Dead or Alive: Dimensions Coming to North America on May 24th

In a press release, Koei Tecmo has just confirmed that North America will be receiving Dead or Alive: Dimensions, the Nintendo 3DS exclusive on May 24th!

In a mini-announcement in the press release for Nintendo fans as well, there will be a special Metroid level where Ridley (from the Metroid games) will make an appearance and even attack players in the middle of battle! Even all characters from every Dead or Alive game will be available in this installment of the game.

One feature, specifically meant for the capabilites of the Nintendo 3DS is Spot Pass, which is a first for the Dead or Alive franchise. As quoted, by the press release:

"Also new to DEAD OR ALIVE Dimensions is the ability to use social applications of the Nintendo 3DS system in order to add new depths to gameplay. One such example is by unlocking special character figurines through the THROWDOWN game mode distributed by Team NINJA exclusively via SpotPass™. This mode will allow you to receive and challenge profiles from other fighters you come across via StreetPass™. By competing in these battles you will be able to unlock the DEAD OR ALIVE figurines to add to your arsenal. Exclusively utilizing SpotPass you can also collect up to 34 new costumes which will be distributed via SpotPass from May 24 - June 26, however never fear as if you miss a costume then you have a second chance to be able to complete your collection, as the SpotPass distribution will be repeated again from June 28 - July 31."

Dead or Alive: Dimensions is really shaping up for the Nintendo 3DS and can really also be competition against the handheld's launch title, Super Street Fighter IV 3D!