New Modes, Dynamic New Stages and Deadly New Fighters Highlight <\/i>Definitive DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Title\u00a0<\/i>\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n
Sydney \u2013 MAY 9, 2013 \u2013 <\/b>Team NINJA, today confirmed that DEAD OR ALIVE 5 ULTIMATE <\/i><\/b>is being developed for the PlayStation\u00ae<\/sup>3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360\u00ae <\/sup>video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The game will be published by Tecmo Koei Europe this spring as both retail packaged goods and digital download. DEAD OR ALIVE 5 ULTIMATE<\/i><\/b> heightens the signature DOA<\/i> fighting style with the inclusion of all of the new modes from DEAD OR ALIVE 5 PLUS,<\/i> new stages and new fighters, including the first ever DOA<\/i> appearance of Momiji and levels from the NINJA GAIDEN<\/i> series to deliver the best in fighting entertainment.<\/p>\n \u201cDEAD OR ALIVE 5 ULTIMATE<\/i> is a great addition to our franchise,\u201d said Yosuke Hayashi, Team NINJA leader. \u201cThe game has a lot to offer and we\u2019re excited that our fans will have the opportunity to enjoy an experience that delivers on our signature high energy fighting entertainment.\u201d\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n DEAD OR ALIVE 5 ULTIMATE <\/i><\/b>is the definitive DEAD OR ALIVE 5 <\/i>package, with new content aimed to bring players the best 3D fighting experience to date. The addition of modes from DEAD OR ALIVE 5 PLUS, <\/i>including \u201cSkill Info Plus\u201d and a tutorial mode, will allow <\/i>novice and expert fighters to refine their fighting style with razor-fine precision.<\/p>\n Players will take on the roles of their favorite DEAD OR ALIVE fighters\u2014as well as combatants new to the franchise\u2014in an intense, action-packed brawler set in visually striking locations from around the world. The game\u2019s dynamic interactive stages include the return of classic fan favorites as well as new locations from the NINJA GAIDEN<\/i> series such as Sky City Tokyo, and features deadly new danger zones, including the Great Buddha Statue, that change with the flow of the fight.<\/p>\n Characters in DEAD OR ALIVE 5 ULTIMATE <\/i><\/b>continue to push a sensual yet realistic style, rendered in incredibly lifelike detail bringing every fighter to life in the heat of combat. The dream lineup is joined by the first ever appearance of NINJA GAIDEN<\/i>\u2019s Momiji who utilizes the Hayabusa-style Aiki-jujitsu taught to her by the master himself, Ryu Hayabusa. Soon to be announced additional characters will also add to the massive cast of fighters from DEAD OR ALIVE 5<\/i> which includes Ryu Hayabusa, Hayate, Ayane, Kasumi, Hitomi, Bayman, Christie, Lei Fang, Zack, Kokoro, Bass, Rig, Jann Lee, Helena, Lisa, Brad Wong, Eliot, Tina, along with Akira, Pai and Sarah Bryant from the Virtua Fighter<\/i> series.<\/p>\n Along with a plethora of single-player modes including story mode, DEAD OR ALIVE 5<\/i><\/b> ULTIMATE<\/i><\/b> will retain Online battles allowing players to compete head-to-head in a variety of playing fields and battle modes with another opportunity for fighters to improve their skills as they watch competitive matches.<\/p>\n Currently in development by Team NINJA, more details about DEAD OR ALIVE 5 ULTIMATE<\/i><\/b> will be revealed in the coming months.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" New Modes, Dynamic New Stages and Deadly New Fighters Highlight Definitive DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Title\u00a0\u00a0 Sydney \u2013 MAY 9, 2013 \u2013 Team NINJA, today confirmed that DEAD OR ALIVE 5 ULTIMATE is being developed for the PlayStation\u00ae3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The game will be<\/p>\n