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Xbox 360 Games on Demand: FIFA Street 3 and Virtua Fighter 5 (News)

Sep 15, 2009

The following Xbox 360 games are now ready for direct download from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace:

FIFA Street 3
Virtua Fighter 5

The World Cyber Games has Opened Online Registration for the WCG USA 2009 Championship Season (News)

Apr 8, 2009

That's right folks, the WCG has just opened online registrations for their first ever WCG Fighter Club which will include Street Fighter IV, Dead or Alive 4, Soul Caliber IV and more.

Yu Suzuki's five finest moments (Feature)

Apr 6, 2009

Today is a sad day for Sega fans, as news breaks that 50-year-old creative genius Yu Suzuki has stepped down from his post as R&D Creative Officer at Sega, taking up a much-diminished role as R&D manager at the AM Plus division.

So, as a tribute to one of the greatest visionaries the industry has seen (or is ever likely to see), and as a history lesson for anyone too young to remember, here are five of Yu Suzuki's greatest moments ...

HORI Real Arcade Pro EX Joystick Releasing in Japan (News)

Jun 5, 2008

Pre-order starts June 10, and releasing on July 10 in Japan, for 12,000 yen (roughly $120). This is an official Microsoft licensed product.

Real Arcade Pro series by HORI uses real arcade parts and layout for the Joysticks, mainly used for Fighting games and Shooters.

Dimensions are 412mm x 243mm x 135mm and weighs 2.6kg

For importers, there's a shortage of 360 arcade sticks in Japan, so you might want to order this early if you are considering an import.

Virtua Fighter 5 R Mystery Character Identities Revealed (News)

May 16, 2008

Who are they? Click through to find out!

The games they couldn't kill (Feature)

Mar 20, 2008

Whether it's by timeless game design, rabidly loyal community, or a fat slice of both, some videogames just keep coming back for more. Meet the games that will be around longer than you will. ...

SEGA cuts price for Golden Compass and VF5 on Xbox 360 (News)

Feb 3, 2008

SEGA has just announced that it will cut the price for The Golden Compass on all platforms and the Xbox 360 version of Virtua Fighter 5. The announcement was only made for Europe, but it is expected the same price cut will follow soon in America.

As of next week, Virtua Fighter 5 will be in stores for only €30, in stead of €60. The Golden Compass will have a new price tag as of next week, with the PSP version at €20, the PS2 version at €30, and the Xbox 360/PS3/Wii version at €40.

Sega: No plans for Virtua Fighter 5 PS3 patch (News)

Jan 19, 2008

Do you think Sega would finally throw us PS3 VF5 owners bone? No and probably not ever, according to Sega's Jay Boor. He told PS3 Fanboy, "at this time SEGA has no plans to release a patch for the PS3 version of Virtua Fighter 5."

Huge Virtua Fighter 5 patch released today on 360 (News)

Jan 16, 2008

Jan 16, 2008 Sega has released a patch for Virtua Fighter 5 on 360, introducing a wealth of new gameplay options, tweaks and bug fixes. Save-able online replays, extended costume options, an online rematch option for public players, and overall tweaking of the online component of the game are just some of the effects of applying the new patch. Here's the full list of changes: Some characters will now be able to select costume-specific pants in alternate costumes, for example equipping ...

SEGA releases new patch for Virtua Fighter 5 on Xbox 360 (News)

Jan 16, 2008

Sega Europe informed us this morning that its released a new downloadable patch for Virtua Fighter 5 on the Xbox 360. The patch will include a number of gameplay additions and enhancements including...

TeamXbox Readers' Choice Awards 2007 (News)

Jan 3, 2008

TeamXbox Readers' Choice polls closed down on January 2, and all of the results have been tallied. Here are the results:

Â¿ Developer of the Year: BioWare
Â¿ Sports Game of the Year: skate
Â¿ Action Game of the Year: Assassin's Creed
Â¿ Best Sound of the Year: BioShock

Â¿ Role-Playing Game of the Year: Mass Effect
Â¿ Fighting Game of the Year: Virtual Fighter 5
Â¿ Hardware/Peripheral of the Year: Xbox 360 Elite
Â¿ Sleeper Hit of the Year: Crackdown

Â¿ Best Graphics of the Year: Call of Duty 4
Â¿ Xbox Live Arcade Game of the Year: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Â¿ Best Visual Style of the Year: BioShock
Â¿ First-Person Shooter of the Year: Call of Duty 4

Â¿ Best Story of the Year: Mass Effect
Â¿ Music/Rhythm/Party Game of the Year: Rock Band
Â¿ Racing Game of the Year: Forza Motorsport 2
Â¿ Multiplayer Game of the Year: Halo 3

Â¿ Game of the Year: Call of Duty 4

View the full report for other nominees in each category.

