DOA4 delayed again in Japan

TOKYO--DOA4, contrary to what frustrated gamers may think, does not stand for Delay of Arrival. The anticipated Xbox 360 fighter was originally meant for release with the Xbox 360, on November 22. However, the game was pushed back, and is now set for "Holiday Season 2005," according to the Tecmo Web site.

With the Japanese launch of the Xbox 360 only days away, gamers recently found out that they wouldn't be playing Dead or Alive 4 on the console's first day in retail, but hoped to at least get the game by Christmas. Now it appears the only Xmas fighting that will occur this year is between in-laws. Tecmo announced today that Dead or Alive 4 will be further delayed in Japan and is now scheduled for a December 29 release. Tecmo cited issues with the online play features as the reason for the additional delay.