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Ryu goes into retirement: No more Ninja Gaiden, says Itagaki photo

Savor each sword slash while you can, because you'll be throwing your last shuriken with Ninja Gaiden II.

Series maker Tomonobu Itagaki says that Ninja Gaiden II for the Xbox 360 will be the last game in the Ninja Gaiden series. CVG says that the Team Ninja boss is looking to move onto something "completely new."

"Personally I think we were able to create the definitive 3D game in this series so I'm not planning on making any other games in the series," said Itagaki. "So I hope fans treat this as a swan song for the franchise."

And by "new," I don't think that he's even considering anything with ninjas in it. Itagaki tells Kotaku:

"I think the Pacific theater of World War II is a interesting topic," he said. "I think it would be cool to work with an American developer and do a game based on the Pacific Theater."

He would also consider doing a "space" game. I'm fine with either, as long as you can still run on walls.

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nademagnet's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/14/2008 12:06
nademagnet
I don't believe a word he said. Ninja Gaiden will not end with this title... unless he kills off everyone.
blehman's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/14/2008 12:07
blehman
I think I'm sadder by the fact he's thinking of doing ANOTHER WWII game.
Angry Irish's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/14/2008 12:08
Angry Irish
Better to end the series before we start having the games go to shit.
Shin Oni's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/14/2008 12:09
Shin Oni
I said it in Necros's cblog and i'm saying it again.

The cheese grated face lies

DoA 4 was said to be the last, yet uh oh. DoA5. He can deny it all he wants, Ninja Gaiden isn't dead.
ParaParaKing's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/14/2008 12:10
ParaParaKing
I'm kinda happy, because I hate the series so much.
DamnYouKrycek's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/14/2008 12:10
DamnYouKrycek
Maybe someone will pic up the franchise and make a 3D Ninja Gaiden with a proper story. That would make me happy.
TrickyNicky's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/14/2008 12:17
TrickyNicky
It will be interesting to see how he will work in a Blonde wearing skin-tight leather and giant juggs into the Pacific theater.
Jayson Napolitano's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/14/2008 12:19
Jayson Napolitano
I don't see the big fuss over the 3D Ninja Gaiden titles. They really don't click with me. The fact that Itagaki swore never to make a 2D Ninja Gaiden is pretty lame, too, so whatever!
DamnYouKrycek's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/14/2008 12:22
DamnYouKrycek
@TrickyNicky

Replace Hitler with Blonde wearing skin-tight leather and giant juggs. Done.
MATTFOO's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/14/2008 12:25
MATTFOO
I LOVE U DALE
DaedHead8's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/14/2008 12:26
DaedHead8
This does sadden me. Although the prospect of a new IP has me excited. It will be interesting to see if he keeps it up. I doubt he will be able too. Kojima said MGS2 would be his last, and MGS4 is right around the corner. lol
Boolean's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/14/2008 12:27
Boolean
A WW2 game? He better be kidding. Goddamit HE BETTER BE KIDDING.

....

He's kidding, right?
king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/14/2008 12:32
king3vbo
Im with DamnYouKrycek
ZombiePlatypus's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/14/2008 12:34
ZombiePlatypus
@DamnYouKrycek

Wrong theater. Replace Yamamoto with a Blonde wearing skin-tight leather and giant juggs...
DamnYouKrycek's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/14/2008 12:36
DamnYouKrycek
History: I'm doin' it wrong!
casualweaponry's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/14/2008 12:39
casualweaponry
Thank goodness he's going to do a WWII game. This is a period of history that has been sorely under represented in gaming.

</sarcasm>
JynxShot's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/14/2008 12:42
JynxShot
Oh god.
My heart just...
exploded.

I'm going to go cry in a corner with the other NG fanboys.
Maurice Tan's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/14/2008 12:50
Maurice Tan
So, NG2 on the ps3 will be the last new version of NG? ;)
Rogue Trooper's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/14/2008 12:56
Rogue Trooper
A WWII game set in the Pacific? This is great, there have been too many games set in thr European theater.
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/14/2008 13:03
Holyetheline
NG 2 will be such a hit... I'm excited about it... there will be other games like it... eh
Flesh Into Gear's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/14/2008 13:12
Flesh Into Gear
Geez, thats like a kiddie toucher saying "im done touching kids, now i want to be a catholic priest." Have fun with making games people arent going to buy if it doesnt have "giaden" in it.
skullivan's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/14/2008 13:44
skullivan
What, no TRILOGY? :p
frozenbabylon's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/14/2008 14:55
frozenbabylon
Saddened? Honestly, no. I'm glad. NG fucking sucks.
Jonathan Kerr's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/14/2008 16:28
Jonathan Kerr
I am saddened.
Spooky Electric's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/14/2008 16:41
Spooky Electric
As Shin Oni said, he claimed DOA4 was his last just before it was released, then months later he said he'd work on DOA5 once his work with DOAX2 and NGII were done. He'll change his mind.
Hopefully, there won't be anymore DOAX games, though. They were fun, but completely unnecessary.
Also, where the hell is Code Cronus? Now he wants to do WWII and sci-fi games? Though I'd totally be down for a Team Ninja sci-fi experience, as long as it isn't a flight simulator shooter.
Krayven's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/14/2008 18:34
Krayven
Maybe it'll be WWII with ninjas.
c0dek's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/14/2008 20:26
c0dek
oh man, that'd be awesome! WW2 is an underdeveloped settings that is just ripe for video game-age.

or, not. but definitely one of the two.
BlackSunEmpire's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/14/2008 21:27
BlackSunEmpire
WW2 style pacific ninjas?? I'm not so sure.

If this game makes enough money (which it probably will), I'd be willing to believe this is not the last Ninja Gaiden we'll see.
Remz's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/15/2008 03:15
Remz
What's with all the NG hate? Do I smell some people who suck ass at the game?

He's talking out his ass btw. Itagaki does shit like this all the time.
r4z0rbl4d3's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/15/2008 09:21
r4z0rbl4d3
saddened!? i really hope he changes his mind... this games has great chances of becomíng my personal favourite action adventure (until now its a draw between god of war 2 and ninja gaiden black). plz mr itagaki dont quit just yet ;(
Doomtrain's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/15/2008 14:14
Doomtrain
I'M DONE WITH NINJAS, LET'S DO WORLD WAR 2, THAT IS A NEW AND INTERESTING GENRE.
Bob Muir's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/16/2008 22:51
Bob Muir
I just want a game about Space Hitler. That would rock.
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