The Bitbag Editor's Choice Award Winners (News)

Dec 25, 2007

The Bitbag editor picks the winners for:

Â¿ Best 3D Action Game
Â¿ Best Racing Game
Â¿ Best RPG
Â¿ Best Fighter
Â¿ Best FPS
Â¿ Best Strategy Game
Â¿ Best Sports Game
Â¿ Best War Game
Â¿ Best Mecha Game
Â¿ Achievement In Excellence
Â¿ Best Handheld Game
Â¿ Best Graphics
Â¿ Best Sound
Â¿ Best Online Multiplayer
Â¿ Developer Of The Year
Â¿ Game Of The Year

TeamXbox Game of the Year Awards 2007 (News)

Dec 22, 2007

Some years it's hard to come up with a clear-cut winner, because there aren't games that stand out in a particular category. This year, for almost every award, it's been hard to pick just one to take the crown as the best in that group. The TXB staff fussed and debated, they yelled and slammed things down, they furiously IMed and e-mailed among themselvesÂ¿ and what follows are TXB's selections.

Â¿ Best Action Game of the Year -- Crackdown
Â¿ Best Shooter of the Year -- Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Â¿ Best Role-Playing Game of the Year -- Mass Effect
Â¿ Best Sports Game of the Year -- NHL 08
Â¿ Best Racing Game of the Year -- Forza Motorsport 2
Â¿ Best Fighting Game of the Year -- Virtua Fighter 5
Â¿ Best Music/Rhythm/Party Game of the Year -- Rock Band
Â¿ Best Multiplayer Game of the Year -- Halo 3
Â¿ Best Sleeper Hit of the Year -- Crackdown
Â¿ Best Xbox Live Arcade of the Year -- Switchball
Â¿ Best Graphics of the Year -- Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Â¿ Best Sound of the Year -- BioShock
Â¿ Best Visual Style of the Year -- BioShock
Â¿ Best Story of the Year -- Mass Effect
Â¿ Best Hardware/Peripheral of the Year -- Xbox 360 Elite System
Â¿ Developer of the Year -- Infinity Ward
Â¿ Game of the Year -- Mass Effect

TXB wants to hear what you have to say about their picks, and also get your selections for what you believe are the best games in each category. Be sure to offer the TXB staff your feedback in the forums, and also fill out the Readers' Choice form with your votes. They'll compile what the TeamXbox community has to say and report the results after the holidays.

2007 - The best gaming year ever (Feature)

Dec 20, 2007

20th Dec, 2007 Gaming is an up and down experience. Some years cram top quality titles into our every orifice until were bursting with videogame joy and have excess polygons dripping messily out of our ears, while some other years… Well, some other years are 1983. In 2007 though, weve had a very good year indeed. A scarily good year in fact. One which has provided us so much brilliance on every format that its a genuine worry that the laws of karmic balance will soon bring us a plague ...

Xbox 360's Lost Odyssey Sells 40k in First day sales in Japan while Uncharted for PS3 sells 7k (News)

Dec 7, 2007

An impressive first day sales for Xbox 360's Exclusive title Lost Odyssey.

Else where No More Heroes did not sell to expectations with only 10k sold and Uncharted in with 7k.

Tales of Innocence (DS) : about 75k (About 50% of shipments)

Everbody's Golf Portable 2 (PSP) : about 40k

Lost Odyssey (360) : about 40k (About 50% of shipments)

PowerPro-kun Pocket 10 (DS) : about 20k

Yuusya no Kuse ni Namaiki da (PSP) : about 15k

Gintama: Gintama Quest (DS) : about 15k

No More Heroes (Wii) : about 10k

SILENT HILL ZERO (PSP) : about 10k

Virtua Fighter 5 Live Arena (360) : about 10k

Uncharted (PS3) : about 7k

Yakuza 2 (cheap edition) (PS2) : about 7k

New releases for upcoming week in Japan (12/2 - 12/8) (News)

Dec 3, 2007

VG Chartz has a list of the upcoming releases in Japan for the Wii, DS, PS3, PS3, PSP, and Xbox 360. Not all games are listed - only major releases are listed. The list includes release dates.

