The Official NEO-GEO Thread!

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Hi guys,

SNKオンラインショップ公式 @snk_onlineshop

 

【本日、3月15日はテリー・ボガードの誕生日！】 テリーの誕生日を記念して お客様全員に「テリー・ボガード誕生日記念クーポン」を配布中♪ ※利用期限は【2020年3月20日（金）】まで！ 詳細は下記URLをご確認ください♪ https://buff.ly/2vj5eAJ #SNK #クーポン #3月15日はテリーの誕生日

Translated from Japanese by

[Today, March 15 is Terry Bogard's birthday! ] "Terry Bogard Birthday Coupon" is being distributed to all customers to commemorate Terry's birthday ♪ ※ The expiration date is until [Friday, March 20, 2020]! Please check the following URL for details ♪ https://buff.ly/2vj5eAJ #SNK#クーポン#3月15日はテリーの誕生日

 

 

12:50 AM · Mar 15, 2020

 

Anthony..

[+Charlie Cat]

Hi guys,

 

 

THE KING OF FIGHTERS for GIRLS【公式】@KOFG_info

 

＼Happy Birthday!

 

テリー

 

／ 本日3月15日はテリー・ボガードのお誕生日です！ KOFGメインイラストレーターのKurenさん(

@kuren62

) から、 描き下ろしバースデーイラストが到着いたしました

 

#KOFG #KOF乙女 #KOFG_テリー_バースデー

Translated from Japanese by

＼Happy Birthday!

 

Terry

 

/ March 15 is Terry Bogard's birthday today! Kuren, KOFG's main illustrator

@kuren62

), A newly drawn birthday illustration has arrived

 

#KOFG#KOF乙女#KOFG_テリー_バースデー

 

 

11:00 AM · Mar 14, 2020·

 

Anthony..

[+Charlie Cat]

Hi guys,

 

あずま京太郎/KOF-A NEW BEGINNING-連載中@az_ky_

 

KOF-ANB-マガポケにて本日更新です。よろしくお願いします。

Translated from Japanese by

It is updated today at KOF-ANB-Magapoke. Thank you.

 

 

THE KING OF FIGHTERS～A NEW BEGINNING～ - 原作/SNK 漫画/あずま京太郎 / 【ROUND25-2】チーム悪人vsチームキム | マガジンポケット

KOF新生、オールスターバトル開幕！

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Anthony..

[+Charlie Cat]

Hi guys,

 

KOF-ANB-This is a PV for the Japanese version of 1 volume to commemorate the launch of the 1 English version. It's confusing to see the special offer at the end of the video, but the English version doesn't have a postcard.

 

Anthony..

[+Charlie Cat]

Hi guys,

 

 

Retro Gamer T-Shirts@GAMERTSHIRTS1 4h

 

NEW #NEOGEO #RETRO #TSHIRT Neo Geo The 100 Mega Shock Gamer T Shirt | RETRO GAMER T-SHIRTS https://retrogamerteeshirts.com/product-page/neo-geo-the-100-mega-shock-gamer-t-shirt…

 

 

 

 

Anthony...

[+Charlie Cat]

Hi guys,

 

 

Okini Land@okiniland Mar 12

 

Shin Samurai Spirits Haohmaru Jigokuhen (AES) for Neo Geo #AES is currently in stock on Okini Land #NeoGeo #SNK #retrogaming #retrocollective #retro #videogame Check it now before out of stock!! >> https://okini.land/en/9982-shin-samurai-spirits-haohmaru-jigokuhen-aes-snk.html…

 

 

Anthony..

[+Charlie Cat]

Hi guys,

 

 

Okini Land@okiniland Mar 13

 

ASO II - Last Guardian for Neo Geo #AES is currently in stock on Okini Land #NeoGeo #SNK #retrogaming #retrocollective #retro #videogame Check it now before out of stock!! >> https://okini.land/en/468-aso-ii-last-guardian-snk.html…

 

 

 

Anthony..

