"In 2006, Naruto was a significant brand for TOMY and our expectation for 2007 is that we will continue to grow the brand with Naruto: Ninja Council 3 and other titles for Nintendo systems," said Mark Shinohara, executive vice president, TOMY Corporation. "TOMY is very proud to bring the action, characters and story of Naruto to the Nintendo DS."

"The new interchangeable attack system and the ability to choose from over 20 playable characters are a first in hand-held Naruto games," said Careen Yapp, vice president of licensing and business development, D3PA. "We feel very strongly that this game will appeal to both the fans of Naruto and DS gamers that enjoy action games."

Using the new interchangeable attack system, players select a main character to complete the mission and then customize their attack scheme by selecting special techniques from other available characters -- increasing their chance of success by combining the best techniques for the mission. Players can activate special attacks using the Nintendo DS stylus on the touch screen or by blowing into the microphone.

Just like a true ninja, in Naruto: Ninja Council 3, players will have to protect, defend or defeat as they train hard to perfect their skills in order to progress through the ranks in over 40 missions ranging in difficulty from moderate to challenging. Up to four players (wireless) can choose from over 20 different characters with four different playing modes including Timed Mode, Scroll Collection Mode and Head-to-Head Versus Mode.

Features :

• More than 20 characters – A huge improvement from Naruto: Ninja Council 2, which offered only 3 playable characters. Ninja Council 3 allows players to choose from over 20 characters to complete their missions. But choose your characters wisely because different stages require different abilities.
• Interchangeable attack system - Select a character to be your main character to complete the mission. Then customize your attack scheme by selecting special techniques from other available characters. Increase your chance of success by combining the best techniques for the mission.
• Use the touch screen or microphone to activate special attacks – Utilize the special functionality of the DS to unleash special jutsu. For example swipe your thumb across the screen to summon your partner beast or blow into the microphone to increase the power of Sasuke’s Fire Style jutsu.
• 42+ missions to complete – With missions ranging from moderate to challenging set in 15 different environments from the world of Naruto, play again and again to perfect your ninja techniques.
• 4-Player wireless Versus battles – Versus modes include: Timed Mode, Scroll Collection Mode and Head-to-Head Versus Mode.

Naruto: Ninja Council 3 for the Nintendo DS is anticipated to ship in Spring 2007

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