The Official NEO-GEO Thread!

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1. HAMSTER Corporation‏ @HAMSTER_Corp 2h2 hours ago

   PS4/Xbox One/Nintendo Switch「アケアカNEOGEO フットサル ～5 ON 5 MINI SOCCER～」の配信がスタート！本作は1996年にSNKから発売されたサッカーゲームです。各国の強豪チームと戦い「ザウルスカップ」の優勝を目指しましょう！ぜひお楽しみください！ #アケアカNEOGEO http://www.hamster.co.jp/arcadearchives/futsal.htm …pic.twitter.com/vKQLV0C66y

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   The PS4/Xbox One/Nintendo Switch "Akeaka neogeo Futsal ~ 5 ON 5 MINI SOCCER ~" Start delivery! This is a football game released from SNK in 1996. Let's aim at the victory of the "Battle Cup" with a strong team of each country! Please enjoy! #アケアカNEOGEO

    

   

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1. SNKオンラインショップ公式‏ @snk_onlineshop 20h20 hours ago

   【SNKオンラインショップからお知らせ】 イベント先行商品だった『SNKヒロインズ トレーディングアクリルスタンド』が、本日SNKオンラインショップで販売開始！お気に入りのキャラクターをぜひ引き当ててください！ https://buff.ly/2SyaRl9 pic.twitter.com/AQbb2gc84n

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   "SNK heroines trading acrylic Stand", which was an event-leading product, started selling today at SNK online shop! Please reserve your favorite character!

    

   

   

   

   

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1. SNKオンラインショップ公式‏ @snk_onlineshop 16h16 hours ago

   【SNKオンラインショップからお知らせ】 本日からSNK オンラインショップにて『ザ・キング・オブ・ファイターズ '98アルティメットマッチ アクションフィギュア オメガ・ルガール 』が予約開始！期間は11月7日まで！ https://buff.ly/2SvTT7f pic.twitter.com/ZipQXYmhgX

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   [information from SNK Online shop] today at the SNK online shop, the King of Fighters ' 98 ultimate match action Figure Omega le girl starts to be reserved! The period is until 7 November!

    

   

   

   

   

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1. SNKオンラインショップ公式‏ @snk_onlineshop 20h20 hours ago

   【SNKオンラインショップからお知らせ】 イベント先行商品だった『THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIVOFFICIAL ART BOOK』が、本日SNKオンラインショップで販売開始！「THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV」で登場したキャラクターの設定画などが掲載された豪華なアートブックです。 https://buff.ly/2Jsah4k pic.twitter.com/jYnAfhBDso

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   [information from SNK Online shop] The KING OF fighters xivofficial Art BOOK was launched today at the SNK online shop! "The KING of Fighters XIV" is a gorgeous art book with a set of characters that appeared in the picture.

    

   

   

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1. Allan D‏ @aduffy65 10m10 minutes ago

   New @RetroGamer_Mag is a must for all #SNK #Neogeo fanspic.twitter.com/LbCpxWooG4

   

   

   

   

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1. NeoGeoCollector‏ @NeoGeoCollector 54m54 minutes ago

   Had to pick up #Retrogamer magazine this month for the #SNK feature! #NeoGeo pic.twitter.com/lgNpDW8pt7

   

   

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1. ausretrogamer‏ @ausretrogamer 18h18 hours ago

   Travel in style with your NEOGEO Mini #neogeo pic.twitter.com/hDobDTf0m4

   

Anthony...

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This evening, we're with Sliverwings21. Here we see him enjoying the all so favorite King of the Monsters. Let's listen in on what he has to say shall we?

 

 

Anthony..

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1. Japanese Nintendo‏ @japanese3ds 10h10 hours ago

   The next ACA NEOGEO games have been announced for Switch:- Puzzle Bobble Puzzle Bobble 2 Thrash Rally Stakes Winner 2 King of the Monsters 2 Neo Geo Cup '98 Twinkle Star Sprites http://www.japanesenintendo.com/post/179653113044 … @nintendolife @GoNintendoTweet @MyNintendoNews @miketendo64 @NINTENthusiastpic.twitter.com/ScgEypRw6w

   

Anthony...

[Tanooki]

I want that retro gamer issue, have to figure out how to track it down around here.

[fdurso224]

I want that retro gamer issue, have to figure out how to track it down around here.

Same here Tanooki. I'm trying to see if my local Wal-Mart and Micro Center has them. If not, maybe Barnes & Noble.

 

Anthony..

