First Shinobi 3DS Details Appear in a Cloud of Smoke

well 7 games is a lot. especially considering one of them is a ps2-game.

i never played one of them though so i cant really say if i am excited. but it could be good for sure

Well that's dissapointing. I already have all the best ones on VC.
All you really need is Shinobi Arcade, Revenge of Shinobi, Shadow Dancer and Shinobi 3. The rest are forgettable. Got my hopes up for a true revival all for nothing.

Well, that's pretty awesome anyways. especially for me who's never played a shinobi game lol.

I think this is awesome! I have never played any of these games, and they look fun. I will definitely pay $40 for 7 full games, even if they are mediocre. Hey at least they are in 3D!

You sure it's just a compilation? When I was watching it it looked like the history-of-the-series flashback like in the Sonic 4 teaser, and then it cut off before we saw a new game.

Also, a quote from one of NL's articles:

Why would he need to create whole levels for a compilation? And furthermore, why enlist 2.5D platformer-king Griptonite when this kind of compilation can be easily done internally? One last thing, "An All-Time Ninja Classic ... Re-imagined for the 3DS" implies a remake of an old game, not a compilation. :3

Never played a Shinobi game, so seven in one pop is a bargain.

I liked the 2004 PS2 game, though it wasn't well received by the media. I look forward to this 3DS game.

While I will likely buy this compilation, it's still disappointing that this isn't an original title.

I can't see them just picking one Shinobi game to redo in 3D, not unless we're talking about a 3D Classics version; wouldn't a 3D version of a 16-bit game seem a little bit underwhelming in this day and age?

We'll keep our eyes on this one though, you never know what Sega will do next!

I will wait for sega to confirm what this is. Because a trailer on a one post youtube account seems fishy. And this should be marked as rumor.

Would prefer something original. Between SSFIV, Zelda: OoT, Starfox 64 and Cave Story 3d the only new games coming out with originality are the Resident Evil ones... and DOA.

I agree with @pixelman. This doesn't look like a compilation to me. I think it's going to be an original game.

The fishiest thing about this is the fact that GG Shinobi is missing just for VC. That doesn't make much sense, especially when the sequel is included.

Oh weird, I never realized the Game Gear game was Shinobi II... I always thought Shadow Dancer was the second in the series. I'm guessing this will be something new (and hopefully good), but a compilation wouldn't be a bad thing, either.

I also agree with @pixelman! It looks like an all original shinobi game is coming after all!! YEAH!!
But even if it is a compilation of those seven games, it´ll still be cool, because I've never played the shinobi legions for saturn and shinobi for PS2!! Can't wait for more news on this!!

I must have died and awoken in Heaven! This is awesome news and an instant buy!

Oh, I hope we gets 3D Nina Gaiden compilation too!j

That's disappointing. I'm only missing 2 games in the series - Shinobi Legions and Shinobi 2. I was hoping for a true sequel. I'll still get it, but now I'm majorly disappointed, unless that trailer is fake.

i think there making a new one the vid was just showing timeline might be wrong but im expecting something new

^I didn't think of that. You may be right. I certainly hope you're right.

fingers crossed in a menacing ninja manner

When (if, funds permitting) I get a 3DS GG, Shinobi will be the first thing I download.

A great series, I agree it does look like a time line - either way, compilation or original, will be great to see Shinobi on the 3DS.

I still remember playing the original coin op, it seemed the coolest thing ever, shame my C64 couldnt quite replicate the experience...

I don't know how you could watch the teaser and think this is a compilation. Re-imagined doesn't mean the games themselves. It means the idea of Shinobi. So there's no telling what we're going to see. It's either going to be: a.) completely new side-scrolling game, b.) completely new fully 3D game, c.) remakes of the best levels from previous Shinobi games similar to what they did with Sonic Generations. I'm thinking Option C is the most likely. But hopefully more info. sneaks its way out later this week.

If its just a compilation, I'd be 50-50 on picking it up tbh. Cool, but inessential for me personally.

It doesn't seem like a compilation, but more of a history video. Like what Konami does with Gradius.

Like shinobi88 (comment #25) said they could pull a Sonic Generations on this one.
I´d hope for a totally new and original game though.

It IS an original game.
http://gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=159042

Yep, it is indeed a new Shinobi title, which is even better news than before!

Well that's a relief. A compilation wouldn't have been so bad. I'm glad it's actually a new game though. Like I said I already have the old ones. Now hopefully they don't screw it up like that GBA Shinobi game.

Well, this is very good news. Thanks for that, ballkirby1.

Well, I'm glad it's a new game 2. And I'm glad it's a side scroller. But I do hope at least 1 of the old Shinobi games is unlockable. Griptonite has been known to make their unlockables fiendishly hard to get tho. Pleeeeease Sega, bring back all your best franchises this way: Streets of Rage, Vectorman, Comic Zone, Toejam & Earl, Golden Axe. SEGA!!!

Wait! The PS2 Shinobi is going to be included? Wow! Why isnt Nightshade included as well? Its not Joe but, like why not?

Oh my goodness, you know what I want to see? 3D into the screen shuriken throwing bonus stage, Come on Griptonite. Its staring you in the face. WELCOME TO BONUS STAGE...Just imagine it...