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Controversial Ninja Gaiden 2 Commercial

Tecmo has just released a new commercial for Ninja Gaiden 2 in Japan. Showing footsteps mysteriously appear throughout New York City, it's meant to represent Ryu Hayabusa's awesome ninja techniques. This commercial is strictly running in Japan right now, but if it does make way to the American shores, the ending may cause a slight problem.

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Bnet3435355d ago

I don't think it's about the statue itself, but more for memories of 9/11. Any structure falling down in New York is never a good thing.

Venomish5355d ago

reminds me of the pokemon south park episode

Panthers5355d ago

Wonder why they would show the Statue of Liberty being cut in half? I think that is a pretty powerful message. Hmmmmm.

GrandTheftZamboni5355d ago

This invisible ninja technique is much more effective with clean feet.

RememberThe3575355d ago

lol yeah it kind of defeats the purpose.

Elvfam5115355d ago

"Wonder why they would show the Statue of Liberty being cut in half? I think that is a pretty powerful message. Hmmmmm."

Because you fight the Statue of Liberty in the game

I wonder how we (US)going to take this

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ReservoirDog3165355d ago

I don't think you could call somebody a crybaby if that commercial reminds them of how their father or mother died. So have a heart, ok?

This will probably never make it to America though.

Willio5355d ago

People need to understand Americans are oversensitive about everything. People will cry about it if it is aired in the States while anywhere else, people won't care. Look at the RE4 incident killing "black" people and calling the creators racists.

Panthers5355d ago

Of course it wont make it to America. Just makes you wonder how the Japanese feel about us.

Mindboggle5355d ago

You got to admit, its a brilliant advert...

ZBlacktt5355d ago (Edited 5355d ago )

Bubbles

Your either to young or to stupid to make a comment like that.
But no problem. We'll have Activision make a COD commercial of Japan getting bombed with 2 nuclear bombs blowing up two major cities and see how well that goes over on the folks in Japan. I mean, it's just a commercial right? Take it from someone who has served in their countries armed forces to fight for freedom. Let's all count the days until Sony USA steps in to pull this ad, lol.

aldesko5355d ago (Edited 5355d ago )

Even though it's part of the game, it's pretty tasteless considering your target demographic has no idea why a ninja destroyed a national monument in NYC.

And there's no way this will ever be aired in America. Remember when Sony pulled the KZ2 ads from bus stops because a teacher complained that they were frightening children... even though it was just a helghast helmet?

Having said that, the ad is really well-made. I never see cool ads like this for PS3 games, although I don't watch a lot of TV. I prefer these ads to those artsy-fartsy ones I used to see all the time with babies crying and stuff.

@GrandTheftStreetcar
I'm guessing he accidentally ran through a garden or something and got dirt on his feet.

IdleLeeSiuLung5355d ago

We have to be so god dang politically correct every time we say anything because somebody somewhere took offense that we can't do anything.

How about, we say screw you so we can actually get stuff done!

RAZORLAND5355d ago (Edited 5355d ago )

The grand-standing from U.S. politicians if this airs in America.

personally, i think its funny too

Jamegohanssj55355d ago

I want this commercial to run in America because it will sell. When I saw it I was like, wtf, then the statue of liberty part made me smile.

TGSI

AKNAA5355d ago

well folks... its offical, Ryu Hayabusa is clearly a terrorist!
now we know who really took down the twin towers...

CoxMulder5355d ago

If anyone here is either young or stupid, it's you. I'll say you're the latter..

Oh wow.. Did you just actually compare a ninja slicing up a statue to the actual barbaric nuking of 2 major cities, causing the death of well over 200.000(!!) innocent civilians in a grotesque display of revenge over attacking a military base?!

(Some of) you americans never cease to amaze me.. Un-facking-believable..

And how does a ninja slicing up a statue remind people of terrorists flying a plane into a skyscraper?

