Tech Shout!

Ubisoft has revealed that Xbox 360-exclusive title “NARUTO: Rise of a Ninja” has released and will be available on stores across North America anytime this week.

“Not only is NARUTO: Rise of a Ninja the first original NARUTO video game developed for North America, it melds an open-world action-adventure with a cutting-edge fight game,” said Tony Key, vice president of marketing at Ubisoft. Key added, “It remains true to the NARUTO universe that will make fans proud, as well as provides a full and action-packed experience to new recruits.”

NARUTO: Rise of a Ninja is based on the immensely popular NARUTO animation series that airs on Cartoon Network

In the NARUTO: Rise of a Ninja video game, players will get to enjoy NARUTO starting from the series’ beginning, and will be able to revive the hit animation and manga and experience Naruto’s transformation from noisy ninja-academy failure to respected ninja.

In the game, players get to discover the Leaf Village and its environment and also interact with Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi and members from the NARUTO cast.

NARUTO: Rise of a Ninja is the very first NARUTO game to merge action adventure gameplay, classic platforming battles, head-to-head fighting and in-depth character development.

You can also determine your own way of the ninja as you learn to better control your chakra, develop your techniques, master new taijutsus and ninjutsus, and command more powerful ninja weapons. Train with Kakashi-Sensei and learn to execute hand signs with your controller’s sticks.

You get a chance to select your favorite NARUTO character and challenge a friend. You can customize your character and pick your own battle field, or alternatively challenge the world’s best on the Xbox LIVE online gaming system.

Given a “T” for Teen rating by ESRB, the NARUTO: Rise of a Ninja game is available for $59.99.