Classic arcade games and original product highlight next-gen offerings
SNK NEOGEO USA today officially announced their selection of new PlayStation 2, Xbox and Game Boy Advance games that they will showcase at the 2004 E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) to be held in Los Angeles next month. The lineup confirms that the "Metal Slug" and "The King of Fighters" combo packs recently announced for the PlayStation 2 (news) will also be making their way to the Xbox. In addition, SNK plans to make their first original "The King of Fighters" title for the PlayStation 2, KOF: Maximum Impact, as the highlight of their booth (South Hall #546):
"Since its inception in 1994, THE KING OF FIGHTERS has been and continues to be one of the most popular fighting game series in video games. Now, KOF: MAXIMUM IMPACT will be one of the most revolutionary chapters in this franchise's storied history. The launch of KOF: MAXIMUM IMPACT represents, for the first time, a THE KING OF FIGHTERS game in 3D! KOF: MAXIMUM IMPACT will feature the most popular KOF characters such as Terry Bogard and Kyo Kusanagi all rendered in 3D. The game will also feature several characters brand new to the franchise and a wide assortment of detailed battlegrounds and fighting maneuvers. KOF: MAXIMUM IMPACT will be available September 2004"
Game Boy Advance:
Metal Slug Advance
PlayStation 2 Lineup:
KOF: Maximum Impact
Metal Slug 4 & 5 Combo
Samurai Shodown 5
The King of Fighters 2002 & 2003
Xbox Lineup:
Metal Slug 3
Metal Slug 4 & 5 Combo
Samurai Shodown 5 Special
SNK vs. Capcom SVC Chaos
The King of Fighters 2002 & 2003