The highly anticipated fighter, already known for its revolutionary online fighting features, incredible real-to-life graphics, interactive multi-tiered environments and fast and furious gameplay, is poised to dominate the competition when it hits store shelves this week.

"The name says it all! Dead or Alive Ultimate is the ultimate online 3D fighting game to have this holiday season," John Inada, Tecmo¹s Director of Marketing, said. "Once it hits store shelves, no other fighter will be able to live up to its standards."

Dead or Alive Ultimate kicks into stores this week with an ESRB rating of Mature. For additional information and to order the game visit the official Dead or Alive Ultimate website at www.deadoralivegame.com