Tecmo Koei Europe has today revealed a selection of new content coming to the critically acclaimed Dead or Alive 5. In addition to the premium downloadable content (DLC) and a new balancing update, all Dead or Alive 5 gamers will receive a new stage for free.
Trevor Walker said: Fighting games have always been able to simultaneously experiment and innovate while staying true to their roots in the best of ways. Mechanics change, crossovers take place, and evolution occurs. One of the best examples of all three can be seen in the coveted guest character.
Dead or Alive 5 debuted 10 years ago today, ushering in a new era of AAA free-to-play gaming which has since become commonplace.
I really wish "free-to-play" got a different name. Because, yeah, you can play (part of) the game for free, but then they hypercharge you for DLC. Nearly 1000 credits to get all the DLC? Damn.
Worse decision ever for the gamer. Over emphasis on fan service nonsense and micro transactions than making a great fighting game.
Use to love the game as a Virtual Fighter offshoot and competitor to VF and Tekken. Won't touch this current incarnation with a 10 foot pole. You know there was something wrong when they tried to charge for hair color.
Do people really not realize there was a full release of this game? I've seen this pop up a few times and it always baffles me that people talk as if DOA5 was only F2P. I still have the Last Round disc that includes all characters, maps and most outfits
Truly the best in the series. If you only want one DOA this is the one to get right here.
I (Robin Ek, TGG) was just informed that it appears as if Jonathan Holmes (writer for Nintendo Force and Destructoid) have stated that the DOA series promotes beating of women. So, here's my take on the matter.
Oh my days! That journalist must be constantly triggered by fighting games, but then I don't understand why he just doesn't quit if he can't handle the scripted actions of pixels.
@SaveFerris
"Absolutely. There are lots of women who take part in contact sports willingly because they enjoy it, and not just martial arts, but also rugby and rugby league."
- Yep, I like American Football more than Rugby though ;)
Jonathan Holmes is a liberal snowflake. Quick Mr. Holmes aka Captain No Manhood call on the developers of DOA to make a safe space in game for these women. The amount of mentally unstable people on earth is hilarious, but also extremely scary at the same time.
BUHAHA
Don't include women in fighting/shooting games = sexist because women are equal
Put women in = sexist because it promotes domestic violence
awesome stage, was definitely expected and the new swimsuits are pretty cool aswell, hope new dlc stages, costumes even guest characters get announced as the vita release nears.
:D nice
Is this a precursor to maybe a new DOA Beach Volleyball game in the near future? Team Ninja doing what Team Ninja does very well, showcasing the sexiness of the female fighters. Strange the dudes get no love from them....would have been interesting to see Zack in a speedo :P
cool.. I hope some of these DLC packs are included in the vita version.. I hate spending additional money on DLC that shouldve been in the damn game to begin with.. So rare for devs to create a complete game these days w/o the need for patches & dlc
Man, this game looks so much more like Dead or Alive Extreme 2 than its fighting counterpart.