Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 TGS 2012 video demo - Nixing the dreaded Nine-Tails

If you're a fan of the absurdly popular Naruto anime and manga based on the exploits of exceptional teenage ninjas (that aren't part turtle), have we got a video for you. While roaming the floor at Tokyo Game Show, we got a chance to take on the massive, fox-like Nine Tails in a demo of Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 from Namco Bandai. Yep, the name's a mouthful--but we imagine you'll be stunned silent anyway just from how pretty the game looks in motion. See for yourself:

If every boss fight could be on that same level of incredible scope, the world of gaming might very well be a better place. You can expect this encounter and more from Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 when it hits the Xbox 360 and PS3 in Spring 2013.

Want to play as all of the characters? Check out our Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Character Unlocks Guide.

Lucas Sullivan

Lucas Sullivan is the former US Managing Editor of 12DOVE. Lucas spent seven years working for GR, starting as an Associate Editor in 2012 before climbing the ranks. He left us in 2019 to pursue a career path on the other side of the fence, joining 2K Games as a Global Content Manager. Lucas doesn't get to write about games like Borderlands and Mafia anymore, but he does get to help make and market them. 

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