Ubisoft, one of the world?s largest video game publishers, announced the development of Red Steel?, an exclusive first-person action title the Nintendo Wii. Red Steel is set in modern-day Japan. Players will master both the ancient art of the katana and the sophisticated technology of modern firearms taking advantage of the emotion and immersive gameplay possible only with the Wii?s remarkable controller.

?We?re honored to announce this exciting new franchise and we?re confident that Red Steel? will be the must-have title for the?Nintendo Wii when it launches,? said Serge Hascoet, chief creative officer at Ubisoft. ?We have been working closely with Nintendo to take full advantage of the innovative controller to create a thrilling experience that can only exist on the Wii". Ubisoft will disclose more specific information on Red Steel? in the coming months and Nintendo will reveal more information about the?Wii and its unique controller at E3.

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