Ninja Gaiden demo strikes the Store

by Nick Doerr { Apr 26th 2007 at 2:05PM }

Every Thursday, the PLAYSTATION Store updates with this or that. Ninja Gaiden, the butt-kickingly awesome game from Team Ninja, will be available for play in today's update. The demo will feature multiple weapons, visuals running at 1080p and 60fps, and some mad ninja action. The demo is also supposed to have some unlockable stuff -- that's nice. We recall there being some kind of ninja-esque scoreboard for the demo, so we'll cross our fingers for that. Make sure that when you play it, your PS3 doesn't start to puff out smoke.

Also included in today's update is a demo for Virtua Tennis, and various trailers.

Tags: demo, Ninja Gaiden Sigma, NinjaGaidenSigma, PlayStation 3, Playstation3, PS-Store, PS3, Sony, Tecmo

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Cagalli @ Apr 26th 2007 2:14PM

I didn't realize that the US store was getting this today as well. Awesome.

topflight1 @ Apr 26th 2007 2:27PM

This is cool, and by cool, i mean totally sweet. I can't wait to flip out and kill people!!

TheSh0wstopper @ Apr 26th 2007 2:31PM

Now we're talking...

This is (in my opinion) the most meaningful demo yet. It is for a highly anticipated game THAT HAS NOT BEEN RELEASED YET!!! i was listening to the developers talk about how this will be a visually stunning game. I cant wait to get home, dl it, and play it in 1080p greatness.

Just as a side note I was wondering how many people actually have televisions that can do 1080p. Out of curiosity...

TheSh0wstopper

Draco @ Apr 26th 2007 2:39PM

I don't have 1080p yet, but it took me 3 years before using the 5.1 surround on my PS2.

tony @ Apr 26th 2007 2:51PM

wheres the update?its almost 3pm here and no update or demo yet.why does sony wait all day to update their store?why cant they update it more often like ms does?like everyday would be nice.you know it would be nice and kinda like xmas to come home from work everyday and find something new has been added.the more they update they more people would want to be on their network compared to ms.if you have competition that updates almost everyday then you need to do the same and with more demos and what people want.we dont want movie trailers,we can get that on a dvd.we want demos and more of stuff thats not out yet so we know whether or not we are going to be wasting our money on a bad game or not.sony cliams they listen,if so give us more demos and let everyone who is online be in the home demo,not just a select few.thats how you wow people.you dont pick only certain few to tell you what is good or bad,you get everyone whos goin to want the products opinion.if you dont you tend to loose customers and theyll just go out and get an xbox instead!

dave @ Apr 26th 2007 2:53PM

i get pissed off about the lack of content that the UK ps3 store has. every damn week i hear about more and more awesome stuff available to the US store and what do i get? pretty much sweet FA.
come on sony... how about some freaking trans-atlantic equality.

Edwin @ Apr 26th 2007 2:56PM

I don't see this in the PS store.

Steve @ Apr 26th 2007 3:00PM

I have my PS3 connected to my computer monitor that supports 1080p(Dell 2407FPW).

Ste @ Apr 26th 2007 3:03PM

We can connect to the US/Japanese store in the UK dave - can't buy anything from them, but all the free stuff can still be downloaded.

stockstar1138 @ Apr 26th 2007 3:08PM

@ dave. just set up a U.S. or Japanese account.

im downloading the demo off of the japan store right now. to the showstopper, ps3 made me go out and get a 1080p tv, unfortunately im at college and its waiting to be picked up at best buy in a week, but oh man am i excited.

TheSh0wstopper @ Apr 26th 2007 3:15PM

@ Tony,
MAN UP YOU LITTLE GIRL!!!
your whole post sounds like a 2 year old crying. But I want.. its not fair.. waaa waaaa waaaaa. Now with that said let me tear u to pieces:

"why cant they update it more often like ms does?like everyday would be nice."
-Do you even have an XBOX 360? Because I do and it is NOT updated everyday.

"we dont want movie trailers"
-Talk for yourself, I love being able to get movie Trailers and watch them in 1080p. That "300" trailer was better than any other trailer for that movie i saw anywhere else, ESPECIALLY THE 45 SECOND ONE ON XBOX LIVE MARKETPLACE. Also you talk soo highly of LIVE at this point in its lifespan the LIVE'S MARKETPLACE WAS LIVING OFF OF TRAILERS!!!

"let everyone who is online be in the home demo,not just a select few.thats how you wow people.you dont pick only certain few to tell you what is good or bad,you get everyone whos goin to want the products opinion.if you dont you tend to loose customers and theyll just go out and get an xbox instead!"
-OH you mean like how your beloved MICROSOFT is doing with Halo 3 and Shadowrun.

Stop crying I dont wanna hear it. Take the pacifier out of your ass and put it in your mouth and STFU!!!