Source: Sinobi (Japanese)

First Lost Odyssey review: Famitsu Xbox 360 9/8/8/8 (News)

Nov 27, 2007

The special Xbox 360 version of the most popular games magazine in Japan has just hit store shelves and its always interesting to look at the review scores. In the latest issue, Xbox 360 cracker Lost Odyssey was reviewed for the first time, and rewarded with 9/8/8/8 which brings its total to 33/40 which equals 8.25/10. Other games that have been reviewed are Guilty Gear 2, Virtua Fighter 5, Kingdom Under Fire, Conan, Stuntman and Viva Pinata Party Animals.

Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (Xbox 360, Konami): 9 / 9 / 8 / 8 - (34/40)
Guilty Gear 2 Overture (Xbox 360, Arc System Works): 6 / 7 / 5 / 7 - (25/40)
Lost Odyssey (Xbox 360, Microsoft): 9 / 8 / 8 / 8 - (33/40)
Virtua Fighter 5 (Xbox 360, Sega): 7 / 8 / 9 / 8 - (32/40)
Conan (Xbox 360, THQ): 6 / 5 / 5 / 6 - (22/40)
Momotarou Dentetsu 16 Gold (Xbox 360, Hudson): 8 / 8 / 8 / 8 - (32/40)
Atsumare! Viva Pinata - Let's Party (Xbox 360, Microsoft): 7 / 7 / 7 / 7 - (28/40)
Stuntman Ignition (Xbox 360, THQ): 8 / 8 / 6 / 8 - (30/40)
Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom (Xbox 360, Microsoft): 7 / 8 / 6 / 6 - (27/40)

VF5 Item Pack 1 revealed (News)

Nov 14, 2007

The first downloadable content pack for Virtua Fighter 5 has just gone up on the Xbox Live Marketplace at 300 MS Points.

With three new items for each character (none of which are available in the course of the standard game), that brings the total to a rather healthy 51 items. At just over three pounds, this might seem like pretty good value but when you consider that VF is a game where most players will focus on a single character (with the odd optimist trying to juggle two or three at once), the new items seem somewhat less of a bargain

Sega Ships Virtua Fighter 5 for Xbox 360 (News)

Oct 30, 2007

"Virtua Fighter 5 has shipped to North American retailers for the Xbox 360, publisher Sega said today.

The latest installment in the arcade fighting series comes to the 360 with an all-new online two-player VS. mode over Xbox Live.

"This is the moment Virtua Fighter fans have been waiting for - online head-to-head fighting for Virtua Fighter 5," said Rick Naylor, director of marketing at Sega of America. "The introduction of online play opens up the Virtua Fighter competition arena to a global scale, enabling players to compete and challenge anyone, anywhere, anytime, using Xbox Live."

Players can select one of the 17 characters and customize a character in the game's Quest mode, opening up costume changes and a range of unlockable and earnable items."

Virtua Fighter 5 (Review)

Oct 30, 2007

Oct 29, 2007 After all that “only PS3 can do Virtua Fighter 5” talk, were proud to say the 360 version is graphically superior - by some margin, in fact. Truthfully, the 360 sheen is so apparent in a direct HDMI cable switch comparison, its like looking at Soul Calibur 2 on Xbox compared to PS2. VF5s here, online, and all is right with the ...

Virtua Fighter 5 (Screenshots)

Oct 29, 2007

Live activity for week of 10/15 (News)

Oct 20, 2007

These lists are based on global unique users connected to Xbox Live. Major Nelson had no access to the Arcade title data this week, so no Arcade list for now. Here are the top 5 for both charts, see the source for the complete top 10 list.

