Asura’s Wrath is an anime-inspired action game that blends Hindu mythology, science fiction and quick time events.

Capcom and developer CyberConnect 2, perhaps best known for its work on .hack and Naruto-based fighting games, are putting this one together. Asura is a god who is often very angry, even more so after he is stripped of his god-like powers (maybe not all of them because he is kicking serious butt in all the game footage). Then somebody goes and kidnaps Asura’s daughter, causing much anime-stylized violence to ensue.

Title: Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2 (aka Shonen Jump: Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2: The Phantom Fortress)Price: $39.99System(s): PSPRelease Date: June 24, 2008Publisher (Developer): Namco Bandai Games (CyberConnect2)ESRB Rating: “Teen” for cartoon violence, crude humor, mild suggestive themes and simulated gambling.Pros: Fast action, good animations, a couple fun minigame, easy to use fight controls make this fairly addictive. Wireless game sharing for multiplayer battles using one UMD.Cons: Too few minigames that become highly repetitive and limited character building.Overall Score: One thumb up, one sideways; 80/100; B-; * * * out of five.

Except for the choose-your-own-type rooms, three additional characters (Third Hokage, Shizune, and Kabuto Yakushi) and equipping characters with items before each Battle, this is essentially the same as the first Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes PSP game. While neither a technical masterpiece nor a unique game, Ninja Heroes 2 is surprisingly addictive.

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If you’re psyched about the upcoming Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm, which won’t be out for the PS3 until Fall 2008, then there are some ways to get ninja fixes for free. Namco Bandai is going to be showing off the fighting game at some special events and will be releasing a free demo of the game through the Playstation Network.

People who happen to live in California may be fortunate enough to attend events where Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm will be appearing. The game will be at the July 3-6, 2008 Anime Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center and at the July 23-27 Comic-Con at the San Diego Convention Center. The game will be available for play there, and a tournament will be held where players can face-off for the chance to win stuff.

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