What do you get when you combine Ninjas and small? Eidos have announced a new Io Interactive-developed title, Mini Ninjas, due to hit the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, Wii, and DC this Fall. You’ll step into the shoes of Hiro, a small Ninja embarking on an epic quest. You’ll fight magical armies of evil Samuari, using Kuji magic to perish evil.

“Mini Ninjas represents a truly special game for us,” said Niels Jørgensen, General Manager of Io Interactive. “The whole team is very excited about it, because it is unique in so many ways. From the art style to the characters and the depth of the game – Mini Ninjas has that exceptional appeal, which is sure to keep both young and old very entertained.”

Hit the gallery for some screenshots and concept art. Check out a trailer below.

Introducing The World’s Smallest Hero

‘No one trips over a mountain; it is the smallest pebble that causes you to stumble’

Monday 19th January/…It is with great pride that Io Interactive unveils their latest videogame creation in a brand new game – MINI NINJASâ„¢, due for release Fall 2009 on Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, Xbox 360, PC Games for Windows and PlayStation 3 – Rated E10+, PEGI 7+

Prepare yourself for a Ninja adventure like you have never seen before! Join Hiro, the smallest hero on the biggest adventure, as he embarks on an epic and electrifying quest to restore harmony to a world on the brink of chaos. Use your skills and mighty Ninja training to battle a magical army of evil Samurai. Harness the power of your Kuji magic and utilise the special skills of your Mini Ninja friends as you travel through a perilous world to reach the final confrontation with the Evil Samurai Warlord in his Fortress of Doom.

“Mini Ninjas represents a truly special game for us,” said Niels Jørgensen, General Manager of Io Interactive. “The whole team is very excited about it, because it is unique in so many ways. From the art style to the characters and the depth of the game – Mini Ninjas has that exceptional appeal, which is sure to keep both young and old very entertained.”

Visit www.minininjas.co.uk for trailers, screenshots and information.