The fifth entry in sega's advanced, realistic fighting game series. Once again, the realtime level of visual detail and character animation has been upped to the most advanced levels, with next-generation lighting and detail on the fighters and environments. Virtua Fighter 5 features an all-star cast of 17 fighters, including characters from the previous iterations along with two new characters named El Blaze and Eileen. Players will be able to customize their characters by selecting from four uniquely patterned costumes and a wide range of attachable items that can be placed onto each fighter's various body parts. Players will not only achieve victory by defeating highly-skilled opponents, but will also compete for prizes and earn in-game money through the match to buy many items at an in-game shop.

Explored: Virtua Fighter 5 on PS3 - January 19, 2007
It's almost done and we have the impressions to prove it.

Virtua Fighter 5 Impressions - UK, November 23, 2006
We take a brisk stroll through SEGA's PS3 fighter and get punched in the face.

Quick Impressions: Virtua Fighter 5 - October 19, 2006
One of the most compelling reasons to own a PS3.

TGS 2006: Virtua Fighter 5 PS3 Impressions - September 21, 2006
SEGA's arcade masterpiece should be untouched when it comes home.

Virtua Fighter 5: A Second Look - August 16, 2006
We get a closer look at the next installment in the series.

E3 2006: Virtua Fighter 5 Hands-on (Coin-Op) - May 10, 2006
Two new characters to join next-gen brawler.

E3 2006: Virtua Fighter 5 Trailer Impressions - May 8, 2006
SEGA's exclusive PS3 fighter makes its debut!

Virtua Fighter 5 Designer Diary #3 - February 2, 2007
The latest behind-the-scenes glimpse of the next-generation fighter's VF.TV Mode.

Insider: IGN Insider's Desktop Series - January 31, 2007
Custom-made wallpapers for your favorite games.

Virtua Fighter 5 Designer Diary #2 - January 26, 2007
The latest behind-the-scenes glimpse of the next-generation fighter's Quest Mode.

Virtua Fighter 5's Secret Character Revealed - January 25, 2007
Face off against IGN's fighter...Just don't come crying to us if you lose.

Virtua Fighter 5 Designer Diary - January 12, 2007
The first in a series of features offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the next-generation fighter.

Insider: Tokyo Warriors: Virtua Fighter 5 ver. B Playtest - December 22, 2006
Find out what to expect from the PS3 version.

Insider Video Features: Masterbit HD: Virtua Fighter 5 - December 14, 2006
HD footage of the brilliant PS3 title.

SEGA HD Blowout - October 17, 2006
Head inside for tons of high definition footage from three of SEGA's upcoming games.

Virtua Fighter 5 Producer Interview - August 15, 2006
The latest details on SEGA's next-gen fighter.

VF5 European Website Launches - January 26, 2007
Europe readies itself for the onslaught.

Virtua Fighter 5 Virtually Here - January 22, 2007
Somewhere, a factory is pumping out VF5 discs right now.

VF5 in 1080p? - January 8, 2007
A supposed box images suggests a big update for Sega's prized fighter.

Virtua Fighter 5 Ship Date a Reality - December 18, 2006
You'll be virtually fighting on your PS3 sooner than later.

Date Set for VF5 in Japan - December 10, 2006
Just a couple of months!

SEGA Seeks VF5 Data - October 4, 2006
You could appear in VF5's home conversion!

PS3 Percentages: The Return! - September 27, 2006
An updated software progression list.

TGS 2006: PS3 Percentages - September 21, 2006
Find out how far along all the PlayStation 3 games are at this point.

Live Nude VF5 - September 15, 2006
Well okay, there's no nudity but Virtua Fighter's new website is definitely live.

Virtua Fighter Spotted on PS3 - September 14, 2006
SEGA lifts the veil off of the console version.

SEGA Talks VF5 PS3 - June 30, 2006
PlayStation 3 version already playable.

E3 2006: Virtua Fighter 5 Confirmed - May 8, 2006
SEGA's latest will fight exclusively on PlayStation 3 next year.