And Everybody Was Kung Fu Fighting …

READY TO GET YOUR NINJA ON?

One of the things that have made the Wii so popular is the ‘party game’ aspect where groups have people can get together and have some fun while playing. Well folks, I think we have another winner … if I’m not at a Ninja party at some point this spring well the something has gone terribly wrong with my life.

Ninja Reflex, developed by Sanzaru Games, is scheduled to be released for the Wii (and Nintendo DS) in March 2008. Get your nunchucks ready! Ninja Reflex uses a series of martial arts challenges to test gamers’ reflexes and measure their reaction times with Chuck Norris-like precision. As players develop their ninja skills, they will strive to earn a black belt from their own personal Sensei. Players can also compete for ninja supremacy against their friends in fierce multiplayer battles with up to four players.

“Ninja Reflex channels the accessible multiplayer fun of Wii Sports and the self-improvement aspect of Brain Age into a martial arts universe that is ideally suited for the Wii and Nintendo DS,” said David Luntz, President and CEO of Nunchuck Games. “Nunchuck Games is thrilled to team up with EA Partners to bring Ninja Reflex to gamers everywhere.”

“Ninja Reflex trains players to be better gamers by sharpening their speed and skill, and is exactly the kind of unique concept and creative design that EAP helps bring to market on a global stage,” said David DeMartini, Vice President and General Manager of EA Partners. “EA Partners brings the same publishing resources to bear for up-and-coming partners like Nunchuck Games as it does for legendary teams like Valve and Harmonix, helping foster the independent game development community by giving studios of all sizes a chance to publish their games around the world.”

In closing, here are some screenshots for you budding grasshoppers: