Naruto fans, rejoice! Starting this October, Viz Media’s popular anime is making its way to Disney XD, after Disney ABC Cable Networks Group signs a deal to acquire the Naruto Shippuden animated series. New (-ly dubbed) episodes will hit the airwaves in just a few weeks, ready to entertain a whole new audience set. And now that Disney and Marvel are such good pals, maybe Naruto could introduce himself to Mickey Mouse and Wall-E. …in a friendly manner, of course.

Due out in October. Available on Nintendo Wii. Absolute, 100% non stop action. Short sentences, but with big meaning, and all about the latest and greatest upcoming Naruto game; Naruto Shippuden: Clash of Ninja Revolution 3. VIZ Media’s fighting game promises new and improved gameplay, more than 30 characters, and Wi-Fi multiplayer battles, all following the Naruto Shippuden storyline. Not enough to get you excited yet? Check out the trailer after the break, then let us know what you think!

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Naruto Shippuden: Clash of Ninja Revolution 3 is an exciting new fighting game based on the hit Naruto Shippuden series from VIZ Media. The game follows the storyline of Naruto Shippuden and features over 30 characters who have been upgraded with sophisticated new looks and character-specific jutsu moves. Nintendo Wii owners can get their hands on this title September 30th.

Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Council 4 is due out in the US tomorrow, and fans across the country are eager to get their hands on it! This is the first Nintendo DS game to feature the Naruto Shippuden story, allowing fans to play as Naruto and his friends in the next generation of the series. Are you gonna get it?

Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Council 4 is on its way to your Nintendo DS! This is an action-based, story-intensive game that blends what we’ve seen in previous Ninja Council titles with all new characters and events. There are up to 17 playable characters, including: Naruto, Rock Lee, Shikamaru, Neji, Temari, Garra, Sakura, Kakashi, Tsunade, and Jiraiya. Look for it in stores next month — but for now, check out the trailer after the break!

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Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja 4 will be out soon for the PlayStation 3.   …er… , that’s PlayStation 2.  Namco Bandai is still celebrating Naruto’s success on the older generation of video game consoles, but whatever it takes to get us new Naruto gaming is fine by me!  The story features an older Naruto returning to Hidden Leaf Village after spending two and a half years training on his own, and features 52 playable characters!   Check out the trailer, below!

[Source: Kotaku]

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OK, so you’ve been a ghost.  A pirate.  Maybe a Pokemon.  Probably Naruto.  And of COURSE you’ve been Batman.  But have you been Bakugan character for Halloween?  Maybe this year can be the year!  Cartoon Network Enterprises has signed up with a company called Disguise to make Halloween costumes based on Bakugan.  They’ll be available in stores this fall, just in time for the candy-based holiday, which is still almost 9 months away… have you already got your costume idea??

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Naruto, Bleach, Death Note, and Inuyasha could be in your home as early as April of the new year! VIZ Media, LLC and Warner Home Video have signed an exclusive deal that will bring these franchises to DVD — both archived and new episodes. The deal covers most of North America, including the US and Mexico (sorry, Canada!) and could start seeing DVDs in stores on April 1st.

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