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1. SNK GLOBAL‏Verified account @SNKPofficial 4h4 hours ago

   Anuncio: Estamos dando apoyo a este torneo a través de nuestro programa de ayuda e-sports!　#SNK #KOF https://www.facebook.com/events/2100550239968628/ …pic.twitter.com/yjEOBxWYBu

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   Announcement: We are giving support to this tournament through our e-sports help program!　#SNK #KOF

    

   

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1. NIS America, Inc.‏Verified account @NISAmerica 17h17 hours ago

   We are excited to reveal the remaining SIX free DLC titles for SNK 40th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION! Check out the announcement trailer to see what they are: (http://bit.ly/SNK40thDLC ) #SNK40thpic.twitter.com/j34T0GaG9r

   

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1. 【鯨武 長之介】レバガチャアーカイブ(原作) 11/2 単行本１巻発売!!‏ @chou_nosuke 15h15 hours ago

   SNKやネオジオの歴代ゲームが続々登場！ゲームセンター『LEVER GACHA』を舞台に餓狼や龍虎やKOF、懐かしのファミコンまでもが100メガショックなあの頃と共に今甦る！ヤングエースUPで連載中『レバガチャアーカイブ』第1巻は全国の書店で発売中です！ ▼詳細(https://web-ace.jp/youngaceup/contents/1000078/comics/1688/ …)pic.twitter.com/GwQhyc8bfr

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   Successive games of SNK and Neo-Geo appeared in succession! Game Center [LEVER GACHA] in the stage of Fatal Fury and fighting and KOF, even the NES of nostalgia is now revived with those days of 100 mega shock! Serialized in young ace up [Lebagacha Archive] Volume 1 is on sale in bookstores nationwide! ▼ Details (https://web-ace.jp/youngaceup/contents/1000078/comics/1688/ …)

    

   

   

   

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1. SNKオンラインショップ公式‏ @snk_onlineshop 17h17 hours ago

   明日から博多マルイにてスタートする『THE KING OF FIGHTERS Limited SHOP in Hakata MARUI』の準備が完了しました！素敵な売り場になりましたので、是非遊びに来てくださいね！ #SNK #KOF #NEOGEO http://buff.ly/2zeOTuR pic.twitter.com/zZgTi5g5PN

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   The KING of Fighters limited SHOP in Hakata MARUI is ready to start from tomorrow at Hakata Marui! Now that you have a nice sales floor, please come and visit us! #SNK #KOF #NEOGEO

    

   

   

   

   

Anthony...

[Tanooki]

Same here Tanooki. I'm trying to see if my local Wal-Mart and Micro Center has them. If not, maybe Barnes & Noble.

 

Anthony..

Years ago I remember B&N carrying it because they pick up foreign magazines. I figure I'll try and go check out a couple I know of in town when I can to see what happens.

[fdurso224]

Years ago I remember B&N carrying it because they pick up foreign magazines. I figure I'll try and go check out a couple I know of in town when I can to see what happens.

I just came back from B&N today and they said it sold out. Surprised it was because they always had them stock and few would buy Retro Gamer magazines. I ask if they could order one for me,

 

Anthony..

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24 years ago, KOF '94 was released on the NGCD.

 

1. Rotten Apple Gaming‏ @RottenAppleGame 6h6 hours ago

   King Of Fighters ‘94 was released on this day 24 years ago on the Neo Geo CD. This was the first entry in the long-running team battle crossover series including characters from the Fatal Fury & Art of Fighting franchises with some truly incredible sprite-work. #SNK #KOF #NeoGeo pic.twitter.com/Miuf0lLv0P

   

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1. BoltMouse‏ @BoltingMouse2 Oct 26

   Why does the box art of Naruto to Boruto Shinobi Striker kinda reminds me of the box art from The King of Fighters 94? pic.twitter.com/68aEauROqd

   

   

Anthony...

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Fast Striker for the Neo-Geo by NGDEVTEAM is truly an incredible game. Now that it been ported over, Let's listen in to Obscure Games and Consoles review on this gem of a title. Enjoy.

 

From the description,

"Fast Striker is a vertical shmup that is everything a shooter should be. It's got a steep difficulty and can be a not of a bullet hell, but in a good way.

I do have a few issues with it, but they are very minor and may have to do with it being a port as it was originally released on Neo Geo."

 

 

Anthony...

