We hope everyone is getting into the swing of things in June and had a great weekend. As many of you probably know, E3 '09 took place last week and lots of cool news came out of the convention including a new trailer for the first NARUTO Shippuden series 3D action adventure game for the Sony PSP handheld console - check it out and let us know what you think!
Happy June, Hokage's Room!
We know the blazing summer heat is just around the corner and we're going to get started with the summer fun a bit early, starting today! Hokage's Room is nearing the 30K members mark and we're excited to see us reach such a great milestone in the community!
For the next 30 days Hokage's Room will be having a race to reach 30K members. Are you ready to join the race? How about winning some awesome NARUTO swag like t-shirt, figurines, and more?
We are looking for members to help us reach 30,000 members by the end of the month. Simply use your recruitment links and invite your friends to join the community. For each registered member you recruit, you will be entered into a random drawing to win a NARUTO Prize Pack filled with goodies and a bonus 5,000 ryo! The more recruits, the more entries you will receive. Four random runners up will earn a bonus 3,000 ryo!*
Who's ready to join the race? We'll be looking to see who can pack the most heat this June at Hokage's Room!
*Note: "Race to 30K" has been changed to a random drawing.
June is around the corner and it means that the summer heat is on the rise! Hokage's Room is working on some pretty exciting things and we can't wait to tell you but all will be revealed in good time.
Make sure to check back to Hokage's Room starting June 1st for some fun news. It's just the start of great things to come as we all head into the hot summer months. Who's ready? Any big summer plans up ahead? We'd love to know what all the ninja of the room will be up to this summer - share your stories with us!
Want to earn some ryo? Check out the latest Shippuden Mission to let us know what you think the Akatsuki organization is all about!
A few days ago, Hokage's Room gave you a few clues as to where the Akatsuki organization may be taking The Fifth Kazekage to next. If you've already participated in Shippuden Mission 19 then you've already gotten to take a look at some neat screenshots from the upcoming Akatsuki Rising for the PSP.
It looks like the Akatsuki are on the move yet again! They have taken Gaara to another location on the world wide web and it is up to you to find where this location is. Check out the new Shippuden Mission 20 to get your clues and start searching for The Fifth Kazekage!
You only have a week to complete this Shippuden Mission so make sure you get the clues and start hunting now!
Remember, as always, do NOT reveal the location if you have already found The Fifth Kazekage. Spoiling is no fun :)
Have you participated in Shippuden Mission 19 yet? If you've already hunted down The Fifth Kazekage in that Mission, Hokage's Room has some more news for you.
It looks like the dreaded Akatsuki organization is on the move with The Fifth Kazekage and is moving to a new location. The exact whereabouts are not known yet but keep the following hints in mind and hold tight for the next Shippuden Mission coming soon...
The news is all over, NARUTO fans are going on a quest this coming fall on the PSP to find Gaara, the fifth Kazekage, who has been kidnapped by the dreaded Akatsuki organization. It’s a race against time as the Akatsuki attempts to release Shukaku, the demon sealed inside Gaara. Are you ready?
If you need a little prep before you go on the real quest, Hokage's Room is here to help you have a little fun in doing so. Check out the latest Shippuden Mission to see if you can find the fifth Kazekage in action somewhere on the web. Complete the Shippuden Mission to earn 8000 ryo. Remember, this Mission is best completed alone... don't reveal his location if you've found it before your other ninja friends have.
Good luck to all!
The Shippuden series continues on the Sony PSP! NAMCO BANDAI Games just announced the release of NARUTO Shippuden Legends: Akatsuki Rising which follows Ultimate Ninja Heroes and Ultimate Ninja Heroes: Phantom Fortress also for the Sony handheld.
NARUTO Shippuden Legends: Akatsuki Rising is based off of the animated Shippuden series and features a number of modes including two-player co-op and competitive. Modes include:
Original Mode: Players take on the basic storyline adventure that sees Naruto setting out on his quest to defeat the Akatsuki and find Gaara.
Scenario Mode: Increase your character’s abilities by undertaking various side quests.
Akatsuki Mode: Allows players to assume the role of a member of the Akatsuki organization.
