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"Latest KOF to be released on Atomiswave" , posted Thu 11 Sep 00
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Just got back from the AMShow.
Yes, Sammy announced together with Capcom that they will be making a "Sammy vs. Capcom". It's only in an announcement stage right now and there seems to be no details planned out by the two companies. Capcom's Funamizu said that he hopes to make the Capcom characters in Guilty Gear quality, so it's most likley that the game will be in 2D.
Another surprize announcement was SNK Playmore's announcement at Sammy's stage that they will be making games for the Atomiswave, and that their first title will be The King Of Fighters 2003 let me rewrite that: the next latest KOF will be released on Atomiswave, no title given. Aside from the usual "we'll try to make it better since it's a new platform", there's no details on the game as well.
Edit #4 in under 20 minutes: And the new Guilty Gear game's been officially named as Guilty Gear Isuka. There was a foreign version available as well, so that most likely means.. and I said KOF 2004&3 by mistake, excuse me and my rush.
I changed the BBS subject header. I do remember KOF2003 being scheduled for winter, but this new one is scheduled for spring.. only like 3-4 months of gap between the titles...??
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SAMMY vs. CAPCOM Announced!!!
Latest KOF to be on Atomiswave!!!!
News From 09/11/03
Sammy vs. Capcom, Latest KOF to be released on Atomiswave
Image: Softbank Games
Sammy has revealed in the Amusement Machine Show (AM Show) today that SNK Playmore will be releasing videogame titles on the Atomiswave hardware as a third party. Sammy also revealed that they will be working on a collaboration project together with major software publisher Capcom for the Atomiswave as well.
SNKPlaymore has announced their first release on the Atomiswave hardware as the latest release in "The King Of Fighters" series. Sammy has revealed that their project with Capcom will be "Sammy vs. Capcom". No details on either titles are available as of yet. The KOF for the Atomiswave is currently in development and scheduled for release in spring of 2004, while Sammy vs. Capcom is yet to go into production.
Note: I wrote KOF2004 by mistake since the game was announced for release that year. apologies. -H.Moriarty
Computer translation of:
http://www.zdnet.co.jp/games/gsnews/0309/11/news02.html
ATOMISWAVEにSNK，カプコン参入! GGX新作も
They are SNK and Capcom entry to ATOMISWAVE! Also GGX new work
2003年9月11日
September 11, 2003
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サミーは本日（9月11日），東京ビッグサイトで開催中の「第41回アミューズメントマシンショー」の会場にて，業務用基板ATOMISWAVEにSNKプレイモアが参入，またカプコンのキャラクターライセンスを受けた製品を開発していることを明らかにした。
Sammy showed clearly that the product with which SNK pre IMOA received entry and the character license of Capcom is developed to the business-use substrate ATOMISWAVE at the hall of the "41st amusement machine show" in session in Tokyo Big Sight today (September 11).
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SNKプレイモアがATOMISWAVE向けに開発しているのはは，伝説の格闘ゲーム「KING OF FIGHTER」。またサミーがカプコンと共同で開発しているのは，「Sammy vs CAPCOM（仮称）」だ。
It is the fighting game "KING OF FIGHTER" of は and a tradition which SNK pre IMOA is developing for ATOMISWAVE(s). Moreover, it is "Sammy vs CAPCOM (tentative name)" that Sammy is developing in collaboration with Capcom.
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このほかにも，ネット＆4人対戦が可能な「ギルティギア イスカ」も発表されている。
In addition, "guilty gear ISUKA" in which network & four-person waging war is possible is announced.
発表会の詳細については，こちらからGO！
About the details of an exhibition, it is GO from from [ here ]!
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"here" in the above points to this next link. Here is a computer translation of it.
http://www.zdnet.co.jp/games/gsnews/0309/11/news06.html
ATOMISWAVEにKOFやカプコンキャラ！サミー詳報
They are KOF and KAPUKONKYARA to ATOMISWAVE! A full account is Sammy-given.
2003年9月11日
September 11, 2003
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サミーは本日（9月11日），「第41回アミューズメントマシンショー」の会場にて，業務用基板「ATOMISWAVE」の新ソフトラインアップを発表した。
Sammy announced the new soft lineup of a business-use substrate "ATOMISWAVE" at the hall of the "41st amusement machine show" today (September 11).
