
the pioneering
virtua fighter series hasn't seen a release in north america since 2007. sega just announced plans to bring the latest version of
virtua fighter 5 over -- as a downloadable game.
virtua fighter 5: final showdown is based on the
2010 arcade version, which adds new
costume options, dynamic arenas and, most importantly, ''''''a full overhaul of
virtua fighter 5's mechanics, balance and animations.''''''
19 playable characters will be available, including the sumo wrestler
taka-arashi, who returns from
virtua fighter 3. sega is planning to release
final showdown next summer. if you're at pax, you'll be able to
play the arcade version at the nearby gameworks. rather than set up console demos at the show, sega has brought in full arcade machines to show off
final showdown.
virtua fighter 5: final showdown headed to xbla and psn in summer 2012 originally appeared on
joystiq on tue, 23 aug 2011 11:30:00 est. please see our
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