Xbox 360 Top Live Titles
1. Halo 3
2. Gears of War
3. Madden NFL 08
4. Virtua Fighter 5 Demo
5. Guitar Hero II

Original Xbox Top Live Games
1. Halo 2
2. Battlefield 2: MC
3. Counter-Strike
4. Star Wars: Battlefront 2
5. Madden NFL 08

Virta Fighter 5 demo hits XBL - exclusive movies (News)

Oct 12, 2007

Oct. 12, 2007 Virtua Fighter 5's been kick-punching its beat-'em-up excellence on PS3 for a while now, but the Xbox 360 version is so close, it's out at the end of the month. But before it blasts onto the scene, a 674MB VF5 demo has released on Xbox Live, allowing you to test it prior to splashing the cash. There's no word on what the demo actually contains, but we're downloading it now so all will be revealed shortly. We scored the PS3 version of VF5 9 out of 10 - read the review ...

Virtua Fighter 5 demo now available on Xbox Live Marketplace (News)

Oct 12, 2007

Major Nelson just updated his blog with the message that a playable demo of Virtua Fighter 5 has arrived on Xbox Live Marketplace worldwide. The game has been available on Playstation 3 since launch but SEGA decided to bring the game on Xbox 360 as well, as the sales of the Playstation 3 version disappointed. The Xbox 360 version now even features online multiplayer!

The demo weighs almost 700MB and is available for free. The full version of the game is slated to ship on October 30.

Content: VF5 Demo
Price: Free
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) SUGGESTIVE THEMES,USE OF ALCOHOL,VIOLENCE] Virtua Fighter 5, the world-renowned fighting game, now features online gameplay. VF5 also lets you download replay data of top players from its online leaderboards, and includes the latest updates to game balance, in-game items, and CPU rival character AI. Experience the fun now in this downloadable demo.
Size: 674.39 MB

Virtua Fighter 5 360 Goes Gold (News)

Oct 11, 2007

SEGA announced today that Virtua Fighter 5, the latest installment in its premier fighting series seen previously on the PlayStation 3, has gone gold for the Xbox 360.

Due out October 30, Virtua Fighter 5 for the Xbox 360 features an number of enhancements over its PS3 counterpart, including an online versus mode, and a refined Quest mode featuring more CPU rivals, items, and emblems for character customization.

Call of Duty 4 - The game to rival Halo 3 this autumn (News)

Oct 4, 2007

Issue 11 of free Xbox 360 magazine, 360Zine, has a preview and interview on Call of Duty 4 and they're blown away with the graphics and gameplay.

Virtua Fighter 5 - Now online 10-01-07 (Video)

Oct 1, 2007

Still the same hardcore fighting game we've known and loved for 12 years, but the 360 version looks better than the PS3 version, if you can believe that.

Virtua Fighter 5 Ad Shows Console Differences (News)

Sep 23, 2007

A new magazine ad for Virtua Fighter 5 makes the differences between the two versions of the game (PS3 and Xbox360) very clear, stating that the Xbox360 version is "NOW ONLINE", but the PS3 version "Does Not Include Online Play." This promotes purchase on one console only...interesting advertising.

Virtua Fighter 5 returns with 19 new screens (News)

Sep 14, 2007

Sept 14, 2007 The wait is almost over, Xbox 360 owners will soon be able to get their hands on the best fighter gaming has to offer. Due to be released on 26 October, Virtua Fighter 5 on 360 will launch with everything the PS3 version had to offer with the added bonus of online play. The PS3 version looked beautiful and these latest shots prove, once again, that the 360 edition is looking just as good. However, this is no walk in the park and will test even the most accomplished gamer, but ...

The Club delayed until 2008 - Sega confirms release dates for a number of its titles (News)

Sep 7, 2007

Much-anticipated Sega title The Club will miss the Christmas release window, after the publisher admitted that its release has slipped until next year.

The 360, PS3 and PC action title, which was developed by Project Gotham creators Bizarre Creations, was previously due for release at the end of this year.

Online Multiplayer Patch for VF5 PS3? (News)

Aug 30, 2007

Xbox 360 owners rejoiced when Sega and AM2 announced that their version of Virtua Fighter 5 would incorporate long desired online multiplayer features, but PlayStation 3 gamers who'd picked up the game earlier in the year felt left in the cold. A Games Convention 2007 interview with AM2 Assistant Manager Tohru Murayama at Total Video Games, however, provides hope for the future.

Murayama acknowledged that PS3 owners are disappointed and suggested there was "no doubt" AM2 could theoretically release a patch to add online multiplayer features to the PS3 version.

