Itagaki's Valhalla Freaks for Famitsu 360

TMC: Creator of the 3D Ninja Gaiden titles & Dead or Alive series Tomonobu Itagaki and his new studio Valhalla Games will be part of a new series of Famitsu interviews.

[Sonyslave3]

Itagaki game is going to kick A## only on xbox 360 baby

[Agent_Cody_Banks]

I hope it kicks ass. Debuting at E3 ain't it?

[LordMarius]

lol, Out of all the Japanese devs you bots can keep this sexual deviant while Sony takes the best, Nomura, Kojima, etc.

Edit: lol yeah thats why he making MGS5 on the 360 and a spin off on the PSP....oh wait

[N4PS3G]

Nice Big List you got there! :)

Especially Kojima. The sell out making MGS Rising for 360 that also wants to make a game for Natal and thinks it will start a Revolution.

Seems that Sony got him pretty locked haha

Edit: MGS 5 on PSP hahahahahaha , Next Gen MGS Multiplatform, Appeared on Microsoft's E3 , Making a Natal game. Kojima is whoring out everywhere! Sony is sure taking the best for them only hahaha

It's like letting your girlfriend sleep with everyone else and still think you've got the best for yourself! lol

[Kalowest]

Actually Kojima just loves making games, and if he see a opportunity, it doesn't matter what console it is, he will try to work with it.

[LordMarius]

http://psp.ign.com/articles...

...keep waiting for a REAL Metal Gear Solid game to ever grace your system

[N4PS3G]

ZzzZZz

MGS2: Xbox - Main Series MGS
MGS1: GameCube -Main Series MGS
MGS1: N-Gage- Main Series MGS

MGS: The series that has been everywhere!!

You think Kojima Production is making a Multiplatform engine just for making spin off games because they're are Loyal to sony? A company that according to them doesn't pay for exclusives? lol

Companies need to make profit on their games! and you still believe they are investing millions on making Rising multiplatform engine but will only make the main series games for Sony?hahaha

I've i had to wait for a "real" metal gear to grace any other system then there's nothing to wait! Because Metal Gear has graced Snes,Gameboy,PC,Xbox,Gamecube, Ipod,Iphone,Game.com,N-Gage,Mo b ile Phones etc etc.

Kojima and Sony's relationship is more unfaithful than Tiger Wood hahaha

[ZombieAutopsy]

As much as i think N4PS3G is stupid troll (most likely Bungie) i must agree with him, Kojima Games have appeared on just about every platform.

[LordMarius]

well while you wait for your gimp version I'm gonna go play MGS4, something you or Zero down there cant do

[Agent_Cody_Banks]

No, you're not.

[Zero 007]

and i think the next game from itagaki will be publisher by Microsoft , for shore

edit : hey MariusElijah dumber kid ?? MGS 1/2 also available on PC windows Buhahahah
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/...
did you remember this History
http://www.youtube.com/watc...
and YES N4PS3G FTW
edit 2:
like i guess when Xbox owners shutt the mouth of PS3 foolboys they really didn't have comments only say Xbox fans stupid looool

[N4XBOXG]

lol lol lol xbox 360 RROD lol lol lol my xbox broke lol lol lol wish i had real exclusives lol lol lol guess i should go purchase a ps3 so i can play real games lol lol lol

[ClownBelt]

I wonder what kind of game it is. If it's another BS hack and slash or beat em up then screw it.

[Kalowest]

What if MS let him make a New KI game, would you say screw it than. Just joking, but still MS needs more divers/different games to add to its exclusive library, so him making a good HnS or Fighting would be good.

[captain-obvious]

i think that he is working on a new IP
since he doesn't own any of the games that he perversely made
and its going to be a 360 only title or maybe NATAL
and a 25 to 10% chance that its going to be on PC too

[HolyOrangeCows]

Exclusive Voyeurism game.

[tplarkin7]

NG is the best action game I've ever played. Itagaki also innovated with DLC for NG in ways nobody has matched.

[EvilBlackCat]

@ tplarkin7
That my friend is 100% TRUE

Everybody likes to hype their favorite developer and game.

For me Itagaki is the man for others kojima etc etc etc.

Is all about taste and preference so here is a good question...

WHY the fncking DEVELOPERS WAR now?

This game an Xbox 360 exclusive cool get rejoiced about it Xbox 360 fanboys but this exclusive wars between gamer is just pointless.

Let the exclusives war in the hands of the console makers.

Loyalists dont you understand that a lot of PS3 exclusives you like i dont gives a fnck about them and that also goes to xbox 360 loyalists.

I own both consoles by the way... oh and a damn PC too but for real exclusive war is just pointless.

