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Kim Kaphwan comes to Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves later this September
Kim Kaphwan, the original Taekwondo specialist from Fatal Fury, will be released as a DLC character for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves on September 24, 2026. He will be available on all platforms as part of Season Pass 3. This marks the return of a fan-favorite character who has appeared in various SNK fighting games since Fatal Fury 2 in 1992.
EA’s New Owners May Be Considering An Even Bigger Gaming Empire
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) has become the majority shareholder of Electronic Arts and is reportedly considering merging it with Savvy Games Group, another PIF-owned entity. This potential consolidation, which could also involve Moonton, Scopely, and SNK, aims to improve coordination among the PIF's gaming assets. However, the move faces regulatory scrutiny due to the vast number of major franchises that would fall under one umbrella, and employees fear significant cost-cutting measures, including layoffs and studio closures, may be implemented.
The Neo Geo AES+ now isn't arriving until September 2027 and, shock horror, it's thanks to "component…
The Neo Geo AES+ remake by SNK and PLAION has been delayed until September 2027 due to global component shortages and rising prices. This pushes the release back by nearly a year from its original November 2026 date. The company cited production fortification and securing necessary components as reasons for the delay, assuring pre-order customers that their reservations and pricing remain secure.
30 Years of History Come Together in the METAL SLUG Ultimate Collection
A new collection, METAL SLUG Ultimate Collection, is coming to Xbox, celebrating the series' 30th anniversary. It will feature 10 titles from across the franchise's history, including a never-before-officially-released location test build of the original game. The collection will also include new features like adjustable settings, infinite weapon ammo, rewind, and quick save/load to make the classic games more accessible.
Massive PlayStation 5 Compilation of Classic Action Games Coming in 2027
SNK announced the Metal Slug Ultimate Collection for PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, scheduled for release in 2027. This compilation will feature 10 classic Metal Slug titles, including a rare location test version, alongside enhancements like online leaderboards, museum mode, gallery, quick save, score attack, and time attack modes.
NeoGeo AES+ launch delayed to September 2027
The upcoming NeoGeo AES+ console from SNK and Plaion Replai has been delayed to September 16, 2027, due to global component supply constraints. The original November 2026 release date is no longer feasible. The system was announced earlier this year, promising a NeoGeo experience at a lower cost than the original hardware.
METAL SLUG ULTIMATE COLLECTION Brings 30 Years of Arcade Action Together in 2027 | Invision Game Community
SNK Corporation has announced METAL SLUG ULTIMATE COLLECTION, a compilation celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Metal Slug franchise, set to launch in 2027. The collection will feature 10 titles, including arcade, handheld, and a rare Location Test Version, across Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It will also include modern features like quick save, rewind, Score Attack, Time Attack, Combat School Mode, and online rankings.
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Comes to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 22 | Invision Game Community
SNK has announced that FATAL FURY City of the Wolves will launch digitally on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 22, 2026, with the Standard Edition priced at $19.99 and the Starter Edition at $29.99. The Starter Edition includes Season Pass 1-3 content and will receive a physical release on January 21, 2027. Pre-orders for the digital version are available now, offering an exclusive Mai Shiranui DLC costume.
METAL SLUG ULTIMATE COLLECTION – 30 Years Of Run-And-Gun Action
SNK Corporation has announced the Metal Slug Ultimate Collection, a comprehensive compilation celebrating 30 years of the run-and-gun series. Set to launch in 2027, it will include mainline arcade titles from 1996 through Metal Slug 7, Metal Slug Advance, and the rare Location Test Version. The collection will feature modern quality-of-life additions like quick save/load and rewind, alongside Score Attack, Time Attack, and Combat School modes, and will be available on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in October 2026
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is set to launch on October 22, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch 2, with a physical release in January 2027. The fighting game will feature characters from the Tokyo Revengers series.
Metal Slug Ultimate Collection revealed for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
SNK has announced the Metal Slug Ultimate Collection for both the Nintendo Switch 2 and the current Nintendo Switch, with a planned release in 2027. The collection will feature a total of ten different games from the Metal Slug series.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves heading to Nintendo Switch 2
SNK has announced that Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 on October 22, 2026. A trailer for the game was also released.
3 NES games added to Nintendo Classics
Nintendo has added three more classic NES games to the Nintendo Switch Online service: Ikari Warriors, Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom, and R.C. Pro-Am II. These titles were originally published by SNK, Tecmo, and Tradewest respectively.
Free Play Days – Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta, Control Ultimate Edition, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, and More
Xbox is offering Free Play Days featuring Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4's open beta, Control Ultimate Edition, and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. Additionally, Naruto To Boruto: Shinobi Striker and ARK: Survival Ascended are available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members. The Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 open beta runs from August 28 to September 1, with a level cap of 30 and earnable rewards.
Satan of Saturn is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch
Hamster is releasing the 1981 SNK shooter Satan of Saturn as part of the Arcade Archives series on Nintendo Switch on August 27. The game features space combat with projectiles against invading aliens, culminating in a battle against the titular Satan of Saturn. The Arcade Archives series offers features like save states, rewind, and online leaderboards for classic arcade titles.
Former Tekken boss Katsuhiro Harada's new studio grabs yet another series veteran from Bandai Namco to work on a…
Former Tekken 8 director Kohei Ikeda has joined Katsuhiro Harada's new VS Studio, reuniting with the former Tekken series boss and other veterans from Bandai Namco. Ikeda expressed excitement about creating something new with his former colleagues. The studio's exact project is unknown, but it is speculated to be a new 3D fighting game.
Tekken 8 director jumps ship to join Harada's new Vs Studio team
Kohei Ikeda, the game director of Tekken 8, has left Bandai Namco Entertainment to join Katsuhiro Harada at SNK's newly formed Vs Studio. He will be reunited with fellow Tekken veterans Yuichi Yonemori and Harada, with the trio expected to work on a new project together. The exact nature of Vs Studio's first game remains unconfirmed, though a fighting game is anticipated.
'I feel dirty:' EA workers trapped in a maelstrom of cynicism and doubt after Saudi buyout
Employees at Electronic Arts are expressing deep cynicism and doubt following the company's buyout by an investor consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. Despite assurances from EA leadership, workers fear the acquisition will lead to cultural changes, potential project cancellations, and layoffs, as well as concerns about the country's human rights record and the use of 'sportswashing' and 'pixelwashing' to launder its image.
VS Studio adds another Tekken veteran as Kohei Ikeda joins as game designer
Former Tekken 8 director Kohei Ikeda has joined Katsuhiro Harada's VS Studio as a game designer, marking his return to working with former bosses. Ikeda previously spent twenty years at Bandai Namco Entertainment before announcing his departure in June. VS Studio, which is supported by SNK, aims to deliver top-tier gaming experiences through collaboration and innovation.
Former Tekken 8 director Kohei 'Nakatsu' Ikeda joins Katsuhiro Harada's VS Studio
Former Tekken 8 director Kohei Ikeda has announced he is joining Katsuhiro Harada's VS Studio. Ikeda expressed excitement about working with Harada again on new projects, following Harada's departure from Bandai Namco Entertainment and establishment of VS Studio in collaboration with SNK. This move reunites two key figures from the recent Tekken development team.
