Mini Ninjas Stealthily Attack In September

John Funk

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Mini Ninjas Stealthily Attack In September



It's a well-known fact that Smaller Equals Cuter. So, when Eidos' Mini Ninjas hits shelves on September 8th, you best believe that these are the most adorable little assassins you've ever seen.

Ah, the Ninja. Such a pop culture symbol these days, though their standard portrayal [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Ninja] as magical, vaguely-superhuman assassins of supreme stealth and technique is stretching the truth just a little bit. Still, does it matter? Ninjas are still awesome. Unless you're a pirate, in which case, uh, they're not.

And, as we all know, Mini Ninjas [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FunSize] might be carving their way through their enemies with swords, it's... well, it's somehow adorable, in a way.

As the story goes, chaos has enveloped the world, and after all the stronger, more experienced ninjas [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/AllOfTheOtherReindeer] fail to save it, it falls up to the lone hero ... um, Hiro, and the rest of his ninja clan in order to save the day and restore balance to nature.

[blockquote]"We're incredibly excited to be launching the unique and beautifully quirky Mini Ninjas," said Niels Jørgensen General Manager of IO Interactive. "The art direction and humor are endearing and it has won a special place in the hearts of the IO studio. Giving life to these fierce little ninjas has been an adventure in itself and we really hope that people will enjoy the game as much as we do."[/blockquote]

As per the gameplay videos on the site, it actually looks kind of interesting. They've certainly got magical ninja powers in spades including the ability to possess animals, to freeze time and plan attacks, and - though we haven't seen it - I'm assuming they'll have the ability to replace themselves with a log [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NinjaLog] when attacked.

It also manages to look like a cross between Animal Crossing [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Naruto]. Either way, it'll be sneaking into stores this September: the 8th in North America, the 11th in the UK and other PAL territories, and October 9th in France and Germany.

Mini Ninjas will be released on all major platforms. And I just totally got you stuck on TV Tropes for the rest of the afternoon. Ha!

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grimsprice

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MasterSqueak said:
Looks neat, I might buy it.

And I must be weird, because TV Tropes is boring to me.
yes. you are a freak. if you can go to tvtropes and not end up with 5 tabs open you have a problem.

can't wait for ninjas in september!!!! sweeeeeet!!!
 

The Shade

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CantFaketheFunk said:
And I just totally got you stuck on TV Tropes for the rest of the afternoon. Ha!
Yes. Yes, you did. *sigh*

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Hey, Funk. THE GAME.
 

The Shade

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CantFaketheFunk said:
I just won The Contest!
What a coincidence... so did I.

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OT (sort of): How can these be ninjas if I can see them? Mini or otherwise, the only way you should be able to know there's a ninja in the room is if you're dead.
 

John Funk

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The Shade said:
CantFaketheFunk said:
I just won The Contest!
What a coincidence... so did I.

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OT (sort of): How can these be ninjas if I can see them? Mini or otherwise, the only way you should be able to know there's a ninja in the room is if you're dead.
You only have yourself to blame [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HighlyVisibleNinja].
 

The Shade

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CantFaketheFunk said:
You only have yourself to blame [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HighlyVisibleNinja].
TV Tropes really seems to have a grip on you, doesn't it? We might have to have an intervention if this continues.


"We're here to have an intervention. YAHOOOOOOOO!!!" *ninja strike*
 

BehattedWanderer

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I must admit, this does look interesting enough to buy then play. I will then await Mini Pirates if the game is fun. (but cartoon zombies can stay with popcap. PvZ is solid gold.)

Oh, and...
The Shade said:
Hey, Funk. THE GAME.
Damn you, I had been winning.
 

Sevre

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Well I'm definitely getting this game, my poor Wii hasn't seen action all year.
 

Angron

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i dont no what to think, firstly i saw the gameplay and thought, that doesnt look too bad

then i saw the farting boss and I hope its not another unfunny immature game...why dont i like immature stuff anymore? i used to love it :S
 

mikecoulter

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I can't wait for this game. It may be the game that places me back in front of my 360 for next month.