No VF5 360 for Japan? (News)

Aug 29, 2007

Eurogamer has learned that the Xbox 360 version of Virtua Fighter 5 may not be released in Japan due to the console's low installed base.

Speaking at last week's Leipzig Games Convention, lead designer Tohru Murayama said "it's true" that 360 has not proved too popular with Japanese gamers.

He continued, "We haven't decided if we'll release Virtua Fighter 5 [on 360] in Japan because of that.

Virtua Fighter 5 Screenshots (News)

Aug 20, 2007

New to the Microsoft Xbox 360 version, Virtua Fighter 5 will be based on the most current arcade game update and feature both analog stick and D-pad control, as well as vibration support. Arcade Mode will now include online leaderboards that will allow you to compare your single-player fighting prowess with people all over the world. You'll also be able to download arcade matches and learn the techniques of the top players on the leaderboard.

Sega's Games Convention Lineup (News)

Aug 13, 2007

This morning, Sega has also unveiled it's Games Convention Lineup for this month, with less than three weeks away from the event, gaming publishers have been showing their line up of titles that will be present at LGC in Germany this month. They will be showing the online version of Virtua fighter 5 for the X360 for the first time along with other surprises and guests.

Retrobot presents: Hardcore games (Feature)

Aug 7, 2007

This is hardcore. Or so everyone says. But what is "hardcore?" To us gamers, it means the kind of game that serious gamers devote their time to. You know, hundreds of hours of time. The kind of game that kept Granny away from gaming until Wii came along. It's about depth - of learning and understanding a game before truly mastering it. Hardcore games present the greatest (and often longest) challenges, yet also the biggest payoffs, assuming you understand how they work. Of course, ...

Virtua Fighter 5 arcade stick releases this week (News)

Aug 5, 2007

No games are shipping here in North America this week but something that might interest you is. It's the "Virtua Fighter 5 Xbox 360 stick". It's price is $59.99 and does not include the game(Which comes out in October). So if you're into arcade sticks this is all for you.

Game Critics Awards: Best of E3 2007 Winners (News)

Jul 31, 2007

The votes have been tallied and the Best of E3 2007 Winners have been announced.

Rock Band with 3 seperate votes took first...just barely ahead of Mass Effect who placed second with 2 votes. However, the surprise comes with the games that took the rest of the places:

Bioshock
Burnout Paradise
Call of Duty 4
Crysis
Halo 3
Killzone 2
LittleBigPlanet
Madden NFL 08
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
Virtua Fighter 5
World in Conflict

Gamecriticsawards.com even broke down the tally further and the console with the most wins was...Xbox 360 (acquiring 11 wins), followed in second by the Playstation 3 (aquiring 8 votes). Third place was the PC (with 4 votes), and tied for fourth was both the Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS. Oddly enough, the PSP was last...not even getting one game on the list this year!

'Virtua Fighter 5' (X360/) - Features & Screens (News)

Jul 17, 2007

Virtua Fighter 5, the game that pioneered the 3D fighting genre is back and online for the first time ever. The latest instalment in the popular series is currently under development for the Xbox 360 and will release this fall.

E3 07: Virtua Fighter joystick revealed (News)

Jul 11, 2007

In our exclusive interview with Yoshihiro Tsuzuku, director of the Xbox 360 version of Virtua Fighter 5, he mentioned that top Japanese peripheral maker Hori would be debuting a new joystick for the Xbox 360 alongside VF5 in the US. While a stick was released with Dead or Alive 4 it has become incredibly scarce and even Japanese gamers are having trouble tracking it down. But now we bring you a nice crystal-clear image of the Hori Fighting Stick EX2. A similar stick was released alongside VF5 ...

Engadget & Joystiq live from Microsoft's E3 2007 keynote (Recap+Pics) (News)

Jul 11, 2007

For those that did not get to see streaming videos or G4TV for the Event. Plenty of pictures here, and as well some humor, from start to finish.

What did you like? as well as some of your disappointments?

Xbox 360 Virtua Fighter 5 looks set to be definitive version (News)

Jul 10, 2007

Sega has revealed that Virtua Fighter 5 is finally due to be released on the Xbox 360 within a few months, and it comes complete with Live multiplayer and a collection of extras over the PlayStation 3 version.

