New details on the storyline and characters have surfaced.

Update: This week gaming website Sliced Gaming talked to Red Steel's Creative Director Nicolas Eypert about the game. In the interview Nicolas talks more about the game's plot, gameplay mechanics, and the apparent difference between those Game informer shots and the E3 build. (full article)

Shortly before E3 2006, Ubisoft revealed screenshots of its new title for the Nintendo Wii, "Red Steel." At the time, only basic details were given in relation to the story. It seems that many of us, including myself, were happy enough to just get a brief glimpse of the future and what sort of titles we can expect on the Wii. It seems that Ubisoft has broken the silence and released various bits and pieces about this game, including info about the storyline and its characters.

Japan in the main setting in this game, as you venture there to rescue your fiancée who is caught up in a war between two generations of Yakuzas. Respect will play a big part in this game, but more on that later.

The main story of the game is of an American man who is engaged to the daughter of a powerful Yakuza leader. A rival Yakuza tries to steal the katana-giri sword from the girl's father, kidnapping her when the attempt fails. The dying old man entrusts you with his sword in order to seek revenge and rescue you loved one. To be successful you will have to enlist the help of two masters: Otori, who will teach you the ways of the katana and the respect code and Harry, An old american man who will train you with firearms.

It is clear that these two masters represent the western and eastern values of this game. You take on the role of an American man, but you will have to enlist the help of various people in Japan. So the backdrop for the game has been set, but what about the characters? Ubisoft have given us some information regarding various characters in the game.

Mama-san: She is head of the Geisha district, and dangerous would be an understatement when used to describe this woman. She changes the Geishas to become "female Yakuzas."

Tetsuo: He is one of the clan leaders, and loves to gamble. The player will have to get Tetsuo on his side if he wants to ever see his loved one again...

Otori: You will enlist his help to learn the ways of the katana. He is an ex-Yakuza member, but left for personal reasons. Get used to him, as the player will be spending a lot of time with him.

Isao Sato: He is your fiancé's Father. The player thwarts an assassination attempt made on his life. After your fiancé is taken hostage, a wounded Sato gives the sword to you, as you swear to get her back.

Tokai: You may refer to him as Big Boss, as he is the main enemy in this game. A power hungry madman, he desires nothing but to get his hands on your sword, the Katana Giri.

Harry Tanner: He is your first link to the Japanese underworld, and you will see a fair amount of him in the game. You will often return to him to obtain information and for weapons training.

Mother Reiko: She is a legitimate geisha boss, and is shocked by the recent events that have unfolded within the game. She comes to ask the player to free the Geisha neighbourhoods from the clutches of "Mama-san" and Tokai's pimps.

Kenzo: He is the boss of the Shiba Financial Group bank. He is a very powerful man, but is also very weak minded. You will have to convince him to join your side, and he would make a very powerful ally, as he has a lieutenant and many Yakuzas working for him.