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Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate: Arcade announced for Japan
A new arcade version of Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate is headed to Japanese arcades at some point in the future, according to Shoryuken's translation of a Team Ninja press release on 4gamer. The Dead or Alive series has been absent from arcades for the last 13 or so years, since the release of Dead or Alive 2 Millenium in 2000. The game will arrive in arcades via Sega's "ALL.Net P-ras MULTI Ver. 2" digital distribution platform, which pushes games to networked arcade cabinets installed in arcades and amusement centers around Japan. The new build will be based on Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate, though beyond that not much else is known about the release, particularly when it may happen. The announcement also makes no mention of a western release, which is to be expected.
Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate free-to-play version announced, coming west
Tecmo Koei is trying its hand with a free-to-play alternative version of Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate, subtitled Core Fighters, in addition to the full retail game. Core Fighters is a PS3 download "planned" for September 3 in North America. As Famitsu reports (via Siliconera), Tecmo Koei is in talks with Microsoft about an Xbox 360 version. Core Fighters includes four playable characters: Ryu Hayabusa, Hayate, Kasumi, and Ayane. Opponents span the same roster as the full version, and all stages are included. Tutorial and training modes make the F2P version as well, but the story mode does not. In terms of in-game purchases, additional characters cost $4, while the story mode is $15. As for online play, it's enabled for free, and players using the F2P and retail versions of Ultimate can fight each other. However, neither version of Ultimate is compatible for online tussles against players using the original Dead or Alive 5, or Dead or Alive 5 Plus on Vita.
Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate picks a fight on Sept. 3
Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate will launch across Xbox 360 and PS3 on September 3 in North America, Tecmo-Koei announced today in its annual pre-E3 missive. Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate is an expanded version of Team Ninja's 2012 fighter, Dead or Alive 5. The Ultimate port has additional fighters and content, including everything found in the PS Vita port, Dead or Alive 5 Plus. Last week, Team Ninja revealed Virtua Fighter mainstay Jacky Bryant and DOA series amnesiac Ein have joined the cast. The publisher will have Team Ninja's fighter on-hand at E3 in Los Angeles next month, along with Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z, Atelier Meruru Plus: The Apprentice of Arlend, Dynasty Warriors 8 and Toukiden.
See Ein and Jacky throw down in Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate
Virtua Fighter's Jacky Bryant will join his sister Sarah in Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate and, in a new trailer and set of screens, the pair team up in a tag match. We get a good glimpse at some of the spiky-haired brawler's move set, alongside Ultimate's other new cast member, Ein. Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate is an upcoming retail and digital re-release on Xbox 360 and PS3 of last year's Team Ninja fighter, Dead or Alive 5. Ultimate includes modes and content from the PS Vita port Dead or Alive 5 Plus, like additional stages – some themed around Ninja Gaiden – and, of course, extra characters.%Gallery-189344%
Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate adds Ein, Virtua Fighter's Jacky Bryant
Joining Ninja Gaiden's Momiji as new characters in Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate are Ein and Jacky Bryant, the latter from the Virtua Fighter series. As revealed in the latest issue of Famitsu (via Siliconera and Game Jouhou), the spiky-haired racer gels with the other combatants when the PS3 and Xbox 360 game hits Japan on September 5. The Ultimate version of DoA 5 is confirmed to arrive in the west this fall, both at retail and on digital platforms.
Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate confirmed for Xbox 360, PS3 this fall
Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate is officially heading to Xbox 360 and PS3 this fall as a retail and digital game. This version of Dead or Alive 5 is so Ultimate because it includes modes from the Vita's Dead or Alive 5 Plus, new stages, new fighters and cameos from Ninja Gaiden – including levels such as Sky City Tokyo and the character Momiji, as was rumored earlier this week. "The largest lineup in DOA history includes the first ever appearance of Ninja Gaiden's Momiji, who utilizes the Hayabusa-style Aikijutsu taught to her by the master himself, Ryu Hayabusa," the Ultimate press release reads. Said lineup also appears to include the return of Leon, a fighter who debuted in Dead or Alive 2.%Gallery-187919%
Rumor: Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate coming to PS3/360
An enhanced version of last year's Dead or Alive 5, dubbed Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate, will fight its way onto the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 at some point in the future, according to a story at Siliconera. The announcement, made in the pages of the latest issue of Famitsu, states that Ninja Gaiden's Momiji will be added as a playable fighter. Momiji's inclusion in a new Dead or Alive project was teased during a Japanese tournament late last month. We've reached out to Tecmo Koei for more information and will update with anything we learn regarding North American and European plans.
