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JAEPO 2018: Virtua Fighter Speculation!

Discussion in 'News' started by MadeManG74, Jan 17, 2018.

By MadeManG74 on Jan 17, 2018 at 6:32 PM
  1. MadeManG74

    MadeManG74 Moderator Staff Member Tournament Manager Silver Supporter

    Next month, from February 9 through to February 11th, is the 2018 JAEPO: Japan Amusement Expo!

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    http://www.jaepo.jp

    What does this mean for Virtua Fighter? There’s nothing officially announced, but is there a chance that we’ll see some news regarding the franchise at JAEPO this year? Let’s go over the last couple of years and any potential hints for some fun speculation!

    Sega will be there
    Not only is Sega a confirmed attendee of the show, but they’ve got the biggest booth on the floor! The arcade business is still a focus for Sega, as proven by their gargantuan booth at this year’s show. Check it out on the floor map here:

    http://www.jaepo.jp/map.html

    It’s the 25th Anniversary of Virtua Fighter in 2018
    This year marks 25 years of Virtua Fighter! While I’m sure we’ll see at least something from Sega to celebrate one of their long running and much loved series, could this be a good time for them to announce a new game in the franchise?

    Sega has a history of showing off new Virtua Fighter titles at trade shows
    Virtua Fighter 5 had it's first trailer reveal at the 2005 JAMMA trade show in Japan:


    Even Final Showdown was first unleashed on an unsuspecting public at the AOU show in 2010!:


    Going back to 1996 (Ask your grandparents about this one, kids), was the legendary reveal of Virtua Fighter 3:


    Could this be the year we see a new trailer to shock the world for the franchise we love?

    Virtua Fighter Trademark was renewed in 2016
    Sega renewed the trademark for the series on July 4, 2016.

    https://virtuafighter.com/threads/virtua-fighter-trademark-renewed.20185

    Could this have been in anticipation of, or in preparation for development of a new title? If so, it would be ready for reveal very soon! Maybe at JAEPO?

    Virtua Fighter has been featured in Sega’s social media in the past year
    As well as the somewhat bizarre ‘Elbow Day’ and ‘Knee Day’ celebrations;


    https://twitter.com/SEGA_OFFICIAL/status/930231782703636481

    https://twitter.com/SEGA_OFFICIAL/status/929916613855297536

    https://virtuafighter.com/threads/happy-good-elbow-day.20369/

    They also had some Father’s Day messages, courtesy of Lau Chan


    https://twitter.com/SEGA_OFFICIAL/status/876243080868802560

    https://virtuafighter.com/threads/sega-twitter-i-tl-cook-this-year.20299/

    Virtua Fighter obviously is still on Sega’s mind! It’s being mentioned and used in their social media messaging. Is Sega making use of the franchise to get it back in the forefront of people's minds? Which brings me to...

    Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown in Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
    An arcade-perfect port of the latest Virtua Fighter on PS4? It’s locked behind Yakuza 6, but surely that means something. Is this a prelude to an upcoming port of the game to PS4, Xbox One and PC? We hope so! If not, could it be pushing Virtua Fighter to the front of our minds for a new entry in the series?


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D6jG4UgwUg

    Sega has been supporting arcade output
    Sega has been on a roll these last six months. We’ve seen them supporting arcades and ports from the arcades with;

    · Daytona USA 3
    · Sega World Drivers Championship
    · The House of the Dead: Scarlet Dawn
    · PS4 port of AM2’s Border Break
    · Souls Reverse (Also by AM2)



    Sega’s obviously supporting their arcades with some quality output. There’s good reason they’d want to keep up with a proven winner with Virtua Fighter!


    Is this all wishful thinking? Maybe! But it’s fun to speculate sometimes. Whether or not we get a new Virtua Fighter this year, I’m going to keep playing the games we already have. I still think they’re the best fighting games money can buy, and I urge fans out there to do the same. We would all love a sequel, but let’s make sure we support the excellent titles already out there with communities, tournaments and online play wherever we can!
     