[+Charlie Cat]

Hi guys,

 

 

Okini Land@okiniland Mar 14

 

Sonic Wings 2 for Neo Geo #AES is currently in stock on Okini Land #NeoGeo #Videosystem #retrogaming #retrocollective #retro #videogame Check it now before out of stock!! >> https://okini.land/en/518-sonic-wings-2-video-system.html…

 

 

 

Anthony..

[+Charlie Cat]

Hi guys,

 

 

Okini Land@okiniland 8h

 

Samurai Spirits 0 Special (Revisited) for Neo Geo #AES is currently in stock on Okini Land #NeoGeo #SNKPlaymore #retrogaming #retrocollective #retro #videogame Check it now before out of stock!! >> https://okini.land/en/575-samurai-spirits-0-special-revisited-snk-playmore-snk-playmore.html…

 

 

 

Anthony..

[enoofu]

Hardcore Gaming did a podcast on Metal Slug 5

 

 

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/podcasts/top-47858-games-of-all-time-episode-273-metal-slug-5/

Edited March 16, 2020 by enoofu

[+Charlie Cat]

2 hours ago, enoofu said:

Hardcore Gaming did a podcast on Metal Slug 5

 

 

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/podcasts/top-47858-games-of-all-time-episode-273-metal-slug-5/

Oh wow! That's good to know enoofu. I'll have a listen to them later on in the day. Thank you for the heads up. 

 

Anthony...

[+Charlie Cat]

Hi guys,

 

 

KOFクロニクル公式@kofchronicle

 

セレクトガチャ『覚醒レオナガチャ』がスタート！ 「ヤミノナカオロチノチニメザメルレオナ」がMAX一撃40ピース獲得可能です！！ ぜひお見逃しなく♪ https://youtu.be/6pTpmH9oIVs #KOFクロニクル #KOFC

Translated from Japanese by

Select gacha "Awakening Leonagacha" starts! "Yaminonaka Orochinochini Mezamel Leona" can get MAX blow 40 pieces! ! Do not miss ♪ https://youtu.be/6pTpmH9oIVs #KOFクロニクル#KOFC

 

 

 

 

Anthony...

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Hi guys,

 

【公式】侍魂オンラインー朧月伝ー@好評配信中 @samusupi_online

 

【コラボ予告】 「侍魂オンラインー朧月伝ー」×「FAIRY TAIL」コラボ決定

 

あの「火竜（サラマンダー）」の異名を持つ滅竜魔導士、ナツとそのギルドの仲間たちが一体サムスピの世界にどのように登場するのでしょうか… 続報をお楽しみに！ #サムスピOL #フェアリーテイル

Translated from Japanese by

[Collaboration notice] "Samurai Soul Online-Oborozukiden-" x "FAIRY TAIL" collaboration decision

 

How does Natsu and his guild colleagues, known as the "Fire Dragon (Salamander)" enter the world of Samspi ... Stay tuned! #サムスピOL #フェアリーテイル

 

 

5:00 AM · Mar 13, 2020

 

Anthony..

[+Charlie Cat]

Hi guys,

 

 

【公式】KOF ALLSTAR @KOF_ALLSTAR

 

【ガチボコフェスガチャ開催のお知らせ】 XIVナコルルがより強くなって再登場！ ★5 ナコルルとSPカードの出現率がUPした特別なガチャを開催！ 開催期間:3/12 10:00～3/28 09:59 詳細はこちら▼ https://kofallstar.netmarble.jp/notice/view/10345/1… #KOFAS #KOF #ガチボコフェス

Translated from Japanese by

[Notice of Gachiboko festival gacha holding] XIV Nakoruru gets stronger and reappears! ★ 5 Special gacha with increased appearance rate of Nakoruru and SP cards! Holding period :3 / 12 10: 00-3 / 28 09:59 Click here for details ▼ https://kofallstar.netmarble.jp/notice/view/10345/1… #KOFAS#KOF#ガチボコフェス

 

 

9:10 PM · Mar 11, 2020·

 

Anthony..

