Sega’s classic ninja game “Shinobi” to get a movie adaptation

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As a gamer with a heart full of nostalgia and a gaming history that dates back to the 80s arcades, hearing about the upcoming Shinobi movie sends chills down my spine! Growing up, I was always fascinated by Joe Musashi’s ninja antics in the original game. The thought of seeing this legendary hero on the big screen is beyond exciting.

In December, the third film of “Sonic the Hedgehog” will premiere in cinemas, featuring once again the fastest and most iconic blue hedgehog from video games, along with his dark counterpart Shadow. But that’s not all; another Sega classic is also scheduled for a big-screen debut soon: Shinobi.

Shinobi movie confirmed

According to The Hollywood Reporter’s reports, Ken Kobayashi will be responsible for the scriptwriting, while Sam Hargrave has been enlisted as the director. Hargrave is known for directing Extraction and its sequel, starring Chris Hemsworth, so you can anticipate a similar style in this new project.

To date, details regarding the storyline and additional characters remain unknown, yet anticipation builds for an upcoming, humorous and action-filled ninja escapade.

In the initial version of the game, players guide a character named Joe Musashi, a ninja seeking retribution for his clan, as they confront a criminal organization known as Zeed. Equipped with weapons such as shurikens and katanas, Musashi battles various adversaries including other ninjas, punks, mercenaries, and even Mongolian sword-wielders.

The game proved to be an incredible triumph, leading to a series of 13 additional installments across arcades and home gaming systems, collectively selling approximately 4.6 million units. Oh, how we long for more adventures with Joe Musashi; it’s been nearly a decade since the release of the last new Shinobi game, specifically Shinobi 3D on the Nintendo DS.

A fresh video game was unveiled at The Game Awards in December, however, no additional details have surfaced about it as of yet. It’s possible that the forthcoming film may synchronize its release with the game, which would undeniably boost promotion.

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2024-10-10 14:09