DOA5U + XPS - Dead or Alive Ultimate Knockouts! (DOA5 Ultimate)

Finally, real Knockouts return to Dead or Alive, thanks to XPS.

Even if I've been disappointed a lot by the series in the past, I am a certified Dead or Alive fan. No other series mixes fan service and fighting awesomeness like Tecmo-KOEI's flagship beat 'em up. And of course, the DOA girls are certainly the most fetching collection of female fighters around (though Tekken fans may say nay). Now, there are some gripes I have with the series as of late. While thankfully the influx of barefoot bikini outfits has finally allowed us to enjoy all the girls' soles and toes (despite the fact that the quality of the in-game feet are inferior to Tekken or VF5), there is still a glaring aspect of DOA5/DOA5U that I wish I could rectify- the Knockouts.


Posing the girls in KOs is... very interesting.

Really, the plain, irritating thing about DOA5 is that NO ONE GETS KO'ED at the end of a match. You hit them with a dozen-hit combo, drop them off a building onto their heads, crack their necks or suplex them into an exploding gas canister- all it does is make them dizzy and give up the fight. Are they knocked unconscious? Nope. To be totally accurate, you CAN actually make a downed (and dizzy) defeated enemy lose consciousness with certain follow-up hits on them, but it's after the point.

The KO is something I find really appealing, satisfying and, well, hot, so I want them in the game again. Well, thanks to the XPS Posing Program, that can finally happen in DOA5 Ultimate. Well, kinda.
 They key is having the character and stage files from DOA5/DOA5U to work with- thankfully these are often posted by modders on DeviantArt, though not all characters/DOA girls have had their barefoot swimsuit models made available.

The next is posing the character you wish to see knocked out in the KO pose you wish. Then it's all a matter of capturing footage of the slumbering babe with a capture program such as FRAPS.

  Someday I hope to have access to all the character and stage models...

After which it's just a matter of editing and attaching the KO ending sequence to a match video that uses the corresponding characters and stage used in an Editing Suite, like iMovie or Windows MovieMaker. Having the music file of the stage is also a plus.

Put it all together and VOILA, you got a hot and sexy KO sequence with a napping hottie to ogle at the end of the action-packed brawl. To date, I have most of the girls' models in their barefoot Hot Getaway or Ultimate Sexy outfits, although a couple have not yet been made available (Christie and Sarah). I only have four stages to alternate and use for vids as well.





One thing to watch is that the KO endings should not be too long. Save footage for another match.

 The videos take a bit of work, but once the template files are done it's just a matter of recording new matches and changing up KO poses so they're different or slightly altered every time. KO or Sleepy Fans should find the finishing sequences a lot more satisfying, and I think they bring to mind the Tekken 6 KO win poses with Zafina or Dragunov that were my favorites in that game.
     

Who's the best 'Sleeping Beauty' in DOA5U? Hmmm...

 What's next after I do a vid for all the babes? Perhaps Tag Team KO ending sequences? Hmmm. We'll see. Finally though I am able to really meld my XPS hobby with the Youtube channel content, which is awesome. So check out the vids here and stay tuned for more hot KOs soon.

Dead or Alive 5 Plus Tina, Hitomi and Ayane Gravure Movies (PS Vita)

Dead or Alive 5 Plus for the PS Vita is out, and there are quite a few vids online. Sadly not enough of the girls in their barefoot 'Paradise Swimsuits' as of yet. But still, Youtuber Ailes De Lumiere has posted several of the DOA girls' 'Extreme Private Gravure' movies. As far as I know, these videos are only available as bonuses in the Japanese Collector's Edition of the game. They're really not all that- they're basically just a half-minute look at the girls frolicking on the beach- nothing too hot or steamy and I question why these weren't included as a matter of course for the NA versions. Perhaps they'll be released as free goodies eventually for all.






Unfortunately while Ailes has posted many of the gravures, not all of them have the girls in their Paradise outfits. But perhaps that will come soon, so I'd bookmark the channel if you like the three vids above. Hopefully direct-feed HD versions will be posted as well. I'll update this post if more vids are posted.

I am actually considering getting a Vita for DOA5+ (liking the Touch Fight, actually), but only if I get the Paradise suits in with it. We'll see. For now... the vids. Darn, Ayane is so cute...

DOA Girls' Barefoot Swimsuits (Dead or Alive 5 Plus)

Finally barefoot bikini babes again in a proper DOA game!

Here's a peek at the 'Paradise' set of swimsuits that will debut in the upcoming Dead or Alive 5 Plus for the Playstation Vita. As far as I can tell, these suits will have the girls barefoot, although as of right now I have only actually confirmed this for Kasumi, Hitomi, Ayane and Christie. The way Team Ninja does things though, chances are all of these suits will come sans footwear... which makes them treats for us! Hey, this IS a big event... the last time the DOA babes were barefoot in swimsuits in a real DOA fighter was waaaaay back in Dead or Alive on the PSOne (still my fave, which I keep and play on my Android smartphone... heheh).