Versus Mode: Allows you to battle it out with a group of friends in either ad hoc local or wireless play.
From Gamespot.com:
...Legends: Akatsuki Rising sees the titular fighter and a number of his
companions embark on a quest to find Gaara, better known as the fifth
Kazekage. To accomplish this goal, Naruto must defeat the Akatsuki
criminal organization.
Are you ready for this next NARUTO release for the PSP? Are you ready to emabark on the quest to find Gaara, the fifth Kazekage? If you are, let us know! Stay tuned for more on the fifth Kazekage...
Hopefully by now many of you have acquainted yourselves with the new look of Hokage's Room and the all new Chakra system! We hope you enjoy the improvements. There are more exciting features on the way, so stay tuned!
It has been brought to my attention that some of you have experienced a loss in post and comment totals. I have been told that if you simply log out and log back into your account, these totals will be restored. If this does not work, please send me an email and I will look into it!
Take a look around and let us know what you think! If you spot any bugs or issues let us know.
Be sure to check back often as new prizes will be added to the store shortly!
It’s time for a great change! Hokage’s Room has been getting a bit of a make-over and now, members will be seeing a brand Chakra bar when they participate in the Shippuden Missions. Not only will you be earning major Ryo from these challenges that you can use to claim awesome prizes in the Rewards section, but there will now be leveling-up opportunities that affect your personal Chakra bar! What is this whole new Chakra thing about? Below is an explanation of what you will notice with your Ryo, what your new Chakra bar means, how it effects your claiming of prizes and more. As always, if you need to refer to this at a later time, please make sure to read through our FAQ’s.
How do I earn "Chakra"?
"Chakra" is earned by completing milestone activities. One bar of Chakra is earned by completing approximately 10 milestone activities. There are a total of four bars of Chakra. Chakra is not tied to your Ninja level. Make sure to look for the Milestone detail in the NEW Shippuden Missions.
How do I redeem my "Ryo" and “Chakra”?
Once you've earned a sufficient amount of Ryo and Chakra, you can redeem them for prizes available in the Rewards. You can save them up to cash in for bigger prizes or use them all along the way to more quickly reap the benefits of your hard work here at Hokage's Room.
Why can't I claim a prize?
In order to claim a prize, you must have first earned enough Ryo and Chakra for that item (in addition to any other items in your basket). Some prizes have a limit on the number each member can claim. Rewards are only available to U.S. and Canadian residents.
Why has there been a decrease to my Ryo?
Because we have a new level system in place and new Ryo achievements for the new Shippuden Missions, everyone’s Ryo has decreased an equal percentage. This is to ensure that everyone, both long-time members and new ninja of the room have an equal opportunity to be a part of the new awards system.
Use Your Ryo & Chakra
This is where being a member of Hokage's Room pays off. Redeem your hard-earned ryo and Chakra for great prizes here in our online store. You can save them up to cash in for bigger prizes or use them all along the way to more quickly reap the benefits of your hard work.
Let us know what Chakra you have right now in our latest Shippuden Mission… it’s also your first level-up challenge!
Plenty of you have already been getting your hands on copies of Ultimate Ninja 4 and playing the game and have even begun to submit your reviews about it. In case you haven't read them yet, IGN and Gamezone have also formed their opinion on Ultimate Ninja 4... check out their reviews!
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Ultimate Ninja 4 is fun enough on its own, but Master Mode could have used a fair amount of refining and the Hero Mode feels unnecessary. The amount of unlockables in the game, however, is really amazing, as you can purchase figurines of every character, music tracks and even buy the Ultimate Jutsu cinematics to view outside of battle. (click HERE for entire review at IGN.com)
IGN gave it an overall 7.0
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As far as the graphics are concerned, Ultimate Ninja 4 does look good on the PlayStation 2 but there is still room for improvement. Then again, I could just be spoiled by the PlayStation 3’s Ultimate Ninja Storm. Still, the character models look good and the visual effects are topnotch. (click HERE for entire review at Gamezon.com)
Gamezone gave it an overall 7.5
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What do you think? Do you agree or disagree? Make sure to let us know your complete details in Shippuden Mission 14 and write your own reviews for Ultimate Ninja 4!
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