ATOMISWAVEは，サミーが開発する業務用プラットフォーム。
ATOMISWAVE is a business-use platform which Sammy develops.
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今回，新しくこのATOMISWAVEがオンラインで繋がる「AW-NET」機能が追加された。「AWカード」という専用カードを店舗で購入，筐体に差して使うことにより，全国ランキングに登録やプレイデータの保存といったサービスを受けることができるのだ。
The "AW-NET" function in which this ATOMISWAVE is connected on-line newly this time was added. When it uses at a store, putting the exclusive card "AW card" to purchase and a case, services, such as registration and preservation of play data, can be received in national ranking.
登録した内容や戦績は，PCや携帯電話から確認することが可能。また，ゲームをプレイするたびに貯めることができる「AWポイント」を消費すれば，キャラクターのカスタマイズや待ち受け画面のDLなどもできる。
The registered contents and a war record can be checked from PC or a cellular phone. moreover -- if "AW point" which can be collected whenever it plays a game is consumed -- customize of a character -- it awaits and DL of a screen etc. is made
本日発表されたタイトルは，ほとんどがこの「AW-NET」に対応した製品。ラインアップは次の通り。
the product corresponding to [ title / which was announced today ] this "AW-NET" in most Lineup is as follows.
・ネットセレクト サラリーマン金太郎
- Network selection Salaried worker golden Taro
・FORCE FIVE（対戦格闘・2004年春予定）
- FORCE FIVE (a waging-war grapple and 2004 year spring schedule)
・新・三国戦記 七星転生（対戦格闘・11月下旬）
- New and Mikuni record of war It is transmigration (a waging-war grapple and end of November) 7 star.
・ギルティギア イスカ
- Guilty gear ISUKA
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特にギルティギア イスカは，人気2D格闘「ギルティギア」シリーズの最新作。最大4人の過酷な対戦（協力＆乱戦プレイOK）が可能になったほか，いままで一直線上のみだったバトルが，手前と奥の2ラインで戦う方式に変更。そして相手の背後を取る「振り向きボタン」の導入など，さまざまな新システムが取り入れられている。
It is especially a guilty gear. ISUKA is the latest work of popular 2D grapple "guilty gear" series. A maximum of four persons' severe waging war (cooperation & dogfight play O.K.) was attained, and also the battle it was [ battle ] only a straight line top until now changes into the system fought by two lines of this side and the back. and "which takes a partner's back -- it turns and various new systems, such as introduction of button", are taken in
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気になる開発度は，現在50％。年末には発売される予定だ。なお，AMショーのサミーブースでは，この「ギルティギア イスカ」が，7台でプレイアブル出展されているので，ぜひ遊びに行ってみよう。
The degree of development to worry is 50% now. It is due to be sold to an end of the year. In addition, in the SAMI booth of AM show, since play ABURU exhibition is carried out by seven sets, this "guilty gear ISUKA" will go to surely play.
また会場では，もう一つ重大な発表が！ それはSNKプレイモアのATOMISWAVE正式参入，そしてカプコンのライセンスを受けたソフトの開発だ！
Moreover, the announcement with serious one more at the hall! They are ATOMISWAVE formal entry of SNK pre IMOA, and the soft development which received the license of Capcom!
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SNKプレイモアのATOMISWAVE参入・第1弾の作品となるのは，伝説の格闘ゲーム「ザ・キング・オブ・ファイターズ」の新作。現在2004年春の稼働を目標に開発を行っているという。
A legendary fighting game "the THE king OBU Fighters" creates becoming the work of the ATOMISWAVE entry and the 1st cartridge of SNK pre IMOA newly. It says [ developing for the purpose of operation of the spring of present 2004, and ].
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もう一つのカプコンライセンス供与作品は，その名も「Sammy VS CAPCO（仮）」。発表のために壇上にあがったカプコン船水氏からは，「ヴァンパイアがあの絵で動いたら面白いなぁ～と思っています」なんて言葉が出ていたぞ。
For another Capcom license supply work, the name is also "Sammy VS CAPCO (temporary)." it is interesting if "VAMPAIA moves by that picture from Mr. Capcom 船水 who took the stage for the announcement -- I think - language had come out in " etc.
