Atlus to release two new Naruto titles

Atlus has informed us that they're planning to release two new Naruto-titles for Wii and Nintendo DS (one each).

Atlus has announced that they have reached an agreement with Tomy and VIZ Media on distribution of Naruto Shippuden: Dragon Blade Chronicles for Wii and Naruto Shippuden: Naruto vs. Sasuke for Nintendo DS. These two chapters in the Naruto Shippuden franchise, based on the extremely popular anime series, are currently scheduled for a US release on November 16, 2010.

"We're very excited to work with Tomy and VIZ Media to present two new Naruto Shippuden games to fans across North America," said Tim Pivnicny, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Atlus. "We're sure fans will have Naruto Shippuden on their holiday wish lists as they do every year."

In Naruto Shippuden: Dragon Blade Chronicles (Wii), players take control of both Naruto and Sasuke as they go their own ways to seek out the mysteries and power behind Genryu, the mighty Elemental Dragons, in an all-new epic adventure. The world is in danger and only the power of the legendary Dragon Blade and rare elemental orbs hidden across the land can save it. As Naruto, you will use special orbs collected from the powerful Genryu to enhance your Dragon Blade with new powers, acquire new skills by finding and equipping dozens of Ninja Scrolls hidden throughout the world, and take on gigantic dragons in incredible boss battles! With two superstars in one game, you won't want to miss this amazing adventure!.

With Naruto Shippuden: Naruto vs. Sasuke for Nintendo DS, players get to experience one of the most popular storylines from the Naruto Shippuden arc first-hand as Naruto and Sasuke face off amidst a backdrop laced with intrigue and subterfuge! Discover, recruit, and swap fighters into your team to meet the needs of any given situation. Compete against your friends in Wireless Battle Mode for up to four players, or play cooperatively in the new Boss Rush Mode (local wireless only). Take part in thrilling battles and exciting mysteries, all leading up to the epic showdown between Naruto and Sasuke!

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