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Michael Meyers
Michael Meyers Public Relations
533 Peters Street, Suite 203
Pleasanton, CA 94566
925-931-9700
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WALL, NJ. - December 9, 2003 - SNK NEOGEO USA CONSUMER CORPORATION, the recently launched US publishing arm of the SNK NEOGEO CORPORATION, announced today that THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2000 and THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2001 has shipped to retail stores throughout North America in a special combination pack exclusively for the PlayStation® 2 computer entertainment system. THE KING OF FIGHTERS combo pack is available for a special suggested retail price of $39.99.
"We've been overwhelmed by the enthusiastic reception for this pair of games," said Ben Herman, SNK NEOGEO USA CONSUMER CORPORATION president. "Fans should stay alert for more great games in the coming months."
"THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2000 is still one of the best experiences the series has to offer and remains near the top of our list for all-time fighting game greats..This is truly the ultimate collection for 2D fighting fans," said PSM: 100% Independent PlayStation 2 Magazine. The Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine said, "Give it a go, and maybe you'll find yourself joining the cult." GameNOW commented, ".if the world we live in no longer has room for games like these, I want not another moment in it."
As an added bonus, consumers that purchase the PlayStation® version of THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2000/2001 will receive free, collectible trading cards of THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2000/2001 characters. The quantity is available only to initial shipments to retailers and distributors. To get a free, assorted 5-card set of THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2000/2001 cards, consumers need only send in their registration card and store receipt. THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2000/2001 series has 27 cards in all.
Since 1994, THE KING OF FIGHTERS series has appeared on a variety of gaming platforms, as well as in the arcade, where it has garnered a legion of fans. Over 3 million copies of the series have sold to date. THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2000 and THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2001 are the six and seventh installments in this wildly popular franchise.
Exclusive Modes and Upgrades for PlayStation® 2
THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2000 and 2001 will boast numerous upgrades and additions exclusively for the PlayStation® 2; including "Memory Mode," which will give players access to opening movie demos from previous KOF games. Additionally, brand new Strikers, never before seen in the arcade or on any home system, will join the KOF battle on the PlayStation® 2.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2001 will feature original 3D stages and an additional game mode, "Party Mode," where randomly generated computer opponents appear one after another to compete against the player character in matches with limited life energy and match times.
About SNK NEOGEO USA CONSUMER CORPORATION
Over the past 15 years, SNK has published classic arcade titles such as THE KING OF FIGHTERS, BASEBALL STARS, METAL SLUG, SAMURAI SHODOWN, and FATAL FURY on a wide variety of home gaming and handhelds systems. In June 2003, SNK opened SNK NEOGEO USA CONSUMER CORPORATION in Wall, New Jersey to again publish arcade classics on the current home and portable gaming systems. You can find more information about SNKNEOGEO USA CONSUMER CORPORATION games at http://www.snkneogeousaconsumer.com
Michael Meyers
Michael Meyers Public Relations
533 Peters Street, Suite 203
Pleasanton, CA 94566
925-931-9700
michael@mmpr.com
THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2000/2001 for the PlayStation® 2 is Now Available!
SNK NEOGEO USA CONSUMER CORPORATION Ships THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2000/2001
for the PlayStation® 2
SNK NEOGEO USA CONSUMER CORPORATION Ships THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2000/2001
for the PlayStation® 2
WALL, NJ. - December 9, 2003 - SNK NEOGEO USA CONSUMER CORPORATION, the recently launched US publishing arm of the SNK NEOGEO CORPORATION, announced today that THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2000 and THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2001 has shipped to retail stores throughout North America in a special combination pack exclusively for the PlayStation® 2 computer entertainment system. THE KING OF FIGHTERS combo pack is available for a special suggested retail price of $39.99.
"We've been overwhelmed by the enthusiastic reception for this pair of games," said Ben Herman, SNK NEOGEO USA CONSUMER CORPORATION president. "Fans should stay alert for more great games in the coming months."
"THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2000 is still one of the best experiences the series has to offer and remains near the top of our list for all-time fighting game greats..This is truly the ultimate collection for 2D fighting fans," said PSM: 100% Independent PlayStation 2 Magazine. The Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine said, "Give it a go, and maybe you'll find yourself joining the cult." GameNOW commented, ".if the world we live in no longer has room for games like these, I want not another moment in it."
As an added bonus, consumers that purchase the PlayStation® version of THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2000/2001 will receive free, collectible trading cards of THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2000/2001 characters. The quantity is available only to initial shipments to retailers and distributors. To get a free, assorted 5-card set of THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2000/2001 cards, consumers need only send in their registration card and store receipt. THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2000/2001 series has 27 cards in all.
Since 1994, THE KING OF FIGHTERS series has appeared on a variety of gaming platforms, as well as in the arcade, where it has garnered a legion of fans. Over 3 million copies of the series have sold to date. THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2000 and THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2001 are the six and seventh installments in this wildly popular franchise.
Exclusive Modes and Upgrades for PlayStation® 2
THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2000 and 2001 will boast numerous upgrades and additions exclusively for the PlayStation® 2; including "Memory Mode," which will give players access to opening movie demos from previous KOF games. Additionally, brand new Strikers, never before seen in the arcade or on any home system, will join the KOF battle on the PlayStation® 2.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2001 will feature original 3D stages and an additional game mode, "Party Mode," where randomly generated computer opponents appear one after another to compete against the player character in matches with limited life energy and match times.
About SNK NEOGEO USA CONSUMER CORPORATION
Over the past 15 years, SNK has published classic arcade titles such as THE KING OF FIGHTERS, BASEBALL STARS, METAL SLUG, SAMURAI SHODOWN, and FATAL FURY on a wide variety of home gaming and handhelds systems. In June 2003, SNK opened SNK NEOGEO USA CONSUMER CORPORATION in Wall, New Jersey to again publish arcade classics on the current home and portable gaming systems. You can find more information about SNKNEOGEO USA CONSUMER CORPORATION games at http://www.snkneogeousaconsumer.com
