Quantum Theory uses tech from Ninja Gaiden Sigma

by Andrew Yoon { Jan 9th 2009 at 4:00PM }

Tecmo's upcoming PS3-exclusive shooter, Quantum Theory, isn't made by the notorious Team Ninja studio. However, why should developers Team Tachyon relearn a system that their peers have already mastered? The technology is owned by Tecmo, so why not share resources? "Team Ninja has already put out a game, Ninja Gaiden Sigma, on the PS3, and internally we've already shared the knowledge, and the know-how, and we're very aware of the technological challenges that they had," Keisuke Kikuchi explained to Gamasutra. "So, in a way, we have already been exposed to that."

Starting from an already existing base of technology will help the team get more out of the PS3's immense potential. Ninja Gaiden looked good, but the Tecmo tech can certainly be stretched even further. "We think that we can push it to the next level with Quantum Theory. So it's not like we're completely starting from scratch, but the luxury of having a team, internally, that has already worked on a PS3 title, definitely has been a help."

Tecmo has yet to release real-time footage of the game in motion, but we're hoping to see more from this exciting PS3 game in the future.

[Thanks, David B.!]

Tags: quantum-theory, team-ninja, team-tachyon, tecmo

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Charlie @ Jan 9th 2009 4:08PM

i got one question for you PS people, im from europe and have a us account, can i buy stuf from the us store if i ad money with a credit card??? im tyred waiting for this damn psn cards.... pffff really tellll me i need to knowwww.....

Javier @ Jan 9th 2009 4:14PM

yes you can but you need an american credit card to do it. i am from latin america and that is how i buy my stuff in the psn store

jimi hendrix @ Jan 9th 2009 7:57PM

Game Crazy (aka Hollywood Video), Target, Gamestop, and a slew of other places are already selling the card. So call around to see if anyone has it.

Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix is the $#@!

sooo.... if anyone wants a challenge then you can find me by searching for my name "Ginandjoos"

I dominate with Zangief!

eNrique @ Jan 9th 2009 6:30PM

I am so sorry Stuart but we already got our very own Trophies portal.

Now, GTFO.

RagingStormX @ Jan 9th 2009 11:24PM

@ Jimi H ....we shall see what your Zangief has to offer!

PSN ID: RagingStormX

Javier @ Jan 9th 2009 4:12PM

yes you can... but you need an american credit card!
i am in latin america and that is how i do it!

HardBoiled2009 @ Jan 9th 2009 4:25PM

the game looks nice i like too see more on it for sure

ComicShaman @ Jan 9th 2009 4:52PM

The only problem is that the moment I determine the velocity of this game, I lose track of its location.

j.howlett @ Jan 9th 2009 4:33PM

i like what i've seen of it, but wonder does it have anything to do with time travel

CJLopez @ Jan 9th 2009 4:37PM

Ninja Gaiden Zigma is quiete awesome game

I only have the demo, but i'm looking for a used copy ATM

FeaturePreacher @ Jan 9th 2009 4:42PM

Looks good, but coming from Tecmo, I'm afraid that they may not understand that online multiplayer is a must for this game.

Robert @ Jan 9th 2009 4:47PM

be aware that some DLC is tied to the region of the blu-ray disc, Warhawk maps is the one I remember right now

andylee92 @ Jan 9th 2009 5:11PM

this game looks so cool. I can not wait!!!!!! FTW!!!!

Gambit07 @ Jan 9th 2009 5:16PM

If they keep the terrible camera from NGS, then no thanks!

Easo @ Jan 9th 2009 6:11PM

I don't think that they are referring to using the tech behind NGS to produce this game, but the experience garnered and the knowledge of the ps3 architecture learned from making NGS. I say this, because most of what you saw in sigma was ported from the xbox and given the HD treatment.