TheSh0wstopper

davebo @ Apr 26th 2007 3:28PM

@ Steve, I have the same monitor, but never even realized that I should hook the dvi/hdmi converter i use on my cable box to it. I'm gonna try that tonight, thanks for the idea.

John @ Apr 26th 2007 3:44PM

Could someone drop me a link or tell me quickly how i can access the US or JAP stores from my UK PS3

:)

Stef Geiger @ Apr 26th 2007 3:50PM

It doesn't seem like you people read the article - the update is happening later today... like it always does. Don't expect anything till at least 17:00 Eastern.

Showstopper: I'll be running in true 1080i... not quite 1080p, but not the fake 1080i that most LCDs and plasmas do (1024x768 etc).

I wonder if we're going to get any PS1 titles too. Calling All Cars is also supposed to be out today. I'm kind of surprised Sony would risk drawing attention away from the game by releasing a ton of other things on the same day. This also really raises the bar for future updates...

tony @ Apr 26th 2007 3:57PM

wow number 11 you are an idiot.most hardcore gamers dont get on consoles to watch movie trailers.we want demos to play to try out whats new.sounds like you are a baby.yes i have a 360 and a ps3 ty.by the way the halo beat wasnt invite only ty.maybe if you would read more youd know that.there are alot of copies of crackdown with the beta.so therell be like 2 million beta testers unlike home where its like 15,000.so give me a break and dont talk shit unless you know your shit which you dont seem to.live is living off of trailers get real moron.live is living off of people being able to communicate while playing online games,something sony doesnt have down yet.if they survived off of trailers they would only need video marketplace.wow thats a pretty dumb statement.not to mention no one would be on live it all they had were trailers yet they have 6 miliion plus.so stick your head up your ass where it belongs bc you sure arent much of a gamer and sure dont know shit about ms to have a 360 do ya lil boy?so dont talk shit til u know shit!

tony @ Apr 26th 2007 3:58PM

how can you create a japanese or uk account when it asks for an address and your info?i mean how do you create one to be able to download the japanese or uk content?can anyone tell me please?

Jake Cornette @ Apr 26th 2007 4:11PM

Tony,

I'd like to inform you of a common grammatical technique. It's known as the "double-space," and it goes after every period when beginning a new sentence. Your jumbled words make your arguments seem poorly thought out and make you sound like an idiot. I'm not saying you are, I'm just saying your writing style makes you seem that way. Perfect grammar is not required, but you should at least make it easy to read.

Atomu @ Apr 26th 2007 4:13PM

hehe, Tony got pwned.

I love the option for trailers too. And how the frick is it a good idea to invite EVERYONE to the beta test. Im pissed im not invited but, if everyone was invited it wouldnt be a beta test, it would be a full release! Beta testing involves a small scale test of the larger picture. getting feedback from 15,000 people is a lot easier to manage and test than having 400,000+ people all running around, sending in there feedback. You think the developers have time to watch that many people? or go thought 400,000 peoples feedback and issues? And if each person has multiple issues, than thats a crapload of emails to sort though.

beta tests are done to DEBUG any issues that arise. Its not some private invitation to a party where they all get free punch and pie. (although im sure a lot of the people will just screw around with there beta) You should be happy that they are doing this, so when its finally released it wont accidentally brick your system or have some other issues. Beta tests never include everyone, thats what the FINAL release is for.

so smarten up.

KillarClown @ Apr 26th 2007 4:18PM

I only ever use my PS3 and 360 for movie trailors. I'm a HARCORED TRAILORER!

uncharted @ Apr 26th 2007 4:26PM

how bad ass is this .. i love suprises!

Mishi @ Apr 26th 2007 4:33PM

haha Tony did get pwned, oh well live and learn, right Tony?

Otsego_Undead @ Apr 26th 2007 4:35PM

1. I dont see the update, yet.
2. i have a 720p plasma. 1080p isnt worth the cash, not to mention you wont be able to tell much of a difference (between 1080p and 720p) on anything below 42" unless you're a videophile, or you have a 1080p set right next to it.
3. i agree with #18 & #11.
4. last but not least,
HEAD OVER TO ENGADGET AND VOTE PS3!!!

http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/26/black-on-black-xbox-360-elite-vs-ps3-which-is-more-1337/

stockstar1138 @ Apr 26th 2007 4:43PM

don't be so mean to tony. here you go. its a step by step to get a japanese account. just fill in bs with address and whatever. http://blogs.ign.com/xheavenxsentx/2006/12/09/39684/

tony @ Apr 26th 2007 5:42PM

thanks #24. i didnt know this was english compistion 101. i thought this was a place to have fun and express your ideas,not judge people on how they type or what they say. you people talk about me being stupid and crying. hell,im not the ones being immature and judging someone on how or what they type. so if anyone is ignorant you guys are. grow the fuck up this is blogs. i mean dam dont you guys get out any?thanks again #24. i know how a jap,uk,usa, and asian accounts.so now i can get all the good shit. those of you who dont like me can kiss my ass. you are just jealous i have a 360 and a ps3. not to mention surround sound and a hdtv. then my gf has also just bought me a flat panel big screen hdtv and a mustang gt500. so get a life.

