SNK 40th Anniversary Collection Comes To Nintendo Switch™ Fall 2018
Santa Ana, CA (April 6, 2018) – NIS America is excited to announce SNK 40th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION for Nintendo Switch™, coming Fall 2018. The collection features many of SNK's classics from the 1980s before the Neo Geo, and re-introduces and updates these classics for the modern era. This collection will feature the following titles and more (to be announced):
1. Alpha Mission (Console/Arcade)
2. Athena (Console/Arcade)
3. Crystalis (Console)
4. Ikari Warriors (Console/Arcade)
5. Ikari Warriors II: Victory Road (Console/Arcade)
6. Ikari Warriors III: The Rescue (Console/Arcade)
7. Guerrilla War (Console/Arcade)
8. P.O.W. (Console/Arcade)
9. Prehistoric Isle (Arcade)
10. Psycho Soldier (Arcade)
11. Street Smart (Arcade)
12. TNK III (Console/Arcade)
13. Vanguard (Arcade)
About the Game:
2018 marks the 40th anniversary of legendary studio SNK! To celebrate this extraordinary milestone, a variety of classic arcade games from SNK's golden age are coming back together in one anthology on Nintendo Switch as SNK 40th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION, with a treasure trove of features!
Key Features:
A Collection of Classics in Your Hands! - Take a piece of SNK history with you wherever you go on Nintendo Switch. Choose from over a dozen titles and experience an intense blast from the past!
Modern Meets Retro! - The convenience and improvements of modern gaming are all in the collection! Rewind and save at any time while you're playing, enjoy updated graphics at 1080p resolution, and experience redesigned control schemes for a modern feel!
Enter the SNK Museum - An extensive history of SNK and its games await in the Museum Mode. Explore the legacy of one of Japan's leading developers with high definition artwork and original promotional assets!
To learn more, visit: www.SNK40th.com.
Release Date (NA/EU): Fall 2018
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Genre: Game Compilation
Player(s): 1, 1-2
Audio: N/A (SFX only)
Text: English
Ratings: TBD
Publisher: NIS America, Inc.
Developer: SNK Corporation
About SNK
Originally called "Shin Nihon Kikaku", SNK Corporation is a Japanese video game / software company, founded in 1978 and approaching its 40th anniversary this year. Notable titles include the METAL SLUG series, THE KING OF FIGHTERS series, and the SAMURAI SHODOWN series. In August 2016, SNK released the newest installment of the "KOF" series entitled THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV for PlayStation®4.
About NIS America
In 2003, NIS America was established in Southern California to bring exciting, one-of-a-kind Japanese culture to North America. NIS America's team members devote themselves to the fans. Their respect for their fans is at the heart of everything they do. As an established entertainment publisher in the U.S., NIS America is committed to continuous growth and improvement.
NIS America is a subsidiary of Nippon Ichi Software, Inc., a Japanese company famous for its unique line of strategy RPGs with titles such as Disgaea and Phantom Brave. In keeping with its mission, NIS America also publishes other popular Japanese games including the Danganronpa series, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA, and Grand Kingdom.
1. Alpha Mission (Console/Arcade)
2. Athena (Console/Arcade)
3. Crystalis (Console)
4. Ikari Warriors (Console/Arcade)
5. Ikari Warriors II: Victory Road (Console/Arcade)
6. Ikari Warriors III: The Rescue (Console/Arcade)
7. Guerrilla War (Console/Arcade)
8. P.O.W. (Console/Arcade)
9. Prehistoric Isle (Arcade)
10. Psycho Soldier (Arcade)
11. Street Smart (Arcade)
12. TNK III (Console/Arcade)
13. Vanguard (Arcade)
About the Game:
2018 marks the 40th anniversary of legendary studio SNK! To celebrate this extraordinary milestone, a variety of classic arcade games from SNK's golden age are coming back together in one anthology on Nintendo Switch as SNK 40th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION, with a treasure trove of features!
Key Features:
A Collection of Classics in Your Hands! - Take a piece of SNK history with you wherever you go on Nintendo Switch. Choose from over a dozen titles and experience an intense blast from the past!
Modern Meets Retro! - The convenience and improvements of modern gaming are all in the collection! Rewind and save at any time while you're playing, enjoy updated graphics at 1080p resolution, and experience redesigned control schemes for a modern feel!
Enter the SNK Museum - An extensive history of SNK and its games await in the Museum Mode. Explore the legacy of one of Japan's leading developers with high definition artwork and original promotional assets!
To learn more, visit: www.SNK40th.com.
Release Date (NA/EU): Fall 2018
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Genre: Game Compilation
Player(s): 1, 1-2
Audio: N/A (SFX only)
Text: English
Ratings: TBD
Publisher: NIS America, Inc.
Developer: SNK Corporation
About SNK
Originally called "Shin Nihon Kikaku", SNK Corporation is a Japanese video game / software company, founded in 1978 and approaching its 40th anniversary this year. Notable titles include the METAL SLUG series, THE KING OF FIGHTERS series, and the SAMURAI SHODOWN series. In August 2016, SNK released the newest installment of the "KOF" series entitled THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV for PlayStation®4.
About NIS America
In 2003, NIS America was established in Southern California to bring exciting, one-of-a-kind Japanese culture to North America. NIS America's team members devote themselves to the fans. Their respect for their fans is at the heart of everything they do. As an established entertainment publisher in the U.S., NIS America is committed to continuous growth and improvement.
NIS America is a subsidiary of Nippon Ichi Software, Inc., a Japanese company famous for its unique line of strategy RPGs with titles such as Disgaea and Phantom Brave. In keeping with its mission, NIS America also publishes other popular Japanese games including the Danganronpa series, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA, and Grand Kingdom.
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