New Dead or Alive 5 project announced, Ninja Gaiden's Momiji teased
Team Ninja announced a new Dead or Alive 5 project this weekend, and it looks to be a new game featuring the Momiji character from the Ninja Gaiden series. As Shoryuken reports, the brief teaser trailer shown at the "TGN Playse #1" tournament didn't divulge much beyond it "coming soon" to Xbox 360 and PS3.The katana-brandishing Momiji first appeared in DS entry Dragon Sword, before gracing the series proper as a playable character in Ninja Gaiden 2. Ryu's apprentice then came to Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge as a playable character through DLC. Unlike some of Ninja Gaiden's protagonists, she's yet to star in Team Ninja's DoA series.When approached, a Tecmo Koei spokesperson said she was unable to comment.
PS Plus brings Europe Mass Effect 3, DOA5, MGS HD, more next month
European PlayStation Plus subscribers can rub their hands and smack their lips at another decent haul of Instant Collection games in March. For PS3 there's Mass Effect 3, Dead or Alive 5, and Joe Danger 2: The Movie, while on the way to Vita are Puddle and Metal Gear Solid HD Collection, which includes MGS2: Sons of Liberty and MGS3: Snake Eater.The newbies start rolling out on March 6 with a triple substitution: Mass Effect 3, DOA5, and Joe Danger 2 are in, while Sleeping Dogs, Vanquish, and Limbo depart the service. Next up are the two Vita games, with MGS HD Collection swapping in for Wipeout 2048 on March 13, and Puddle for Lumines Electronic Symphony on March 20.Those are some very brief runs for Sleeping Dogs, Wipeout 2048, and Lumines ES, which all came to PS Plus in February, so now's the time to snap them up.
Dead or Alive 5 1.03a patch on PS3 today, see it in action
For specifics about the updates coming to Dead or Alive 5 with the version 1.03a patch – hitting PS3 today and Xbox this month – consult this list. One of the listed changes makes it easier to continue combos in Tag Mode, and to see what that change means consult the above video.
Dead or Alive 5 PS3 patch bugs out, Xbox 360 patch delayed to Feb.
Dead or Alive 5 patch 1.03 hit the PS3 on January 22 and was originally scheduled to launch on Xbox 360 on January 29, but that's not going to happen now. The patch has a bug that affects stagger escapes and "prevents users from enjoying the intended design of DOA5," and the Xbox 360 version and a corrected PS3 patch are now scheduled for February, Team Ninja says on Twitter.The proper patch 1.03 will launch at the same time as the Hotties Swimwear and Zack Island Stage DLC packs for Xbox 360 next month."Our deepest regrets for the inconvenience this has caused and we appreciate your continued support," Team Ninja tweets.
DOA 5 1.03 update takes PS3 to Zack Island today, Jan. 29 on Xbox 360
A new patch has been issued for Dead or Alive 5, available today on the PS3 and next week on Xbox 360, January 29 – a patch that institutes a dizzying array of character-specific fixes, plus a lengthy list of general purpose balances. Seriously, it's a massive list, so feel free to peruse all the numerous tweaks here.There's also a free island paradise-themed level included in the Dead or Alive 5 version 1.03 update for all players: Zack Island. It's all part of a one-two punch (see what we did there?) that includes the 1.03 update and its free content, followed by several island-appropriate outfits available should fighters wish to throw down a bit of cash for dress-up. Of course, the attire in question is swimsuits. It was never going to be anything but swimsuits.%Gallery-176958%
Dead or Alive 5 Plus to support Cross Play, Cross Buy DLC
Dead or Alive 5 Plus for the PlayStation Vita will not only allow players to challenge PlayStation 3 owners during online play, but also save a bundle on their provocative-costume bill. Well, in-game at least.Team Ninja's coming portable adaptation of last September's Dead or Alive 5 will support both Cross Play and Cross Buy functionality, according to Siliconera's translation of Famitsu. Like other Cross Play enabled titles, Vita owners will be able to challenge people playing the PlayStation 3 original when battling online. Likewise, any DLC purchased on either system will automatically be applied to the other, meaning that the PS3's limited edition/pre-order costumes will appear on the Vita, and vice-versa.