Sega Reveals Its Striking Line-Up For E3 2007 (News)

Jul 10, 2007

According to the author: "The time is counting down and the content is building up. It's just a matter of time before we start breaking down what will be on display and what will be worth checking out for fall (and future) gaming. For now, you can count on CB Games to provide you with a complete break-down of Sega's multi-game line-up for E3 2007."

SEGA E3 Line-up (News)

Jul 9, 2007

In years past, publishers have used the Electronic Entertainment Expo to announce new games, taking advantage of the global audience tuned in to the trade show. However, as it did last year, Sega has played the bricklayer, paving its road to E3 well in advance with announcements for games such as Mario & Sonic at the Olympics, Ghost Squad, and NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams. However, while the publisher isn't using the annual trade show as a venue for its big reveal, Sega's lineup includes many games whose details have been sparse at best.

Virtua Fighter 5 on Xbox 360 will feature online multiplayer (News)

Jul 6, 2007

There have been a lot of rumors since Virtua Fighter 5 was announced for the Xbox 360. Would there be Xbox Live multiplayer or wouldn't there be? SEGA, at first, said: 'No, it wont', but today SEGA confirmed that the Xbox 360 version of Virtua Fighter 5 will indeed be featuring online multiplayer duels over Xbox Live.

And that's not all. The Xbox 360 version will feature the latest update in playmechanics from the Arcade version. Also, the Quest Mode has been expanded, with more CPU-opponents to fight with as well as more objects and articles to customize your character with. That's not all because the DOJO-mode will also be receiving an update on the Xbox 360 version. New functions have been added, like: rankings, training settings, throw- and defensive training as well as a feature to adjust the opponents health and position.

Probably the biggest improvement will be the addition of online multiplayer duels through Xbox Live. Players can compete 1-on-1 with any player from around the world. Players can choose from a total of 17 different characters, which are all individually customizable. Each character has four different costumes but more costumes can be unlocked by playing the Quest Mode. Release: Autumn 2007.

Virtua Fighter 5 - interview (Feature)

Jul 6, 2007

Earlier this year, we were able to travel to Japan to see an early version of Virtua Fighter 5 for the Xbox 360. At that time, the developers were certain that online play could not be included - as it would compromise the quality of the play experience too much. That changed today. Sega has announced that, when it ships this fall, Virtua Fighter 5 for the Xbox 360 will, in fact, feature an online versus mode. To find out more, we spoke again to Yoshihiro Tsuzuku, the 360 version's ...

Rumor: Virtua Fighter 5 to have online matches on the 360 (News)

Jun 28, 2007

According to a reputable poster on NeoGAF (who supposedly work for 1up/Ziff), Virtua Fighter 5 should have online according to the original post that read.

"Version C? Online? It looks like it's going to be a reality, no kidding here."

Virtua Fighter 5 on Xbox 360 gets higher anti-aliasing (News)

Jun 21, 2007

The major changes include a higher level of anti-aliasing compared to the PS3 version, word that the Xbox 360 version will also see an official VF5 arcade joystick, and confirmation that the 360 version will see refined fighter A.I. and more options in the Dojo mode.

The game looked sharp and, like the PS3 version, runs at a native resolution of 720p at 60 frames per second

Virtua Fighter 5 (Preview)

Jun 18, 2007

The Virtua Fighter games have always been the most hardcore of all beat-'em-ups. The complexity of the fighting system is leagues beyond the likes of Tekken, Soul Calibur or Dead or Alive, but - a little ironically - that complexity has long been a weakness outside of Japan's arcades. Virtua Fighter 5 goes beyond "depth;" where Soul Calibur is almost immediately accessible and fun even for button-mashers, Virtua Fighter is simply too complicated for the average gamer to ever sink in to. In ...

Rumor: Virtua Fighter 5 For 360 Moved To Fall (News)

May 30, 2007

According to Kotaku.com many retailers have changed the due date for the upcoming game Virtua Fighter 5 for the Xbox 360 to the fall possibly.

Sega had no comment on the situation.

For more information, click on the link.

Virtua Fighter 5 on the 360 looking kinda sorta OK (News)

May 14, 2007

If a recent Games Rader hands-on preview of the Xbox 360 version of Virtua Fighter 5 is to be believed, the game is looking better than it ever has. Writer Christian Nutt (har har) raved about his time with the game, saying it looked as good, if not better, than the already released PlayStation 3 game.

