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Much classic brawling to be had on SNK Arcade Classics

by: Randy - posted: 7/28/2008 11:16:00 PM
More On: SNK Arcade Classics: Volume 1
Folks with access to either Playstation Network or Xbox Live Arcade don't need to be on the lookout for this release, but SNK Arcade Classics: Volume 1 lets Wii and PS2 players take a swing at these old schoolers (plus ten others):
  • Art of Fighting -- The first game in SNK's second fighting-game franchise, set in the same universe as Fatal Fury.
  • Fatal Fury -- First released in 1991, this bad boy introduced the two-plane fighting system.
  • King of Fighters '94 -- The first game in the King of Fighters series.
  • Metal Slug -- Known for its humor and fast-moving gameplay, this run-and-gun side-scroller set off this enduring series.
  • Samurai Showdown -- The Soulcalibur series owes much of its existence to this one.
  • World Heroes -- Another sweet bygone brawler that has you fighting as people like Rasputin, Jean d'Arc, and Captain Kidd.
GAMING NEWS                                              For Immediate Release
 
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SNK ARCADE CLASSICS: VOLUME 1 Now Available for Wii™


Wall, NJ - July 28, 2008 - SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION, the U.S. publishing arm of the SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION, today announced SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1 for the Wii™ home video game console is now available through retailers across North America.

 SNK Arcade Classics: Vol. 1 is jam packed with the following classic SNK titles:
  • ART OF FIGHTING - The first game in SNK's second fighting-game franchise, set in the same universe as FATAL FURY.
  • BASEBALL STARS 2 - The sequel to SNK's popular baseball arcade game.
  • BURNING FIGHT - New York detectives battle organized crime in this fighter.
  • FATAL FURY - First released in 1991, FATAL FURY introduced the two-plane fighting system.
  • KING OF FIGHTERS '94 - The first game in the popular KING OF FIGHTERS series.
  • KING OF THE MONSTERS - In KING OF THE MONSTERS, giant monsters fight for power in epic battles.
  • LAST RESORT - A challenging futuristic shooter.
  • MAGICIAN LORD - Players help the wizard Elta save his homeworld in this platformer.
  • METAL SLUG - Known for its humor and fast- moving gameplay, this run-and-gun side-scroller was the first in the popular series.
  • NEO TURF MASTERS - A golf game which debuted on the Neo Geo Pocket Color in 1999.
  • SAMURAI SHODOWN - Set in the 18th century, SAMURAI SHODOWN features bladed-weapon combat and an international cast of characters.
  • SENGOKU - In SENGOKU, players face off against undead feudal Japanese armies.
  • SHOCK TROOPERS - In this run-and-gun adventure, players save a scientist and his granddaughter from the Bloody Scorpions.
  • SUPER SIDEKICKS 3 - A soccer game featuring teams from all over the world.
  • TOP HUNTER - Bounty hunters protect colonists from space pirates in this futuristic action game.
  • WORLD HEROES - This classic fighter pits players against historical figures in a tournament enabled by time travel.

"SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1 is without a doubt, the most well rounded arcade compilation to date," said Yoshihito Koyama, Director of Japan/US Relations for SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION. "With 16 of SNK's all-time masterpieces there is sure to be a little something for everyone."

 Aside from featuring 16 classic SNK games, SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1 also features an intuitive, multi-tiered "Goals System" In which medals will be awarded for various conditions satisfied within each game. By obtaining medals players will be rewarded with game videos, artwork, music tracks, moves lists and more!

SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1 is available now for Wii™, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and the PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) system.

For more information on SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1 please visit www.snkplaymoreusa.com.

For assets including screens and logos please visit the SNK folder on the MMPR Press Center:
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About SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION:

Headquartered in Osaka, Japan, SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION (SNK) develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software in Japan, North America, Europe and Asia. Founded in 1978, SNK is one of the largest privately held interactive entertainment content providers in the world. Known for such franchises as THE KING OF FIGHTERS, METAL SLUG, and SAMURAI SHODOWN SNK continues to be an industry leader by focusing on their rich arcade history. More information on SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION can be found at www.snkplaymore.co.jp SNK PLAYMORE USA is a wholly owned subsidiary of SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION with offices in Wall, NJ. It handles operations in North America including publishing, marketing, development and localization. More information on SNK PLAYMORE USA can be found at www.snkplaymoreusa.com.

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