Best of the Rest: Dave's picks of 2012
Joystiq is revealing its 10 favorite games of 2012 throughout the week. Keep reading for more top selections and every writer's personal, impassioned picks in Best of the Rest roundups. Borderlands 2The first Borderlands quickly established itself as one of the best co-op experiences back in 2009, and succeeded despite being forgettable in the realm of story. Not so with Borderlands 2, which not only builds on the RPG systems and excellent shooting of its predecessor in practical ways, but tells a compelling story full of memorable, endearing characters. There are few arguments for a better time with friends in 2012.
Upcoming Dead or Alive 5 patch adds direct video uploads
Dead or Alive 5 will soon allow direct uploads of your match replays to YouTube (on PS3) and Facebook (on both PS3 and Xbox 360.) The functionality is part of the "Ver. 1.03" update, which is being prepared for an unspecified time. The company revealed this feature on its Twitter account, where it also talked about other patch changes, like the ability to search for matches by connection quality, and "throwdowns" added to ranked matches.The above footage is a test of the direct upload. Troublingly, it's in 360p. "And did you catch some of the little tweaks to the fighting game itself?" Team Ninja teased, revealing the existence of other gameplay-oriented changes that longtime players might be able to spot.
Dead or Alive 5 Santa DLC checks off both naughty and nice today
The elves over at Team Ninja's workshop have completed the latest round of costumes for Dead or Alive 5. Well-timed Santa suits for each brawler are bundled into six fighter-specific sets, available now for 240 MS Points ($3) each on Xbox Live Marketplace and PlayStation Network. There's also the option of two larger set packs costing 640 MS Points ($7.99) each.We've got a bunch of screens in our gallery below, in case you're wondering what a Ninja Santa looked like. Go ahead, it's only natural to feel curious about something called Ninja Santa.%Gallery-173701%
Dead or Alive 5 Plus punches in March 19, 2013 in US
The PS Vita is getting its Plus port of Dead or Alive 5 on March 19, 2013. Team Ninja confirmed earlier this week that the fighter is due in Europe and Australia on March 22, but the developer revealed the US release date via the game's newly launched website. Dead or Alive 5 Plus is bringing few extras to Sony's handheld. With the Vita held vertically, you can use its motion sensor to get a full-screen, first-person view of your opponent, while publisher Tecmo says the port's touch controls will let you trigger moves via "simple taps, swipes, and pinches on your opponent."
Dead or Alive 5 Plus tags Europe and Australia on March 22
The official Dead or Alive 5 website has outed the European and Australian release date for the upcoming Vita version, Dead or Alive 5 Plus. The portable fighter will arrive on March 22 in these regions, except for lucky France, which apparently gets it a day earlier. The US version of the Dead or Alive 5 site, however, has no release date listed.
Dead or Alive 5 Plus has a first-person mode
Dead or Alive 5 Plus for Vita includes a new first-person mode, in which you hold the Vita vertically and use the motion sensor for a "first-person, full-screen view of your opponent."The port also has new touch controls, which go beyond the expected touchscreen macros – "Simple taps, swipes, and pinches on your opponent trigger a variety of devastating moves," Tecmo says. In addition, DOA5+ offers detailed frame data for serious study. Uh, for tournament play.
Dead or Alive 5 Plus announced for Vita, coming early 2013
Dead or Alive 5 Plus, a PlayStation Vita port of September's Dead or Alive 5, has just been announced by Team Ninja head Yosuke Hayashi. Details are slim at the moment, although we do know that the port is expected to hit Sony's handheld sometime during the early part of 2013. An update to the console version of DOA5 is also expected sometime next year.The reveal, made on the official IGN Pro League YouTube channel, comes shortly after the announcement that Dead or Alive 5 will be added to IPL's official stable of e-sports titles. Starting in 2013, DOA5 tournaments will be held alongside IPL's other events, which currently include Starcraft 2 and League of Legends, among others.