Try to get all consoles and support the games you like and enjoy them cause you pay money for them dammit.

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@ Godmars290
"NGS 1&2 were improved in ways the man couldn't even be bothered to think about you mean"

THANKS TO ITAGAKI NINJA GAIDEN IS WHAT IT IS TODAY.

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

[Godmars290]

NGS 1&2 were improved in ways the man couldn't even be bothered to think about you mean.

[Bigpappy]

One of the best out of Japan.

[OmegaSlayer]

First off the joke...
How many people in Japan are buying 360Famitsu?

Then the facts...
Valhalla Games' very own web page, states that they're working on an HD consoleS games.
That doesn't prevent Itagaki to write only for a magazine (he's the real 360 hero un Japan), and to appear only at the MS show at E3.

PS3 fans are interested in Itagaki's works and the sales prove it.
The late ports of Ninja Gaiden sold very well, considering that they're very late ports (you can check the datas on the "RELIABLE SOURCE" Vgchartz), they sold better than Bioshock for example.
Then, incredibly in Japan, Itagaki's games sell better on PS3.

I think that if you want to make an exclusive, you must count on at least 1 million of copies on a single platform (highly unlikely with a new IP, check Bayonetta or Darksiders) or a big check, and Itagaki is neither a Kojima nor a CliffyB.

I bet his new game will be multiplatform.

[Godmars290]

Still, the man has done nothing but show open contempt for the PS brand since his one PS2 game. More so than Gabe Newell has for just the PS3. The versions of the games and income you want to credit him for were done by someone else who he's actually gone so far as to curse and demean publicly if not directly.

Itagaki may not have the talent of a Kojima or a CliffyB, but does have twice their egos combined.

[MisterNiwa]

Sorry but putting Cliffy B on the same step as Hideo Kojima is a total joke.

The games he is sooo known for are just improved genres, Hideo Kojima is someone who invented a genre.

Gears Of War improved the TPS genre, the TPS as we know it, though, was created by Shinji Mikami, someone who really is talented.
Shadow Complex is just.. not even an improved version of Metroid or Castlevania.

What im saying is.. Cliffy B. is a good developer, but doesnt even stand quite a bit of a chance against the real revolutionary Developers.

Shinji Mikami, Hideo Kojima, Goichi Suda, Hideki Kamiya and Keiji Inafune.
These are S-Rank Developer because the whole world acknowledges their creations, Cliffy B. ... not so.

[siyrobbo]

the TPS as we know it, though, was created by Shinji Mikami

really??

[sikbeta]

@above

RE4: Over the Shoulder Third-Person Shooter almost FPS
Kill Switch: Cover System

[PirateThom]

I still prefer Ninja Gaiden when it was in 2D. You know, when it was fun.

[otherZinc]

& whatever he makes, I'll be very interested! Hope he announces something at E3.

[Darrius Cole]

I like the 3-D Ninja Gaiden as much as anyone but it is not on the same level as Metal Gear Solid. Itagaki hasn't done anything to suggest is is close to Hideo Kojima. Itagaki gave us the 3D Ninja Gaiden and the current DOA, which is now almost 5 years old. But, as someone said, Hideo Kojima invented an entire genre.

P.S.

Itagaki retarded the sells of both of those series by keeping them on exclusive to the Xbox platform. Both H&S and 3-D fighters(if you can call DOA '3D') sell better on the Playstation platform.

[Godmars290]

Its valid in that CliffyB is likely a better game designer than Itagaki, just like Kojima is above them both.

[Tony P]

@darrius: They couldn't really port a lot of the NG and DOA stuff over because both took advantage of Xbox's higher specs.

In familiar terms, it took advantage of the "power" of the Xbox and so was "only possible" on Xbox.

[OmegaSlayer]

I didn't pick Kojima and CliffyB to talk about their respective abilities in developing, but I mentioned them since their stuffs move a lot o copies rom the shelves.
If you read again the sentence I don't speak about being good devs, it's something that you guys read but it's not written.

[Agent_Cody_Banks]

Hopefully Itagaki delivers something good.

[IdleLeeSiuLung]

Yeah, there is a lot of negative sentiment towards the 360 on by users on this site unfortunately.

[sikbeta]

"negative sentiment towards the 360"

NO... Itagaki =/= MS

Itagaki hates The PS Brand, x360/xbox or MS got nothing to do with the man and can be used as an Excuse, It's his Personal EGO and more stuff like that against everything Sony Related...

One Time he said he prefer x360 cuz it's more easy to work, later he said that the PS3 is easy to work compared to the Famicom or something like that...

