Recently, a curious situation arose concerning the trailer for Ninja Gaiden II Black on the official Xbox YouTube channel. The trailer had been altered to exclude any scenes featuring female characters, sparking a conversation among fans. Intriguingly, the Xbox Store page for the game presents the original, uncensored version of the trailer.
Typically, the video used on the store would match its YouTube counterpart, but in this instance, Xbox opted for a deviation. Unfortunately, it’s unclear if the Xbox Store ever displayed the censored version due to a lack of archival evidence. This discrepancy raises questions about Microsoft’s awareness of the fans’ keen observation regarding the differing trailers.
The initial news sparked some confusion, with some individuals mistakenly thinking the game’s content had been altered rather than just the trailer, or failing to recognize any difference at all. To provide clarity, a YouTube user named Jahus created a side-by-side comparison of the two trailers, making it easier to notice the contrasts.
Regardless of one’s stance on fanservice, it’s perplexing that the YouTube trailer focused solely on action cutscenes, deliberately omitting the main female characters. For those interested, Ninja Gaiden II Black is currently available for play on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation platforms.
