DoA Xtreme Beach Volleyball 2 up next for Itagaki; non-Ninja Gaiden action title to come after that
by Dan Choi 
{ Jan 30th 2006 at 7:01PM }
The latest issue of Famitsu Xbox 360 has quite a few Japanese
developer, uh... developments in it, but the juicy Team Ninja news deserves a post all its own: Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach
Volleyball 2 will be the next 360 release for the team, and the action game to follow won't be a sequel to
Ninja Gaiden.According to GameSpot: "Itagaki said Team Ninja is already working on the opening and ending scenes for [DoAXBV2], and he is currently implementing some new ideas to the original design. Itagaki avoided commenting on a release period." DoA4's first update is set for mid-February, however.
Unfortunately, fans of the current 360 TN release may be disappointed to learn that "plans to release new outfits for DO4 characters via Xbox Live Marketplace have been put off due to budget and staffing issues." Also, any future costumes made (if any are made at all) would not be offered for free. Wow, things were pretty good with DoA Ultimate, huh? At least Itagaki apologized for DoA4's unfortunate delay.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
KJA @ Jan 30th 2006 7:08PM
I love DOAX. Now in full fidelity high-definition. Now, where's ninjahacker when it comes out?
Andrew @ Jan 30th 2006 7:16PM
Still waiting on Dead or Alive: Tentacle Edition.
pete @ Jan 30th 2006 7:33PM
weak; ninja gaiden 360 should be THE PRIORITY, not this soft porn nonsense.
Snake2k9 @ Jan 30th 2006 7:47PM
I don't like volleyball I don't think I'm buying this game I'II rent it instead
Paul @ Jan 30th 2006 8:03PM
I wonder if they'll grow some balls and actually put nudity in this game.
Martez @ Jan 30th 2006 8:21PM
I like volleyball, I like pretty girls in skimpy clothing, and even I didn't fall for this trash the first time. What a worthless game/series.
Clay @ Jan 30th 2006 8:26PM
Oh man, finally the 360's killer app. I will TOTALLY have to purchase a 360 when this thing hits the shelves.
However, I'm actually going to buy one just for the Live Arcade functionality, so who knows, maybe this game will have some appeal. I mean, does anybody really like this stuff though?
AoE @ Jan 30th 2006 8:26PM
Wow, just think; if Tecmo hadn't sued us into submission, I can think of a whole bunch of folks that would be more than happy to create new costumes, for free...
Then again, if they didn't waste so much money suing their fanboys, there probably wouldn't be budget or staffing issues to begin with...
Slashbunny @ Jan 30th 2006 9:50PM
Skip this crap. Someone should make Sexy Beach for one of the next gen consoles. Revolution could have an interesting control scheme...
Jago @ Jan 30th 2006 10:15PM
"I wonder if they'll grow some balls and actually put nudity in this game."
If you want nudity then download Sexy Beach 2 on a torrent website. It's for the PC, has nudity...and few "other" features as well. lol
dslamngu @ Jan 30th 2006 10:16PM
Heh heh. Staffing issues. Solid.
Heh heh. Diarrhea.
Mario @ Jan 31st 2006 12:42AM
We absolutelly need a new one to see the power of the X360 and let Itagaki make an already revolutionary game better!!
MassiveShock @ Jan 31st 2006 5:33AM
Please fellows, you guys bash this game, but you are the ones buying it for the T & A. Pervs.
cap-n-crunch @ Jan 31st 2006 7:40AM
ALLLL Riiiight!!! Doa volley ball 2 Giiggity GiGititty.
Paul @ Jan 31st 2006 10:02AM
I don't want just any nudity. I want THIS nudity.
Jim @ Jan 31st 2006 3:09PM
@11: Quagmeier! Hehe!
To my shame have to say that I liked the game while I was sane enought to give it a 5/10 for simply having too little content or gameplay.