Ninja Gaiden explores the back story of Tecmo ninja, Ryu Hayabusa, who is out to seek revenge after his clan is massacred by the Vigor Empire. Played from a third-person perspective, players utilize various weapons and ninja skills to take down their enemies and enhance the main character's prowess as they progress. Ninja Gaiden also introduces an interesting form of context-sensitive gameplay letting players run along walls simply by running up to them and interpreting and adjusting movements depending on the situation in combat. Featuring advanced graphics that one-up previous Tecmo games like DOA and a unique Xbox Live online feature, this sequel is aimed at both fans of the original classic and Gaiden newcomers.

Ninja Gaiden Review - February 27, 2004
Who needs stealth when you can decapitate any fool in your way? The hype is realized.

Insider Video Features: Ninja Gaiden - March 2, 2004
Our bloody as hell video review.

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Ninja Gaiden: Hurricane Pack Vol. 2 Hands-On - September 22, 2004
Prettier, harder, and better than ever. First impressions plus tons of screens and movies.

Ninja Gaiden: Hurricane Pack Vol. 1 Hands-On - July 21, 2004
We are all Ninja Dogs now. Full impressions on all the new additions, including the improved camera. Screens and movies show off the goodies!

Ninja Gaiden Download - June 23, 2004
New enemies, new weapons, new camera, upgraded engine. Faster, harder, and free on Xbox Live. We've got the first screens and details.

Ninja Gaiden Update - February 20, 2004
We go beyond the early stages of Ryu's great adventure. New screens too.

Ninja Gaiden Demo Busted - February 13, 2004
Short but very, very sweet.

Insider Video Features: Ninja Gaiden - February 6, 2004
Bear the wait with this video preview; includes never-before-seen footage.

CES 2004: Ninja Gaiden Update - January 9, 2004
Ryu is looking faster than ever in his most recent one-level demo.

TGS 2003: Ninja Gaiden - September 27, 2003
Will this be the ultimate ninja game? It's looking that way.

Ninja Gaiden Hands-On - August 19, 2003
KOTOR has some competition for Game of the Year.

E3 2003: Ninja Gaiden Trailer - May 14, 2003
We take another look at Tecmo's action-slasher and we've got clean footage to prove it.

E3 2003: Ninja Gaiden - May 12, 2003
Our first look includes fresh info and screens of Tecmo's superstar.

TGS 2002: Ninja Gaiden Eyes-On - September 20, 2002
We got a glimpse of a new Gaiden trailer, and sweet mama, it's unbelievable. Trailer impressions.

Insider: Video Generation Gap: Ninja Gaiden Sigma - July 6, 2007
See how far Ryu has come.

Insider: IGN Insider's Desktop Series - March 19, 2007
Brand new wallpapers and blog headers have arrived.

The Xbox Effect - April 27, 2006
How Microsoft's freshman effort changed the industry and altered public perceptions.

Backward Compatible - August 4, 2005
What Xbox games will be compatible on Xbox 360?

Insider Video Features: Tomonobu Itagaki Video Interview - May 26, 2005
Tecmo's main man spits fire about next-gen titles.

Home for the Holidays - December 10, 2004
Stuck at home for the winter? We offer game suggestions, just in case you missed out on some of the best games of 2004.

Ninja Gaiden: Intercept - July 28, 2004
Learn about the new technique that will force you to change your fighting strategy.

Ninja Gaiden Hurricane Pack Vol. 1 Q&A; - July 16, 2004
New details on the enemies, AI changes, and camera fixes. Exclusive screens show off even more enemies and a second costume!

The Top 10 Best Xbox Games - April 15, 2004
The 10 best Xbox games in order. Feel free to argue.

Game of the Month: March 2004 - March 31, 2004
Splinter Cell or Ninja Gaiden? Find out inside.

Insider: Gaming Life in Japan - March 31, 2004
Anyone up for some Fish McDippers?

Insider: Gaming Life in Japan - March 10, 2004
Commercials, Japanese game previews and the babes of Custom Robo.

Ninja Gaiden: Blade Love - February 25, 2004
Our favorite ninja weapons revealed with over 100 new screens!

Insider: Gaming Life in Japan - February 18, 2004
The latest games, ads and charts from Japan. Plus, sexy Misaki Ito.

Insider Video Features: Ninja Gaiden - February 17, 2004
You can practically smell the blood in these direct-feed, high-res beauties.

Our Most Anticipated Games of 2004 - January 22, 2004
Find out what you should be playing in the next 12 months.

Ninja Gaiden: The Weapons - December 3, 2003
Delayed? Exclusive screens? Weapons info? Yup.

XO3 Transcript - September 18, 2003
Everyone who's anyone in the Xbox world talks about just that. Must read!

Ninja Gaiden Media Blowout - June 27, 2003
Lay your eyes on brand new Ninja Gaiden screenshots.

Ninja Gaiden: The Interview - June 25, 2003
We fire two handfuls of questions at Team Ninja's head ninja.

Ninja Gaiden: Blast from the Past - June 23, 2003
What's old and new about Tecmo's ninja-fied Xbox update.

Insider Video Features: Ninja Gaiden Gameplay Demo (E3 2003) - May 14, 2003
Over seven minutes of footage from the creator himself. Absolute must download.

FAQs: Game Help Q&A;: 2004-July-30 - July 30, 2004
Questions on Catwoman, Sudeki, Ocarina of Time, Jack the Ripper, Pokemon Sapphire, Lifeline, Ninja Gaiden, Samurai Warriors answered by the professionals.

