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Dead Or Alive 5 Last Round Throws Down The Gauntlet With Battle Royal 2015
Koei Tecmo and developer Team Ninja have announced the tournament schedule for Dead or Alive 5 Last Round's Battle Royal 2015, encompassing a dozen tournaments – including the NEC XVI grand finals at the end of this year.
The slate includes 11 qualifying tournaments that feed into the the NEC XVI grand finals. Each of the 11 promises a pot bonus and prizes for the best fighters. Four of the tournaments feature a first-place sponsorship prize, (paid flight, hotel, venue, and entry to the grand finals), and the rest bestow points towards the grand finals. The top two players from these tournaments win the same paid perks and entry into the grand finals.
For more on Battle Royal 2015 and the individual tournaments, check out the official website.
The Battle Royal 2015 Schedule (click to enlarge)
Dead or Alive 5 Last Round comes out on February 17 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. The PC version hits on March 30.
You can also take a look at the game's launch trailer and Brian Shea's hands-on impressions.
Our Take
Apart from two new characters and stages, Last Round in particular doesn't appear to bring much new to the tournament table. It will be interesting to see if the additions are useful to players at all.
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