[+Charlie Cat]

Hi guys,

 

Back with CelitiC with another metal theme. This time it's from Metal Slug-Firt Contact. Enjoy. 

 

 

Anthony...

[+Charlie Cat]

Hi guys,

 

 

【公式】メタルスラッグ インフィニティ@MetalslugInfi

 

【ルミの日記】 次回アップデートの予定事項についてお知らせいたします！ 詳細はこちら https://metalsluginfi.com/blog/23f0dfdf5f4… #メタルスラッグインフィニティ

Translated from Japanese by

[Diary of Lumi] The next update will be announced! Click here for details https://metalsluginfi.com/blog/23f0dfdf5f4… #メタルスラッグインフィニティ

 

 

6:16 AM · Mar 16, 2020·

 

Anthony...

[+Charlie Cat]

Hi guys,

SNKオンラインショップ公式 @snk_onlineshop

 

本日から『SNK ARCADE SOUND DIGITAL COLLECTION Vol.14』の予約が開始！ 第14弾には、『サムライスピリッツ』シリーズ中期作『斬サム』&『天サム』のBGMを収録♪ SNKオンラインショップでご購入すると、 ミニトレーディングアクリルフィギュア「江坂の人々」が付いてくる！

Translated from Japanese by

"SNK ARCADE SOUND DIGITAL COLLECTION Vol.14" is open for reservation today! The 14th edition includes the BGM of the mid-term "Samurai Spirits" series "Zan Sam" & "Ten Sam" ♪ When you purchase at the SNK online shop, A mini trading acrylic figure "Esaka People" comes with it!

 

 

SNK ARCADE SOUND DIGITAL COLLECTION Vol.14【特典：江坂の人々付き】

snk-onlineshop.com

6:41 AM · Mar 16, 2020·

 

Anthony..

[+Charlie Cat]

Hi guys,

 

 

【公式】KOF ALLSTAR@KOF_ALLSTAR

 

【エルと一緒にすごろくチャンス！開催のお知らせ】 サイコロポイントをたくさん集めて エルと一緒に様々なアイテムをGETしましょう！ 期間中ログインすると 300サイコロポイントをプレゼント！

 

開催期間:3/17 10:00～3/25 09:59 詳細はこちら▼ https://kofallstar.netmarble.jp/notice/view/10354/1… #KOFAS #KOF

Translated from Japanese by

[Lovely chance with El! Announcement] Collect a lot of dice points and get various items with Elle! If you log in during the period Get 300 dice points!

 

Holding period :3 / 17 10: 00-3 / 25 09:59 Click here for details ▼ https://kofallstar.netmarble.jp/notice/view/10354/1… #KOFAS#KOF

 

 

[エルと一緒にすごろくチャンス！]イベント開催のご案内 | THE KING OF FIGHTERS ALLSTAR

いつもプレイしていただき、誠にありがとうございます。『KOF ALLSTAR』運営チームです。  2020年3月17日（火）より[エルと一緒にすごろくチャンス！]を開催いたします。

kofallstar.netmarble.jp

9:20 PM · Mar 16, 2020·

 

Anthony..

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Hi guys,

 

 

【公式】KOF ALLSTAR@KOF_ALLSTAR

 

【超！バトルカードフェスガチャのお知らせ】 出現率がUPした超！バトルカードフェスガチャ開催！ 新★6バトルカード7種がピックアップ対象として登場

 

矢吹真吾/藤堂香澄の新スキル獲得のチャンス！ 開催期間:3/17 10:00～4/3 09:59 詳細はこちら▼ https://kofallstar.netmarble.jp/notice/view/10353/1… #KOFAS #KOF

Translated from Japanese by

【Super! Battle card festival news The appearance rate is super! Battle card festival gacha! new ★ Seven battle cards appear as pickup targets

 

Chance to acquire Shingo Yabuki / Kasumi Todo's new skills! Holding period :3 / 17 10: 00-4 / 3 09:59 Click here for details ▼ https://kofallstar.netmarble.jp/notice/view/10353/1… #KOFAS#KOF

 

 

9:10 PM · Mar 16, 2020

 

Anthony..