Yet it's perfectly fine for an american dev to call his nuke-launcher "Fatman" anywhere but Japan.. Fackin hypocrites!!

callahan095355d ago

Whoa! That was a cool commercial. I haven't seen a commercial for a videogame that I liked that much since some of the old Ratchet & Clank commercials. It was intriguing, funny, shocking, and showed some kickass gameplay footage. I already have Ninja Gaiden 2 on 360, but that commercial was just awesome enough that I kind of want to buy Sigma 2 now!

AntoineDcoolette5355d ago

Lol I say air it in the states because it'd be worth the reactions

Reibooi5355d ago

controversial my bum. The reason it's shown is because the statue of liberty is a new boss in the game it becomes possessed somehow and you fight it anyone who has seen the trailers already knows this. They were not trying to have some powerful message or anything just recreating something from the game.

It's entertainment people get over it.

ZBlacktt5355d ago

CoxMulder

I won't repeat myself to something like you. Replying once in a lifetime is far enough.

CoxMulder5355d ago

Maybe if you'd try to actually reply instead of repeating yourself, you'd get somewhere in life..

Fact is that your comment was childish, irrelevant, uncalled for and most of all plain ignorant.

In no way would this ad be comparable to an ad depicting 2 major cities being nuked, plain and simple. Especially not if that's something that actually happend, as it did.

If this ad depicted Ryu taking down the twin towers I'd get where you're coming from, but it doesn't so that argument is void.

mastiffchild5355d ago

I don't think it's meant offensively(i.e it's not an amalgamation of 9/11 or the Japanese wanting to relive PH!)as it's all game specific. I realise mot US TV audiences wouldn't know that BUT it's not going to go to air there, is it?

As it is I think the ads to demonstrate the silent power of the ninja-and it's something cultuyal to Japan so setting it in the US is almost them exporting this power-buit, again, for their own people. Lets also remember that the nyke was pulled from F3 for Japan but most gamers will know it was in originall and IIRC many Japanese gamers thought it's omission for them was way to sensitive and would've liked the original storyline.

As such I doubt that the Japanese have any problem with the US-they won't be supporting Al Quaieda any time soon folks, the ad isn't for the west and we don't often get Japanese culture let alone their humour so there's only affront to be taken if you're looking for it, imo.

ZBlacktt5354d ago (Edited 5354d ago )

@CoxMulder

LOL, childish? You are a clueless wonder aren't you? Get somewhere in life? I will personally bet you any amount of money I make more than you, your parents and there parents. If that is in some way a dig on haven't accomplished much in life. So please stfu and stay on topic. Because when it comes to myself and my personal status. Your about as clueless in that as well. But hey, I could be wrong about that huh, lol?

Obviously the topic again does not effect you in no way, why? Because you are you are not from here? Again, your small minded reply's are meaningless and have no feeling. Because this topic's title already states we all can expect to feel if it matters to you as a human does it not? Again some get it and some......don't. Btw, I see you often don't get along on here. A Habit of thinking you're smart and can come in and educate people on how they should all think huh. Interesting. Try starting with yourself first. Also, lets save each other the time from now on. As you are someone I would never associate with in my personal business or life. So why here? This way, you can continue to think your the smart one. But if you have any questions of what video gaming was like before you were even born. Just PM me ok.

Ignore User:CoxMulder

Take care Role: Trainee ( it fits perfect ).

@mastiffchild

I agree as well. I also don't think this ad is at all directed towards the 9/11 attacks. I mean, we all know that. I feel as many other's do that it's just to close to the memories of the attack. Pick any city in the world other than downtown NY. There have been movies made and totally scrapped due to them being to closely related to the attacks on 9/11. People respect how it could be looked at and it's just the right thing to do. No matter the country. No one wants to recall the worst attack on there countries homeland in a forum of entertainment just to make a buck. But then again, lets let the population decide and Sony executives on this matter when or if this ad ever makes it over to here. I have a feeling it won't.

