This section recaps the games that made their way onto store shelves over the course of the previous week. If you're having trouble keeping up with what's new in the Japanese market, turn to this section every week.
The following games were released between 08.15.05 and 08.21.05. Click on the name to see all of IGN's current coverage and media for the game.
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Naruto Uzumaki Ninden
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The latest game adaptation of the popular Naruto anime/comic takes the form of an action title where you control Naruto and his friends. Naruto himself has strong and weak attacks and a variety of special moves, but when he's not up to the task, you can switch instantly to a partner character. The game includes voiced cinema scenes and settings meant to reflect the original Naruto work.
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Shikigami no Shiro: Nanayozuki Gensou Kyoku
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This series is known in the west as Castle Shikigami, although prepare for something different from the shooters of past. Nanayozuki Gensou Kyoku takes characters from the series and mixes them up in an adventure game. You play as Koutarou Kuga, a detective with special powers. The game features voiced, interactive conversation sequences and shooting sequences for bosses. |
Tom Clancy Series: Ghost Recon 2
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Ubisoft brings the second Ghost Recon game to the Japanese PS2, nearly a year following the stateside release. You once again join the forces of the special tactical unit Ghost as some crazy happenings start happening in North Korea. The game allows for online play with sixteen simultaneous players. In addition to the main mode of play, you'll find a training mode and an extra mode featuring movies and illustrations waiting to be unlocked. |
That does it for this week's games list. For a full look at the Japanese game scene, including pictures from around Tokyo, magazine summaries, ads, commercials, charts, release dates and special features, be sure and check out Gaming Life in Japan column. To see the latest issue, featuring a look at the Square Enix shop and Jump World, point your browser here.