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Ninja Gaiden 2 screens appear online and quickly disappear, Internet too fast photo

In the black of the night (how appropriate!) a Ninja Gaiden 2 details page appeared on Microsoft's official Japanese Xbox 360 Web site. Complete with the screenshots shown here, the game was listed for a 2008 release, which likely means 2010 since we're talking about Team Ninja here. 

Not surprisingly, the game looks absolutely gorgeous, with large, lush environments and detailed enemies. The screenshots display a surprising amount of violence, even for a Ninja Gaiden title. Itagaki, a fan of the God of War series, obviously doesn't like being one-upped -- consider the gauntlet thrown, Kratos. 

While the page no longer exists, the damage (including various decapitations and flying limbs) has already been done. If we needed any confirmation that Ninja Gaiden 2 is going to be revealed in some form or another at next week's Tokyo Game Show, this is it.

[Thanks Kain!]

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Butmac's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 08:07
Butmac
Ninja God of War?

Awesome
mackisawesome's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 08:10
mackisawesome
EPIC.... i love these games.
Neonie's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 08:14
Neonie
I love how Destructoid posts shit that people OBVIOUSLY wanted gone but werent quick enough 8D. Something I don't think any other gameing site has.
Teta's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 08:15
Teta
My ninja pants are getting tighter.
DeusPayne's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 08:19
DeusPayne
D-toid ftw! Trying to squelch the internet doesn't work.
Aaron Mxy Yost's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 08:20
Aaron Mxy Yost
VROOM VROOM goes the Internet.
Morrius's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 08:22
Morrius
It's a bit optimistic to assume that anyone has finished the first one isn't it?! doh.
Gnort's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 08:24
Gnort
RAGING NINJA HARDON GET!
catsithx's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 08:24
catsithx
Some one made a mistake and we get the goods early whooo hoo
Nick Chester's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 08:25
Nick Chester
Waits for the cease and desist, angry e-mails, calls ...
Buster's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 08:27
Buster
already cant wait for this, it looks so good, also theres blood flying everywhere and body parts all over the place
DarkTravesty's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 08:30
DarkTravesty
hes a wrecking machine!
Buster's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 08:34
Buster
also that scythe seem to have done some massive damage, i think i already know what my favorite weapon is gonna be
AngelsDontBurn's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 08:36
AngelsDontBurn
God so much more dismemberment! YES!
Brandon Undead's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 08:42
Brandon Undead
Can't... breathe.... too... happy...
10BobMarleys's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 08:45
10BobMarleys
Oh my God. These are the coolest illicit screenies evar. If the game is as good as these screenshots suggest, then ill be breakin out my home voodoo kit to help that relese date stick.
Cowboy TTop's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 08:57
Cowboy TTop
Freaking awesome stuff, another 360 hit in the pipe.

I have to hand it to Sony though, God of War series has set a bar that even Devil May Cry might struggle to top.
Plibble's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 09:00
Plibble
omg ninja vega w
we like ryu's claws lol
GuitarAtomik's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 09:05
GuitarAtomik
Those are awesome screens except for that one cityscape one. That one seriously looks like an Xbox 1 screen. The rest though, gore-a-licious.
hollywooda's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 09:14
hollywooda
PS3...what?....stigma who?..haha this is the real deal baby! on the 360, check that out!!!, you feel that?.. that's the sinking feeling, you've just bought a last generation game!..... I'm embarrassed for you.
TehPhil's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 09:15
TehPhil
Notice how he isn't killing one pirate? Thats because he cant.
Buster's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 09:20
Buster
no, he's not killing pirates cause all the pirates are already dead, he's that awesome
ShinAmano's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 09:25
ShinAmano
So much hot ninja on ninja action...I am came!
bipolar beers's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 09:45
bipolar beers
looks real good. some of the endings to these games are kinda pissing me off though. ninja gaiden sigma was jus dumb with the whole "its over" and he flies away. why couldnt i fly around during the entire game but meanwhile at the end of the damn thing he turns into a bird? wtf! also god of war 2 what the hell was that to be continued crap. its like im getting to the last master and right when i'm there to kick his ass they go "ok to be continued... go buy a ps3..." just give me a nice clear ending with some resolution and if you want to throw in some cliff hanger twist that makes it a to be continued type ending atleast do it like metal gear and have something happen after the credits role.
masterledz's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 09:54
masterledz
This is one of those titles I've been anxious for ever since I've beaten the previous on, Ninja Gaiden for XBOX. Oh my lawd, I can't wait.
Thornnn's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 09:59
Thornnn
Ohh I can't wait. I'd like to see this game in
action.
Baron Calico's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 10:01
Baron Calico
*boner*

