"THE KING OF FIGHTERS 02/03 Combo" Ships for Xbox
Frenzied Xbox Live® Fighting for SNK Fans
WALL, NJ. - August 30, 2005 - SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION, the US publishing arm of the SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION, announced today that they have shipped -THE KING OF FIGHTERS 02/03 Combo for the Xbox® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. THE KING OF FIGHTERS 02/03 is the ultimate two-in-one pack of extreme 2D fighting on two DVDs. THE KING OF FIGHTERS 02/03 Combo will feature Xbox Live® head-to-head fighting with KOF 2003 also supporting Tournament mode and rematch capabilities.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS 02/03 Combo will be supported by a comprehensive marketing campaign that includes extensive print and online advertising, a multi-faceted public relations outreach including press tours and a New York media kick off event, promotion through SNK arcade units and direct mail, and email to SNK's growing list of fans.
About THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2003
THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2003 marked the beginning of a new epic saga in the KOF series. KOF 2003 also introduced SNK's now popular "Multi-Shift System" which allows for the free substitution of any team member during battle.
KOF 2003 features:
* 8th episode of the franchise
* A total of 35 characters yielding 11 of the most dangerous 2D fighting teams ever assembled plus hidden boss characters.
* Introducing 10 beautifully rendered 3D battle stages
* Features the new "Multi-Shift" system, allowing the free substitution of teammates during battles.
* Select your team leader with the new "Tactical Leader System"
* Learn the combo moves for your favorite fighters and unleash massive attacks
* Xbox Live support featuring head-to-head fighting, Tournament Mode and instant rematch capabilities.
About THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002
This "Collection of Highlights" brings together famous characters from KOF 1999, 2000, & 2001and the exciting fighting systems which have made THE KING OF FIGHTERS the ultimate in 2D fighting. All of the great fighting teams are included, like the Fatal Fury Team featuring Terry and Andy Bogard, or the beautiful Mai from the Woman Fighters Team, and many more.
KOF 2002 features:
* A total of 44 characters from KOF 96 through KOF 2001 available for the first time in one arena
* Thirteen extreme 2D fighting teams with 5 bonus characters
* Revives the extremely popular 3 on 3 battle format
* Upgraded Max-On Power System
* Over-the-top Super Special Moves to cause extreme damage
* Xbox Live head-to-head fighting
About SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION
Over the past 15 years, SNK has published classic arcade titles such as THE KING OF FIGHTERS, BASEBALL STARS, METAL SLUG, SAMURAI SHODOWN, and FATAL FURY on a wide variety of home gaming and handhelds systems. In June 2003, SNK opened SNK NEOGEO USA CONSUMER CORPORATION in Wall, New Jersey to again publish arcade classics on the current home and portable gaming systems. The company changed its name to SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION in the Fall of 2004. You can find more information about SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION games at http://www.snkplaymoreusa.com
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THE KING OF FIGHTERS is a registered trademark of SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION.
Xbox is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS 02/03 Combo will be supported by a comprehensive marketing campaign that includes extensive print and online advertising, a multi-faceted public relations outreach including press tours and a New York media kick off event, promotion through SNK arcade units and direct mail, and email to SNK's growing list of fans.
About THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2003
THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2003 marked the beginning of a new epic saga in the KOF series. KOF 2003 also introduced SNK's now popular "Multi-Shift System" which allows for the free substitution of any team member during battle.
KOF 2003 features:
* 8th episode of the franchise
* A total of 35 characters yielding 11 of the most dangerous 2D fighting teams ever assembled plus hidden boss characters.
* Introducing 10 beautifully rendered 3D battle stages
* Features the new "Multi-Shift" system, allowing the free substitution of teammates during battles.
* Select your team leader with the new "Tactical Leader System"
* Learn the combo moves for your favorite fighters and unleash massive attacks
* Xbox Live support featuring head-to-head fighting, Tournament Mode and instant rematch capabilities.
About THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002
This "Collection of Highlights" brings together famous characters from KOF 1999, 2000, & 2001and the exciting fighting systems which have made THE KING OF FIGHTERS the ultimate in 2D fighting. All of the great fighting teams are included, like the Fatal Fury Team featuring Terry and Andy Bogard, or the beautiful Mai from the Woman Fighters Team, and many more.
KOF 2002 features:
* A total of 44 characters from KOF 96 through KOF 2001 available for the first time in one arena
* Thirteen extreme 2D fighting teams with 5 bonus characters
* Revives the extremely popular 3 on 3 battle format
* Upgraded Max-On Power System
* Over-the-top Super Special Moves to cause extreme damage
* Xbox Live head-to-head fighting
About SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION
Over the past 15 years, SNK has published classic arcade titles such as THE KING OF FIGHTERS, BASEBALL STARS, METAL SLUG, SAMURAI SHODOWN, and FATAL FURY on a wide variety of home gaming and handhelds systems. In June 2003, SNK opened SNK NEOGEO USA CONSUMER CORPORATION in Wall, New Jersey to again publish arcade classics on the current home and portable gaming systems. The company changed its name to SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION in the Fall of 2004. You can find more information about SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION games at http://www.snkplaymoreusa.com
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THE KING OF FIGHTERS is a registered trademark of SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION.
Xbox is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.