[IdleLeeSiuLung]

It is well known that the PS3 is harder to program for than the 360, so I think he is spot on. With that said, I don't remember him saying anything relatively negative towards the PS3 and his preference is not a reason to attack the guy.

His ego on the other hand is PRETTY BIG, but the guy makes some great games. NG2 is on the top of my list when it comes to favorite games this generation. I could care less for his ego as long as he delivers some amazing games!

[Kamikaze135]

Lol

[ZombieAutopsy]

Hope its a hack n' slash.

[Zero 007]

New gameplay New story New future New weapons
BrB playing Dog of war on My PSP
New gameplay New story New future New weapons
g2g

edit:Back .... PS3 has no exclusive games

edit 2: AverageBOT yaa because Xbox 360 support PC Microsoft windows
like u know u can't play Halo 2 or Mass effect on Mac Only working on Microsoft windows : )
BTW my friend a hacker guy now he can play all PS2 and PS1 games on PC Lool that mean PS2 has no exclusive ????

[ZombieAutopsy]

You're both so f@cking stupid and both obviously fanboys that would suck some MS or Sony d1ck if given the chance. Both of you just take stuff out of context to try to make it work for you but all you're doing is weakening your points trying to do it. I mean Zero you say Ps3 exclusives arent exclusives because they also had spin-offs of sorts on the psp but then look BOT made it to where your statement screwed you over to have no "exclusives". BOT you screwed yourself because that would also mean that all the Sony IP's that were on the ps2 would also not be ps3 exclusives.

[Zero 007]

[Godmars290]

Not the PS3 mind you, but Sony.

[XRider]

So what, every platform has excusive devs.

[Cenobia]

But you don't see Sony devs talking about how much 360 games suck. They make games and let the product speak for them. I can't think of any Sony developer that would wear sunglasses in the dark and talk about one of his co-workers like he was nothing.
http://www.joystiq.com/2008...

Seriously, he has no respect for anyone. I really don't understand why anyone gave this joker a job.

[Blaze929]

He never had a problem with sony - he had a problem with the Tekken series and its creators. He said he will never put out a game on the same system that a Tekken game comes out on...but uhhh Tekken 6 is on 360 now Itagaki...

[Ronster316]

Whatever genre this game does turn out to be, it will be rock hard to complete the game, even on normal settings. (Just like NG 1 & 2)

I do hope that it's a hack 'n' slash though.

[George Sears]

This dude always has some cheesy ass pictures of himself.

[MajestieBeast]

He made like what 1 good franchise?

[DelbertGrady]

He made two good franchises, Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden.

That's one more good franchise than Yamauchi(Gran Turismo).

[OmegaSlayer]

And that's a one shot one kill, since both his franchises are really good.
I'm a PS3 fanboy, but there's no point in considering bad what instead are wonderful games like Mass Effect, Gears Of War and Ninja Gaiden.

I blame MS all the life but not games or devs.

[ozhuerta]

I hope he'll develop another good franchise.

@8.1
I can't see anybody talking about other developers, except you. Defending people who doesn't give a śhït about you makes you excited??

[Mo0eY]

@Soda Just correcting you:
The only franchise he created was Dead or Alive. He never created the Ninja Gaiden franchise, he just picked it up and made it 3D. Also, Yamauchi's a driver AND a developer. In his lifetime, I doubt he will create any type of other video game besides a racing one because from the countless videos I have seen, that's what he loves to do. I'm sure Itagaki's new franchise will be good, but don't ever compare him to an overly passionate, almost-OCD man like Yamauchi. That man's a beast.

[DelbertGrady]

I just used Yamauchi as an example in that the number of franchises you are behind doesn't have anything to do with your qualities as a developer. You can be a sh#tty dev that's behind 12 franchises or a great one, like Yamauchi, who's mostly worked on GT.

[sikbeta]

Yeah...Soda....righttt...

You want to compare Itagaki with Yamauchi in order to Downplay the Creator of the GT Series, Yamuchin-san will not Develop another Game cuz He love So much his Franchise, he's a Professional Driver and he'll do the Best to make his Game Perfect

Itagaki on the other hand can do whatever he want, well, no NG or DOA cuz... we all know what happened and it's irrelevant, but the man can keep making other games, so what you "tried" to say is irrelevant...

[MajestieBeast]

I didnt know he made ninja gaiden seeing as the game was alrdy on the nes even before Itagaki joined tecmo. So technically he alone gave birth to 1 franchise which over the years has turned into boobies fighting boobies and watching boobies while playing beach games.

[XDF]

This is a action game set in the Viking Nors mythology.

Tokyo Vikings and Valhalla might be clues that this is the case.

