Upcoming SNK titles

I'm so confused with the mixed messages between ebgames.com, this message board, and SNK's site that I'm not exactly sure what's coming out. I realize there's been some problems with Sony, but does that mean that all of SNK's stuff is now being released on the Xbox?

Specifically I'm looking for status on King of Fighters 2003, Metal Slug 3, SVC Chaos, and Samurai Shodown Zero. I see that Metal Slug 3 is due out on May 4 for Xbox? Are all of these going to show up on the Xbox now that Sony's being a royal pain in the arse?

Who knows? They'll probably show up on N-Gage first.

SNK's actual release dates seem to pop out of nowhere. SVC Chaos and KOK2002 both seemed to just materialize out of the blue with their release dates. Samurai Shodown 5 and KOF 2003 both have US release dates according to some sources (May and August respectively), and yet there is still no word on JP release dates.

I expect an announcement on the actual dates to come within mere weeks of release.

Re: Samurai Spirits Zero/Samurai Shodown 5 (In the US, I guess?)

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From: captainspankypants | Posted: 3/25/2004 12:35:43 PM | Message Detail
I emailed Ben Herman today and he said there would be an announcement about the NA version of this game at E3. Whatever that means. He also said to check the website often for news.

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That was taken from the GameFAQs message board. It also seems that Metal Slug 3 is now headed to Xbox because SCEA rejected it for PS2...is that right? I certainly hope it is, because I like how the Xbox automatically scans everything to 480p. :D

Well, if you go to an arcade and play SvC, you'll soon stop caring when it's going to be released.

Yeah, I know how it turned out not as good as everyone anticipated, but it's an SNK/Capcom game. I'll make myself like it... :p

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Originally Posted by Schlep

Re: Samurai Spirits Zero/Samurai Shodown 5 (In the US, I guess?)



That was taken from the GameFAQs message board. It also seems that Metal Slug 3 is now headed to Xbox because SCEA rejected it for PS2...is that right? I certainly hope it is, because I like how the Xbox automatically scans everything to 480p. :D

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480p + low res = ugly mess ;)

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Originally Posted by Mzo

Well, if you go to an arcade and play SvC, you'll soon stop caring when it's going to be released.

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Truer words were never spoken.

But at least KoF2002 and SSZero are coming out. I'd take Metal Slug 3 over 4, but that's me.

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Originally Posted by Hero

I'd take Metal Slug 3 over 4, but that's me.

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No, that's anyone with taste.

Samurai Showdown and MS4 get's released(PS2 JP) in June if I'm not mistaken.

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Originally Posted by Seven Force

Who knows? They'll probably show up on N-Gage first.

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Well you wouldn't be completely wrong, they just released Metal Slug Mobile after all.

http://www.digitalbridges.com/dbi-ga...nimation_1.gif

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Originally Posted by K3V

Well you wouldn't be completely wrong, they just released Metal Slug Mobile after all.

http://www.digitalbridges.com/dbi-ga...nimation_1.gif

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Which is by definition the best N-Gage game. Well, that or Tecmo Bowl.

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Originally Posted by Yoshi

Which is by definition the best N-Gage game. Well, that or Tecmo Bowl.

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Yes, especially since they can be played on other cell phones since they're not N-Gage specific. I've got a Nokia 3650 on the way and can't wait to try it out.

King of Fighters is out too.

http://www.wgamer.com/uploads/gamedi...051538671.jpeg

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Originally Posted by J2d

Samurai Showdown and MS4 get's released(PS2 JP) in June if I'm not mistaken.

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Whither KOF 2003?

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Originally Posted by Zerodash

Whither KOF 2003?

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What do you mean?

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Originally Posted by Zerodash

Whither KOF 2003?

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TRANSLATION: What about the release date of KOF 2003?

:sweat: sorry about the poor nomenclature... :sweat:

I don't think it's been announced yet.

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Originally Posted by Schlep

Yeah, I know how it turned out not as good as everyone anticipated, but it's an SNK/Capcom game. I'll make myself like it... :p

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Hmmm..I tried that...


Don't forget about Schlep and Schlep Goes to Hollywood coming later this year.

Metal SLug 3 was pushed back till end of may now like the 25th i think

were still showing KoF 02 and SvC on Xbox in fall like september or october for them and i think KoF 2003 for something like october on PS2

well see what actually happens though

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Originally Posted by Yoshi

Which is by definition the best N-Gage game. Well, that or Tecmo Bowl.

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Plays great on my Verizon phone (LG VX4400). You sure it's on NGage? That's EXACTLY what the one I downloaded looks like.

Oh, and don't touch the KoF game on Verizon. It's terrible. 4 characters: Terry, Mai, Athena, Kyo. Each has two moves and a super. Otherwise, the 5 Key punches and pressing down twice kicks. It's a diversion, but I'm not too sure if it's worth $5.99.
...especially with Puzzle Bobble and a damn good port of Raiden available on Get It Now!.

