NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today released new screens for NARUTO™ SHIPPUDEN: Legends: Akatsuki Rising for the PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) system. Players will assume control of their favorite Leaf Ninja or evil Akatsuki member as they search for Gaara in the first NARUTO Shippuden action-adventure game for the PSP. The new assets highlight Gaara as he battles Deidara in a fateful encounter in the desert.
NARUTO Shippuden: Legends: Akatsuki Rising boasts streamlined controls for the PSP, ensuring exciting, fast-paced tactical battles making best use of each character’s Jutsu. Aim and time powerful Jutsu attacks with simple button commands and devastate enemies by entering Hypermode. Players will also uncover an all-new nefarious storyline as they gain control of one of their favorite Akatsuki members. NARUTO Shippuden: Legends: Akatsuki Rising also incorporates multiple modes of play including two-player cooperative or versus play via ad-hoc local wireless network.
NARUTO Shippuden: Legends: Akatsuki Rising will be available on October 6, 2009 with an ESRB rating of T for Teen and a MSRP of $39.99.
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