Namco Bandai sends over a new video clip highlighting the opening cinematic from its upcoming action-adventure game Afro Samurai. Based on the animated TV series of the same name, this hip-hop infused title features an unique combat system that allows players the ability to hack and slash opposing foes by targeting specific points of the body in a dynamic fashion.

Afro Samurai is slated for a January 27 debut on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

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