I didn't see the Raiden port, but I did buy KOF a couple of months ago, just for the conversation value.

Future SNK/SNK relates titles

(AtomisWave)
The King of Fighters NeoWave
The King of Fighters 2004
Samurai Shodown AW
Metal Slug 6

(Neo Geo MVS)
Samurai Shodown Zero/5 Special

(Ps2)
The King of Fighters Max Impact

(Xbox)
SNK Versus Capcom Chaos (Live enabled)
The King of Fighters 2002 (?Live?)
Metal Slug 3 (Live enabled-Scoreboard)

(Rumored titles)
The Last Blade 3 *AtomisWave
Garou: Mark of the Wolves 2 *AtomisWave

*Notes*
Ben Herman has stated several times that he is interested in using Live as often as possible, and that the company is going to try to become more of a force in the home market, so I would think that all future titles (even the AtomisWave ones) will find their way onto either the Xbox or Ps2.
With SCEA's constant SNK rejections, I would expect the Xbox to get the US releases, while the Ps2 would still get SNK ports in Japan.
Bottom line- If it's SNK, it'll hit the Xbox. The only exception will be Max Impact, which was built from the ground up for Ps2.

Hope this helps.

Thank you.

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Originally Posted by Zerodash

Thank you.

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No problem bro.

I forgot to mention that Samurai Shodown Zero/5 is getting a Ps2 port soon. Expect Sony to reject it for a US release, so like I said, I think it'll come to Xbox here in the states. Hopefully with Live play. (I'd love to show off my Hanzo)

Also, theres a rumor going around that some AtomisWave titles will get Dreamcast ports. This might sound a little crazy, but considering the DC still gets a good number of japanese releases and the fact the SNK has released everything but 2003 for the system, I'd bet that this has some truth to it.

Unfortunately I doubt that will happen, Playmore have been useless and ignored their DC fanbase over the last 8 months. I haven't even had a single email from them in that time and thats a huge difference to how they were the year previous.

But hey it would make sense to port games that are running on the same hardware to the DC where they have been getting comparitive sales to what they release on PS2, However Playmore have already showed they have no sense by showing Xbox support, Its probably the biggest insult they could have dished out in Japan.

If Slug 6 isn't considered for a DC release im going straight to Osaka with Petrol and matches.

I downloaded the Metal Slug game to my Cell phone.............

cell phones make horrible game platforms

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Originally Posted by Shin Johnpv

I downloaded the Metal Slug game to my Cell phone.............

cell phones make horrible game platforms

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Where did you find it? I've been looking for a place to buy it.

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Originally Posted by K3V

Where did you find it? I've been looking for a place to buy it.

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I have verizon and im pretty sure all verizon phones have a feature called get it now and i was browsing on there and looked under action and they had it under there

aslo had KoF and some other stuff but i wont be bothering with them

like i said

cell phones are a horrible gaming platform

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Originally Posted by Shin Johnpv

cell phones are a horrible gaming platform

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Dude... Snake. Best game ever.

that and tetris are like the only good games you can play on a cell phone

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Originally Posted by Shin Johnpv

that and tetris are like the only good games you can play on a cell phone

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I like my Cell Puzzle Bobble, though...

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Originally Posted by Shin Johnpv

I have verizon and im pretty sure all verizon phones have a feature called get it now and i was browsing on there and looked under action and they had it under there

aslo had KoF and some other stuff but i wont be bothering with them

like i said

cell phones are a horrible gaming platform

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Ahh, ok. I've got T-Mobile...hopefully they put this up for download soon.

I think cell phone games can be good as long as they're designed with phones in mind. I got Prince of Persia: Sands of Time and it plays suprisingly well on my Nokia 3650. The demo of Splinter Cell I tried was easy enough to play too.

That KOF game for the cell phone is horrendous. That is all.

please bring out SSV for Xbox Live!

SNK Vs Capcom and King of Fighters A were both officially announced for GBA in Japan also.

http://forum.teamxbox.com/showthread.php?t=259490
http://www.snk-capcom.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6594

A couple different people claiming that SNK is about to announce the two bundles (KOF 2k2/2k3, Metal Slug 4/5) for the Xbox as well as Samurai Shodown 5.

If they add in Live support...wow. Hopefully this rumor is true. :D

Just bring out Metal Slug 3. It's the best in the series. Actually, a X and 3 bundle would be the best thing ever. Though 5 has the best music.

Well, hopefully they'll also announce that the Xbox KoF pack won't still be coming out here 2 months after the PS2 version.

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Originally Posted by StriderKyo

Well, hopefully they'll also announce that the Xbox KoF pack won't still be coming out here 2 months after the PS2 version.

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...unless it has Live compatibility. I think we could all understand that.

