The game I-Ninja lets you take control of a ninja in a cartoon-like environment and is set to be released on both the GameCube and PS2 in Q4 2003. Namco have today announced that Don Bluth and Gary Goldman will be doing the in-game cinematics. Bluth and Goldman plan to mix CGI graphics with hand-painted environments.

Bluth has worked for Walt Disney films such as Anastasia and Steven Speilburg films. "Gary and I truly enjoy the video games industry and would like to help bring the cinematic quality of video games to an exciting new level," said Don Bluth, co-founder of Don Bluth Films, Inc. "I-Ninja provides us a palette of dynamic characters and enchanting environments that will be a pleasure to work with."

Namco Hometek's producer Jon Kromrey spoke on this issue also. "It is a privilege for Namco to work with such prestigious animators as Don Bluth and Gary Goldman. Their filmmaking legacy has spanned decades and they are making their mark in the video game world again. We are confident they will help Namco make I-Ninja the next new character game sensation."