No word yet though on when or if these suits will be available as DLC for the PS3 (which I am hoping for). I am not that hot with buying a Vita just for DOA5 Plus (can't share vids of that after all). So we'll just wait and see for now and bide our time till these awesome barefoot bikinis are more available. This is a great sign though, and hopefully more barefoot costumes will appear in DOA in the near future.

For now, gawk at these pics and choose which babe whose soles you'd best love to press your face against. Heheh. The game is out on PSV starting March 19.



Some barefoot Kasumi action in this gameplay demo of DOA5 in Japan.

UPDATE: Just embedded a YT video from some Japanese show with Team Ninja showing off DOA5 Plus to some celebrities. There's a match with Kasumi in her sexy, sexy barefoot thong bikini, although sadly the vid is kinda low-res. Even sadder, it's pretty apparent from the vid that the Japanese are pretty much all about boobs. Still, it's something to see as this game heads to release.

Barefoot Beach Babes in Dead or Alive 5 Plus?

Hitomi, barefoot and NOT in her karate gi? My Gosh!

Last year's return of Dead or Alive 5 surely pleased a lot of its longtime fans... but as well sorely disappointed foot lovers. There were bikinis aplenty for the lovely DOA ladies, but ALL of them came with footwear. Apparently Team Ninja as a whole have no clue that feet are sexy- well, the ones who handle their Facebook page surely don't, as they seemed to be puzzled that a lot of people were asking for a Shoe Toggle option in the game. It even reached a point where someone set up a petition asking for it (which gathered at least the needed amount of 100 signatures). After that though, there hasn't been word or sign of them answering footfans' wishes... until now.


Finally, a DOA game where both fighting AND gravure fan service mix and match.

Judging from the trailer above, the upcoming Playstation Vita port of DOA5, titled Dead or Alive 5 Plus, will have some of the girls wearing outfits where they are barefoot. Hitomi the karate hottie, plus kunoichis Kasumi and Ayane are shown shoeless as they cavort on the new beach stage, 'Zack Island'.

Logically and hopefully, all the girls will have barefoot outfits or have a Shoe Toggle so they can kick off their bothersome sandals and boots and show off their perfect soles. It's something we footfans have been wishing for, and perhaps something great. Great enough to warrant purchasing a Vita? We'll see. DOA5 Plus is out this coming March. I'll keep my eyes on this.

Dead or Alive 5 Barefoot... Body Pillow Babes?

Wanna get up close and personal with Ayane, Hitomi and Kokoro?

I've got good news and bad news. The good news? As you can see above, Ayane and Kokoro finally get outfits that have them baring their lovably kissable feet. The bad news? It's NOT in-game... these images are from a batch of upcoming DOA5 Body Pillows. BODY PILLOWS. Yep, these artworks will be gracing cushions for some Japanese gamers to hug, caress and... well, whatever. And here I was thinking that Team Ninja finally did well to give us foot fans our fervent wish for barefoot customization or barefoot outfits in Dead or Alive 5.
Anyway, the images above really look nice, but this isn't my thing. Not sure if these will be available outside Japan (I doubt it), but if you want them, importing will be your friend. The pillows will be out on January 2013.

I'm still hoping that Team Ninja eventually puts out some more barefoot outfits for the game as DLC- thankfully they don't seem to be stopping in their periodic add-ons just yet. For now though, well, enjoy the images. Dibs on Ayane! Heheh...

Ibuki Cosplays as DOA's Ayane! (Super Streetfighter IV AE on PC)

This awesome Ibuki mod comes with a full complement of outfits- including two hot barefoot variants!

Here's the second recently-released awesome barefoot mod for Super Streetfighter IV AE on PC. This cool mod from dsFOREST lets SF's cute ninja girl Ibuki impersonate another kunoichi from another popular beat 'em up- Tecmo's Dead or Alive, to be specific. So now, Ayane, the purple-haired mistress of Mugen Tenshin Ryu Hajinmon sect has now invaded the Streetfighter world!



Two ninja girls for the price of one! Or is that three..?

In the tradition of the best mods for SSFIVAE, this fills up all 10 variant slots with different outfits- several are Ayane's trademark short-skirted kunoichi costumes. Several are schoolgirl outfits. Best of all, of course, are variants 9 and 10. Costume 9 is an all-white ensemble, consisting of a bra top and scrumptiously short miniskirt (which is wonderfully and teasingly semi-transparent, as if it didn't reveal enough as is). Costume 10 is a more familiar purple bikini. Both of these sexy outfits, of course, have our ninja cutie barefoot, baring her beautiful and strong-looking soles and toes for our pleasure.



