Earlier today XSEED revealed that it won't be publishing Muramasa, and shortly after Ignition confirmed it would instead.
The beautiful 2D platformer from Japanese studio Vanillaware was released earlier this month over in Japan, and in an agreement between US distributor XSEED and Marvelous was bound for America later this year. Since then it's fallen through and XSEED are no longer involved.
Fortunately Ignition Entertainment contacted us today and confirmed that the game is still on the way to North America in September 2009.
Ignition Entertainment is immensely proud for the opportunity to bring Muramasa: The Demon Blade to the legions of North American gamers yearning for top-quality, original action games on Wii. The talented developers at Vanillaware have crafted an absolutely stunning adventure through feudal Japan that balances subtle, sophisticated artistry with razor-sharp, addictive gameplay.Shane Bettenhausen, New Business Development Director of Ignition Entertainment.
We continue to maintain our strong commitment to bring quality games to the marketplace. We feel deeply honored for the opportunity to bring Vanillaware's magnificent masterpiece Muramasa: The Demon Blade to gamers stateside.
Ajay Chadha, President of Ignition Entertainment.