Ninja Gaiden 3 on PS3 is an action game developed by Team Ninja and published by Tecmo Koei Games, released on March 20, 2012 in North America (March 23, 2012 in Europe and Japan). The game marks a new direction in the fan-favorite franchise with a new story, new gameplay mechanics, and new modes. For the first time, players see the world through protagonist Ryu Hayabusa's eyes to discover what drives him to fight and kill. The game features online multiplayer including co-op and competitive modes, with a shadowy world of ninja presented in a new way. At the center of the conflict is a masked man with unclear motivations, and through mysterious powers, he changes Hayabusa, blurring the lines between hero and villain, good and evil. The game aims to take players on a journey with Hayabusa, changing how fans think about ninja and the Hayabusa clan.