO VS. SASUKE FOR NINTENDO DS(TM) TO NORTH AMERICA THIS HOLIDAY SEASON; SPECIAL BUNDLES AND BONUS ITEMS REVEALED
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 24, 2010 – Atlus U.S.A., Inc. today announced that they have reached agreement of distribution with Tomy Corp., the licensee of Nintendo platforms in US, Canada, Latin and South America from VIZ Media for NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Dragon Blade Chronicles for Wii(TM) and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Naruto vs. Sasuke for Nintendo DS(TM). These two chapters in the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN franchise, based on the extremely popular anime series, are currently scheduled for release on November 16, 2010. Over the next few weeks certain retailers will offer special bundles, pre-order bonus items, and gifts-with-purchase for the games, making them perfect gifts for the holiday season.
“We’re very excited to work with Tomy Corp. and VIZ Media to present two new NARUTO SHIPPUDEN games to fans across North America,” said Tim Pivnicny, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Atlus. “We’re sure fans will have NARUTO SHIPPUDEN on their holiday wish lists as they do every year, and we’re happy to bring them not only the games but also exciting bonus offers at retailers such as Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Best Buy, EB Games Canada, GameStop, and Toys ‘R’ Us.”
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Dragon Blade Chronicles for Wii (www.atlus.com/narutodbc) and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Naruto vs. Sasuke for Nintendo DS (www.atlus.com/narutonvs) are set to release on November 16, 2010. Fans can also look forward to more NARUTO SHIPPUDEN adventures on Nintendo DS in early 2011.
For more information on NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, and to view subtitled uncut episodes (rated T+ for Older Teens), please visit the official website at https://www.Naruto.com. The TV version of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN can be viewed on Disney XD every Wednesday (rated TV-PG). Uncut episodes can be viewed on https://www.VIZAnime.com and Hulu, and dubbed downloadable episodes are also available on iTunes, PlayStation® Network, Xbox LIVE, and Amazon Video On Demand. More information on the ratings may be found at https://ratings.viz.com.
About NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Dragon Blade Chronicles (Wii)
Take control of both Naruto and Sasuke as they go their own ways to seek out the mysteries and power behind Genryu, the mighty Elemental Dragons, in an all-new epic adventure. The world is in danger and only the power of the legendary Dragon Blade and rare elemental orbs hidden across the land can save it. As Naruto, you will use special orbs collected from the powerful Genryu to enhance your Dragon Blade with new powers, acquire new skills by finding and equipping dozens of Ninja Scrolls hidden throughout the world, and take on gigantic dragons in incredible boss battles! With two superstars in one game, you won’t want to miss this amazing adventure! NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Dragon Blade Chronicles has been rated “E10+” (Everyone 10 and older) with cartoon violence and language by the ESRB.
About NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Naruto vs. Sasuke (Nintendo DS)
Experience first-hand one of the most popular storylines from the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN arc as Naruto and Sasuke face off amidst a backdrop laced with intrigue and subterfuge! Discover, recruit, and swap fighters into your team to meet the needs of any given situation. Compete against your friends in Wireless Battle Mode for up to four players, or play cooperatively in the new Boss Rush Mode (local wireless only). Take part in thrilling battles and exciting mysteries, all leading up to the epic showdown between Naruto and Sasuke! NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Naruto vs. Sasuke has been rated “E10+” (Everyone 10 and older) with cartoon violence, language, and mild suggestive themes by the ESRB.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), is one of the most comprehensive and innovative companies in the field of manga (graphic novel) publishing, animation and entertainment licensing of Japanese content. Owned by three of Japan’s largest creators and licensors of manga and animation, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is a leader in the publishing and distribution of Japanese manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa and is a global ex-Asia licensor of Japanese manga and animation. The company offers an integrated product line including the popular monthly manga anthology SHONEN JUMP magazine, graphic novels, and DVDs, and develops, markets, licenses, and distributes animated entertainment for audiences and consumers of all ages. Contact VIZ Media at 295 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94133; Phone (415) 546-7073; Fax (415) 546-7086; and website at https://www.VIZ.com.
About TOMY Corporation
With U.S. headquarters in Santa Ana, California, TOMY Corporation is one of the world’s oldest and most endearing entertainment companies. For more than eight decades, TOMY has developed and manufactured a broad portfolio of exciting and educational toys, games and video games for children of all ages. Known for its innovation, quality and safety, TOMY’s mission is to produce videogames for North America that entertain and inspire children and adults. The Consumer Software Division currently publishes for Nintendo DSTM and WiiTM, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. TOMY Corporation is a subsidiary of Japan-based TOMYCompany, Ltd. (aka TAKARATOMY in Japan). More information is available at https://www.TOMY-USA.com.
About Atlus U.S.A., Inc.
Located in Irvine, California and founded in 1991, Atlus U.S.A., Inc. is renowned for its proud tradition of publishing exceptional role-playing games with strong niche appeal. The Atlus library of critically acclaimed video games includes Demon’s Souls, 3D Dot Game Heroes, the Trauma Center series, and the award-winning Shin Megami Tensei series. For more information, visit https://www.atlus.com. For breaking news, special promotions, insider info, and more, visit https://www.atlus.com/faithful to join the ranks of the Atlus Faithful!
© 2002 MASASHI KISHIMOTO / 2007 SHIPPUDEN All Rights Reserved. SHONEN JUMP and NARUTO are trademarks of Shueisha, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. This product is manufactured, distributed and sold under license from VIZ Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Game and Software © TOMY. Exclusively distributed by Atlus U.S.A., Inc. All Rights Reserved. TOMY and its logo are trademarks of TOMY Company, Ltd. VIZ Media and its logo are trademarks of VIZ Media, LLC. Wii and the Wii logo are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2006 Nintendo. Nintendo DS is a trademark of Nintendo. © 2004 Nintendo. The ratings icon is a registered trademark of the Entertainment Software Association.
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From/De: Digital Bros.
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: NARUTO VS SASUKE Fact Sheet
- French
Naruto Shippuden: Naruto Vs Sasuke est le premier jeu Naruto sur DS à mélanger jeu de plateforme et jeu de combat.
Les joueurs auront le choix parmi les 14 personnages jouables du jeu pour affronter de nombreux ennemis et utiliser leurs nombreux pouvoirs ninjas.
En multijoueurs, ils pourront affronter jusqu’à 4 de leurs amis pour des combats explosifs.
- Naruto est la licence manga n°1 en France
- Pour la 1ère fois sur DS, Naruto arrive dans un jeu qui mélange jeu de plateforme et jeu de combat
- Un scénario fidèle à l’anime Shippuden
- 14 personnages jouables dont Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi, Kiba ou Tenten
- Un mode multijoueurs jusqu’à 4 avec une seule cartouche
Copyright Digital Bros France 2010 – www.digital-bros.net
- English
Naruto Shippuden: Naruto vs Sasuke is the first Naruto game on the DS that mixes platform game and fighting game genres.
Players can choose from 14 playable characters from the game to face many enemies and use their many ninja powers.
In multiplayer, they could face up to four of their friends to explosive battles.
- The Naruto manga is licensed No. 1 in France
- For the first time on DS, Naruto arrives in a game that mixes platform and fighting gaming
- Storyline faithful to the Shippuden anime
- 14 playable characters including Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi , Kiba or Tenten
- A multiplayer mode up to 4 with a single cartridge
Copyright Digital Bros France 2010 – www.digital-bros.net
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