Remember, Microsoft need an answer to GOW according to a recent article on N4G, so Itakagi's new studio might be the answer they are looking for.

[ozhuerta]

Like Too Human?

Edit:
I was talking about using Norse mythology. Just that.
Peace.

[XDF]

Not a lamed attempt at a Diablo clone by Dennis Dyack.

[rezzah]

I dont see how you think that PS3 has no exclusive games...stay off the drugs theyre messin with your head. Besides every system has had its own Exclusive. Stop being a dumbass and keep your head out you ass, maybe then you can see the truth.

[Mo0eY]

I'm sure all 3,000 fans in Japan will love Itagaki's new game. :]

[QuantumSponge]

All lies. Itagaki's next project = DOA: Shattered Mammaries.

...sorry.

[CARRIERHASARRIVED]

Oh wow, I was "this close" to falling out of my chair, that was too funny. Hahahahaha.

[kvg88]

his new game will involve tanks and is set during a war. Can't find the interview, but I think it was with Kotaku.

[tplarkin7]

He mentioned piloting in a WWII setting. But, he's never confirmed anything.

[RoseSapphire]

There are people that care about this idiot?

[X_GAMER_X]

calling him an idiot makes you smart?
A man owns a company,has more money then you will ever get with ur family and children combined.

He is known to the world. Have made great games.

Lets see what have you done in ur life?
Talking bad about other people you never met?
The fact that you are so genius you came into this article to just write that? or the fact that you are another idiot who is going to lose a bubble?

I cant stand people who talks bad about another people for no reason.
before you all talk about somebody, Why don't you look into the mirror and see what have you accomplished in your life?

[midgard227]

i hate wen people say "if its gonna be another hack n slash game then who cares"

yet no one cares that there are so many RT (R1) mashers (shooters)

Ng is one of the best action games, and if u dont use the combo system then its ur fault. a game doesnt suck because u suk at it so get over ur selves and try things different than GTA's and shooters dammit

[dkgshiz]

I love how he wears sunglasses indoors. Only douchers do that. Either way his games are pretty lame. Honestly remember Ninja Gaiden 2? Well Ninja Gaiden Sigma out did NG2. NGS wasn't even made by Itagaki. It was made by Yosuke Hayashi, his right hand man.

[Jerk120]

Beats your nerd glasses, Butch.

Ninja Gaiden Sigma was a REMAKE of the original Ninja Gaiden, made by Itagaki himself.

The only thing that Hayashi can do is beef up graphics and then rerelease games.

Your attempt to call Ninja Gaiden lame also sucked face. You couldn't even pull off one MEASLY reasoning.

But do you know what you did manage to pull off? The idiocy of most Ps3 fanboys.

Good job.

[Xlll]

It wasn't only the visuals that were improved tool. The controls, Ai and combat was fixed. Take a good long look at the crap pile of glitches in NG2 on the 360. Then looks at NGS2 night and day.

[dkgshiz]

Meh, God of War mops the floor with Ninja Gaiden.

[tplarkin7]

The reason NG is the best action game in history is that you don't have fixed cameras or QTEs. God of War, DMC, and Bayonetta are all guilty of those sins.

[NnT3291]

why does this guy hate the Ps3 ? ps3 is a Japanese thing

[tplarkin7]

Compare the games he has made to other japanese developers. Itagaki's games take full advantage of 3D which is typically american.

[ssipmraw]

Metal Gear Solid 4 says hi MotherF*cker, and ninja gaiden sigma 2 looked better than the original he has nothing to do with graphics, its the rest of the team

[CARRIERHASARRIVED]

I thought Shinobi was more fun and just as difficult as NG, seeing as it was copy/paste with some improvements, NG really wasn't anything special after I invested time in Shinobi (BTW, Shinobi was out 2 years before NG on Xbox). I did play NG and Sigma, and I didn't really understand why that game was praised so much and why Itagaki was immortalized for it. DOA was also a last-ditch attempt to sell a game based off of sex appeal, in fighting game form. Think, Final Fantasy (1) with bouncing breasts (similar story of conception). DOA turned out to have decent gameplay, and so did NG, but why do people hold this guy in such high regard? People act as though he's some sort of rock star or something.

[Tony P]

Well, I played Shinobi and NG too and I think your accusation is pretty much full of it. Besides both reviving an old ninja action game, they're absolutely nothing alike.

NG was and still is a markedly better game. That is why it continues to remain profitable and Shinobi hasn't seen a new entry since PS2.

[karan8624]

But he/she looks like a complete douche/b1tch

[Xlll]

This is what came to mind when i saw this.