Now if only the modders can come up with a Hitomi mod for Makoto...

This mod certainly gives us an unusually peppy look at the usually cold and ruthless Ayane, thanks to Ibuki's cheerful facial expressions. It also lets us see the kunoichi at her most buff, but I think it just makes her all the cuter and appealing (and certainly more ninja-like). Both of the barefoot outfits are darn hot and surely will please foot-loving gamers. I like the white costume a bit better thanks to the upskirt appeal, but the purple swimsuit is also pretty nice to see in action.
Anyway, check out the vids to see Ayane in action- aside from the ones posted here, there are quite a few more on the channel.



Ayane takes on Juri- which bad girl is badder?




Can Sakura stand up agains Hajinmon Ninjitsu?

I wonder what sexy mod dsFOREST will come up in the future? Mmm... for now though, imagine Ayane/Ibuki dangling her luscious feet before your eyes... and then she presses her sole into your face! There's one more awesome SSFIVAE mod to be featured, so stay tuned!

DOA5 Bikinis: Team Ninja Blows It (Dead or Alive 5)

DOAU all over again... and not in a good way.

For the past couple of weeks, Dead or Alive 5 has been very promising for us barefoot fans. Contrary to what was originally perceived as a game that would be cutting down on the series' legacy of fan service, DOA5 has recently been announced to feature sexy swimsuits for its female cast once it arrives this coming September. However, as we see in the screens above, these skimpy outfits come with an unwelcome aspect- footwear. Okay, bikinis with sandals or high heels may do it for many guys out there, but for me, the shoes just ruin the whole affair.

It's really a pity- we can clearly see the character models' feet are nicely rendered and look very yummy... they don't need to be cooped up in those leather cages. Those soles need to kiss the earth!

Now, not all is lost- it IS known that the babes may have several swimsuits, and MAYBE one will have them barefoot. Maybe the shoes can be customized away? Then again, maybe not. Maybe, like before in DOAU, only Hitomi will be barefoot in her bikinis (hopefully) once again. Who knows? We'll just have to wait and see for more media from this fighter. Right now, I'm just disappointed. Well... nothing a session or two with the VF5FS girls won't remedy. Heheh... I'll keep on this like a hawk. It's still a long way till September.

DOA Paradise

Hot barefoot bikini babes, right in your pocket.

I got myself a copy of Dead or Alive Paradise on my PSP recently. This game has been a bit of a joke from most game sites since its release, and with good reason. It's pretty much just Tecmo cashing in on what they can milk from a 4-year old game (the original Dead or Alive Xtreme series on Xbox and Xbox360), and marketing it pretty much as a portable masturbation aid. Well, that aside, is there reason to get this 'vacation' sim/volleyball/gambling/relationship management game? Well, if you're a barefoot babe fan, yep. The graphics, while pixelized quite a bit, isn't that far from the console versions, making for some sexy videogame vixens to ogle. Yep, the breast bounce is ridiculous and irritating, but thankfully foot fans shouldn't be looking at them too much (heh). The girls' feet aren't hyper-detailed (this isn't Tekken 6 or Heavy Rain, dudes) but at least they're nice to look at, with cute toes and smooth soles. Whether they're napping by the pool or frolicking in the various gravure cutscenes, you'll have nice views of the girls' pretty feetsies.

But pretty much best of all, unlike the console versions, the PSP version is a lot dumbed-down and easy. Earning money is easy 'cause the opponent A.I. for the volleyball matches are pretty weak, so you can get the skimpiest suits after a bit. Better yet, it's a lot less trouble to watch the girls' various 'gravure' scenes. Once you watch a cutscene, it's unlocked for anytime viewing in a mode called Private Paradise (hmm) where you can enjoy seeing Christie or Kasumi spread 'em wide or roll around to your heart's content. The incentive to go through the regular vacation mode is to befriend girls enough so you can have them 'imitate' your current main girl to unlock more video cutscenes. The trick is to find which girl has the cutscenes you like watching the most, then befriend the girl you want to do them too so they can 'imitate' the scene. For me? Watching Christie dance just never gets old.

The more you unlock, the closer you get to unlocking the most racy vids in the game, the pole dances. In any case, the volleyball is easy, the gambling a time waster and the relationship management as easy as buying particular gifts to please a target girl and have her loving you enough to accept the skimpiest bikinis as gifts. The girls are hot, their feet nice and sexy, and the game simple, stupid but easy. It's good for a laugh or two, a little relaxation and time killing with some barefoot bikini babes who will climb some trees, flop around or dance at the press of a button. If you're not too self-conscious, check this out for your PSP, it's silly but sexy and light-hearted fun.