{"id":22492,"date":"2012-07-30T20:32:29","date_gmt":"2012-07-30T10:32:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=22492"},"modified":"2012-07-30T20:32:29","modified_gmt":"2012-07-30T10:32:29","slug":"tecmo-koei-europe-unveils-pre-order-and-collectors-edition-for-dead-or-alive-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=22492","title":{"rendered":"Tecmo Koei Europe Unveils  Pre-Order and Collector\u2019s Edition for Dead or Alive 5"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"center\"><em>TECMO KOEI Europe<\/em><em> <\/em><em>details the pre-order incentives and Collector\u2019s Edition for upcoming fighting entertainment title.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sydney<\/strong>, <strong>JULY 30, 2012<\/strong> \u2013 Team Ninja\u2019s popular IP returns after a six year absence, on the PlayStation<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360<sup>\u00ae <\/sup>video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The 5<sup>th<\/sup> instalment of the popular Dead or Alive series will hit the shelves on September 28<sup>th<\/sup> across Australia, sporting a new- more mature- look while staying true to the franchise\u2019s fighting legacy.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/news\/doa5game1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Coming off a strong showing at E3 (where it was nominated for several awards, including \u201cBest Fighting Game\u201d by the official E3 awards, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gamecriticsawards.com\/nominees.html\">Game Critics Awards<\/a>), Dead or Alive 5 invites players to once again take on the roles of the DOA fighters. Incorporating a variety of martial arts techniques, unique for each of its characters, the Dead or Alive 5 cast includes notables from the series\u2019 history, as well select characters from the iconic fighting series Virtua Fighter\u2122 (nominally Akira Yuki and Sarah Bryant).\u00a0 This action-packed brawler is set in visually striking locations around the world in all-new 3D stages that dynamically change as the fight progresses.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/news\/doa5game2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To celebrate the release of Dead or Alive 5, Team Ninja announced the simultaneous release of an exciting Collector\u2019s Edition, including a rich content of tangible and in-game items that will enhance the gaming experience. In addition, fans who pre-order the game can choose between two exclusive sets of in-game bunny-style swimsuits: the \u2018DOA Angels\u2019 set of white swimsuits for Kasumi, Leifang, and Hitomi, or the \u2018DOA Devils\u2019 black swimsuits for Christie, Tina, and Ayane .<\/p>\n<p>The Collector\u2019s Edition, <strong>available in Australia exclusively through<\/strong> <strong>EB Games<\/strong>, will include:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0 The Dead or Alive 5 game,<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0 A set of premium swimsuits for the<em> <\/em>full cast of playable female characters,<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0 An exclusive hardcover art book detailing the game\u2019s rich imagery,<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0 The CD soundtrack and<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;\u00a0 A full-colour poster of the DOA5 cast, all in a high-quality embossed metal case!<\/p>\n<p><em>For more news about Team NINJA, visit<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.teamninja-studio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>www.teamninja-studio.com<\/em><\/a><em>,<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em>and don\u2019t forget to Like us on Facebook at<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tecmoeurope\"><em>http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tecmoeurope<\/em><\/a><em> <\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em>and follow us on Twitter<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/#!\/TeamNINJAStudio\" target=\"_blank\"><em>@TeamNINJAStudio<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>*Akira Yuki, Sarah Bryant are characters \u00a9 SEGA.\u00a0 Virtua Fighter is either a registered trademark or trademark of SEGA Corporation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TECMO KOEI Europe details the pre-order incentives and Collector\u2019s Edition for upcoming fighting entertainment title. Sydney, JULY 30, 2012 \u2013 Team Ninja\u2019s popular IP returns after a six year absence, on the PlayStation\u00ae3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. 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