[+Charlie Cat]

Hi guys,

 

Me and fellow AtariAge member Arcade_Adriano had interviewed another SNK employee for a fantastic Q&A article for us to enjoy again. Here we have Yusuke Amano. A lead character model artist that worked previously on SNK Heroines, King of Fighters XIV, and Samurai Showdown. His other past works are extensive as well with other companies. But we concentrated on his SNK projects since he's currently with them as an employee.  Enjoy. 

 

 

Arcade Attack@arcadeattackUK 1h

 

It's been a while since we had anything for you SNK fans so@Arcade_Adriano and @Fdurso224Durso
caught up with lead character model artist Yusuke Amano to talk about lots of lovely arcade, current gen and Neo Geo stuff... https://arcadeattack.co.uk/yusuke-amano-snk/… #retrogaming #snk #neogeo

 

 

 

 

Yusuke Amano (SNK) – Interview

arcadeattack13th March 2020AA ArticlesLeave a Comment

 

 

I mean, it’s been a while since we bugged our friends over at SNK for an interview so Adrian and Anthony headed over to quiz lead character model artist Yusuke Amano!  His pedigree is strong but today we’ll just focus on his SNK work. And thanks also goes to our bud Jonathan Campana at SNK for sorting out the translation. Enjoy!

 

***SNK fans! After you’ve finished reading this, why not check out our interviews with other SNK greats such as Jim Bulmer, Nobuyuki Kuroki, Yasuyuki Oda and Youichiro Soeda!***

 

Tell us a little about yourself and your role at SNK

Currently I am the team leader for the character model artists at SNK. So far, I’ve worked on titles recently released on console such as The King of Fighters XIV (KOF XIV), SNK Heroines and Samurai Shodown.

 

How did you get the opportunity to enter the video game industry and what was the first game you ever worked on?

I’ve loved video games ever since I was a child, and it was a dream for me to become a game developer when I grew up. Naturally, as I progressed through school, I started to forget about my dream. However, when the time came where I had to start looking for a job, I thought long and hard about what I wanted to become and remembered the dream I had as a child. Thanks to that, I was able to decide on what I wanted to do, and here I am now, working in the industry.

The first title I worked on was for the PSP platform. Players would gather up into teams where they would then battle other teams using gigantic robots.

 

How did you get the opportunity to work for SNK and were you a big fan of the company and their games beforehand?

I came on board as a character model artist right when SNK first started work on KOF XIV.

I had liked SNK’s games and characters ever since I was a kid, and I had a friend who worked there so I heard what it was like inside the company. That pretty much solidified my reasoning for working there.

 

What helps inspire your art style and has this always been a passion of yours while growing up?

I don’t have anything I can 100% say for certain has inspired me, but I will say that various things have shaped me to become who I am today. It’s the culmination of layers upon layers of films, manga, games, and art that I have been exposed to over the years since I was a child.

Of course, I’m being shaped by them even today.

 

 

Please tell us about a typical day as an Art Director at SNK and how your role has changed since joining the company?

An average day can change wildly depending on the time restraints of the project.

Though, generally speaking, my job consists of checking and deciding on details concerning a game’s visuals and art assets.

Those details in particular are also accompanied by each section’s lead and what they think about them, including my own personal thoughts.

I first joined SNK as a character model artist. Currently I am the lead character model artist, but my position can change depending on the project.

For example, I worked on Terry and King of Dinosaurs as a character model artist for KOF XIV, but I oversaw the art direction for SNK Heroines. I then returned to being a character model artist for Samurai Shodown, where I ended up making Shizuka Gozen!

 

Your list of accomplish works are extensive and have all been successful and highly praised. Does this help motivate you to continue what you do best in the industry and help others that work around you to motivate them to their full potential?

My motivation stems from bringing happiness to all the players out there.

I would say a lot of my colleagues would say the same.

Personally, I really like seeing players playing our game, and I often watch live streams of tournaments or even attend events when I have the time.