Willio5354d ago

No offense but you are a hyprocrit. You called out Cox as a childish kid going off topic yet you did that yourself in 2 paragraphs. The worst part yet, you blocked someone before the person could reply to your statement. All he was saying was you were comparing oranges to apples. The funny part about the statue being cut down is the fact that Americans hate the French in which of whom built it.

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Sunny_D5355d ago

Are people really going to be patriotic over a statue that was given by the french being cut in half? Lol

RememberThe3575355d ago

And they worked their asses off building that thing. If anything, the french should be pissed.

Parapraxis5355d ago

If people actually took the message inscribed on the 2nd floor pedestal to heart there may not be such a huge gap between the poor and the rich, the healthy and the sick, the happy and the sad.

I wish it was a symbol that was actually true.
Sadly it very rarely seems to be.

"Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,
With conquering limbs astride from land to land;
Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand
A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame
Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name
Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand
Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command
The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.
"Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she
With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"

ZBlacktt5355d ago

Another dumb kid on the computer.... wow nice to see just how intelligent some are on here after all, lol... ( shakes head )

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- Ghost of Sparta -5355d ago

Rofl controversial or not, that sh*t was awesome.

topdawg1225355d ago

Personally, I don't think it's controversial and i don't think it's tryin to be. I can see people that would get sensitive about this though, but i still think it's an awesome ad. Just don't take it personal. This game has so much extra content it looks miles better than NG2 for 360
Thanks for testing it betabox!

54percent5355d ago (Edited 5355d ago )

yeah... controversial...

In movies no one has destroyed national American symbols like the White house or the Chrysler building or shown in a game Lincoln statue beheaded or.... oh wait..

Anyway it was awesome, if they edit the last part they can show it in the American TV (there are many sensitive people complaining about this being a foreign commercial)

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FiftyFourPointTwo5355d ago

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2
Only on PS3. It only does EVERYTHING.
Thanks for beta testing, bots.

Shmotz5355d ago

DEM JAPANESE MESSED WITH OUR AMURIKAANNN LADDYYY. I betcha that would happen. I'm American but it doesnt actually bother me as the Statue is one of the bosses I've heard.

Also, Lol @ guy getting slammed against the glass

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Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 - Team Ninja at its Finest

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 debuted in 2009; ahead of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty's launch, it's time to look back at one of Tecmo Koei's best titles.

MIDGETonSTILTS17432d ago

Disagree.

Black > Sigma1 > Sigma 2

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The 10 Hardest PlayStation 3 Platinum Trophies

With the release of games now slowing on the PlayStation 3, Twinfinite take a look at the 10 hardest platinum trophies on Sony's older system.

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DarkOcelet2999d ago

I almost got the Lost Planet 2 one, but that get no One in the Leaderboards was effed up.

Many of those trophies are just time consuming, if we are going to talk some seriously hard platinum trophies, put MGS4 in there.

I will never forget the day i got that Big Boss Emblem.

Complete the game in less than 5 hours
Use no continues
Use no health items
Kill no enemies
No alert phases
No special items
Complete the game on The Boss Extreme

One of my proudest trophies :)

skcej2999d ago

yeah the Lost Planet 2 one was pretty ridiculous with the amount of time you had to put in but when I researched the list I found a lot of people saying that the Nom de Guerres were really annoying/ quite tricky to get. I did think about putting MGS 4, maybe it should have got an honorable mention. Impressive trophy to have though dude! :)

kotaku772999d ago (Edited 2999d ago )

Yeah! specially when you got to play over and over MGS4, when you could be playing, idk, MGS3 or any other game

FallenAngel19842999d ago

I'm only one Trophy away from getting the Platinum in MGS4, but unfortunately it has to be that damn Songs of the Battlefield one that requires me to get all the emblems. It's such an eyesore to be so close only to be set up against such a daunting task

kotaku772999d ago

Mortal Kombat 9
Star Ocean: The Last Hope International
Lost Planet 2
Far Cry 2
Wipe Out HD
Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2
Super Street Fighter 4
Persona 4: arena
Raiden IV
NBA 2K16

Knushwood Butt2999d ago

+1 for Raiden IV

What is your best score in Overkill mode (online ranking rules) ?

kotaku772999d ago

I don't know what you're talking about

Knushwood Butt2998d ago

Raiden IV

Shhoting game

High score?