El Halo 2 No Esta Aqui - June 28, 2004
This mailbag has no references to Halo 2, so don't read it.

FAQs: Game Help Q & A: 2004-Mar-12 - March 12, 2004
Answers to questions on Ninja Gaiden, Everything or Nothing, Buffy Chaos Bleeds, Tony Hawk Underground and more.

Xbox 360: Top 100 Games: Readers' Choice - October 20, 2006
The complete listing of all your top-rated games is now up. What game is #1?

BC List Updated - March 30, 2006
Half-life 2, Black, Ninja Gaiden Black, Forza and more now work well on Xbox 360.

Team Ninja Plans More For Xbox - May 3, 2005
The maker of Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive is still working on the current generation.

Back in Ninja Gaiden Black - April 20, 2005
Retailers list mysterious new Ninja Gaiden game.

Tecmo Sues Hackers - February 9, 2005
Not so fast, Ninja-breakers.

Best of 2004 Awards: Xbox - December 15, 2004
Doug and Hil select the cream of the Xbox crop. Thrills, chills, Japanese chicks and Spartans inside!

TGS 2004: Ninja Gaiden Master Tournament World Championship - September 25, 2004
Five ninja masters square off for the ultimate prize.

Thousands of Shiruken Served - September 3, 2004
The second Master Ninja Tournament breaks some records.

Master Ninja Tournament Heads to Tokyo - August 17, 2004
The master of Ninja Gaiden will be determined overseas.

Master Ninja Finals Set for Tokyo - August 16, 2004
Got Ninja Gaiden skillz? Here's your chance.

Hurricane Pack Blows onto Xbox Live - August 9, 2004
Ninja Gaiden Download is here.

Gaiden Tournament Extension - July 30, 2004
Go slice'n'dice with the best of them.

Ninja Dogs Prepare for Ninja Gaiden Download - July 12, 2004
Details on when Hurricane Pack: Volume I will be available, plus tournament info.

Master Ninja Tournament Ends At Noon - June 3, 2004
Time is up, get your scores or forever be a Ninja Dog.

Master Ninja Tournament Heats Up - May 26, 2004
The biggest tournament in Xbox Live history is coming down to the wire.

Now Playing in Japan - March 15, 2004
This week's releases from overseas.

Ninja Gaiden Ships - March 2, 2004
But then, you knew that, right?

Ninjas Go Live - February 26, 2004
Master Ninja Tournament details revealed!

Japan Gets Ninja Gaiden Delay - February 17, 2004
Do they call it "Ninja Side Story" over there?

Ninja Gaiden Delay - February 13, 2004
Yes, one more time!

Ninja Gaiden Controller - February 12, 2004
The complete ninja experience?

Ninja Gaiden - February 5, 2004
Television commercial get!

Ninja Gaiden Movies - January 30, 2004
You asked, we delivered.

Ninja Gaiden Delay - January 29, 2004
But it's not as bad as you think.

See Ninja Gaiden - January 28, 2004
Yes, see just how beautiful this game really is.

Ninja Gaiden For Adults - January 20, 2004
Rated M, surprise surprise.

Ninja Gaiden Demo Disc - January 20, 2004
MS to distribute demos through magazine.

More Ninja Gaiden Goodies - January 16, 2004
Japanese Xbox fans get more free stuff.

Ninja Gaiden - January 15, 2004
Incredible, revealing new screens!

Ninja Gaiden, DOA Online Preorder Goodies - December 9, 2003
Now is the time to be jealous.

Ninja Gaiden Date - December 5, 2003
And online features info!

More Ninja Gaiden - December 1, 2003
So is it delayed or not?

Ninja Gaiden Delayed - November 25, 2003
Will this game make its December release? Probably not.

Ninja Gaiden Love - November 4, 2003
Full TGS trailer, uncut and undisturbed. Wow.

Ninja Gaiden Blowout - October 31, 2003
Over 40 exclusive screens and direct-feed movies!

TGS 2003: Ninja Gaiden Movies - September 27, 2003
Download these now or face a shuriken where it hurts.

TGS 2003: Ninja Gaiden Screens - September 27, 2003
More Ninja action.

Classic Games In Ninja Gaiden - September 22, 2003
You'll never guess what's hidden in the game!

Ninja Gaiden Still On Track - September 19, 2003
Conflicting reports, confused gamers.

High-res Ninja Gaiden - September 17, 2003
Some new screens for your viewing pleasure.

E3 2003: Ninja Gaiden Gameplay Footage - May 14, 2003
Clips from Itagaki's demonstration.

TGS 2002: The Ninja Gaiden Trailer - September 21, 2002
Straight from TGS to you, Tecmo's revival of a classic

Games: Master Ninja Tournament Final - August 16, 2004
To be held at the 2004 Tokyo Game Show.

Games: Master Ninja Tournament Registration Extended - August 3, 2004
Second round will begin on Monday, August 9th.

Games: New Ninja Gaiden Website Launches - March 2, 2004
Check out all the latest info and watch the TV commercial.

Games: Launch Date and Detailed Revealed for Ninja Gaiden - May 15, 2003
Set to kick into your Xbox this holiday season.

Games: Ninja Gaiden Fact Sheet - September 11, 2002
Good the goods on this upcoming Xbox slasher.