News that the Samurai slaughtering game that has been available in Japan since last year is finally making its way over to PAL-loving video game owners. Majesco has announced that they will be making Kengo Zero for the Xbox 360 available to Europe this fall. Unfortunately, looking at the Majesco US site, there isn't information about the game coming over to the States. Don't let this discourage you from putting your hair in a front ponytail and wearing a large bathrobe around the house. It will let the game publishers know you're interested. Kim Phu

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Majesco Entertainment Announces 'Kengo Zero'

Samurai Fighting Game Marks Company's First Xbox® 360TM Release

BRISTOL, UK., May 30, 2007 - Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games and digital entertainment products, today announced Kengo Zero for the Xbox® 360™ video game entertainment system from Microsoft. Developed by Genki and scheduled for an autumn release, Kengo Zero sets players in feudal Japan on a mission to become the best samurai warrior in the land.

"Kengo Zero's stunning high definition graphics bring the game's nine real samurai to life," said John Merchant, Marketing Manager, Majesco Europe. "With its 2-player head-to-head mode, attribute upgrades and fighter customization, Kengo Zero gives every player the opportunity to be the fighter they want to be and to test their metal against the very best."

Kengo Zero features nine real samurai warriors: Musashi Miyamoto, Jubei Yagyu and Sanako Chiba, among others. Each has his/her own storyline, attack techniques and upgradeable attributes (health, stamina, attack power and defense). Four modes of play offer a range of gameplay options, including the storyline advancing Main Mode; Mission Mode which challenges players to complete 10 missions within a specific time frame; Combat Mode that features two-player, head-to-head battles; and Xbox Live Leaderboard where players compete for new equipment and the best ranking against other Xbox Live gamers by pitting AI profiles against each other.