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Are AAA Games Too Easy?

"Perhaps extreme difficulties are still here, just presented in different ways. Multiplayer focused shooting games (for the most part), have average (to-below) difficulty within their campaigns. However, jumping online and playing competitively can produce a welcomed contest." KJ of Play Legit Writes

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itsjustexuma3303d ago

From Software thinks differently

bacrec13303d ago (Edited 3303d ago )

Real Talk. Wish more companies would get the memo.

joab7773303d ago (Edited 3303d ago )

So do I. Unfortunately, it doesn't sell so it doesn't get made. At least it doesn't sell 5-10 million like Assassin's Creed, And all the others. Bloodborne is one of the best games I've ever played, and it ruins other games b/c it expects better of you. It wants you to play it for awhile, instead of moving on to the next big thing a week later.

It's goal is to consume you, and not just your time, but your patience and your will, and it promises, unlike other games, to reward you for that time w/ actual satisfaction.

breakpad3303d ago

eeh ?? have you heard bloodborne or Souls games ? ..no if the develeopers dont seek wide casual acceptance (aka all kids must play the game) no ... are not easy

bouzebbal3303d ago (Edited 3303d ago )

i think western games are getting much easier than ever.
japanese are the only ones who dose difficulty. Games like Ninja Gaiden, Souls, Bloodborne raise the level.

johndoe112113303d ago

Why? That makes no bloody sense. Most games have varying levels of difficulty, if you are someone who likes to be constantly punished and frustrated while playing a game simply start off playing the game on it's hardest difficulty. Why the hell should they make all games with only one level of frustrating difficulty, to pander to a select few who have nothing better to do than spend 10 hours trying to pass one level?

This argument makes no sense and since bloodborne released people act like they've forgotten about difficulty settings. People saying all games should be difficult and punishing are selfish and inconsiderate and don't give a damn about anyone else's time or preferences. if gamers want to spend over a month trying to finish every game then they should not complain when only 5 or 6 games get released every year. It's a senseless foolish expectation.

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rawrock3303d ago

From Soft makes Souls games hard the wrong way. Slow clunky controls and questionable mechanics and design. Anybody can make a game where you die a lot. It takes more talent to make a game with a good difficulty balance and smooth gameplay. I have not played Bloodborne but at least it looks to be step up in gameplay over the Souls games.

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freshslicepizza3303d ago

from software became a aaa developer based on expanding its fanbase who often felt neglected to play games where if you die you suffer for it. the first demons souls game was not marketed as a aaa game, it grew from word of mouth and they managed to fill an area that was being ignored.

lots of aaa games are made easy and that makes sense since they want the barriers of people to play them to be as wide as possible. the more accessible the more will play is what they are thinking because aaa games cost a hell of a lot more money to make now than they did 30 years ago.

AngelicIceDiamond3303d ago

The industry doesn't use the word easy but "accessible" so yes games are easy.

joab7773303d ago

It's because they know that you won't be playing long. Only certain games get played over a period of time longer than 2 weeks. They just want your money, and want you to finish it. And they know that if you get the Souls reputation, you are screwed.

700p3303d ago

it depends on the game really.

BitbyDeath3303d ago

Depends on the difficulty setting.

Perjoss3303d ago

I find the souls games a bit too hard personally but I think Bloodborne has perfectly balanced difficulty.

KryptoniteTail3303d ago

Too hard, actually. Well, not "hard" but complicated, with long boring tutorials, and unbalanced sections and they try your patience with collectathons, bulls*** missions and try to make up for it with half hearted multiplayey and/or bitchy trophies.

I prefer more indies these days. AAA can still be the best around but most are boring rehashes and DLC fests.

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