Yuji Nakao

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A mystery woman (TBA) unleashes her Ninpo in Ninja Gaiden 4 (2025), Team Ninja/PlatinumGames
June 10, 2025

‘Ninja Gaiden 4’ Director Thinks “Games Are Trending Toward Being Easier To Play”, Promises Team Ninja Sequel “Goes In The Complete Opposite Direction”

While video games may be getting easier on the whole, 'Ninja Gaiden 4' director Yuji Nakao promises the upcoming sequel…
Yakumo (TBA) is prepared to battle Ryu Hayabusa (Hideyuki Hori) in Ninja Gaiden 4 (2025), Team Ninja/PlatinumGames
January 29, 2025

‘Ninja Gaiden 4’ Director Says Game Will Keep “The Challenge And The Difficulty” Series Is Known For, But Also Feature “Modes And Options For New Players”

'Ninja Gaiden 4' director Yuji Nakao has promised that the upcoming sequel will retain the series' signature "difficulty".
Ryu Hayabusa (Hideyuki Hori) is back and as cool as ever in Ninja Gaiden 4 (2025), Team Ninja/PlatinumGames
January 29, 2025

‘Ninja Gaiden 4’ Director Confirms Sequel Will Focus On New Hero Yakumo, But Still Respect Ryu Hayabusa’s “Super Ninja” Reputation: “Our Intention Is Not To Replace Him, But To Have People Enjoy The Story Of A Very Strong Ninja And A New Ninja”

'Ninja Gaiden 4' director Yuji Nakao says that the story of new protagonist Yakumo will not diminish the legend of…