SNK Confirms DS Development Activities

SNK Playmore USA has announced the development of titles for both the Nintendo DS and Nintendo Wii.

SNK Playmore USA, the US publishing arm of the SNK Playmore, announced today that the company will develop games for Nintendo's new home system, the Nintendo Wii) (formally named Revolution) and for the Nintendo DS.

To gamers worldwide, the Metal Slug franchise is known as one of the greatest action arcade series of all time. First introduced in 1996, Metal Slug and its sequels have achieved massive popularity with arcade gamers due to the series' highly detailed animations, impressive backdrops, and consistent sense of humor. This will be a full arcade collection including many additional surprises.

"Fans worldwide have been looking forward to our return to Nintendo platforms and what better way then to bring our complete Metal Slug arcade collection to Wii. Additionally we enter the Nintendo DS category with our SNK vs Capcom Card Fighters DS game that will match the dual screen format to a great game" said Ben Herman, President of SNK Playmore USA. "The Wii controller will be used in a new and unique way that enhances the gameplay. Our fans have demanded that we support Nintendo platforms. Let the celebration begin".

More information on the Metal Slug title for the Wii can be found at Wii-x2.

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  Nice, although I'm a little bored with Metal Slug now. Maybe the DS and Revolution will have the opportunity be able to add some new ideas however, should SNK take the opportunity up...

  Hells Zargon, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  That's where SNK vs Capcom Card Fighters DS comes in?

  Dennis, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  Do they know that a simple snk vs capcom would sell much more than a trade card game or they are retard?

  El_Harto, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  Trading card computer games suck! Just give us a proper fight! All it is is a lame excuse to use both screens anyway.

  Hells Zargon, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  Damn, so many haters on CFC who likely never even played the original awesome games on the NGPC.

  Jay, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  Sounds good! I love everything from SNK because I love arcade-y games.

  NPC, 30-11--0001 at 00:00