Review: Naruto Shippuden Legends: Akatsuki Rising

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I have played more Naruto games in the past few months than I ever thought I would – and surprisingly it’s damn satisfying. I mean, who hasn’t wanted to be a ninja at some point in their lives? I’m thirty-two and I still want to be a ninja. After several previous titles, it seems that the Shippuden story hasn’t run out of steam quite yet. In Akatsuki Rising, Naruto is well into his teen years, but apparently he and his cohorts are still prone to adventure and danger. But is this an adventure worth taking? One way to find out.

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Review: Naruto Ultimate Ninja 4: Shippūden (PS2)

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NARUTO HAIRSTYLES: BANE OF COSPLAY STYLISTS WORLDWIDE.

Everybody loves ninjas. Even pirates secretly love ninjas. So any series that gives you an opportunity to play as a ninja deserves a look. I’ve read Naruto since its U.S. debut in Shonen Jump.  And although I’ve fallen off the scene in the past few months, I still get a better sense of the Manga in Shippūden than in Ultimate Ninja 3. Something that is largely missing from many Manga-based games.

So let’s jump in as see how it stacks up against past releases yeah?

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Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2 Trailer

You know how we feel about ninjas. We also like Japanese people too. So this is a perfect fit. Check out the new trailer for new PSP adventure for Naruto. I’ve never watched the show so I have no idea what the fuck is going on here.