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Comments

Discussion in 'News' started by MadeManG74, Jan 17, 2018.

    1. Jason Elbow
      Jason Elbow
      That's like the pot calling the kettle black aint it? You're the biggest clown round here. Just ask the NWO
    2. leftylizard
      leftylizard
      Leave Tim alone,jason. If he wants to be vfdcs Bozo then thats his right!
      Jason Elbow likes this.
    3. Jason Elbow
      Jason Elbow
      Lol I think your right James!
    4. Virtua Kazama
    5. def
      def
      Didn't Sega said they plan on bringing back some old IP's, right? Not sure if this helps fuel the fire but... https://t.co/0d28A71rzQ Space Channel 5 VR. At least it's not a slot machine game.
      MadeManG74 likes this.
    6. Dragonps
    7. MadeManG74
      MadeManG74
      Virtua Kazama likes this.
    8. Dragonps
      Dragonps
      Thank you Made just noticed I'll fix it asap

      EDIT: Seems like you have to pay to host images via Photobucket now :S
    9. Kohlrak
    10. Jason Elbow
      Jason Elbow
      So do I Kohlrak. So do I...
    11. MadeManG74
      MadeManG74
      That RE6 logo has me laffin
    12. def
      def
      So does anyone know what time we can (hope to) expect to hear something. It's on the 11th, right? Japan time?
      EDIT: Just looked at original post, I guess it could be anytime from now till the end of the 11th?
    13. Okiron
      Okiron
      rip virtua fighter
      no announcement at all :(
    14. MadeManG74
      MadeManG74
      Just because they didn't announce it at this particular event, doesn't mean its never coming!

      Also, Final Showdown is still great :)
      jimi Claymore likes this.
    15. Sonic The Fighters
      Sonic The Fighters
      Man it's 25th Anniversary of VF this year...

      So when should they announce VF6, if it's not at Jaepo ?

      It's really rip now.

      VF5FS is still great but dead AF.
    16. MadeManG74
      MadeManG74
      It's not dead if you still play it. Sydney still has tournaments every month, because we bring the game and play it.

      Why not keep playing online or offline at fgc meets?

      Especially since if a new game or release of FS does come out, its much easier to get people playing if there's already players around.
      By ignoring the game we have, it pushes the belief that 'nobody plays' and when we do get a new game, everyone is right back here being sad that nobody is playing with them.

      As for JAEPO, there are other events to announce games at, not to mention Sega often announced games outside of expos too.
      Last edited: Feb 13, 2018
    17. Stl_Tim
      Stl_Tim
      Don’t mind pai-chun he is just bitter that vf6 isn’t here. Mademan please enjoy your scene! I know all of you put in your time to make it happen and it shows! Keep the torch lit.
      MadeManG74 likes this.
    18. MadeManG74
      MadeManG74
      I understand the frustration, I'm tired of waiting too! I just hope people keep on enjoying the game we do have as well..
      masterpo likes this.
    19. masterpo
      masterpo
      Yea, man it makes no sense that ppl aren't playing the game we have, it is still the best arcade fighter on any platform. Its the most balanced, most complete, deepest, and most innovative arcade fighter on the planet. It looks better than many many next gen titles! Its a masterpiece.

      I really don't understand why we haven't coordinated open rooms in every time zone, during good hours (whatever those are) :ROTFL:

      Could we use something like Doodle
      https://doodle.com/

      Where everyone enters their availability by time zone, and then we have someone in charge of keeping the room open during that time period.

      I guess that person would be some kind of VF Room Manager, They open the room on the given day and time, and have to remain as a player during the entire time interval.

      We should be able to get volunteers to be room managers on PSN and XBL:unsure:
      Ares-olimpico and Stl_Tim like this.
    20. Stl_Tim
      Stl_Tim
      What your saying makes sense and is logical. Of course it doesn’t work, because this Purrell generation needs their hand held and butt wiped.

      Why on earth would I vf when I can be a fake gangstah in gta?!

      Shawty suck deessss..

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