Ignition to deliver SNK Favourites to Europe
King of Fighters, Samurai Shodown and SVC join PAL Metal Slugs.
Two weeks ago it was revealed that Ignition Entertainment had struck a deal with SNK that would see a full PAL release of both Metal Slug 3 and Metal Slug Advance. Today, this relationship between the two companies has been bolstered further with the announcement that the publishing deal will be extended across a wide range of SNK titles.
Apart from the superb Metal Slug games, due for release in October, other highlights from SNK’s back catalogue will be spread out between September and spring of next year. Japanese PS2 owners are already enjoying classically styled 2D fighting games in the shape of King of Fighters, Samurai Spirits Zero and SNK vs Capcom, and these games will all find their way over to Europe as part of this latest deal.
The newest addition to the SNK catalogue, the three-dimensional bruiser that is King of Fighters: Maximum Impact, will also be handled by Ignition for its PAL release, which is likely to be at some point in early 2005. It is, as they say, all good.
Apart from the superb Metal Slug games, due for release in October, other highlights from SNK’s back catalogue will be spread out between September and spring of next year. Japanese PS2 owners are already enjoying classically styled 2D fighting games in the shape of King of Fighters, Samurai Spirits Zero and SNK vs Capcom, and these games will all find their way over to Europe as part of this latest deal.
The newest addition to the SNK catalogue, the three-dimensional bruiser that is King of Fighters: Maximum Impact, will also be handled by Ignition for its PAL release, which is likely to be at some point in early 2005. It is, as they say, all good.
Companies:
Ignition Entertainment SNK Playmore
Games: SNK Vs Capcom: SVC Chaos Samurai Shodown V The King of Fighters 2002 & 2003 The King of Fighters: Maximum Impact
Games: SNK Vs Capcom: SVC Chaos Samurai Shodown V The King of Fighters 2002 & 2003 The King of Fighters: Maximum Impact
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Comments
Joji 9 Jul 2004 12:37
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Glad someone out there realises SNKs potential. Shame Sony can't in America.
I find it strange that Sony said no to Metal Slug and a big yes to Viewtiful Joe when both are 2D and brilliant games. Double standards perhaps, or differing views of the market?
I'll be looking forward to these lot. Cheers Ignition and SNK.
I find it strange that Sony said no to Metal Slug and a big yes to Viewtiful Joe when both are 2D and brilliant games. Double standards perhaps, or differing views of the market?
I'll be looking forward to these lot. Cheers Ignition and SNK.
ohms 9 Jul 2004 17:47
2/2
I think Sony did agree to release Metal Slug 4 + 5 together, but looks like SNK have decided to stick with XBOX.
Gits.
Gits.