SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1

THIS FIRST COLLECTION OF SNK'S ALL-TIME GREATEST HITS BRINGS YOU 16 ARCADE CLASSIC GAMES ON ONE DISC!

VOLUME 1 FEATURES:

ART OF FIGHTING,

BASEBALL STARS 2,

BURNING FIGHT,

FATAL FURY,

KING OF THE MONSTERS,

LAST RESORT,

MAGICIAN LORD,

METAL SLUG,

NEO TURF MASTERS,

SAMURAI SHODOWN,

SENGOKU,

SHOCK TROOPERS,

SUPER SIDEKICKS 3,

THE KING OF FIGHTERS 94,

TOP HUNTER,

WORLD HEROES

16 GAMES ON ONE DISC!

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Back of Case - Playstation 2 (U.S.)

Sixteen classic games in just one package equals the ultimate collection of SNK’s arcade hits.

Featuring 16 of SNK’s most beloved titles from the golden age of the coin-op era, SNK Arcade Classic’s Vol.1 packs in hours of addictive quality coupled with years of nostalgic gaming value.

With something for every kind of gamer, SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1 includes everything from beat-em-ups such as the first Art Of Fighting to sports titles Baseball Stars 2 and Neo Turf Masters, as well as side-scrolling and top-down shooters Metal Slug and Shock Troopers.

Other timeless hits from the SNK library include Burning Fight, King Of Monsters and the futuristic shooter Last Resort, all of which have been converted to perfection on to just one UMD.

SNK Arcade Classic’s Vol.1 is a must-have addition to any arcade fan’s collection.

Features:

• Includes 16 classic SNK’s titles
• Play with a friend in 2 Player AD-HOC Mode
• Features timeless titles such as Metal Slug and Art Of Fighting

Source:

www.playstation.com

SNK PLAYMORE Announces SNK ARCADE CLASSICS: VOLUME 1

Michael Meyers

Michael Meyers Public Relations

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SNK PLAYMORE Announces SNK ARCADE CLASSICS: VOLUME 1

Collection to Include 16 Classic SNK Games

Wall, NJ – January 18, 2008 – SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION, the U.S. publishing arm of the SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION, today announced SNK ARCADE CLASSICS: VOLUME 1 for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and the PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) system.

SNK ARCADE CLASSICS: VOLUME 1 will include the following SNK games:

* ART OF FIGHTING – The first game in SNK’s second fighting-game franchise, set in the same universe as FATAL FURY.

* BASEBALL STARS 2 – The sequel to SNK’s popular baseball arcade game.

* BURNING FIGHT – New York detectives battle organized crime in this fighter.

* FATAL FURY – First released in 1991, FATAL FURY introduced the two-plane fighting system.

* KING OF FIGHTERS ’94 – The first game in the popular KING OF FIGHTERS series

* KING OF THE MONSTERS – In KING OF THE MONSTERS, giant monsters fight for power in epic battles.

* LAST RESORT – A challenging futuristic shooter.

* MAGICIAN LORD – Players help the wizard Elta save his homeworld in this platformer.

* METAL SLUG – Known for its humor and fast-moving gameplay, this run-and-gun side-scroller was the first in the popular series.

* NEO TURF MASTERS – A golf game which debuted on the Neo Geo Pocket Color in 1999.

* SAMURAI SHODOWN – Set in the 18th century, SAMURAI SHODOWN features bladed-weapon combat and an international cast of characters.

* SENGOKU – In SENGOKU, players face off against undead feudal Japanese armies.

* SHOCK TROOPERS – In this run-and-gun adventure, players save a scientist and his granddaughter from the Bloody Scorpions.

* SUPER SIDEKICKS 3 – A soccer game featuring teams from all over the world.

* TOP HUNTER – Bounty hunters protect colonists from space pirates in this futuristic action game.

* WORLD HEROES – This classic fighter pits players against historical figures in a tournament enabled by time travel.

“With 16 of our most beloved games, SNK ARCADE CLASSICS: VOLUME 1 is a must-have addition to any arcade fan’s collection,” said Ben Herman, president of SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION. “It’s the most comprehensive SNK compilation to date.”

SNK ARCADE CLASSICS will be available for PlayStation 2 system and the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system in the first half of 2008.

About SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION

Headquartered in Osaka, Japan, SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION (SNK) develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software in Japan, North America, Europe and Asia. Founded in 1978, SNK is one of the largest privately held interactive entertainment content providers in the world. Known for such franchises as THE KING OF FIGHTERS, METAL SLUG, and SAMURAI SHODOWN SNK continues to be an industry leader by focusing on their rich arcade history. More information on SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION can be found at www.snkplaymore.co.jp SNK PLAYMORE USA is a wholly owned subsidiary of SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION with offices in Wall, NJ. It handles operations in North America including publishing, marketing, development and localization. More information on SNK PLAYMORE USA can be found at www.snkplaymoreusa.com

© SNK PLAYMORE

“THE KING OF FIGHTERS”, “METAL SLUG” and “SAMURAI SHODOWN” are registered trademark of SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION.

Source:

Press Release (January 18, 2008)

SNK ARCADE CLASSICS: VOLUME 1 Ships for the PlayStation®2 and PSP® Systems

'Holy Grail’ Collection of Arcade Classics Ships to Retailers Across North America

Wall, NJ - April. 29, 2008 - SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION, the U.S. publishing arm of the SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION, today announced SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1 for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system is shipping to retailers across North America. The Wii™ version to ship in October.

SNK Arcade Classics: Vol. 1 is jam packed with 16 of the following SNK games all on 1 disc:

ART OF FIGHTING - The first game in SNK's second fighting-game franchise, set in the same universe as FATAL FURY.

BASEBALL STARS 2 - The sequel to SNK's popular baseball arcade game.

BURNING FIGHT - New York detectives battle organized crime in this fighter.

FATAL FURY - First released in 1991, FATAL FURY introduced the two-plane fighting system.

THE KING OF FIGHTERS '94 - The first game in the popular KING OF FIGHTERS series.

KING OF THE MONSTERS - In KING OF THE MONSTERS, giant monsters fight for power in epic battles.

LAST RESORT - A challenging futuristic shooter.

MAGICIAN LORD - Players help the wizard Elta save his homeworld in this platformer.

METAL SLUG - Known for its humor and fast- moving gameplay, this run-and-gun side-scroller was the first in the popular series.

NEO TURF MASTERS - A golf game which debuted in the arcades in 1996.

SAMURAI SHODOWN - Set in the 18th century, SAMURAI SHODOWN features bladed-weapon combat and an international cast of characters.

SENGOKU - In SENGOKU, players face off against undead feudal Japanese armies.

SHOCK TROOPERS - In this run-and-gun adventure, players save a scientist and his granddaughter from the Bloody Scorpions.

SUPER SIDEKICKS 3 - A soccer game featuring teams from all over the world.

TOP HUNTER - Bounty hunters protect colonists from space pirates in this futuristic action game.

WORLD HEROES - This classic fighter pits players against historical figures in a tournament enabled by time travel.

"I see SNK ARCADE CLASSICS VOL 1 as being the first ‘Holy Grail’ collection for the SNK classic arcade fan," said Ben Herman, president of SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION. "It is by far the most comprehensive SNK NEOGEO compilation to date."

For more information including fact sheets, screens and artwork please visit: www.snkplaymoreusa.com or www.mmpr.com/MMPRFTP

About SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION:

Headquartered in Osaka, Japan, SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION (SNK) develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software in Japan, North America, Europe and Asia. Founded in 1978, SNK is one of the largest privately held interactive entertainment content providers in the world. Known for such franchises as THE KING OF FIGHTERS, METAL SLUG, and SAMURAI SHODOWN SNK continues to be an industry leader by focusing on their rich arcade history. More information on SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION can be found at www.snkplaymore.co.jp SNK PLAYMORE USA is a wholly owned subsidiary of SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION with offices in Wall, NJ. It handles operations in North America including publishing, marketing, development and localization. More information on SNK PLAYMORE USA can be found at www.snkplaymoreusa.com

© SNK PLAYMORE "THE KING OF FIGHTERS," "METAL SLUG" "SAMURAI SHODOWN" and “NEOGEO” are registered trademarks of SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION. Wii is a trademark of Nintendo.

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Source:

Press Release (April 29, 2008)