Virtua Fighter 5 now Multiplatform

[Sypher]

Snagged from neogaf:

SEGA ANNOUNCES VIRTUA FIGHTER 5 FOR XBOX 360

Premiere Fighting Game Franchise Makes First Appearance on Microsoft’s Next Generation Videogame Console

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN (December 21, 2006) – SEGA of America, Inc. and SEGA Europe Ltd. today announced that the highly anticipated arcade fighting game, Virtua Fighter™ 5, will make its way onto the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system. Virtua Fighter™ 5 is scheduled for release on Xbox 360™ in North America and in Europe during late summer 2007. The game will also be available for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system on February 20th, 2007 in North America and will be available in Europe simultaneously with the system’s launch in March 2007.

“Those people lucky enough to have already played Virtua Fighter™ 5 will know that it’s laid the foundations to become the clear benchmark for fighting games on all next generation consoles”, said Matt Woodley, Creative Director, SEGA Publishing Europe Ltd. “Bringing Virtua Fighter™ 5 to the Xbox 360™ offers us a platform with power to handle the astonishing visuals, the complex and varied fighting styles of all the customisable characters and will undoubtedly put Virtua Fighter™ 5 into the hands of a gaming audience craving for a highly polished and credible fighting game.”

Virtua Fighter™ 5 features beautifully detailed stages from around the world where players face off in fast-moving martial arts battles against one of 17 characters. Two lively new characters join the elite group of fighters, adding two new unique fighting styles for players to try and master. With more skill and strategy than ever before, players are also given the opportunity to learn and employ the new “Offensive Move” technique to take down their opponents from different angles, adding a new dimension to the game and something for both new and old fans to master. Virtua Fighter™ 5 also includes the ability to customise characters by selecting from four base costumes and a wide range of unlockable accessories and earnable items. As players win more tournaments they will not only earn costumes and accessories, but also prizes and in-game money that will allow them to buy items from the in-game shop.

“The Virtua Fighter™ series from SEGA has one of the most prestigious histories in video games,” said Jeff Bell, corporate vice president of global marketing for the Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft. “It’s a franchise that has grown an army of loyal fans both in arcades and on consoles worldwide, and is consistently rated extremely high by the media. Fighting game fans have been hungry for Virtua Fighter™ 5 and we can now proudly deliver this game with SEGA to Xbox 360 gamers around the world.”

Developed by the highly renowned Tokyo based development team, AM R&D Development No.2, Virtua Fighter™ 5 for the Xbox 360™ will be available across Europe and North America during late summer 2007.

[nwo504]

wtf. it wont have online

[Siraris]

So much for exclusivity to PS3...

[Pumpkin Head]

this news is troll bait .. but this is going to be a really funny ass next gen.

[Sypher]

^I'm not trying to troll. Just saw this on gaf and thought everyone might like to know.

[Raijin]

Originally Posted by Pumpkin Head

this news is troll bait .. but this is going to be a really funny ass next gen.

WTF? Did you realize this is an official PR statement by Sega?

EDIT:

I just have realized you understood it but you didnt want to hear it.

[Pumpkin Head]

Originally Posted by Sypher

^I'm not trying to troll. Just saw this on gaf and thought everyone might like to know.

Nothing to you sypher just that this news is bringing out all the trolls all over the net.

[Viper]

I told you guys to start getting used to this. As the cost of development increases dramatically, publishers simply need to ensure they get paid profits or else we'll have another industry crash.

[GTShotoKen]

I hope it sells well on the 360. Xbox owners don't exactly know any 3D fighting games outside of DOA.

[Pumpkin Head]

Originally Posted by Raijin

WTF? Did you realize this is an official PR statement by Sega?

EDIT:

I just have realized you understood it but you didnt want to hear it.

Yeah I didn't want to hear it.

[nwo504]

how come ps3 isnt getting the exclusives that are on 360?

[McLaren]

this is a real bitch! Get it together Sony!

[GTAce]

Yeah great im glad that 360 owner can get this game, im not a Beat'em'up fan but VF5 is going to be a cool game in this genre and its multiplatform, not 360 exclusive so never mind.

[Pumpkin Head]

Originally Posted by nwo504

how come ps3 isnt getting the exclusives that are on 360?

What? Elder Scrolls,Ninja Gaiden. That's pretty good to me.

[VideoGame mania]

LOL, no way Sony am doomed,MGS4 goes to x360 in 2008 confirmed?

[Smokey]

Originally Posted by VideoGame mania

Sorry my PC went nuts

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LMAO you changed it while i was quoting it

[Grovestreet]

Good for 360 Fans, No good to me though since it Aint my type of game anyways...

[nemesis121]

Damn I am shocked, wonder how long till Konami announces MGS4 for 360.

[VideoGame mania]

Originally Posted by Pumpkin Head

What? Elder Scrolls,Ninja Gaiden. That's pretty good to me.

These games are ports/remakes and old and cheaper on xbox,Sony are digging themselves alive.Each day x360 gains PS games,VF has never been on xbox.I'm shocked to see this news,I thought Sony moneyhatted Sega but I was wrong.WTH is going on? VF5 was a system seller for Sony,read GAF some would buy a PS3 just for that game.Now there is no reason to own the PS3.

[GTAce]

I have enough reasons to buy a PS3 GT, FF, MGS4 (cough) , KILLZONE, Afrika, White Knight Story, Resistence, MotorStorm, Linux, blu-ray, free online gaming etc. i dont need Virtua Fighter and if i really want to have it i can buy it for PS3 too.