How Dead or Alive Failed to Become Popular

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Published on December 31, 2024 4:08:36 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaV5HMwkbgA

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Dead or Alive (1996)

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Over the last 6 months, I went on a nostalgic journey playing through all the games in the Dead or Alive franchise, to really dive in to why this series I love didn't become popular with the general public.

Sit back, relax, and join me on this journey to find out why.

Intro 00:00
Chapter 1 "Something Different" 01:10
Chapter 2 "Redefining DOA" 09:12
Chapter 3 "Going Green" 18:51
Chapter 4 "Grey Area" 34:07
Chqpter 5 "The Other Side of DOA" 50:32
Chapter 6 "Disappointment and Discorce" 01:00:06
Chapter 7 "Conclusion" 01:10:29

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