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1. 天 Fighters Generation‏ @Fighters_Gen 57m57 minutes ago

   New Samurai Shodown artwork incoming! These new illustrations are based on the original win portraits from Samurai Shodown IV (1996), with new details on costumes... I love this series so much. #SamuraiShodown #SamuraiSpirits #Samurai #SNK #NeoGeo #FGC #SoulCaliburVIpic.twitter.com/G7YAcAPIG8

   

   

   

   

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1. 天 Fighters Generation‏ @Fighters_Gen 26m26 minutes ago

   Part II of the "reimagined" win portraits from Samurai Shodown IV. Amazing artwork... such a cool throwback for old school fans who remember these. #SNK #NeoGeo #NeoGeoMini #SamuraiShodown #SamuraiSpirits #Samurai #FGC #SoulCaliburVI #SoulCaliburpic.twitter.com/Q06wPXiy8W

   

   

   

   

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1. SNK ASIA‏ @SNKAofficial Nov 1

   賽事滿滿的10月剛剛結束，馬上就要預備 Neo Geo World Tour 於11月10 -11日的「哥倫比亞」站啦!! 距離新一年還有兩個月，NGWT於2018又會登陸哪個城市呢？大家敬請期待啊~@neogeoworldtour @SNKAofficialpic.twitter.com/qmw5i5WKf1

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   The full October is just over, and we're ready to prepare Neo Geo world Tour in November, 10-11th "Columbia" Station!! two months from the new year, which city will ngwt in 2018? Everyone, please look forward to it ~✨ @neogeoworldtour @SNKAofficial

    

   

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1. SNKオンラインショップ公式‏ @snk_onlineshop 20h20 hours ago

   本日から博多マルイ『THE KING OF FIGHTERS Limited SHOP in Hakata MARUI』スタート！SNKの大人気グッズやNEOGEO miniなどを販売しております！NEOGEO miniの試遊もあります♪ #SNK #KOF #NEOGEO http://buff.ly/2zeOTuR pic.twitter.com/BNQ2C7A3N7

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   Hakata Marui [The KING of Fighters Limited SHOP in Hakata MARUI] start from today! We sell SNK's most popular goods and NeoGeo Mini! There is also a trial play of NEOGEO Mini. ♪ #SNK #KOF #NEOGEO http://buff.ly/2zeOTuR

    

   

   

   

   

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1. DualShockers @ BlizzCon‏ @DualShockers Nov 1

   SNK Interview — Yasuyuki Oda Talks Heroines, Gender Bent Terry, Rebooting Old Series, and Much More http://dlvr.it/QqFBsz pic.twitter.com/r5HKQblHpx

   

SNK Interview — Yasuyuki Oda Talks Heroines, Gender Bent Terry, Rebooting Old Series, and Much More SNK Producer Yasuyuki Oda Talks about SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy, reviving historical franchises, crossover characters, and more.

Giuseppe Nelva on November 1, 2018 7:11 PM

https://www.dualshockers.com/snk-interview-yasuyuki-oda-talks-heroines-gender-bent-terry-rebooting-old-series-much/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

 

 

Following the return to the name “SNK” and after dropping “Playmore” the house of The King of Fighters and Fatal Fury has been particularly active in bolstering its console games lineup.

In order to learn more behind-the-scenes details about the historical developer’s work, DualShockers had a chat with Producer Yasuyuki Oda.

 

Through the translation by Development Manager Joshua Weatherford, Oda-san talked about the release of SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy. The reaction has been a bit polarized, with part of the fanbase delving deep into the systems and finding out what they can do with them, while others don’t like it at all due to the concept.

 

The development team started talking about the game right after the release of The King of Fighters XIV. The basic idea was trying to find the roots of SNK Gals’ Fighters for Neo Geo Pocket, creating something that wasn’t really a sequel but a spiritual successor with new characters. After that, the game grew gradually into its final form.

 

The developers have plans for at least a second wave of DLC to support the game, but they don’t yet know what will come after. Of course, Heroines will be supported as one of the official titles in SNK’s eSports program.

 

Asked whether we’ll see the title next year at EVO, Oda-san mentioned that the final decision belongs to the event’s organizers, but SNK expects that it’ll probably have a relevant side tournament. He feels that the game has the potential to shine on the tournament scene, as it’s very fun, easy to get into, and it allows for four people to compete in two teams. As people see more and more of Heroines played competitively, it’ll probably become even more interesting.

 

One of the most surprising elements of the game was the gender bent version of Terry Bogard. We heard that it may have been surprising for us, but not for the developers, as it was actually the very first thing they decided about the game. Oda-san didn’t expect such a big reaction from the audience, as he thought that people kind of expected something like that.

 

The most amazing thing for him was actually that so many were taken by surprise by the announcement.

 

Terry was always supposed to be the character that would become a female, also because his design was the one that made the most sense for that. You can look at his gender bent version and still recognize Terry’s identity at first sight.

 

Most reactions to this plot twists were positive, at least in Japan. Oda-san has seen a few comments on the other side of the fence, but there really weren’t that many. The world of the game is supposed to be based on a dreamlike pocket dimension full of jokes and fun. Some people may look at the art and immediately be turned off thinking that it’s weird, but he feels that those who play Heroines and see how the story works out with its silly flavor, will actually enjoy it.

