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KingJ2002 · Feb 11, 2008

"this is definitely the year of the fighters"

For those lucky enough to attend AOU 2008 on February 16th, SNK Playmore JP and Taito will be displaying King of Fighters XII (Twelve) in video format. KOF XII has been in production for the longest amount of time, compared to any other King of Fighters produced and rightfully so, as SNK Playmore JP decided to start from scratch with a new game engine and completely overhaul the sprites.

King of Fighters XII will first be displayed on Taito's Type X² and later ported to Sony's PS3 in 2009, with a possible release on the Xbox 360 in the same year. Tentatively, expect the Taito Type X² release of KOF XII in June/July of 2008.

More information can be found here.

All we can say is...be prepared...to be amazed.

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IzumiK · Feb 11, 2008

So no more 3D shit? Cuz I hated it when they said they were making KoF 3D shit.

Error · Feb 11, 2008

Wark · Feb 11, 2008

I've been waiting so long to see how this game is gonna look. I can't wait.

DevilWillcry · Feb 11, 2008

dkeane · Feb 11, 2008

Thank god. So excited to see what they've been working on.

Dali · Feb 11, 2008

Wark said:
I've been waiting so long to see how this game is gonna look. I can't wait.

You wanna know how it's going to look? I'll tell ya how it's gonna look: Fuckin' awesome. Yep no doubt about it. Even if Terry is going to be the happy-go-lucky young Fatal Fury version instead of the awesome grizzled Garou version.

Raging Spaniard · Feb 11, 2008

IzumiK said:
So no more 3D shit? Cuz I hated it when they said they were making KoF 3D shit.

Man, youre verbose

Looking forward to this! There have been NO screen leaks right? I really, really hope is something more than JUST KOF HD (maybe a slight change in art style would be welcome, I love how oooold school SNK had really innovative graphical features back in the day)

BTW is it forbidden for SNK to release a KOF that has a beatable final boss? I mean I understand "hard", but not "so amazingly cheap youll be dead in 2 hits LOL and the only way you can kill him is by being so cheap that even after you beat the boss youll feel dirty and/or not accomplished"

Not that Im bitter, but its really fucking annoying to play the entire game one way, and then all of a sudden having to resort to trying one tactic over and over in order to beat the cheap ass final KOF boss du jour. KOF is a great series, but that one aspect screams poor design choice and its sad that now its a staple. (btw my example of a good final boss fight would be Gill, from 2rd strike)

Dali said:
Even if Terry is going to be the happy-go-lucky young Fatal Fury version instead of the awesome grizzled Garou version.

Really? And here I thought SNK cared about timelines and shit, mmm...

Souther · Feb 11, 2008

Yamazaki had better be in it or someone dies!!

ascii42 · Feb 11, 2008

Cool, I just picked up KOFXI, and while I do like it, I am looking forward to some new sprites.

hteng · Feb 11, 2008

fucking finally? come on just a few more weeks to go!

Grimmy · Feb 11, 2008

Will Blue Mary be in it? Will she still say "You dance in the nude, partner? Unshoe the wonky wall! I'll show you."?

twinturbo2 · Feb 11, 2008

Grimmy said:
Will Blue Mary be in it? Will she still say "You dance in the nude, partner? Unshoe the wonky wall! I'll show you."?

I've seen the "Master Retard!" video and I will never look at Blue Mary the same way again! :lol

Anyways, if SNK Playmore ports KOF XII to the Xbox 360, I'll pick it up day one fo sho. Gotta support fighting games on the X360 every chance I get.

BishopLamont · Feb 11, 2008

Spanking, can't wait.

Jirotrom · Feb 11, 2008

hell yes.

Defuser · Feb 11, 2008

When is AOU?

twinturbo2 · Feb 11, 2008

Defuser said:
When is AOU?

There's a thing called the original post in the thread, it's there, brah.

Diablohead · Feb 11, 2008

I hope they bump up the resolution on everything, it would look so sweet.

Dali · Feb 11, 2008

Defuser said:
When is AOU?

15th and 16th I believe.

twinturbo2 · Feb 11, 2008

I was browsing Taito's site... and why didn't anyone tell me about this?