Jake @ Apr 26th 2007 5:50PM

All I can say is... WOW.

Stef Geiger @ Apr 26th 2007 5:53PM

Holy shit. You're right, this isn't English composition 101, and blogs certainly are the place for people to discuss and share ideas. However, reading someone's post isn't supposed to inflict PAIN. Your last post is so crammed with errors and nonsense that I wish I could get the 20 seconds of my life that I invested reading it back. Be considerate and take half a minute to proofread what you post. You'll avoid posting things like "i know how a jap,uk,usa, and asian accounts."

Ste @ Apr 26th 2007 6:45PM

You just fill out the form the same way you did with the english version - except choose not to enter credit card details.

I put in a fake gibberish address for my Japanese account, but that was just because I was lazy - your normal address works fine. If you don't understand Japanese and unsure what to do, then just follow these instructions:
http://blogs.ign.com/xheavenxsentx/2006/12/09/39684/

tony @ Apr 26th 2007 7:23PM

well number 27 i forgot no one else but you is perfect.exscuse me for being sick and having a headache today and not feeling like proof reading. didnt know fanboys were english lit professors. be considerate and proofread? be considerate and not be an asshole like you and everyone else who critisise people on here for making mistakes. so,until you all are perfect then worry about yourself and not me or my grammar.

alecks @ Apr 26th 2007 7:43PM

Paragraphs tony, paragraphs. Your typing doesn't have to be perfect but at least space out your gibberish. Learn that if your gonna type on the internet and argue stuff, you give away easy points by typing like a dumbass.

Oh Reginald................I DISAGREE!!(screeeeech!)

tony @ Apr 26th 2007 8:02PM

you people are total dumbasses.i see why half of you idiots probably waited outside probably in the rain for hours and hours to get a ps3 at launch.my typing is no dam different than yours moron #30.im sure i got better grades than your ass in english.let me guess you are probably british or some shit.always tryint to be so dam proper.who cares if its proper on here?im not hading this shit it to be graded by soe assholes online.dam you must have no life to be juding my typing instead of poting your opinion on the tpoic.by the way the demo is out now for all you non dumbasses.

tony @ Apr 26th 2007 8:05PM

didnt i say i didnt feel good?i mean do u type perfect all the dam type?especially when u are sick?doubtful any of you on here are perfect bc no one on here is God,so until you are grow the hell up and stop judging someone bc they make typing errors,when you arent anywhere near perfect.

Stef Geiger @ Apr 26th 2007 9:22PM

Wow. SOMEONE responds seriously to provocation. By the way, an English lit professor isn't interested in grammar, he's interested in LITERATURE.

Oh, and if you're experiencing a headache so severe that's affecting your motor skills, you should probably go to a hospital - or at the very least, stop staring at a computer screen.

Jake @ Apr 26th 2007 10:13PM

"hell,im not the ones being immature and judging someone on how or what they type."

tony - Post #25

"you people are total dumbasses."
"let me guess you are probably british or some shit.always tryint to be so dam proper."

tony - Post #31

Mishi @ Apr 27th 2007 12:40AM

Damn Tony, I guess you didn't learn
by the way no one cares what your girlfriend bought you, ok?

Atomu @ Apr 27th 2007 6:39AM

wow tony, your sooooo cool!

Gee, I wish I had both a "360" and a "PS3", and a "life" and a "mustang" and my gf bought me a new "flatpanel tv".

Do we know you? Do you know us? Who cares! You don't see anyone else in here braging in a videogame forum about there cars and school grades.

so remind me, who is immature?

JinKazama @ Apr 27th 2007 7:57AM

Enough of the bickering, anybody else not getting sound when they dowload the demo. This has happened a few times and seems to occur when the download gets paused anybody?????

TheSh0wstopper @ Apr 27th 2007 10:03AM

wow, tony you are a complete dumbass. First off, considering we all have PS3's I think it is safe to assume you are not the only one with a flat panel HDtv and surround sound... I enjoy my 1080p flat panel and 7.1 surround sound. I have a 360 and PS3 as well... I gave you my gamertag so I can kick your ass in Gears of War.
And although your might be getting you a car (you might be lying) she gave me head last night, and she swallowed. And im a grown man I dont need my girl to buy me things, thats what I have a job for.

TheSh0wstopper

Stef Geiger @ Apr 27th 2007 11:53AM

Ten bucks says Tony is no older than 12.

davebo @ Apr 27th 2007 12:15PM

Showstopper, you wouldn't need that crummy old job if you had a sugar-mommy girlfriend you could live off of like tony. Also, he must be older than 12 if he got great grades in English literature. I'll be he put a little more effort into typing his term papers though. As for the Ninja Gaiden demo, I didn't even play it yet since it took so long to download. Anyone else have problems last night?