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Devil’s Third Isn’t Coming Out Soon

It’s been nearly three years since Devil’s Third was announced. From Tomonobu Itagaki, creator of Ninja Gaiden and Jiggly Ninja Girls Galore -— I mean —- Dead or Alive, and his studio, Valhalla Game Studios, the apparently hyper-violent action shooter has had a rocky time getting made. So where is it now?

7 July 2012

Mobile

Devil’s Third Bound For Digital Devices, Too

After being on ice, THQ dumped Devil’s Third, the latest game Ninja Gaiden mastermind and Dead or Alive creator Tomonobu Itagaki, and gave the rights to Itagaki’s Valhalla Studios.

18 September 2011

In Real Life

Japan’s Wildest Gaming Designer Wanted To Be In America’s Wildest Game

If Tomonobu Itagaki, the hard drinking cigarette smoking game designer behind Devil’s Third, were a video game he’d be Saints Row: The Third. No wonder he wanted to lend his voice to the game.

16 September 2011

News

Japan’s Deadliest Developer Tells The Next Generation To Grow A Pair

I got the chance to sit down with Dead or Alive creator and former Team Ninja boss Tomonobu Itagaki yesterday, ostensibly to talk about his studio’s upcoming action game Devil’s Third.

26 July 2011

News

One Theory Why Japanese Games Aren’t As Big As They Used To Be

Ever since this console generation kicked off in 2005/2006, Japanese developers have become increasingly irrelevant to the purchasing habits of many Western gamers. There are plenty of theories as to why this is. And Dead or Alive creator Tomonobu Itagaki has one.

14 June 2011

News

Devil’s Third Will Shoot Up 2013

Expected for a 2012 release, shooter Devil’s Third won’t be out until 2013, said the game’s designer and board game lover Tomonobu Itagaki. [Game Impress Watch]

In Real Life

Man Behind Ninja Gaiden Reveals His Favourite Retro Games

The creative force previously behind Tecmo’s Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive series, now on the upcoming Devil’s Third, Tomonobu Itagaki, says he has wanted to make games since he was a teenager. He just didn’t want to make video games.

11 June 2011

PlayStation

Three Things Devil’s Third Might Have: Dildo Melee, Hard Gay And Wii U Support

Tomonobu Itagaki, the man formerly behind Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive games, did not bring his latest creation, Devil’s Third, to E3 2011. He promises it will be at Tokyo Game Show, however, and wants to bring death by dildo to yet another THQ-published game.

30 May 2011

In Real Life

Being Hard Gay For Laughs And Cash

In 2005, comedian Masaki Sumitani became the most popular funny man in Japan. He dressed in a PVC hotpants, thrusting his pelvis as he exclaimed, “Fooohhh!” Little kids imitated the catchphrase, and Sumitani conquered the conquered the country.

28 October 2010

News

What’s It Like To Lose Your Lead Ninja?

Until 2008, the head ninja of Team Ninja (not pictured) was Dead or Alive creator Tomonobu Itagaki. Then he left and filed a lawsuit over unpaid wages. More Tecmo developers left, too. What’s that like for the other ninjas?

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