NG was hands down my favorite game of last generation.
supernaut's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 10:07
supernaut
I have been wanting a reason to throw my 360 controller in frustration. Thx Team Ninja.
Bob Muir's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 10:14
Bob Muir
Looks a lot like Sigma. In a good way.
Scape's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 10:17
Scape
The city background in the 8th screen shot is absolutely amazing. I wonder if this is going to be a 360 only title, or will we see a PS3 release as well.
MechaMonkey's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 10:18
MechaMonkey
Dtoid, snagging pics with the quickness.
bipolar beers's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 10:21
bipolar beers
i hope its coming to ps3 as well. either way its another good title for 360. all they need now is a dead rising sequel and i might actually go buy me a 360.
wtfblakegtfo's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 10:35
wtfblakegtfo
omggggggggggggyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeesssssssssssssssssssssssssss
CCGames Mike's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 10:36
CCGames Mike
*drools over claw weapons* Oh god I want this! *ponders kidnapping Itagaki's pets in order to 'convince' him to get this out as soon as possible*
Milofo's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 10:39
Milofo
Looks like an updated version of Sigma. Wonder how long it will take this one to go over to PS3.
Nintendragon's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 10:50
Nintendragon
I am too excited to function now..so much for getting my calculus II homework done.
nademagnet's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 10:50
nademagnet
Oh Internets, you are so quick!

From now on Team Ninja must end every game with a cliff hanger ending and pick right up at those hanging cliffs with a boss battle. And they much pump these out every year... b/c it takes us about that long to beat them they is be so damn hard.
Bas's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 11:12
Bas
Here's hoping they don't take out all the gore for the Euro release like last time. NG PAL being censored was the final straw that drove me to modding my Xbox. Sadly, modding your 360 doesn't let you play games from overseas.
jdubya93's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 11:17
jdubya93
jack thompson and busy body politicians are going to love this game
Edarios's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 11:25
Edarios
damn...i finally have a reason to get a 360..really don't care about any of the other games, eh.
generaldane's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 11:33
generaldane
yes finally a sequel to my favorite action game of last gen (screw you dmc and gow)
DGX Goggles's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 11:44
DGX Goggles
Wow, all the other games at TGS can officially GTFO now. DO WANT.
GatsuTheBerserker's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 11:58
GatsuTheBerserker
@jdubya93: You got that right. I can hear the SCREAMS from angry soccer moms, politicians, and Jack'o attacking this game from every angle like they think they're ninjas. Srly, I would be surprised if the UK didn't ban THIS itself after the Manhunt 2 issue, but these screens are UTTERLY EPIC! I WANTS NOW!
Ellipson's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 11:58
Ellipson
Awesome.
Robert's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 12:06
Robert
KICK

ASS
Vigor's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 13:02
Vigor
My favorite pick is the one with the violence.
m3ds's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 13:46
m3ds
Mmmm gore. Some of the enemies have a really cool look and the Wolverine Claws are sweet, but I have to ask what's up with the boots in the second pic?
Cheeburga's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 13:58
Cheeburga
Fist and foot weapons?!
Holy shit.
Time for crazy fucking flippy dippy decapitation to a claw in the heart moves.
calpis's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 14:26
calpis
Ninja... Please!
ToiletDuck's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/11/2007 14:34
ToiletDuck
Br00tal. I'm really going to have to try to beat the first one now.
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