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• Naruto: Preview of This Week's Episodes - Thu, 19 Jun 2008

This Saturday, Naruto fans can look forward to back-to-back new episodes of the groundbreaking animated program based on the Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto.  The action kicks off with the episode “Run, Dodge, Zigzag! Chase or Be Chased!”

Read on to find out what's in store for Naruto this week.Read More

• D3 and TOMY Team Up for the Newest 'Naruto' Wii Release - Wed, 04 Jun 2008

Good news for Naruto fans and Wii players out there.  TOMY Corporation and D3Publisher of America, Inc. has teamed up to release yet another fun-filled Naruto game.  D3, the publishers of interactive entertainment software, has recently announced that they have completed "Naruto: Clash of the Ninja Revolution 2," a fighting game designed specifically for the Wii.

The game, which is the first ever Naruto Wii title aimed at the North American audience, is jam-packed with all the Naruto goodness that player and viewers have grown to love.Read More

• Viz Media Set to Release More 'Naruto' Merchandise - Wed, 28 May 2008

If you’re a Naruto fan and cannot wait to get your hands on some collectibles, then you must be happy to know that a bunch of Naruto DVDs are coming your way later this year.  In fact, Viz Media, the company responsible for distributing Naruto merchandise all over the United States, has recently announced the release dates of volumes 27 and 28 of the Naruto DVD.

Volume 27 is set to be released on September 2, while Volume 28 is set to be released on September 30.  Both discs cost $19.98 each. Moreover, the box set for the uncut Volume 10 will be available in retail stores beginning October 14 this year.  The uncut Volume 10 DVD will come in two types—the regular edition, which costs $49.98, and the special edition, which retails for $69.98.Read More

• Namco Bandai Games Offers Goodies for 'Naruto': Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2 Pre-Orders - Wed, 21 May 2008

Naruto fans will be thrilled to know that they're in for a treat this coming June 24th.  For those who can’t wait to get their copy of the game on retail and are thinking of pre-ordering the game, might as well log on to HokagesRoom.com to submit your purchase information because Namco Bandai Games in cooperation with the game’s official online community will be giving them a treat for doing so!

Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2 (The Phantom Fortress) for the PSP system will be available in retail stores beginning June 24th, but the raffle ends on that date as well.Read More

• 'Naruto': Path of the Ninja 2 to Be Released Later This Year - Wed, 14 May 2008

Naruto fans and Nintendo gamers gear up for the newest wave of RPG games is about to hit retail stores later this year.  Based on the anime series of the same name, Naruto: Path of the Ninja 2 is the sequel to last year’s Nintendo DS game released by D3Publisher.  The games are developed by Tomy Corporation, which also released games such as Naruto: Ninja Destiny in February 2008.

“It’s been gratifying to see the Naruto brand grow and evolve with each new iteration,” D3PA Vice President for Marketing Alison Quirion said in a statement for the Naruto: Ninja Destiny.  “As fans of the series ourselves, we are always looking to bring NARUTO to broader audiences and introduce new ways to bring these amazing characters to life.”Read More

• Naruto: More Mystery and Adventure in the Upcoming Episodes - Wed, 07 May 2008

Previously on Naruto, we saw our young ninja encounter some very suspicious individuals on his journey to find and exterminate the ghost Noroimusha. In Episode 7.160, “Hunt or Be Hunted?! Showdown at the O.K. Temple,” Naruto met another bounty hunter who is in search of Gosunkugi. Naruto also found out that Sazanami was not being true to who he was. In fact, he was a framed up criminal named Tokichi, who was wanted for a crime involving a family of three. Naruto eventually finds out that he's innocent, and that he was on his journey to find the real killer to clear his name. Sazanami finally joined the Konoha group in their efforts to stop Gosunkugi. However, their plans were challenged as another bounty hunter stepped in the way.

In the second installment of the back-to-back Saturday night episodes of Naruto, we also saw some strange visitors enter the village. How do these suspicious persons fit into the plot of our next episodes? Read on to find out.Read More

• Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3 for PS3 Out in the Fall - Thu, 24 Apr 2008

Immediately on the heels of Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3 for the PS2 is the version for the new platform PS3.  Namco Bandai has announced that Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3 for PlayStation 3 is due for release this fall.

With all the advancements and innovations in PS3 technology, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3 promises enhanced cinema-quality high definition animation, fuller-bodied battle locations, greater flexibility with fighting techniques and options, and an exponentially greater array of adventures and missions.Read More

• 'Naruto Collector Spring 2008 Edition' Out Now - Thu, 17 Apr 2008

Fans of the Naruto manga have another collector's item to salivate over with the release of Naruto Collector Spring 2008 Edition on Tuesday, April 15.  It is the latest issue of the best-selling series and is packed chockfull of various content in different media.

Naruto Collector Spring 2008 Edition comes complete with comprehensive card game coverage, news and enviable freebies for any Naruto aficionado.Read More

• Naruto: Preview of This Week's Episodes - Thu, 10 Apr 2008

Previously on Naruto, the gang, thinking that Raiga's already dead, decided to head back only to find Karashi waiting for them.  They found themselves in a trap as the Kurosuki family ambushes them.  Fortunately, Naruto was able to fool them twice with his clones.  With the enemies beaten, the villagers focused their anger on Karashi.

One question remains uncertain: Is Raiga really dead? This week's episode will shed some light on the mystery, starting off with “Raiga's Counterattack” followed by “Run! The Curry of Life!"Read More

• 'Naruto' Launches Sketch Contest for Fans - Thu, 03 Apr 2008

In commemoration of the launch of the video game Naruto: Ninja Destiny for the Nintendo DS, Naruto Nintendo Games has come up with a sketching competition that allows fans to showcase their artistic skills.  The contest, which runs from April 1 until the end of the month, invites fans to draw an original ninja animal that they would like to include in the next Naruto video game.

Those who are interested to join must take note that only one entry per person is allowed.  Along with the sketch of the animal, participants must also include a complete description of the animal's signature jutsu.  Artwork can be submitted online or by mail and are expected to be received by no later than 11:59pm on April 30 for emailed entries, and postmarked no later than 11:59pm on April 25 for mailed entries.  Details about the mailing address and other instructions are posted on Naruto's Nintendo Game site.Read More