Cool, though I hope they announce a PS2 version as well to reach a wider market and install base (and increase chances of a NA port). Nothing wrong with keeping fans happy and going for more cash....
I also hope they take advantge of the added space and go for an enhanced port (Like Capcom did for SFA3). Having King, Shingo, and others return and be playable for this game would be super cool...
talbaineric
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"Re(2):KOF 2002 headed to DC?"
, posted Tue 24 Dec 16:39
Miwa has a very good point. Why should it be limited to just the DC and Japan? Playmore would be making a good move if they were to actually market their games for other systems.
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Rid Hershel
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"Re(3):KOF 2002 headed to DC?"
, posted Tue 24 Dec 17:04
It's not Playmore's decision, Sega of America is the one that doesn't allows titles to be published here.
Satoshi_Miwa
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"Re(4):KOF 2002 headed to DC?"
, posted Tue 24 Dec 18:42
quote: It's not Playmore's decision, Sega of America is the one that doesn't allows titles to be published here.
Not that the US market can support a mass market DC release right now, really. With little shelf space for the DC, and the is system considered dead in most retail circles. It'd be a money losing gamble even with the decent fan support for KOF and the DC (see the Neo Geo). So unless it went for a Niche release (which is not what Playmore needs to go for) through mail order, the game would probably fail in the retail market....
Like it or not, Playmore's games in NA will have to come for the PS2. And if they want to do more than just survive in Japan they need to release some games on the PS2 in Japan. It's just too big of a market to ignore...
Speaking of that, who do I have to throttle for a new Samurai Showdown game at Playmore? And how about the 3-D Showdown fighters with new graphics (and Buriki One)? Such a huge collection of titles, and yet Playmore isn't using it to it's fullest...
Freeter
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"Re(5):KOF 2002 headed to DC?"
, posted Tue 24 Dec 19:59
quote: Such a huge collection of titles, and yet Playmore isn't using it to it's fullest...
Right now they're playing it safe, which is a good strategy since they're still trying to get back on their feet.
We'll see those titles eventually.
RugalBernstein
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"Re(5):KOF 2002 headed to DC?"
, posted Tue 24 Dec 20:03
quote: (and Buriki One)
Auugughg... ( drooling )
I'll be doing some Buriki movies soon, for anybody who cares.
exodus
502th Post
New Red Carpet Member
"Re(6):KOF 2002 headed to DC?"
, posted Tue 24 Dec 21:23
quote: (and Buriki One)
Auugughg... ( drooling )
I'll be doing some Buriki movies soon, for anybody who cares.
:raises hand:
and KOF 2k2 for DC...I SAY YES.
Fro Boy11
1244th Post
Red Carpet Executive Member
"Re(7):KOF 2002 headed to DC?"
, posted Tue 24 Dec 21:39
YAY KOF2k2 on Dreamcast!!
That's some good news, I wonder how long it takes for Playmore to announce it on their web site? Anyway, when is it gonna be released. Hopefully around February. Then We'll all be caught up on our KOF.
I'll say this for Playmore, it doesn't take them 2 years to port over a KOF game, and for that I'm glad. I mean we got KOF 2K and 2K1 in a few months, how good is that?
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CrazyMax 48th Post
Rare Customer
"Re(7):KOF 2002 headed to DC?"
, posted Tue 24 Dec 21:41
quote: (and Buriki One)
Auugughg... ( drooling )
I'll be doing some Buriki movies soon, for anybody who cares.
:raises hand:
and KOF 2k2 for DC...I SAY YES.
Amen! Halleujah!
Fygee
499th Post
Gold Customer
"Re(8):KOF 2002 headed to DC?"
, posted Tue 24 Dec 23:40
Its a bad idea for them to continue making ports on the DC. It just keeps them in the hardcore market on dying hardware, which is exactly the opposite of what they should be doing.
They should port it to the PS2, GC, and/or X-Box, and enhance if not completely overhaul the graphics.
Fro Boy11
1249th Post
Red Carpet Executive Member
"Re(9):KOF 2002 headed to DC?"
