E3 2004: SNK Neo Geo USA Line-Up

Exciting SNK line-up fronted by King of Fighters: Maximum Impact, flanked by Metal Slug 3 and more.

SNK NeoGeo USA Consumer Corporation, to use the company's full name, has announced its E3 line-up to be showcased in Los Angeles in two weeks - headed by Kong of Fighters: Maximum Impact, the first original 3D rendition of the series for PlayStation 2.

"We approach E3 loaded with product, content and great expectations for the coming year," commented SNK President, Ben Herman. "We believe that our fans will be thrilled with our line-up of products."

Titles on show at the SNK booth are as follows:

• King of Fighters: Maximum Impact (PS2) - 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.

• SNK VS Capcom: SVC Chaos (Xbox) - SNK's most popular arcade fighter of all time, SNK VS. Capcom: SVC Chaos is the incredible clash of 36 world famous fighters from both SNK and Capcom franchises such as The King of Fighters, Fatal Fury, Samurai Showdown and Street Fighter. SVC CHAOS includes well-known characters including Mega-Man, Shiki, and Athena and more. SVC is also fully Xbox Live compatible and will be released late September 2004.

• Metal Slug 3 (Xbox) - Shipping later this month is SNK's first game for the Xbox, Metal Slug 3. True to the arcade classic, it also has brand new features and original missions accessible once certain conditions have been cleared. Players can choose from over 10 exclusive new slug vehicles. The game also features Xbox Live leaderboards, allowing players to post their scores.

• Metal Slug Advance (GBA) - SNK will debut its first title for the GBA - the game will feature five, all-new, action-packed missions plus four mini game stages, and diverse areas and rugged terrain including subterranean dungeons, mysterious ruins, limestone caverns, and lava zones. As an added bonus, MSA will feature over a 100 different E-cards to enhance player's abilities and assist them in the completion of their missions. The game will be available in August 2004.

• Samurai Showdown 5 and Samurai Showdown 5 Special (PS2, Xbox) - In development for PlayStation 2 and Xbox. Arcade systems for both and a playable PlayStation 2 version will be on display at the SNK booth.

• Combination Packages (Various) - Bonus Combination DVD packs on the PS2 and Xbox - two SNK combination packs for the systems. The classic SNK franchises, Metal Slug and The King of Fighters will be launched as special two-games-in-one packages during the second half of 2004 and the first half of 2005. Metal Slug 4 & 5 Combo and The King of Fighters 2002 & 2003 will be available for a consumer-friendly $39.99.

Stay tuned for plenty of SNK hands-on in two week's time.

Adam Doree
Director, Kikizo.com