SNK Playmore USA Announces The King of Fighters NeoWave For Xbox

WALL, NJ. - January 26, 2006 - SNK Playmore USA Corporation, the US publishing arm of the SNK Playmore USA Corporation, announced today that they will be publishing The King of Fighters NeoWave for Xbox® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft in March 2006. KOF NeoWave features three-on-three team fighting, along with improved graphics and an enhanced game system. KOF Neowave will also feature full Xbox Live online game service support, including online multi-player head-to-head fighting and Tournament Mode.

KOF NeoWave features 12 three-man teams made up of some of the greatest characters from SNK's 11-year history, including the Women Fighters Team (Mai, King and Yuri) and the Fatal Fury Team (Terry, Joe, and Andy). Neowave features three modes of play - Super Cancel, Guard Break, and Max2. A new "Heat Mode" lets players power up their attacks in exchange for a gradual loss of health.

KOF NeoWave features:

• Xbox Live support featuring head-to-head fighting and Tournament Mode.


• A total of 43 characters including 7 Bonus characters.


• 12 of the most dangerous fighting teams ever assembled.


• Pick your team and fight it out in the original 3-on-3 battle format.


• Beautifully rendered background graphics.


• Activate "Heat Mode" to power-up your attacks.


• Revives the evacuation rolling maneuver and thrust attacks.


• Over-the-top Super Special Moves.


• 3 modes of play: Super Cancel, Guard Break and Max2.


• Link a Special Move with a Super Attack in the Super Cancel Mode to cause extreme damage.