MS3 IGN hands on-
http://xbox.ign.com/articles/509/509...html?fromint=1

"Though MS 3 is similar to the arcade, there are a few good additions. For one thing, there are two extra modes (Storming the Mother Ship and Fat Island) unlocked when you beat Arcade Mode, and there are no quarters required to play (just $40 for the game). However, where you could plunk in a quarter or two to continue from the spot you croaked in the arcade, for the Xbox version continues take you back to the start of the level. The value of the continue is that it continues your score tally. This makes things a bit tougher, but extends Arcade Mode a bit, since it will take a little longer to beat."

"The arcade version of Metal Slug 3 isn't quite as pretty as the Xbox version, which offers sharper visuals and better contrast between the 2D sprite characters and the attractive hand-drawn backgrounds. The slowdown, which plagues many of the arcade Slugs, is pretty much non-existent on Xbox. It sounds small, but it makes a big difference in the overall experience and even in control, because there are scores of enemies coming at you at all times so a smooth framerate helps towards victory. Though the graphics might not be as stunning as everyone's used to on Xbox, this is a very colorful game with a distinct artistic style that helps it stand out."

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040429/295277_1.html

Just to summarize...

May 2004
-Metal Slug 3 (XBL) $39.99

Aug 2004
-Metal Slug Advance (GBA) $29.99

Sept 2004
-The King of Fighters: Maximum Impact (PS2) $49.99
-SNK Vs Capcom: SVC Chaos (XBL) $49.99

2nd Half 2004
-The King of Fighters 2002/2003 Combo (PS2/XB) $39.99

1st half 2005
-Metal Slug 4/5 combo (PS2/XB) $39.99

Future?
-Samurai Showdown V/Special Combo (PS2/XB)

Aww... no Live on later releases?
That blows.
Ah, well. At least 'Slug 3 is improved, though, I hope there's an option to change back to mid-stage continues.

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MS3 IGN hands on-
http://xbox.ign.com/articles/509/509...html?fromint=1

"Though MS 3 is similar to the arcade, there are a few good additions. For one thing, there are two extra modes (Storming the Mother Ship and Fat Island) unlocked when you beat Arcade Mode, and there are no quarters required to play (just $40 for the game). However, where you could plunk in a quarter or two to continue from the spot you croaked in the arcade, for the Xbox version continues take you back to the start of the level. The value of the continue is that it continues your score tally. This makes things a bit tougher, but extends Arcade Mode a bit, since it will take a little longer to beat."

"The arcade version of Metal Slug 3 isn't quite as pretty as the Xbox version, which offers sharper visuals and better contrast between the 2D sprite characters and the attractive hand-drawn backgrounds. The slowdown, which plagues many of the arcade Slugs, is pretty much non-existent on Xbox. It sounds small, but it makes a big difference in the overall experience and even in control, because there are scores of enemies coming at you at all times so a smooth framerate helps towards victory. Though the graphics might not be as stunning as everyone's used to on Xbox, this is a very colorful game with a distinct artistic style that helps it stand out."

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Damn, that sounds fucking great. I can't wait.

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Originally Posted by jarrod

-SNK Vs Capcom: SVC Chaos (XBL) $49.99

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LOL

Is that...?
WHY, YES IT'S BLOOD ERUPTING FROM THAT MAN'S CHEST CAVITY, CHILDREN!
These IGN shots are from the US version, right?

By the way, check out how smooth that looks, 'specially the status stuff at the top. Nice.

Damn. Looks like I may have to buy MS3 again. Typical that the XB Rev was announced 2 days after my JPS2 copy arrived in the mail. :(

JM

http://www.the-nextlevel.com/board/a...chmentid=10022

"The arcade version of Metal Slug 3 isn't quite as pretty as the Xbox version, which offers sharper visuals and better contrast between the 2D sprite characters and the attractive hand-drawn backgrounds."

The most stupid, non-sense statement I've read about a bitmap graphics based game or a NG port. Ever.

In addition, that snapshot just reveals how pixelly and ugly a low res designed game looks in a hi res only system. And to make it even more evident, they changed the "status stuff at the top" for a true hi res one. What a tragicomedy. At least, the PS2 version filtered the whole thing to mask the uglyness.


"Though MS 3 is similar to the arcade, there are a few good additions. [...] and there are no quarters required to play (just $40 for the game)"

IGN at their best. And they get paid for writing things like this?

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Originally Posted by Recap

Psyvariar 2 has style for a 3D graphics game.

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Originally Posted by Recap

http://www.the-nextlevel.com/board/a...chmentid=10022

"The arcade version of Metal Slug 3 isn't quite as pretty as the Xbox version, which offers sharper visuals and better contrast between the 2D sprite characters and the attractive hand-drawn backgrounds."

The most stupid, non-sense statement I've read about a bitmap graphics based game or a NG port. Ever.

In addition, that snapshot just reveals how pixelly and ugly a low res designed game looks in a hi res only system. And to make it even more evident, they changed the "status stuff at the top" for a true hi res one. What a tragicomedy. At least, the PS2 version filtered the whole thing to mask the uglyness.

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i wish he would just go away.

There's a playable Metal Slug 3 demo in the new OXM, which I just got in the mail.