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Prehistoric Isle is this week’s Arcade Archive game on Nintendo Switch
SNK's 1989 shooter Prehistoric Isle is being released for the Nintendo Switch as part of the Arcade Archives series on October 29, 2026, for $7.99. The game tasks players with investigating shipwrecks off the coast of the Bahamas while battling prehistoric dragons using a repositionable option unit on their aircraft.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves launch trailer – SNK’s fighter hits Nintendo Switch 2
SNK has released a new launch trailer for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, now available on Nintendo Switch 2. The game introduces the REV System for unique offensive options and offers both Arcade and Smart control schemes for accessibility. An "Episodes of South Town" solo RPG mode is also included, with the Reina DLC planned for future release.
Baki’s Yujiro Hanma Is About To Turn Tekken 8 Into A Full-Blown Muscle Appreciation Simulator
Bandai Namco has revealed Yujiro Hanma from the Baki series as a new character for Tekken 8 through a trailer. While a release date is not yet set, he is slated for a winter release and will receive a dedicated trailer at the Tekken World Tour Finals. The article also touches on Tekken 8's technical advancements with Unreal Engine 5 and recent community backlash regarding balance changes and monetization.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Adds Tekken 8’s Reina in December
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves will feature Reina from Tekken 8 as a downloadable content character arriving in December. Her lightning-based fighting style and agility are highlighted, with anticipation for her full gameplay reveal.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves reveals Reina DLC from Tekken
SNK has revealed that Reina, a character from Tekken, will be a new DLC character for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. The DLC is scheduled for release in December and features Reina as a student of Mishima Polytechnical School who enters the King of Fighters tournament. The game is also slated for a Nintendo Switch release on October 22, 2026.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves teases Tekken 8's Reina ahead of Tokyo Revengers release
SNK announced that Tokyo Revengers characters Mikey and Draken will join Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves on October 22, 2026. A teaser also hinted at the potential inclusion of Reina from Tekken 8. The game has previously featured other crossover characters.
Tekken 8’s Reina Teased as the Next Guest Character for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
Reina, a character introduced in Tekken 8, has been revealed as the next guest character for SNK's upcoming game, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. The announcement was made via a brief teaser trailer.
Fighting Golf is this week’s Arcade Archives title for Nintendo Switch
Fighting Golf is joining the Arcade Archives lineup and will be released digitally for the Nintendo Switch on October 8, 2026. The 1988 SNK golf game features four characters with unique strengths and 18 holes with various hazards. The Arcade Archives series faithfully reproduces classic games with modern features like save states, rewind, and online leaderboards.
PS5 Users Can Play Acclaimed 2025 Action Game for Free via PlayStation Store
PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 owners can download a free demo for SNK Corporation's upcoming fighting game, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. The trial includes six playable characters and limited access to modes like Arcade and Classic Versus, with no online play. The full game, priced at $19.99, features RPG elements and a larger roster.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves getting demo on Nintendo Switch 2, new trailer
SNK announced that Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves will receive a demo on Nintendo Switch 2, featuring characters like Rock Howard and Terry Bogard. The demo will include Arcade, Versus, Training, Tutorial, and Trial modes, alongside a single-player RPG mode called 'Episodes of South Town'. A new trailer for the demo has also been released.
POW - SNK's arcade beat em up is coming to the Amiga as an AGA edition
Developer ESKAY is creating a native Amiga 1200 conversion of SNK's arcade beat 'em up P.O.W. Prisoners of War. Leveraging 25 years of coding experience and AI tools, the project meticulously recreates the arcade ROM code in C, showcasing advanced Amiga hardware capabilities. The core engine has also been compiled for other platforms, and ESKAY is seeking a musician for custom audio.
Kim Kaphwan balances the best of his kids in his Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves arrival
Kim Kaphwan, a veteran character from SNK fighting games, is set to join Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. He brings a Taekwondo-based fighting style with a strong aerial offense, balancing elements from his sons, Kim Dong Hwan and Jae Hoon. The article details his special moves and combo potential, highlighting his unique aerial capabilities and signature kicks.
"It was a bit of a ‘nothing stops this train’ moment" - The Neo Geo AES+ almost didn't happen thanks to AI, but a chip workaround saved the day
The remake of SNK's Neo Geo AES+ console, now delayed until September 2027, faced near cancellation due to global semiconductor shortages driven by AI data center demand. Plaion's director Ben Jones explained that the high demand for flash chips almost halted production, but a workaround involving serial flash chips was implemented, causing the delay. This situation highlights how AI demand is impacting the availability and price of components for various electronic devices, including retro consoles.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves datamine potentially leaks future DLC characters
Datamining of the latest update for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves suggests that Li Xiangfei, Panni, and Alfred may be future DLC characters, potentially for Season 4. Additionally, win quotes hint at Draken and an unnamed character named White also joining the roster. The article also notes that the Classic Costume for Mai Shiranui is a free pre-order bonus for the Nintendo Switch version.
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.