, posted Wed 25 Dec 00:04
quote: Its a bad idea for them to continue making ports on the DC. It just keeps them in the hardcore market on dying hardware, which is exactly the opposite of what they should be doing.
They should port it to the PS2, GC, and/or X-Box, and enhance if not completely overhaul the graphics.
It could be worse, I mean they don't have to port anything to the DC as it is. They could just keep porting to the AES, but I do understand what you're talking about.
KOF 2000 was ported to the PS2, so there's something right there. Only if they could do that in the US, but the SNK NEOGEOUSA problems.....
I'm the King of my World!!
Bootation 190th Post
Regular Customer
"Re(10):KOF 2002 headed to DC?"
, posted Wed 25 Dec 00:14
Dreamcast is the ultimate gaming system ever! You can all lick my nuts!!
Also freeter where did u get that awesome gif of kyo?
Why would you would want to overhaul a port of kof 2002 to gamecube? whats the point? Why not make an all new 3d game or some crap.
Why not keep releasing kof for dreamcast? Its good graphics for that system.
Why would u wanna release anymore games for dreamcast in the us? Just release english translation options in asia.
Hardly anyone wants to buy dreamcast games in the us.
But hey the most populat show in the us is will and grace so i mean what does that tell ya?
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Fygee
500th Post
New Red Carpet Member
"Re(2):Re(10):KOF 2002 headed to DC?"
, posted Wed 25 Dec 01:04
The Dreamcast is nice for ports, but its very bad business sense, and right now that's the last thing they need.
exodus
503th Post
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"DON'T FORGET"
, posted Wed 25 Dec 01:57
I'd like to remind everyone of something here: a dreamcast port DOES NOT preclude a PS2 port. Please recall that KOF 2k1 is out for DC as we speak. The PS2 port is 'planned' or 'in development'. Recall further that the PS2 is a difficult system to dev for and Playmore are not at all used to working with it. They've *yet* to make a game for PS2. SO! KOF 2K2 is not even listed on their release list for DC...so who's to say they're *not* going to port it to PS2?? If you can get a version out fast, get it out!!! Grab the market that moves product, then release to other systems when you're *ready*!
It's not impossible.. i was expecting this to happen sooner or later. But Dammit, Playmore better not screw it up like how they did with KOF2k1 on the DC.
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Satoshi_Miwa
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"Re(6):KOF 2002 headed to DC?"
, posted Wed 25 Dec 10:28
quote: (and Buriki One)
Auugughg... ( drooling )
I'll be doing some Buriki movies soon, for anybody who cares.
Ohh, do some Ryo movies if you can! Ryo!!!
Satoshi_Miwa
1792th Post
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"Re(1):DON'T FORGET"
, posted Wed 25 Dec 10:33
quote: I'd like to remind everyone of something here: a dreamcast port DOES NOT preclude a PS2 port. Please recall that KOF 2k1 is out for DC as we speak. The PS2 port is 'planned' or 'in development'. Recall further that the PS2 is a difficult system to dev for and Playmore are not at all used to working with it. They've *yet* to make a game for PS2. SO! KOF 2K2 is not even listed on their release list for DC...so who's to say they're *not* going to port it to PS2?? If you can get a version out fast, get it out!!! Grab the market that moves product, then release to other systems when you're *ready*!
That's all I gotta say!
I know, I'm just a little bit worried about the current state of Playmore (Perhaps overly worried...). I really, really wanna see them make it and carry on the glory of SNK (and make some new games too).
Plus, given the weak nature of the Canadian dollar, I also wanna see English version of the game hit NA. Importing really ups the price of games, so I wanna import carefully...
NARUTO
1222th Post
Red Carpet Executive Member
"Re(6):KOF 2002 headed to DC?"
, posted Wed 25 Dec 11:48
quote: (and Buriki One)
Auugughg... ( drooling )
I'll be doing some Buriki movies soon, for anybody who cares.
Hopefully they'll make it good, as opposed to the half-assed port of 2001.
iggy
1106th Post
Red Carpet Premium Member+
"Re(1):It is now officially announced"
, posted Thu 26 Dec 05:03:
By the way, how is the PS2 version of KOF 2000? I would be very curious to see again Orochi, Lucky, Wolfgang and co, even as stupid maniac striker only characters.... Any load problem, sprite bugs, etc?
