A series beloved by many (not even counting the NES classics), Ninja Gaiden has become a de facto action game franchise all over again. The recent string of Ninja Gaiden games has become known for its brutal combat, tight controls, and uncompromising difficulty. However, after the release of Ninja Gaiden 2 on Xbox 360, developer Team Ninja was dealt a serious blow; series creator and longtime visionary Tomonobu Itagaki left the team to pursue other interests...