Tecmo today dropped off a teaser of the next installment in its Ninja Gaiden franchise, showing Ryu Hayabusa perform a gruesome deed. Near the tail end of the clip, it proclaims “Unmask: E3 2011.” Yes, a playable build is being prepped for E3.

Ninja Gaiden 3 – as its tentatively known as – is scheduled for a 2012 release.

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