 

Out of all the games you have worked on, do you have a personal favourite, and if so, please can you explain why?

Gosh, there are so many things I could list… But I suppose I’ll settle for Tactics Ogre. Of course, I love the character designs and the pixel art, but what I love the most is the world setting of the game. The story really brings to life its world, and I used to feel completely sucked in when I played it long ago.

 

Do you have a personal favourite fighter from any of the games you have worked?

My no.1 pick would have to be Terry Bogard for sure.

He was the first character I made when I joined the KOF XIV team, and ironically he was the first character I picked when I played a fighting game for the very first time as a child!

I remember buying a white and red hat, throwing it in the air and yelling, “OK!” when I was young.

 

In the future, will we be expecting you to be working on the new King of Fighters XV, or other SNK related projects?

I’ve worked on all of SNK’s consumer titles since I joined the company, so I imagine I’ll be working on more in the future as well.

 

 

What pops into your mind when you think of the name SNK?

I would have to say fighting games… Or perhaps even our sound team. They’re really the best out there!

 

As an Art Director, what advice would you give to newcomers looking to do similar work?

There are many jobs to be filled as an art director, and you’re expected to learn many things if you wish to choose it as a career path. For me, I just focused on something I was objectively OK at and worked my hardest at perfecting that one thing. In the future when you’re hired as an art director, surely your work will revolve around it.

 

What are your top 3 games of all time and can you briefly explain why?

Fatal Fury Special was the first fighting game I had ever played.

At a time where I had never seen what fighting games could do, FFS took me by the hand and showed me how cool fighting game character designs could get. It’s no wonder why the game is loved by many today for many things including its designs.

And the gameplay? I remember the thrill and excitement of trying to land one of those super hard special moves during matches with my friends. That being said, I played for a while, but I don’t feel like I improved much… *Laughs*

Chrono Trigger

This has to be my no.1 pick for my favorite RPG.

I just adored this game’s OST. I still have it at home. Nowadays I go to Chrono Trigger orchestral concerts to listen to it in person.

Detroit: Become Human

It has a very fleshed out world, and it even makes me wonder if that’s where our world is headed in the near future.

I also love stories with many characters, and this one has quite a complicated one. It really stimulated my imagination and creativity!

 

If you could meet any of the fighters from King of Fighters, Samurai Showdown or SNK Heroines in the real world, who do you think you would most get on with and do you think you could become friends?

I would like to say Terry Bogard…but I think I’ll give his name a rest for the time being. I think I could get along well with Mian. She first appeared in KOF XIV as a mysterious masked person, but in SNK Heroines, we were able to explore her gentle and humanistic side further.

 

If you could step inside any of the games you have worked on and live there for a day, which game would you choose and why?

If it’s just for one day then I would say SNK Heroines. I feel like I could experience many wonderful things in that strange and unrealistic world. Would totally help stimulate my creativity!

Of course, I’m interested in the world of Samurai Shodown, but I don’t even think I would last a single day there! *Laughs*

 

If you could share a few drinks with a video game character, who would choose and why?

Darli Dagger for sure.

She’s very joyful when drunk, so I think it would be a blast to go out drinking with her and her friends!

 

Anthony & Adrian

 

 

If you enjoyed this, please follow us on Twitter and/or Facebook for more SNK news in the future!

If you want similar articles to this from around the web, please follow Anthony on twitter and check out his Atariage forum Neo Geo thread here.

 

Anthony...

