Category Archives: SNK

Wed, Apr 17, 2013 | 00:46 BST

The King of Fighters ’99 listed for western re-release

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The King of Fighters ’99 has been listed by the Australian Classification Board, to be published by Nintendo. The classic fighter got a Virtual Console release in Japan in December, but has so far not been announced for a western re-release. It looks like that might change, although somewhat mysteriously, it’s listed for release on DVD rather than Wii U. Wouldn’t be the Board’s first clerical error, though.

Thu, Feb 21, 2013 | 12:44 GMT

NEOGEO X: 15 new titles coming in April

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NEOGEO X will receive a collection of 15 additional game cards in America from late April, SNK Playmore has confirmed. The games will come as part of NEOGEO X Classics: Volume I pack, and can be used with all versions of the handheld.

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Fri, Feb 08, 2013 | 02:05 GMT

Metal Slug 2 out now on Android, iOS

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SNK Playmore has made good on its promise and delivered Metal Slug 2 to Google Play and the Apple App Store. The $4 title is described as a “perfect port” but Destructoid reports it also includes the chance to replay stages in Mission Mode, an auto-fire option, leaderboards and Bluetooth multiplayer. Much like the first one, then.

Tue, Oct 30, 2012 | 16:07 GMT

Neo Geo X will cost £175 upon UK launch

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We’ve already told all about the Neo Geo X portable that comes at the heart of the upcoming Neo Geo Gold console bundle, but today European developer Blaze has revealed the official European price point for when the whole package launches.

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Thu, Jul 12, 2012 | 14:48 BST

Metal Slug 3 lands on iOS & Android

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SNK Playmore has announced the release of Metal Slug 3 on iOS & Android devices, and also sent us some screenshots of the portable title.

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Fri, Mar 16, 2012 | 17:07 GMT

NeoGeo X price confirmed at £500

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Yesterday we reported that the NeoGeo X was due out later this year.  What we could not confirm was the price. More »

Thu, Mar 15, 2012 | 23:51 GMT

NeoGeo X due for release in the second quarter

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An officially licensed handheld sporting 20 classic NeoGeo games will arrive in the west over the next few months.

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Wed, Jan 25, 2012 | 09:37 GMT

Neo Geo Pocket resurrected in Japan

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Neo Geo Pocket is back in business. Well, in Japan at least. It’ll be back as a portable games device for a Japanese audience, according to Andriasang, who say SNK has given its blessing for the licensing of the new product. It’ll come with a 4.3 inch screen, 2Gb of storage and with a list of 20 classic NeoGeo titles, including Metal Slug and Fatal Fury. No release date or price as yet.

Fri, Dec 09, 2011 | 05:37 GMT

The King of Fighters XIII patch inbound, demo out now

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According to Siliconera, Atlus has confirmed that SNK Playmore is working on a fix for troubled online multiplayer in The King of Fighters XIII. Meanwhile, if you’re an Xbox Live Gold subscriber, you can grab a demo ahead of its general release to Silver subs and the PlayStation Network on December 13.

Fri, Dec 02, 2011 | 05:36 GMT

Atlus requests patience over King of Fighters XIII online issues

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Connectivity and matchmaking issues are raising ire among The King of Fighters XIII players, but Atlus is doing what it can.

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Mon, Aug 22, 2011 | 04:15 BST

King of Fighters tutorial videos now available

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Atlus has extended a helping hand to the fighter-failures among us, offering short video tutorials for its upcoming The King of Fighters XIII.

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Tue, Jul 12, 2011 | 00:29 BST

King of Fighters XIII gets shouty in screens and trailer

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King of Fighters XIII – you know, the other, other fighting franchise – will arrive on US and Japanese consoles in October, and this trailer shows the old boy looking better than ever.

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Tue, Jan 18, 2011 | 18:53 GMT

SNK Playmore launches eight new NEOGEO titles for PSP

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SNK Playmore has launched eight new NEOGEO titles for PSP.

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Tue, Dec 07, 2010 | 15:24 GMT

SNK adding NEOGEO Station to PSN December 21

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SNK Playmore has announced it will launch the NEOGEO Station on PSN to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the NEOGEO console.

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Wed, Aug 11, 2010 | 05:30 BST

Oops: Modern Warfare 2 glitch grants free access to XBLA games

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In Infinity Ward’s defense, we don’t imagine “unlocks a full copy of The King of Fighters ’98 Ultimate Match” is a common bug to check for.

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Tue, Oct 06, 2009 | 21:39 BST

Metal Slug XX getting a December release on PSP

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SNK Playmore has announced that Metal Slug XX will land on PSP December 23 in Japan.

It’s a remixed version of Metal Slug 7 with ad-hoc cooperative play and 70 mini-games.

There’s a video of it after the break, courtesy of Joystiq.

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Fri, Aug 28, 2009 | 12:17 BST

King of Fighter XII slips to September 25 in UK

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The King of Fighters XII will launch on September 25 for both 360 and PS3 in the UK, Ignition said today.

The new date’s a slip from the previously announced August 28 release. Which is today.

Hand-drawn, blah, fighting monkeys, blah. PR after the break.

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Fri, Aug 07, 2009 | 11:19 BST

Neo Geo Pocket Color is 10 years old

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Yesterday was the tenth birthday of the launch of Neo Geo Pocket Color in the US.

The handheld was a short-lived affair, being dumped from both US and European markets in 2000 when Aruze bought SNK.

It was finally snuffed out of existence in 2001, when it was discontinued in Japan.

According to Wikipedia, the machine did about 2 million units – with NGP sales included – and had a properly awesome Metal Slug version. That’s how we remember it, anyway: it was a long time ago.

Thanks, GSW.

Wed, Jul 15, 2009 | 14:32 BST

King of Fighters XII Euro release still on for August 28

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Ignition Entertainment says that despite King of Fighters XII getting a July date for the US, Europe will still have to wait until August 28.

Sorry ’bout that folks.

More over on Eurogamer.

Tue, Jul 14, 2009 | 16:45 BST

King of Fighters XII arrives in North America July 28

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SNK has announced via its King of Fighters XII Facebook page that the game will be released in North America on July 28.

That’s two days ahead of the Japanese date.

Find out more through the link.