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Originally Posted by Toad64

Any news on TMNT 2? Someone mentioned looking at pics a few pages back, but I can't find anything on it...

I don't know if you still want it but I found this.

http://cube.ign.com/articles/513/513680p1.html

May 12, 2004 - Konami's first time around with the turtles, while not a critical success, was indeed a success by many other measures, including sales, to put it straight. And when it comes to good sales vs. crummy reviews, good sales pretty much always win out. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 is back this fall on multiple systems (Xbox, PS2, GameCube, PC and GBA) with a barrage of changes and improvements.

Naturally, the game's biggest stars, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael, have returned for both comic ninja combat and to bolster their energy with pizza. Hey now, everybody -- including turtles -- likes New York-style pizza. This time, they explore non-linear story structures in basic punch, kick, slice, and ducking action against The Shredder and his goons using as many as 30 attack types and combos.

The fattest new feature is a return to its arcade roots, giving players the ability to have four people play in either a cooperative Story Mode or in several head-to-head modes, starting with Battle Nexus Mode. Interestingly, Story mode is based on FoxBox's TMNT Season 2, with character selection and performance affecting the storyline's outcome.

Using new moves, learning new combos, and having more people on-screen is sure to add new structure and social aspects to a game that screams for friendly banter and competition. More importantly, gamers will have the chance to unlock the classic TMNT arcades from the 1980s.

True to form, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael each have their own signature moves, sayings, and personalities, not to mention a cel-shaded visual style that looks very much like the current animated series. To complement the visuals, all of the voice-overs are being done by the same folks from the animated series.

Not surprisingly, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2, a simple third-person action game, is due this fall on all systems. Check back for more soon.