Month: October 2014

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Dead or Alive 5 Last Round Releasing in Japan on February 19, Free-to-Play Version Planned for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One

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According to this week’s Famitsu, Tecmo Koei and Team NINJA are set to launch Dead or Alive 5 Last Round in Japan on February 19.

This latest revision of their long-running fighting game series will be available newer platforms PlayStation 4 and Xbox One as well as their older counterparts PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Besides adding stages from previous Dead or Alive installments, Last Round will feature at least two additional fighters, one in particular a female newcomer to the franchise.

Famitsu also revealed that Last Round is scheduled to receive a free-to-play version on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, similar to Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate Core Fighters from the previous generation. Players with different versions will still be able to battle each other online.

News has yet to be shared regarding releases in other regions, so stay tuned for more information.

Source: Famitsu via Re: Zaregoto and Gematsu, special thanks to Kurushii for sending this our way.

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Learn Useful Safe Jump and Meaty Setups for Killer Instinct’s Maya

Now that you’ve had a week to learn how to dish out damage with Maya in Killer Instinct, it’s time to brush up on some strategies important to taking any character to the next level: safe jump and meaty setups.

This video from Hughboyzilla covers everything you’ll need to know in order to keep opponents pinned down. There are safe jump options following sweeps, throws, and Tumble Kick enders, as well as a plethora of meaty setups, including a particularly nasty one that can turn a long-ranged knife toss into a full combo if it connects.

Fans of Maya should definitely check out the video below. And if you don’t main Maya but plan on fighting someone who does any time soon, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to brush up on these options yourself–just to be safe.

Source: Hughboyzilla