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In 2025, ninja games made a significant comeback with six major releases, including new installments and remasters of classic franchises like Ninja Gaiden and Shinobi, as well as new titles from Assassin's Creed and Sucker Punch, highlighting a renewed interest in stealthy warrior protagonists.
Tomonobu Itagaki, founder of Team Ninja and creator of Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden, has passed away at age 58, leaving a legacy of influential fighting games and industry impact. His final message expressed pride in his battles and regret for not delivering a new game to fans. The gaming community and Team Ninja have paid tribute, vowing to carry on his creative spirit.
Tomonobu Itagaki, renowned creator of Ninja Gaiden and Dead Or Alive, has died at 58, leaving a farewell message expressing pride in his life's battles and regret for not creating more games. His death was confirmed by a close friend, with the cause undisclosed. Itagaki's career spanned decades, marked by influential game development and outspoken personality, and his passing has prompted tributes from the gaming community.
Legendary game developer Tomonobu Itagaki, creator of the Dead or Alive series and Ninja Gaiden 2004, has died at age 58, with his passing confirmed on social media and by the gaming community. Known for his influential work and distinctive personality, Itagaki's career included leading Tecmo's Team Ninja, founding Valhalla Game Studios, and launching Itagaki Games. His death marks a significant loss in the gaming industry.
Legendary game director Tomonobu Itagaki, known for Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive, has passed away. He was celebrated for his rebellious spirit and influential contributions to gaming, leaving behind a lasting legacy despite not working on the upcoming Ninja Gaiden 4. His death is a significant loss to the gaming community.
A new Steam bundle offers a 10% discount on two classic ninja-themed 2D platformers, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance and Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, allowing gamers to enjoy more ninja action and decide between the two iconic franchises at a reduced price.
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a well-crafted 2D action platformer that offers tight gameplay, strategic combat, and engaging level design, making it a great entry point for new fans and a satisfying experience for series veterans, though it ends too soon.
DotEmu announced that Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound will run at 30fps on the Nintendo Switch, but the upcoming Switch 2 will benefit from increased power, allowing the game to potentially run at higher performance. Other console versions will run at 60fps, and the game releases on July 31st.
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, a new side-scrolling action adventure game, has been announced for multiple platforms including PS5, Xbox Series, and PC, with a release set for summer 2025. Developed by The Game Kitchen and published by Dotemu in collaboration with Koei Tecmo and Team NINJA, the game combines classic Ninja Gaiden lore with modern gameplay elements. Players will experience a new chapter in the Ninja Gaiden saga with Kenji Mozu as the protagonist, featuring a blend of old-school mechanics and modern pixel art.
Team Ninja has revealed that their upcoming PS5 exclusive, Rise of the Ronin, will feature connections to their previous games, Nioh and Ninja Gaiden. The game will include Ryu Hayabusa's iconic costume and techniques from Ninja Gaiden, and William Adams from Nioh will appear as a hidden boss. The studio aimed to integrate these elements to surprise and delight fans of their earlier titles.
Kotaku's weekend gaming guide recommends God of War Ragnarök Valhalla DLC for PS4 and PS5 players, Jusant for a low-key atmospheric experience, Hearthstone's Showdown in the Badlands set for strategy card-battling, Halo Infinite's Firefight mode for a chill break from competitive play, and the PC Engine remake of Ninja Gaiden for a nostalgic trip down memory lane.