The official main CEO game lineup for 2020 has been revealed and features 15 games, but Dead or Alive 6 is absent from one of the biggest annual events on the East Coast and will not be returning for a second go. Alex Jebailey, CEO of CEO, stated last year that if the numbers were good and the community showed up that it would come back for 2020. CEO's attendance reached 87 entrants in 2019, and XcaliburBladeZ was declared the winner in a brilliant set against the now reigning DOA6 champion, Hoodless.
With the Dead or Alive 6 World Championship out of the way, Team NINJA's main focus is going to be Nioh-2, and because of attendance, it's quite possible Team NINJA could completely pass on a second season of their circuit. Team NINJA provided a very generous 90,000 USD prize pot for the championship, but now it is the player's turn to put the work in to keep DOA6 relevant even though it is Team NINJA's responsibility to make sure their fighter-base is happy through terrific gameplay, balance adjustments and more mechanical game changes.
These "promised" adjustments have not yet shown themselves through the regular updates, and many dedicated players in the community are worried that a purge of sorts will begin with turnouts getting worse, players questioning the current DLC offerings and wondering if the game will ever look as good or play as creatively as Dead or Alive 5. Players will have their chance to gun for Dead or Alive 6 at 'Final Round 2020' this March, with major players, like Crazy Steady; expected to show up at this prestigious & staple tournament for DOA.
A comeback can be expected if Team NINJA comes through with their promises. The Dead or Alive: Xtreme Venus Vacation character will likely delight the 8,000 player average on Steam alone and through sheer numbers, this sexy spin-off has eclipsed the official fighting game in popularity and could do something good for DOA6 on her own. Those hoping for Leon will have to wait, but Team NINJA is showing that they want to bolster their numbers of happy players when the time is right.
With the Dead or Alive 6 World Championship out of the way, Team NINJA's main focus is going to be Nioh-2, and because of attendance, it's quite possible Team NINJA could completely pass on a second season of their circuit. Team NINJA provided a very generous 90,000 USD prize pot for the championship, but now it is the player's turn to put the work in to keep DOA6 relevant even though it is Team NINJA's responsibility to make sure their fighter-base is happy through terrific gameplay, balance adjustments and more mechanical game changes.
These "promised" adjustments have not yet shown themselves through the regular updates, and many dedicated players in the community are worried that a purge of sorts will begin with turnouts getting worse, players questioning the current DLC offerings and wondering if the game will ever look as good or play as creatively as Dead or Alive 5. Players will have their chance to gun for Dead or Alive 6 at 'Final Round 2020' this March, with major players, like Crazy Steady; expected to show up at this prestigious & staple tournament for DOA.
A comeback can be expected if Team NINJA comes through with their promises. The Dead or Alive: Xtreme Venus Vacation character will likely delight the 8,000 player average on Steam alone and through sheer numbers, this sexy spin-off has eclipsed the official fighting game in popularity and could do something good for DOA6 on her own. Those hoping for Leon will have to wait, but Team NINJA is showing that they want to bolster their numbers of happy players when the time is right.
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