Tenchu 4 is slated to launch on the Nintendo Wii this October for Japan. Assets for the title have been relatively tough to get by, but we did manage to find its first trailer so you can sample the title in motion. Will this sequel do justice to its proud clan? Check out the full article for the clip.

Tenchu Z was fun while it lasted on the Xbox 360, but the party's getting started on another console. Tenchu 4 is coming, and it's coming fast. News from Famitsu indicates that the game is coming in October, specifically for the Wii console. Learn exactly when it comes out in Japan after the jump!

Media Create has released the Japanese Sales charts for the week of April 4 to 13. Making its debut in the list at first place is Nintendo's Mario Kart Wii, selling 594,000 copies in its first week. To find out what other games were able to make it into charts, head on over to the full article.

Many were left unsatisfied after From Software didn't offer anything groundbreaking in Armored Core 4, but naysayers would have a field day pretending not to be impressed after they see the latest trailer of Armored Core 4A: For Answer (Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3). You can check it out yourself at the full article.

What's next for From Software's Armored Core series? Armored Core 4A: For Answer is coming to the Sony PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Xbox 360 with new features that should make fans drool, and allow newcomers to enter the intense world of fighting mechs. Find out more by heading over to the full article.

Stepping back from the lighter gaming news and dressing up for the industry and investment news, we've learned that Sony Corp. has pulled off more than it had initially expected for the first quarter of this fiscal year even while its game division still struggles to remove itself from the financial red.

 

And today, reports coming in from the executive division itself have claimed Sony was able to remain green for Q1 2007 because of strong digital camera sales and what seems to be a favorable Yen rate. Financial analysts note that the numbers "more than trebles" for the company, but don't look too kindly to Sony's "strategic pricing" and the losses it incurs.

"This deterioration was primarily due to the loss arising from the strategic pricing of PS3 at points lower than its production cost, although operating income from software increased due to further hardware penetration in the market," said Sony.

The move by Sony to cut the price of its 60 GB PlayStation 3 SKU to US$ 499 was well received by consumers all around, but it slowly derailed from the concept of "price cut" when Sony revealed the maneuver as a temporary low pricing while Sony empties its 60 GB inventory to make way for the new 80 GB SKUs - still offered at the same US$ 599.

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Prior to Enchanted Arms' release, online store Amazon ran a deal that lets players own the video game for just US$ 39.99. Now that it has been out for a couple of months now, PlayStation 3 owners who have yet to purchase this RPG title can finally but it for even less courtesy of another store GameStop.

Yep, over at its online site, we spotted a listing for Enchanted Arms carrying a price tag of just US$ 19.99. We have to say that this is a relatively good deal given the game's storyline and various features. Speaking of which, players take on the role of enchanter-in-training Atsuma in a quest to become the most powerful warrior in a war that is 1,000 years in the making.

In terms of gameplay, Enchanted Arms features a rather unique SpeedTactics Battle System that allows gamers to move their characters and perform distance-dependent attacks even during battles. It also has around 130 unlockable creatures which players can utilize as part of their team.

Enchanted Arms was developed by From Software and was published by Ubisoft. It was also released on the Xbox 360 platform. Our Read link below should take you to GameStop's product page for the title.

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Want some space action? Maybe a bit of ninja stalking? Or perhaps a dash of vampire hunting fun? Which ever you choose, Europe will be getting all three by the end of this month.

The Xbox 360 line-up for June 29 will be Tenchu Z (from From Software), Vampire Rain (from AQ Interactive), and Project Sylpheed (from Square Enix). The three titles share a part of the Xbox UK website called Master your Environment which contains information about each title. The demos for Tenchu Z and Project Sylpheed are already available at the Xbox Live Marketplace while the Vampire Rain demo will get released on August 7.

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From Software's Tenchu Z has finally sneaked its way to Xbox 360 this June 12, and some are already having a dose of ninja action. To those who are left out, get a glimpse of what brutal kills you're missing with this video.

Stealth kills have always been rewarding in terms of score and better items dropped by enemies, but a plethora of new ways to dispatch foes might be enough to keep in the dark. As long as you're not in alert mode, initiating stealth kills can come from all positions and angles. There's quite some variety, so setting up your murder attempts won't get old. Have a look yourself on the vid below.

   

Have you downloaded the recently announced Tenchu Z demo over at Xbox Live Marketplace and found yourself craving for more ninja action? Worry not as North American gamers can finally get their hands on the real deal with Microsoft and From Software informing us of its availability starting today in retail stores across the region.

Part of the renowned Tenchu franchise, Tenchu Z is the first mission-based ninja stealth action game for the Xbox 360. In this video game, players are encouraged to develop their stealth skills while killing every single enemy. Of course, you can also opt to openly engage your opponents but more reward will be given if you stick to the ninja way.

This game has its own customization feature that lets players create their own characters and develop face types, hair features, outfits, and accessories among others. In terms of gameplay, Tenchu Z offers both single play and multiplay through Xbox Live or System Link.

Tenchu Z has been given a rating of "M" by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB). It can be purchased for a suggested price of US$ 59.99.