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[this message was edited by iggy on Thu 26 Dec 05:39]
Bootation 191th Post
Regular Customer
"I'm buying it."
, posted Fri 27 Dec 04:51
Kof 2002 is pretty rad. I dont miss shingo or King and the music is dope. The gameplay is good as well.
i skipped kof2001 cuz its sort of i dunno... goofy. gameplay wise.
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Ishmael
387th Post
Silver Customer
"Re(1):I'm buying it."
, posted Fri 27 Dec 11:47
While the idea of releasing new games for the DC is cool in an indie rock sort of way I do hope they put out a port for the PS2 as well in order to [hopefully] reach a larger customer base. But what I really find interesting is that the DC has been out of circulation for some time but it still has games coming out for it. What is the record for having games produced for a console after it's been removed from the market? I'm sure there are lunatics out there producing fan-made games for the Atari 2600 or whatnot but it is impressive that the DC is still getting a smattering of games so long after Sega let it go.
exodus
510th Post
New Red Carpet Member
"Re(2):I'm buying it."
, posted Fri 27 Dec 12:35
quote: it is impressive that the DC is still getting a smattering of games so long after Sega let it go.
They only let it go in the US. Check the third news post to see the release dates for the DC on through 2003. You'll see that in addition to the many 3rd party games, sega is doing re-releases of 11 titles (including segagaga, napple tale and zero gunner 2), and developing a new game entitled "I'll make a monster!".
oh and re: the atari comment: look here :) 2600 4 eva d00d
iggy
1110th Post
Red Carpet Premium Member+
"Re(2):I'm buying it."
, posted Fri 27 Dec 12:37
quote:What is the record for having games produced for a console after it's been removed from the market?
The last game on SFC I know is either SFZero2 or Rockman & Forte, in 1998... long after the console was dead.
おおむね大好評よ！
exodus
511th Post
New Red Carpet Member
"Re(3):I'm buying it."
, posted Fri 27 Dec 12:46
quote: The last game on SFC I know is either SFZero2 or Rockman & Forte, in 1998... long after the console was dead.
do you mean 'official' game, and not homebrew etc?
might well be dead of the brain for the PCE-cd in 1999
iggy
1114th Post
Red Carpet Premium Member+
"Re(4):I'm buying it."
, posted Fri 27 Dec 12:53
quote:do you mean 'official' game, and not homebrew etc? might well be dead of the brain for the PCE-cd in 1999
Yes, I meant official games. Damn, the PC Engine had such a long life... And don't forget the Neo Geo, who continue to have games even though it's completely dead, so dead that even it original creator is dead....
おおむね大好評よ！
exodus
512th Post
New Red Carpet Member
"Re(5):I'm buying it."
, posted Fri 27 Dec 12:56
quote: do you mean 'official' game, and not homebrew etc? might well be dead of the brain for the PCE-cd in 1999
Yes, I meant official games. Damn, the PC Engine had such a long life... And don't forget the Neo Geo, who continue to have games even though it's completely dead, so dead that even it original creator is dead....
heh...I don't think we can count the neo as dead though, since its still supported by a parent company. Though...I guess maybe they don't sell the hardware anymore?
RugalBernstein
3166th Post
Platinum Carpet V.I.P- Board Master
"Re(6):I'm buying it."
, posted Fri 27 Dec 16:02
quote: heh...I don't think we can count the neo as dead though, since its still supported by a parent company. Though...I guess maybe they don't sell the hardware anymore?
Nah, you can still by MVS motherboards.
Bootation 192th Post
Regular Customer
"Re(7):I'm buying it."
, posted Sat 28 Dec 09:51
I wanna email Playmore and ask them to add a engrish translation of kof2k2 when it comes out on dc.
"KOF 2002 headed to DC?" 
"Re(10):KOF 2002 headed to DC?" 
impure souls of the living dead shall be banished into eternal Damnation. Amen.
