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Black Finger JET: An Interview With Shinano Ishiguro of KOHACHI STUDIO
Shinano Ishiguro of KOHACHI STUDIO, a team comprised of former Metal Slug developers, discussed their upcoming run-and-gun title, Black Finger JET, in an interview with Netto's Game Room. The game is being developed by the studio formed by former Metal Slug developers.
Saudi Arabia now owns just over 10% of Capcom, as another national investment company scoops up more shares in the Resident Evil and Street Fighter publisher
An investment fund connected to Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, the Electronic Gaming Development Company, has acquired approximately 5.03% of Capcom's shares. This brings Saudi Arabia's total ownership in the Resident Evil publisher to just over 10%, with the fund also holding full ownership of SNK. The EGDC stated the purchase is purely for investment purposes, aiming to profit from stock valuation increases.
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A Saudi Arabian investment firm, which also owns SNK, has acquired a significant stake in Capcom. Separately, Niantic is leveraging data from Pokemon Go for applications outside of video games, such as aiding robot food delivery.
Saudi Investment Firm Acquires A Significant Number Of Capcom Shares
Saudi Arabian investment firm Misk Foundation, through its Electronic Gaming Development Company (EGDC) branch, has acquired a 5.03% stake in Capcom. The firm, owned by Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, stated the acquisition is for 'pure investment' purposes. This news comes as Capcom celebrates the success of Resident Evil Village and prepares to release new content for Street Fighter 6.
All of SNK’s The King of Fighters ACA NeoGeo Games Are Discounted on iOS and Android, Switch Later Today – TouchArcade
SNK is celebrating the 30th anniversary of The King of Fighters series with significant discounts on its ACA NeoGeo titles for iOS and Android, with Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 versions also receiving price reductions. Individual games are available for $1.99 on mobile platforms, down from their usual $3.99 price.
Legendary Fighting Series ‘The King of Fighters’ Crosses Over into ‘Another Eden’ with the “Another Bout” Event that Kicks Off August 22nd – TouchArcade
The mobile RPG Another Eden is hosting a crossover event titled "Another Bout" with SNK's fighting game series, The King of Fighters, starting August 22nd. Players can unlock and fight alongside characters like Terry Bogard, Kyo Kusanagi, Mai Shiranui, and Kula Diamond in a new story mode and a special battle arena mode. The event will be available on PC, iOS, and Android.
Gamescom 2024 Steam Deck News, Reviews Including Bakeru and SCHiM, New Verified Games, Discounts, and More – TouchArcade
This week's Steam Deck Weekly covers Gamescom 2024 news, including impressions and reviews of Bakeru, Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse, SCHiM, Gestalt: Steam and Cinder, and the Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun expansion. It also highlights new Steam Deck Verified and Playable games, along with ongoing sales and discounts.
The Smiling Man’, ‘Gundam Breaker 4’, Plus Today’s Other Releases and Sales – TouchArcade
The Nintendo Switch received a variety of new game releases on August 29, 2024, including Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club, Gundam Breaker 4, and Gori: Cuddly Carnage. The article also details a significant number of new and expiring sales on the eShop, with notable discounts on The King of Fighters series and various Pixel Game Maker titles.
Maid Cafe on Electric Street Update Adds Crossovers With Metal Slug, KOF '97, and More
Publisher Playism and developer Adventurer’s Tavern have released a major update for Maid Cafe on Electric Street on PC via Steam, adding eight crossover collaborations. These include content from Metal Slug, The King of Fighters '97, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, and Wizardry: The Five Ordeals, among others. A free DLC for Wizardry: The Five Ordeals on Steam adds character portraits from Maid Cafe on Electric Street, with a Nintendo Switch version planned.