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Ahead of its release next week, Team Ninja has released the launch trailer for Ninja Gaiden 3.

It’s everything you’d expect from a glossy launch trailer, dipped in red and plastered with ample amounts of slashing and stabbing. Fans will once again take control of protagonist Ryu Hayabusa as he dices and carves up anyone who gets in his way.

The hack’n'slash action-adventure title was our 24th most anticipated title of 2012, so we’re eager to get our hands on it.

Ninja Gaiden 3 will hit shelves on March 23 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.