Today, Sega released a few new screens of the game and well, it looks ... not that bad. It doesn't look that great either, so what's up?

Virtua Fighter 5 - first look (Preview)

May 1, 2007

Before you launch into this preview, don't miss our EXCLUSIVE developer video interview or our tour of the most competitive Virtua Fighter 5 arcade in Tokyo - click here. Get informed! By now, PlayStation 3 gamers have had their hands on the superb Virtua Fighter 5 for over two months - and we can attest, it's a fantastic fighter on that platform. Guess what? The first glimpses we've had of the 360 version, thanks to a trip to developer AM2's headquarters in Tokyo, suggest that the game is ...

Virtua Fighter 5 - interview and arcade video blowout (Feature)

May 1, 2007

Virtua Fighter is more than a simple game to the Japanese - it's a phenomenon. Players gather at the Club Sega arcade in Akihabara, Tokyo to battle it out in massive tournaments - or just play for fun, as the best players gather at that spot. We were allowed to enter that domain with a camera, and we caught the 43 screens of Friday night VF5 action. We even interviewed Shinichiro Nagamine, a manager at the popular arcade, to find out the juiciest details about the competitions at the six-floor ...

Virtua Fighter 5 - EXCLUSIVE Sega arcade tour 05-01-07 (Video)

May 1, 2007

Still the same hardcore fighting game we've known and loved for 12 years, but the 360 version looks better than the PS3 version, if you can believe that.

Virtua Fighter 5: EXCLUSIVE developer interview 05-01-07 (Video)

May 1, 2007

Still the same hardcore fighting game we've known and loved for 12 years, but the 360 version looks better than the PS3 version, if you can believe that.

DOA 4 Vs. Virtua Fighter 5 (News)

Mar 17, 2007

A quick clip of Virtua Fighter 5 on the PS3 running next to DOA 4 on the Xbox360 in HD.

Virtua Fighter 5 (Preview)

Feb 28, 2007

Hardcore. Its a word thats thrown around too easily nowadays; applied to everything from the outrageously crazy to enthusiastic pastry consumption. Truth is, very few things in life are actually that hardcore - but Virtua Fighter is one of them. While DOA focuses more on curves than combos and Tekken happily disguises its lack of depth with flashy pyrotechnics and oddball characters, VF has continued to hone and develop the most painstakingly in-depth fisticuffs youll find ...

Virtua Fighter Developer's Column #4 (News)

Feb 22, 2007

"Hi, there! I'm Tohru Murayama from SEGA AM-2. In this fourth installment of the VF5 developer diaries I'm going to talk about the Dojo mode this time.

Regarding the title "Dojo", which means training hall, I'm a bit worried since I have no idea to what extent it will be accepted. Those who love martial arts or professional wrestling would understand the term, but I don't think it is a well-known Japanese word like sushi or samurai. In short, a DOJO is the place for practice or training of Martial arts such as JUDO and KENDO (Japanese fencing). As far as the DOJO in VF5, this is the mode that lets you train the characters of your choosing."

More at source.

New Game Releases for the Week of Feb. 19, 2007 (News)

Feb 19, 2007

Releases are starting to finally pick up steam this week as all three next gen systems have new games.

Check out the latest list of new video game releases (USA) for the week of 2/19/2007 on Xbox 360, Playstation 3 (PS3), Nintendo Wii, Sony PS2, PSP, Nintendo DS, and PC (USA)!

Gamefly Top 10 for Feb. 12, 2007 (News)

Feb 12, 2007

Eight out of the top ten spots are occupied by Xbox 360 game requests. Crackdown is tops for the Xbox 360, Sonic for Nintendo Wii, and Virtua Fighter 5 tops the PS3 list. Anticipation for God of War II for the PS2 bubbles all the way to the 8th position on the cross-platform list.

Read on for the complete list:

Virtua Fighter 5 (Preview)

Feb 8, 2007

Much like the Winning Eleven series, there are two ways to play Virtua Fighter games. Theres the “casual” post-bar, fight-it-out-with-a-friend kind of way, and then theres the slavish, almost scientific approach - fueled by the sort of devotion thats made the series so hugely popular in Japanese arcades. For those who prefer option one, Virtua Fighter 5 wont disappoint. On the surface, its definitely a next-gen game, with hyper-detailed looks not so different from the stunning ...

