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Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z is being made by Comcept, Team Ninja and Spark Unlimited. It involves action, ninja, and mecha elements. Z’s main character, “Yaiba”, is trying to track down Ryu Hayabusa.

Inafune told Tecmo Koei’s TGS conference attendees that he’s very interested in creating this title and hopes to use Ninja Gaiden Z as an example that the Japanese industry is alive and well despite what he said a few years ago.

Inafune didn’t say when Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z can be expected. Specific platforms haven’t been confirmed, but it will release on consoles.

So why are we mentioning the game here? Well, it sounds like the Wii U could be considered as one of the project’s platforms. Seeing as how Team Ninja and Tecmo Koei have a fairly strong relationship, I’d be surprised if this one didn’t end up on the system.

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Turtle Beach Announces Details on Officially Licensed Wii U Headsets

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Turtle Beach Brings Premium Stereo Sound Quality and Crystal Clear Built-In Chat to Nintendo’s Newest Console
VALHALLA, N.Y. & TOKYO – Sept. 19, 2012 – Turtle Beach, pioneer and market-leader of the gaming headset category, today announces its officially licensed headsets, the Ear Force NLa and Ear Force N11, for Nintendo’s Wii U™ system. Created in collaboration with Nintendo, worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, and based on Turtle Beach’s legacy of audio supremacy, the NLa and N11 offer Wii U™ gamers a pair of solid entry level headsets at competitive price points.
“We are very excited to be working with Turtle Beach to launch the N11 and NLa for the new Wii U,” said Steve Singer, Vice President of Licensing, Nintendo of America Inc. “We look forward to fans having a high quality audio experience with our newest console.”
Available in both black and white, the Ear Force NLa is the perfect headset for Nintendo gamers seeking high-fidelity audio and superior comfort at an affordable price. The NLa combines high-fidelity stereo game audio and crystal-clear communication in a sleek, lightweight and durable design. Created explicitly for use with the Wii U™ GamePad controller, the NLa features in-line volume control and noise-isolating ear cushions allowing for personalized audio while blocking out distractions. For gamers on the go, the NLa’s 4-pole connector can easily disconnect from the Wii U™ GamePad and connect to portable devices such as the Nintendo 3DS™ and Nintendo DS™ hand-held systems. Arriving in Q4 2012, the NLa MSRP is $34.95.

Harada on the involvement of Namco Bandai’s Tekken team on Smash Bros.

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Namco Bandai’s Tekken team won’t be directly involved with the development of the next Smash Bros. titles.

Tekken producer Katsuhiro Harada told Kotaku that “Sakurai is directing.” Therefore it’s ultimately Sakurai’s project. Harada won’t be telling Sakurai which characters to include or how the gameplay should be.

According to Harada:

“We’ll be providing our expertise when asked, but it’s not like we’ll (the Tekken Team) be making the game.”

While the Tekken staff won’t be making the Smash Bros. games directly, it’s possible that members from the team or those who have experience with Tekken could work on the project.

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Harada says he isn’t entirely sure how Wii U’s online works

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Tekken Tag Tournament 2 director Katsuhiro Harada was recently asked how the Wii U’s online infrastructure stacks up to the setup on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

Harada’s response was a bit odd. Apparently, he isn’t too sure how Nintendo will be implementing the online network.

He said:

“Not quite sure at this point. I don’t fully understand it. We’re still working with Nintendo to find out about their network.”

Even with Harada’s uncertainty, he promised that the netcode will be just as good as the other versions of Tekken Tag Tournament 2.

At this moment it’s unclear if players will be able to select the Wii U exclusive modes online.

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