Majesco announced today that Kengo Zero is being developed for the Xbox 360 by Genki. The game premise is a setting in feudal Japan, with the goal to become the best samurai warrior in the land. The game will feature nine real samurai and four game modes. Check the release for full details below:

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From the release:

Majesco Entertainment Announces 'Kengo Zero'

Samurai Fighting Game Marks Company's First Xbox 360 Release

BRISTOL, UK., May 30, 2007 Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games and digital entertainment products, today announced Kengo Zero for the Xbox 360 video game entertainment system from Microsoft. Developed by Genki and scheduled for an autumn release, Kengo Zero sets players in feudal Japan on a mission to become the best samurai warrior in the land.

Kengo Zeros stunning high definition graphics bring the games nine real samurai to life, said John Merchant, Marketing Manager, Majesco Europe. With its 2-player head-to-head mode, attribute upgrades and fighter customization, Kengo Zero gives every player the opportunity to be the fighter they want to be and to test their metal against the very best.

Kengo Zero features nine real samurai warriors: Musashi Miyamoto, Jubei Yagyu and Sanako Chiba, among others. Each has his/her own storyline, attack techniques and upgradeable attributes (health, stamina, attack power and defense). Four modes of play offer a range of gameplay options, including the storyline advancing Main Mode; Mission Mode which challenges players to complete 10 missions within a specific time frame; Combat Mode that features two-player, head-to-head battles; and Xbox Live Leaderboard where players compete for new equipment and the best ranking against other Xbox Live gamers by pitting AI profiles against each other.