Virtua Fighter 5 Developer's Column #2 (News)

Feb 7, 2007

Tohru Murayama from SEGA talks about the new Virtua Fighter for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in this second developer's column.

Virtua Fighter 5 Designer Diary #3 (News)

Feb 5, 2007

Ign has the latest behind-the-scenes glimpse of the next-generation fighter's VF.TV Mode. For this installment Ign talk's about a mode called VF.TV. Put simply, players do not play VF.TV mode -- they watch it. Fans can watch saved content ripped from bouts and other matches through a variety of options.

Virtua Fighter 5 Site Goes Live (News)

Jan 27, 2007

Sega Europe has launched the official website for Virtua Fighter 5, the highly anticipated beat 'em up for the PlayStation 3 and xbox 360.

Virtua Fighter 5 Designer Diary (News)

Jan 15, 2007

The first in a series of features offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the next-generation fighter.

Virtua Fighter 5 kicks your ass (News)

Jan 5, 2007

Everything looks better in the HD-era, especially the look on your friends face as you deliver a crushing roundhouse blow to his jaw. Well, thats what itll be like when Virtua Fighter 5 launches for the PlayStation 3 in February, which is next month for the calendar-impaired (Xbox 360 fans have to wait until late Summer). Meanwhile, Sega has unleashed brand new footage and screens of Segas arcade ass-kicker. The new images show off the tutorial section of the game, enabling you to get a leg ...

Virtua Fighter 5 for PS3 launch ahead of Xbox 360 version (News)

Dec 22, 2006

Sega has announced that Virtua Fighter 5 will be published on the PlayStation 3 as a launch title in March ahead of an Xbox 360 release in late Winter.

Virtua Fighter 5 features stages from around the world where players face off in fast-moving martial arts battles against one of 17 characters. Two new characters join the elite group of fighters, adding unique fighting styles for players to try and master.

Virtua Fighter 5 defects to 360 (News)

Dec 22, 2006

Friday 22 December 2006 In a move that we're sure has caused surprise, shock and much gnashing of teeth inside Sony, Sega has announced that Virtua Fighter 5 is landing on Xbox 360 in the middle of next year. The fifth generation fighter had previously only been set to appear on PS3 in the spring, but now it seems that 360 owners will also get their own version of the arcade bruiser just a little later on. Sega's Matt Woodley was the man with the platitudes saying: "Those people lucky enough ...

Virtua Fighter 5 coming to Xbox 360 (News)

Dec 21, 2006

That's right folks, the mass exhalation you heard this morning was the legions of Virtua Fighter fans reacting to Sega's announcement that Virtua Fighter 5 will be coming to the Xbox 360. The latest entry in Sega's venerable martial arts series was previously announced as a PS3 exclusive, but now Virtua votaries won't be compelled to seek out a PS3 to get their Fighter fix. 360 owners will have to wait until "late summer 2007" to enter the arena, while PS3 owners need only wait until February ...

Virtua Fighter 5 b!tch slaps 360 in the chops! (News)

Dec 21, 2006

Sega confirms the latest version of its VF series will now launch on Xbox 360, as well as PS3

Tecmo's Dead or Alive series is about to get some serious competition for the king of fighters' throne on Xbox 360 in the form of Virtua Fighter 5, previously a PS3 only title.

Hopefully, the fact that VF is spreading out on multiple platforms will give the DOA series a much needed kick up the arse. But Sega's legendary beat 'em up franchise has taken a few knocks of its own over the last few years. Maybe it's just that the genre as a whole has gone as far as it can?

Demo Mode (Cheat)

Nov 15, 2007

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Alternate Costumes (Cheat)

Nov 15, 2007

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Route B (Cheat)

Nov 15, 2007

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Classic Sega Theme (Cheat)

Nov 15, 2007

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Play as Dural (Unlockable)

Nov 15, 2007

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Dojo Training Stages (Unlockable)

Nov 15, 2007

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Sega Balloon Item Battle (Unlockable)

Nov 15, 2007

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Secret Achievements (Unlockable)

Nov 15, 2007

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Custom Characters in Movie Theater (Cheat)

Nov 15, 2007

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Achievements (Unlockable)

Oct 26, 2007

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