Tecmo replies to speculation that the European release will be trimmed of its more violent content.

Last week, rumors began circulating that the Euro release of Tecmo’s Xbox-exclusive ninja action title Ninja Gaiden would be censored to remove some of its most violent scenes. Specifically, the Web reports stated that the European release of the game would not feature the graphic decapitations that occur after hero Ryu Hayabusa executes certain fatal blows. In a report at Gamespot.com, Tecmo’s John Inada said, “Ninja Gaiden is being published by Microsoft Europe, so whatever happens over there is their issue, and we’ll have to follow their direction. As you know, most of the European countries have much more strict standards against the use of violence.”
“All we’re trying to do is to be able to publish Ninja Gaiden in every European country,” he added, “and if we have to make minor alterations to fulfill that objective, we will.”

Source: Gamespot.com

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