Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Dated, Collector’s Edition Detailed

Even though Tecmo has said before that Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 is releasing on PlayStation 3 on September 29th, they decided to say it again in this press release, as well as show us the sexy box art and goodies included in the collector’s edition.

The Collector’s Edition is exclusive to GameStop (which is becoming to be a no-brainer these days) and includes a nice amount of extra goodies for of course, extra money. It will sport an 80-page book featuring 30 pages of in-game comic, a mini-strategy guide, an art gallery, and commentary from Team NINJA producer Yusuke Hayashi and the game’s lead artists. The Collector’s Edition will go for $69.99.

Alongside that, pre-order the game at GameStop and you’ll get an exclusive downloadable costume.

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 releases on September 29, 2009 exclusively for PlayStation 3.

A special Collector’s Edition will be available exclusively at GameStop retailers nationwide and Canada. The Collector’s Edition includes an 80-page book featuring:
• A 30-page Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 prologue comic written and designed by Team NINJA

• Mini-Strategy Guide: A starter guide covering Ryu, Ayane, Momiji, and Rachel’s weapons, ninpos, Story Mode basics, Team Missions and more
• Art Gallery: A peek at various character concept artwork
• Commentary from Team NINJA producer Yosuke Hayashi and the team’s lead artists
In addition, consumers who pre-order NINJA GAIDEN SIGMA 2 at GameStop will receive an exclusive downloadable costume available through the PlayStation®Network.

NINJA GAIDEN SIGMA 2 takes the series further with the introduction of an all-new Team Missions online co-op mode and Chapter Challenge mode, multiple playable characters, large weapon variety, “Ninja Record” player stat system and more. Encapsulating these features into one package makes NINJA GAIDEN SIGMA 2 not only the most challenging and addictive action game, but also the most definitive version of the series to date.

Game Features
• New Playable Characters: Ninja Gaiden’s Rachel, Ayane from the Dead or Alive series and Momiji from Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword appear as sexy new playable characters
• Team Missions mode (Co-op): Two players can engage in online co-op play with voice chat in more than 30 different missions. View and record your play through “Ninja Cinema” and share your Cinema and Mission results via PlayStation Network
• Chapter Challenge mode: Master your favorite chapter and compete against others for the top Karma points
• Ninja Record: View your complete stats for every mode played, number of enemies defeated, drops and throws, combos, rescues, character usage rate and more
• Rewards: Over 50 trophies to earn throughout the game and a dozen unlockable costumes. Weapons acquired can be leveled up to strengthen their power and gain new battle techniques
• Visual Diversity: Over 30 unique characters, 17 stages with a variety of environments, and a storyline which unfolds in 70 impressive cut-scenes
• Variable AI: Contributing to the increased difficulty level, the gameplay differs each time you appear in a level as enemies engage in a variety of different actions as they assess the current situation
• Gameplay Innovation: A finishing blow system can be used in battle to quickly defeat an enemy in one dynamic action
More information on the title is available at www.ninjagaidengame.com.

NINJA GAIDEN SIGMA 2 is rated “M” (Mature – Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Suggestive Themes, and Violence) by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) and will carry a suggested retail price of US $59.99 (GameStop Collector’s Edition US $69.99)