Shinobi 3DS video gets out, more info this week

After news of Shinobi 3DS got out overnight via Nintendo Power, what looks like an internal teaser for the game has appeared online, with Sega promising more information on it this week.

The video is completely without audio, and is seemingly unfinished. It cuts off as it reaches its climax, after showing the timeline of the series up until 2002.

We don’t know where its come from, but there we go. You can watch it below.

Asked about the video, Sega told VG247 it had no comment to make on it, but added: “Keep your eyes open for something official coming your way later this week.”

The series, which first title was back in 1987, last had an outing back in 2002 with the release of a series reboot for PS2. A spin-off, known as Nightshade, launched in 2003.

LONDON AND SAN FRANCISCO – (May 26th, 2011) – SEGA® Europe Ltd. and SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced Shinobi™ exclusively for Nintendo 3DS™. Developed by Griptonite Games, Shinobi is the long anticipated return of the fan favourite series and includes the classic side-scrolling action gameplay players have loved since the original. Coming to stores in September 2011, Shinobi introduces several exciting new features such as StreetPass™ and a large assortment of achievements and challenges to unlock.

“For years the fans have been asking for a new Shinobi,” said Gary Knight, Senior Vice President of Marketing of SEGA West. “With Shinobi on Nintendo 3DS we’re able to answer their prayers and bring this legendary series to the next level.”

Shinobi tells the story of Jiro Musashi, the leader of the Oboro clan and father of Joe Musashi, the hero of the first iterations of Shinobi. Players will become a true ninja legend by mastering a brand new combo system switching between melee, ranged and acrobatic attacks. They will also need to rely on Jiro’s ninja magic to get an advantage over their enemies and get out of tight spots.

Shinobi will be released for Nintendo 3DS in September 2011.