E3 saw the first ever gameplay showcase of Ninja Gaiden III, Tecmo Koei‘s upcoming, darker Ninja Gaiden, which puts greater focus on Ryu’s personal story. Our gameplay clip shows off Ryu’s bloody right arm, his new ninja moves, quick-time actions, and some powerful new abilities.
The game’s out in 2012 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. A Wii U version, Ninja Gaiden III: Razor’s Edge, was also announced.