NoirYuki · Feb 11, 2008

*crosses fingers for dear Fiolina*

kurahadol · Feb 11, 2008

Been waiting for this news, this is going to be epic.

Teknoman · Feb 11, 2008

Sprites...PS3...HD?! Day one man. No doubt it'll have online play as well.

ukiraros · Feb 11, 2008

Awesome news, also make it online and in HD.

Kintaro · Feb 11, 2008

My nipples can cut glass right now after reading this news.

Mockingbird · Feb 11, 2008

Awesome news. Wii port too please.

gray_fox224 · Feb 11, 2008

WOWOWOWOOWOWOOWOOW

Dizzan · Feb 11, 2008

What is AOU and when is GDC?

kIdMuScLe · Feb 11, 2008

OMG! IS THIS WEEKEND!!!! OH FUCK!!!

Ynos Yrros · Feb 11, 2008

Angel in glorious HD? Will I be able to play with one hand?

mollipen · Feb 11, 2008

Grimmy said:
Will Blue Mary be in it? Will she still say "You dance in the nude, partner? Unshoe the wonky wall! I'll show you."?

"Watch your back, we multiply your flashlights... run with the pack, we're home to buy the trash, right?... dooooon... doon doon dooooon..."

$50 to anybody who figures out that reference.

I have to say, I'm not sure I've EVER wanted to see screenshots of something as I want to see screenshots of KOFXII.

Livin_Lovin · Feb 11, 2008

Please don't disappoint SNK. This game needs a significant leap in visuals (And possibly some noticeable gameplay improvements. Not really, but I still hope) over KOFXI in order to gain any kind of hype.

TJ Spyke · Feb 11, 2008

Dizzan said:
What is AOU and when is GDC?

It stands for "All Nippon Amusement Machine Operators' Union". It's basically a showcase for the newest in stand up machine technology (not just arcade games).

GDC 2008 is February 18-22.

Trakdown · Feb 11, 2008

Yay for PS3 port. Can't wait to see the sprites.

Oh, and I want to see Heidern in this version, damn it.

dfyb · Feb 11, 2008

can't wait

LowParry · Feb 11, 2008

"Are you okay!?"

Can't. Fucking. Wait!

klee123 · Feb 11, 2008

Can't wait, it'll be interesting to see how XII plays. I loved XI.

SnakeXs · Feb 11, 2008

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DTJAAAAM · Feb 11, 2008

Finally, I've been dying to hear more info on the game.

Gandara · Feb 11, 2008

Just one week. I hope it doesn't disappointment. Can't wait!

dragonlife · Feb 11, 2008

Nice! The days is close--I can't wait!

Need a PS3/360, though D:

Ciel · Feb 11, 2008

The backgrounds must be insane. Maybe this game can make up for SFIVs direction. There's still room for hand-drawn 2D!!

llTll · Feb 11, 2008

i cant wait...

LowParry · Feb 11, 2008

Ciel said:
The backgrounds must be insane. Maybe this game can make up for SFIVs direction. There's still room for hand-drawn 2D!!

2D is still alive. Arc know this well

Tain · Feb 11, 2008

Second most exciting game at AOU.

edit: oh yeah, SFIV, too. Maybe third most.

sprocket · Feb 11, 2008

The new Samurai spirits is on the Type X² but its in 3d. There is a tiny pic on that site from it.

Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew · Feb 11, 2008

Better come to motherfucking North America! Tired of them being Japan only...

Raging Spaniard · Feb 11, 2008

Ciel said:
The backgrounds must be insane. Maybe this game can make up for SFIVs direction. There's still room for hand-drawn 2D!!

I dont think SF IV has to make up for ANYTHING, ill take something original anyday.

zalemale · Feb 11, 2008

Apparently Street Fighter IV is going to be playable there as well...

...gonna do my best to make it over there this weekend.

ZealousD · Feb 11, 2008

Raging Spaniard said:
Not that Im bitter, but its really fucking annoying to play the entire game one way, and then all of a sudden having to resort to trying one tactic over and over in order to beat the cheap ass final KOF boss du jour. KOF is a great series, but that one aspect screams poor design choice and its sad that now its a staple. (btw my example of a good final boss fight would be Gill, from 2rd strike)

It's not really poor design. In fact, it's a brilliant design... if you're looking to suck quarters.

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