VF5 Final Showdown Announced for PSN and XBL

Discussion in 'News' started by Myke, Aug 23, 2011.

By Myke on Aug 23, 2011 at 7:25 AM
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    [​IMG]From http://www.sega-australia.com/news/?n=5290

    "LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO— 23rd August 2011—SEGA® of Europe Ltd. and SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced that Virtua Fighter™ 5, the latest title in its celebrated fighting franchise, will see a grand update and expansion released as a standalone title for both Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.and PlayStation® Network. The new game, entitled Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown, will contain a full overhaul of Virtua Fighter 5’s mechanics, balance and animations, along with new game modes, new dynamic fighting arenas, a massive collection of customisable character items and two all-new characters added to the roster. Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown is expected to be available in Summer 2012."

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    Also check out Gamespot's announcement which includes a short interview with SEGA about the home version features.

    From SEGA's facebook page, along with the console announcement is news that Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown will be playable (via arcade cabinets) at PAX!

    It has begun.
     

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Discussion in 'News' started by Myke, Aug 23, 2011.

    1. EmX
      EmX
      I AGREE

      Shaking a bit right now, almost shed a (manly?) tear. FUCK YES.
    2. Feck
      Feck
      I'm just going from that small interview and a few other facts but it seems like they actually might be making a decent effort this time around. Lets see what unfolds over the next few months [​IMG]
    3. IzunaOtoshi
      IzunaOtoshi
      This will be the longest year of my life.

      Cannot wait.
    4. Kruza
      Kruza
      Hot damn... I got a chilled fifth of 1800 Silver to break out for occasions like this.

      Kruza
    5. sekaijin
      sekaijin
      Can they at least have the sense to put it out early enough that it could possibly be at the next Evo?
    6. redtiger
      redtiger
      Our prayers have been answered ! next : world peace.
    7. turpenoid
      turpenoid
      Yessss.......! But the wait is so long until summer.
    8. Tha_FeauchA
      Tha_FeauchA
      Boom.. Gonna be sweet to be able to play it. Player match for the win.
    9. Flyingguillotine
      Flyingguillotine
      Trust LA, motherfucka!!!!
    10. Flyingguillotine
      Flyingguillotine

      Downloadable only is the Smartest business move Sega could make for this title. It's and expansion for a 5 year old game, that only sole 200k on each system. Do the math. I rather Sega make the most money possible on this so they are encouraged to release console versions of the inevitable VF6 expansions in the future. Or would you rather wait 2 years for an expansion next time around?

      Segas finally being smart,good for them.
    11. Richkwondo
      Richkwondo
      I hope this comes to Evo 2012. I will crush you all.
      Pai~Chun likes this.
    12. Darrius_Cole
      Darrius_Cole
      We are all going to buy it and we know it. I would imagine that VF has the most dedicated hardcore fans of any console title. Sega knows that. I suspect that a very high percentage of them have online. So Sega probably will lose very few sales by having the title be online only.

      Oh yeah, I almost forgot.

      THIS IS THE BEST NEWS THIS GENERATION.

      Hopefully the tutorial will have all the features that VF4:Evo had. I also hope that we can save ALL of our matches to the hard drive, online, offline, vs. computer, arcade, tutorial and anywhere else. It can't be that hard its just storing a time info and button presses.
    13. KiwE
      KiwE
      I question the timing pretty much and that was why I was upset it was summer next year. Isn't that when TT2 comes to consoles? That could be a pure disaster.
    14. El_Twelve
      El_Twelve
      <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">20th Anniversary of VF will be coming in 2013.

      That sounds like fairly good timing to do the next big VF thing. They could be waiting to release Final Showdown for console in 2012 to build up to it. Might be a decent marketing decision actually. Have it fresh in people's minds when the new one comes out to blow them away. </div></div>

      LOLOLOLOLOL I'm gonna have to buy a lottery ticket today!!

      So hyped right now.
    15. BLACKLAC
    16. Cozby
      Cozby
      Can't wait to see everyone, also can't wait to see the new faces, I believe there will be many.

      I also hope it drops early summer, not late summer.
    17. Eternal
      Eternal
      Looks like I got back into VF just in time for FS to hit XBL and PSN!
    18. Reno
      Reno
      Namco will probably let Tag 2 simmer for a bit in the arcades. Soulcalibur 5 is going to be next year and I don't think Namco wants two of their fighters competing for sales in the same year.
    19. SDS_Overfiend1
      SDS_Overfiend1
      Nah it won't be a distater.. Sega still have to let it get milked all the way to version c. whether it can be purchased physically or not i just hope sega makes it final.. This is one game i feel deserves to be present at WCG and EVO12. With all of the hours i spent watching FS footage i will make it to evo for this shit and place top 30. Fuck all that. We all should be able to get to evo and rep this game. Thank You Sega.. Can we Get R in the same package? I know i asking for a lot but...
    20. Autobotdan
      Autobotdan
      The question is will this be out in time for EVO Las Vegas championship. If it is released late summer forget it. It's sad we might have another year of Evo without a Virtua Fighter game. Blame Sega for not releasing this in early 2012. Fuudo will have the opportunity to defend his Super Street Fighter 4 championship..because most likely there wont be a VF tournament for him

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