Ninja Gaiden II Gamerpics and Themes Now Available
Deck out your gamer profile in the way of the ninja
Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Author: Jeff McAllister

For those fans of the stealthy and deadly who can’t get enough of Ryu Hayabusa and his flashy ninja ways, Microsoft has announced that they are now selling gamerpics and themes of the upcoming game, Ninja Gaiden II, on Xbox LIVE.

“gamers can get a head start on expanding and customizing their “Ninja Gaiden II” experience with the release of Gamerpics and Themes, available as PDLC on Xbox LIVE beginning today.



The Gamerpics packs include five new images each, at 100 points per pack; and the Themes, which focus on heroes and bosses, are 150 points per pack.



Soon gamers everywhere will follow Ryu Hayabusa’s entire blood-drenched mission – through cities like Venice, New York and Tokyo – to avenge his clan and prevent the destruction of the human race. “Ninja Gaiden II” slashes its way onto store shelves on June 3 in North America and June 6 in Europe.



Additional “Ninja Gaiden II” PDLC will be available for download on May 20, with subsequent releases throughout the summer.

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