One of the strengths of Nintendo's enviable character roster is that its heroes have always been ready for new styles and new interpretations. Mario is as comfortable in 3D as he was in 2D, and as at home in an RPG or golf game as in a straightforward...

If you're going to be heading to the shops on 6 June to pick up a copy of Ninja Gaiden II for Xbox 360, then HMV are running a pre-order incentive that might well tickle your fancy.

Pre-order a copy with HMV and you'll get 1000 Xbox Live...

Ninja Gaiden fans may want to take a moment here. Team Ninja's Tomonobu Itagaki has said that he doesn't plan to make any more games in the Ninja Gaiden series following the release of Ninja Gaiden II on Xbox 360.

"Personally I think we were...