In a rather bizarre move, Microsoft have sent out e-mails this morning marketing a game they published back in 2008; one that’s received a major revision just recently on PlayStation 3. That game is Ninja Gaiden II.
Just after the revised Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 releases on PlayStation 3, Microsoft sends out e-mails of the original 2008-released game. The e-mails read: “Gokuson has challenged you to battle. Bring honor to your clan by visiting the Ninja Gaiden Dojo to hone your techniques and answer the challenge.”
A mini-game is available at the link provided in the e-mail, as well.
We’re not sure why Microsoft would remarket the title, even in just e-mails, considering it released last year and a newer version with more features has released on the competing console, but is sure is an odd move on their part.
Thanks, Electronic Theatre.
Seems like a pretty stupid move. By promoting a year old game they’re only bringing more to the PS3 version which could spark speculation that there’s something better about the PS3 version that MS doesn’t want people to know about.
Not that it really matters to me. I’ve never really been a fan of the NG series. For all it’s shiny, pretty graphics it has one, if not THE, worst camera in a third-person game ever. The controls equally suck making for a very unbalanced game. Other than jiggly boobies (with millions only a mouse click away) there’s really no need for this game.
Same goes for Dead Or Alive that peaked on the PS2 and Xbox.
It is odd for MS to do this. At first I wasn’t going to buy NGS2 because my experience with it on the 360 wasn’t good. I did end up buying it I seem to play better on the ps3.(Im not to trying to be a fangirl) I havent experienced any bugs.