 

While it’s a bit early to draw conclusions from the data, Terry and Shermie appear to be among the most popular characters.

 

I asked Oda-san whether female Terry could take on a life of her own, and appear in more games, but he feels that now the surprise factor is gone so it’s not that interesting. He mentioned that he’d like to turn the character into something else, maybe Gundam Terry. Of course, it’s hard to say how much of this was actually a joke, but he was definitely laughing when he said it.

 

Speaking of the Neo Geo Mini, it was planned and released after Nintendo’s Classic Mini consoles, but the development team has been talking about doing something like that for years. The Neo Geo is one of the founding elements of SNK’s history, so it was pretty much natural to release something related to the console. That being said, Nintendo’s releases created a “perfect timing” situation that highlighted a demand from the fans, which caused the project to get approved and realized very easily.

 

At this point, I simply had to ask if there is ever any talk within SNK about creating a brand new Neo Geo console. Oda-san mentioned that it really never comes up, as it wouldn’t be realistic at this point.

 

We also talked a bit about SNK 40th Anniversary Collection, and that proved to be a very difficult operation. SNK was lucky to be able to team up with Digital Eclipse, who are expert at restoration and ROM hacking. For many games, the original source did not exist, but many famous collectors allowed the team to borrow the original boards, which were then sent to the United States so that Digital Eclipse could work on them. A running joke within the company is that if they waited until the fiftieth, a lot of those boards would have been dead since they’re already slowly dying. That would have made the operation impossible.

 

With Heroines and the 40th Anniversary Collection on the Switch, I asked Oda-san if the team was considering a port of The King of Fighters XIV on Nintendo’s console. There are some technical hurdles to clear to make sure that the game would perform well, but if those could be solved, it “would definitely be a possibility.”

 

There are internal talks about The King of Fighters XV, but it’s “really super-super early” and nothing has been decided at this time. It’s not even in pre-production.

 

Unfortunately, we weren’t able to talk about the newly-revealed Samurai Spirits just yet, besides the fact that the folks at SNK are definitely happy about the reaction from the fans they saw after the reveal at the PlayStation Lineup Tour in September.

 

Incidentally, Oda-san’s favorite game of the series is Samurai Shodown II, and his favorite characters are Haohmaru and Genjuro Kibagami.

 

Now that SNK has brought back The King of Fighters and is bringing back Samurai Shodown, I asked Oda-san whether there is any chance for a future return of Fatal Fury on its own. He would definitely like to bring the series back, but the biggest problem is that he feels like that the fans’ expectations for the series have been getting higher and higher. It isn’t going to be an easy hurdle to surpass.

 

The story of Fatal Fury is probably one of the most complex in the fighting game genre, which is normally more leaning towards simpler storytelling. This didn’t come from any specific inspiration, as the team simply thought that the fans would enjoy this kind of approach. Oda-san describes it as a very “narrow” story, with the protagonists fighting within a single town. The developers felt that it was an interesting way to tell a story, and everything grew gradually from that.

 

We also heard about SNK’s semi-recent tendency to pretty much disseminate its characters in almost every relevant fighting game by other publishers on the market: the way these talks come up are different depending on each partner company, but it’s very fun for the development team to work with other publishers and see their protagonists featured in different games.

 

Of course, I also asked about the possibility of an SNK character in Smash Bros. The answer was not unexpected:

“I’d love that, please Nintendo-san!”

If Nintendo asked for a character for Smash Bros. he mentioned that a fun idea would be Poppy (Galford’s dog from Samurai Shodown) on his own. A ninja dog would be a cool option.

 

 

Asked if there is any other franchise he’d like to place SNK’s characters into, he mentioned that he thinks that Charlotte from Samurai Shodown is a very unique character, and would fit in many different series. He would also love to see Terry Bogart in a Dragon Ball game, but he would lose in one hit.

Usually, I conclude interviews by asking developers if they have a message for the fans, but this time around Oda-san had a question of his own:

“If we rebooted

Metal Slug

in some way, would they [gamers] be happy with the same “one hit you die” mechanic? Do gamers today think we should put it out that way?”

 

Asked whether he’s actually considering this kind of reboot, he elaborated further:

“Obviously there is a lot of stuff that people want us to reboot. We have people asking for

Garou

[

Fatal Fury

], people asking for

Art of Fighting

, people asking for

Last Blade

, people asking for

Metal Slug

… We would love to do all of them for obvious reasons. There are always discussions going on, but whenever we get down to it and we start talking about rebooting

Metal Slug

we start thinking, is it ok to put out a game like that nowadays?”

 

If you want to read more about SNK’s recent production, you can check out our review of SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy, and the latest trailer of the 40th Anniversary Collection.

 

 

 

Anthony..

Edited November 3, 2018 by fdurso224