Edited March 17, 2020 by fdurso224

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SNK JAPAN @SNKPofficial_jp

 

本日より “PlayStation Store”の「MEGA MARCH SALE」にて、SNK格闘ゲームを最大60％OFFでご提供！この機会をお見逃しなく！ #SNK #KOF #サムスピ SAMURAI SPIRITS https://store.playstation.com/ja-jp/product/JP0576-CUSA12836_00-SAMURAISHODOWN07… KOF XIV https://store.playstation.com/ja-jp/product/JP0576-CUSA02446_00-KINGOFFIGHTERS14… SNKヒロインズ https://store.playstation.com/ja-jp/product/JP0576-CUSA08486_00-HEROINESTAGTEAMF…

Translated from Japanese by

Starting today, SNK fighting games will be offered at up to 60% off at “MEGA MARCH SALE” on the “PlayStation Store”! Do not miss this opportunity! #SNK#KOF#サムスピ SAMURAI SPIRITS https://store.playstation.com/ja-jp/product/JP0576-CUSA12836_00-SAMURAISHODOWN07… KOF XIV https://store.playstation.com/ja-jp/product/JP0576-CUSA02446_00-KINGOFFIGHTERS14… SNK Heroines https://store.playstation.com/ja-jp/product/JP0576-CUSA08486_00-HEROINESTAGTEAMF…

 

 

12:24 AM · Mar 18, 2020·

 

Anthony..

[+Charlie Cat]

Hi guys,

INDOR inc @INDOR_inc

 

【重大予告!!】2020/3/25(水) #THE_AKIHABARA_CONTAiNER にて、八神庵の生誕を記念した【八神 庵展】が開催決定

 

また、 #SNKオンラインショップ にて事後通販も行います

 

グッズ情報他詳細は[

@TheAKBCTN_INDOR

]のアカウントをチェック

 

#SNK #INDOR #八神庵展 #八神庵生誕祭2020 #SNKキャラ誕生日

Translated from Japanese by

[Significant notice !!] Wednesday, March 25, 2020 #THE_AKIHABARA_CONTAiNER Will be held to commemorate the birth of Yagami-an

 

Also, #SNKオンラインショップ We will also do mail order at the post

 

For more information on goods,

@TheAKBCTN_INDOR

Check account for

 

#SNK#INDOR#八神庵展#八神庵生誕祭2020 #SNKキャラ誕生日

 

 

11:00 PM · Mar 17, 2020

 

 

Anthony...

[+Charlie Cat]

Hi guys,

 

 

SNK JAPAN@SNKPofficial_jp

 

【お知らせ】オンラインにて3on3のゲーム大会が開催されます。ぜひご観戦ください！ #SNK #SAMURAISPIRITS #サムスピ https://vs.netgamers.jp/blog/?p=4629

Translated from Japanese by

[Notice] A 3on3 game tournament will be held online. Please watch the game! #SNK#SAMURAISPIRITS#サムスピ https://vs.netgamers.jp/blog/?p=4629

 

 

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· Mar 3

週末大会情報局: 第33回 サムスピ週末大会[3on3] 開催告知 http://bit.ly/3cmJGE5 #週末大会 #サムスピ #サムライスピリッツ

5:02 AM · Mar 17, 2020·

 

 

Anthony..

[+Charlie Cat]

Hi guys,

 

 

あめろん@Ameron001

 

ネオジオ『サムライスピリッツ』SNK 初代はインパクトありました！キャラのグラフィックの描き方が好きです 118Mbit　28,000円 サムスピは品薄の時期で予約して買ったのを思いだします

 

#NEOGEO #レトロコンシューマー愛好会

Translated from Japanese by

Neo Geo "Samurai Spirits" SNK The first generation had an impact! I like how to draw character graphics 118 Mbit 28,000 yen Recall that Sam Spy bought a reservation at a time of shortage

 

#NEOGEO#レトロコンシューマー愛好会

 

 

12:02 PM · Mar 18, 2020·

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Hi guys,

 

 

あめろん@Ameron001

 

I'm not BOY 誰だってBOYを捨てる時がくる。 『ネオジオポケットカラー』SNK キャッチコピーが印象に残ったマシンでしたな モノクロ本体の方は与作ができるので重宝しますｗ #NEOGEO #レトロコンシューマー愛好会

Translated from Japanese by

I'm not BOY It's time to discard BOY. "Neo Geo Pocket Color" SNK The slogan was a machine that left an impression on me. #NEOGEO#レトロコンシューマー愛好会

 

 

 

 

 

11:15 AM · Feb 7, 2019·

 

Anthony..