Namco Bandai Games America has recently launched Hokage's Room (www.hokagesroom.com), a website for all things Naruto, chock-full of extensive information about the Naruto universe, as well as the Naruto console game franchise for PlayStation 2 and the PSP including but not limited to NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja 2, NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja Heroes, and NARUTO: Uzumaki Chronicles 2

Newcomers to the site will undergo tests in the website, reminiscent of the exams young aspiring ninjas undergo before they were ordained Leaf Ninjas. Fan forums are also included (what website doesn't have forums?), and site regulars will be the first to know about the latest news and media for upcoming Naruto games.

Registering in the official website also gives you a chance to grab exclusive Naruto merchandise as well as a trip to the New York Comic-Con in 2008.

Tomy Corporation and D3Publisher of America (D3PA) today announced that the upcoming Nintendo DS title Naruto: Ninja Council 3 will ship to retail stores on May 22. The game will carry a suggested retail price of US$ 29.95.

Based on the hit manga and anime series "Naruto", Naruto: Ninja Council 3 features 27 playable characters and mission-based gameplay. Players can choose to go through the 60-plus missions in the game on their own or team up with up to three other players for some coop action.

The same press release from both companies also heralded the launching of a new website that focuses on Naruto games for Nintendo consoles. Fans can get updates on Naruto: Ninja Council 3 and other Naruto Nintendo games on the website. More are also planned for July. To check it out, click on the "read" link below.

We've got a whole bunch of Naruto: Ninja Council 3 goodness for you guys today. Eleven screenshots, the DS packshot, a look at the front and back covers of the instruction booklet, and best of all, a trailer video. You can check out all the images after the jump, but first, a backgrounder.

Tomy Corporation and D3 Publisher's Naruto: Ninja Council 3 for the Nintendo DS handheld gaming system is based on the hit manga and anime series "Naruto" and will hit North America in the Fall. With over 60 different missions, Naruto: Ninja Council 3 delivers ninja action for fans and n00bs alike. It has multiplayer support for up to four players and features an interchangeable attack system.

Players can select special jutsu techniques from any of the 21 available characters. Jutsus can be performed with the use of the DS stylus and microphone to complete assigned missions as you battle your way to the top as your favorite character from the show. For a look at how the game runs, check out the trailer below. Just be prepared for some pretty bad voice acting.

Screenshots available after the jump!

We've told you about Naruto's trip to North America this fall. Now, we have some more news for you if you're one of those people who are eagerly waiting for this game to hit the U.S. At the New York Comic Con to be held at the Javits Center this weekend, gamers can spend some quality time with Naruto: Ninja Council 3.

The game, known as Naruto: Saikyou Ninja Daikesshu 4 in Japan, is a multiplayer arena fighting game for the Nintendo DS. It's NY Comic Con appearance is the first time that the English version of the game is going to be showcased, so if you want to see the orange ninja with the rest of the Konoha gang in action, then this is your chance. It would be shown in the the VIZ Media booth (booth 619) or the New York Tokyo Gamers’ lounge (room 1E04).

And if ever you do get to try it out, be sure to tell us all about it, ok?

 

The mischievous, orange ninja with a demon fox inside is gearing up towards another North American mission this fall as he boards the Wii and the DS along with the rest of the Konoha gang to thwart the nefarious Orochimaru and the dreaded Akatsuki.

Shonen Jump has revealed in its latest issue that some of its anime games are heading to the continent late this year for Nintendo's home and handheld consoles. Naruto Wii carries a surprise as a contest was held for fans to determine which Naruto character should appear exclusively in the American version.

On the other hand, Naruto Ninja Council 3 for the DS comes hot off the heels of its GBA predecessor. It comes with 50 playable missions and a multitude of characters to choose from including Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi, Gai, Lee, Neji, Shikamaru and more. Players must choose which characters are best suited for each mission as everyone comes with his or her unique skills.

Shine those forehead protectors and don't forget your Kunais, Nintendo gamers. You'll have a busy ninja fall.

We've already given you the details surrounding Tomy Corporation's Naruto: Ninja Council 3 for the DS, and judging from the jumps, it seems that some of you folks would want a bit more info about this game. Yeah, Naruto's a ninja version of Harry Potter, but that's what makes it all the more charming.

Since you guys already know about the game modes and all that other standard stuff that publishers would like you folks to know about, we'll just give you guys some of the game's preview media.

Looking at the screens and the videos, the game promises to deliver to players decent platforming action, mixed with a few gameplay innovations (blowing into the microphone, activating special attacks via stylus). The sprites look reasonable, and the animation is effective.

This side scrolling action game is set to hit shelves come the second quarter of 2007. We'll know by then if this is a game for the fans, or a definite DS must-have.

The rest of the screens and 2 gameplay videos await after the Jump.

Tomy Corporation and D3Publisher of America, Inc. today announced something that anime fans in the U.S. have been looking forward to for a long time: Naruto will finally be heading to the Nintendo DS via Naruto: Ninja Council 3, which is slated to ship in Spring 2007.

"In 2006, Naruto was a significant brand for Tomy and our expectation for 2007 is that we will continue to grow the brand with Naruto: Ninja Council 3 and other titles for Nintendo systems," said Mark Shinohara, executive vice president, Tomy Corporation. "Tomy is very proud to bring the action, characters and story of Naruto to the Nintendo DS."

The ninja action game, based on the hugely successful manga by Kishimoto Masashi and VIZ Media's hit anime series Shonen Jump Naruto, will feature mission-based gameplay for up to four players. There are over 20 different characters and more than 40 missions in the game, along with four different playing modes including Timed Mode, Scroll Collection Mode and Head-to-Head Versus Mode.

Naruto: Ninja Council 3 will also utilize an interchangeable attack system allowing players to combine attack techniques from all available characters in the mission to increase their chance of success. Players can activate special attacks using the Nintendo DS stylus on the touch screen or by blowing into the microphone.

"The new interchangeable attack system and the ability to choose from over 20 playable characters are a first in hand-held Naruto games," said Careen Yapp, vice president of licensing and business development, D3PA. "We feel very strongly that this game will appeal to both the fans of Naruto and DS gamers that enjoy action games."