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同じく壇上にあがったアークシステムワークスの石渡氏からも，「両社のシステムをうまく組み合わせて，面白い作品を創り上げていきたい」とコメント。投入時期は不明だが，ストリートファイターや私立ジャスティス学園，ヴァンパイアセイヴァーとGGXキャラが共演する夢のソフト。ファンならずともぜひ期待していよう！
An interesting work is commented as 創り上げて stylish たい", combining the system of "both companies well also from Mr. Ishiwatari of arc system WAKUSU who similarly took the stage. Injection time is the software of the dream in which a street fighter, a private justice school, and VAMPAIASEIVA GGX KYARA play together although it is unknown. It will surely expect even if not a fan!
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KOF 2003 on Atomiswave
This was just announced at the AMShow moments ago... confirmation is at MMcafe... also you'll notice the SNK logo with Atomiswave here http://www.zdnet.co.jp/games/gsnews/0309/11/news02.html
EDIT- MMCAFE made a mistake... it's 2003 on ATOMISWAVE! We don't have to wait a whole year!
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Actually, the news is true. Sammy and SNK Playmore has been having discussions with KOF 2K3 for a while now and it has finally been decided for the KOF series to enjoy a more powerful system. They've been going back and forth on this issue for months and I posted the news of KOF 2K3 on MVS a little premature.
If you read the news in this section:
http://www.snk-capcom.com/news/archives/00000003.htm
Read the part about the "surprise" in the KOF 2003 section. The surprise was for KOF 2003 to appear on the Atomiswave, not the MVS.
There you have it folks, the slow demise of the NEO GEO MVS Hardware is here.
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Here is the news page linked to above.
http://www.snk-capcom.com/news/archives/00000003.htm
04.24.2003
The Future of SNK/Playmore Releases (Updated 05/09/2003)
It's no surprise to arcade operators, nor producers of home game consoles that the market is slowing down due to a weak economy. How do we see this affecting Playmore?
Let's talk about the games being released this year/early next year: Metal Slug 5, a new "V-Liner" type game, Poker Kingdom/Bingo Island (gambling/slot), SNK vs. Capcom Chaos, King of Fighters 2003 and finally Samurai Shodown V. With a strong line up, such as that, whether the economy is bad or not, s-c.com believes this year will be a banner year for Playmore in all of their sectors, MVS (Arcade), AES (Neo Geo Home) and as a 3rd Party supporter (PS2 & DC). Initially, all games from Playmore will be released for the arcade format first, then the home versions to follow.
Metal Slug 5: Despite the less than favorable responses from arcade vendors and Slug fans, Metal Slug 4 performed very well in the arcade market throughout the world. From what we've heard, MS5 has been given more treatment and time with regards to programming, hence would result in improved graphics, gameplay and music. Playmore is aware themselves of how awesome Metal Slug 3 is and because of this, they are striving for the same overall "greatness" to be placed in Metal Slug 5. s-c.com is truly excited another Slug can be made and this time, by Playmore's programmers. So within a few months, we'll have ourselves another Slug to deal with. Can't wait!!!
(Update): We have confirmed that Metal Slug 5 will come out after SVC Chaos, which in our opinion is a great move. Slated to come out a month or two before SVC, we believe it's best to spread out the games and possibly give Playmore more programming time to perfect and revive what Metal Slug 3 gave us. The tentative release for MS5 is now around October. Sounds like great news to me.
Poker Kingdom Bingo Island: This is the official title to the follow-up to SUN's "gambling series." You basically have two games into one, as described by the title, Poker and Bingo. Like V-Liner and Jockey Gran Prix, you place a bet to earn coins, credits or whatever the machine is set up to reward. Maybe it's because it involves the idea of bling, bling, but in the U.S. these games are nothing more than a collector's piece as they're pretty much made for the gambling arena. When we receive more information on this, we'll be sure to post up some pics and a write up of the overall game itself.
SNK vs. Capcom Chaos: Need we explain the "hugeness" of this game? Let's just say the programmers have put quite a bit of time into programming this chaotic game. Just how long? We can't say, but it's a looong time. The longer the better. Expected to cast at least 26 characters, SvC is to be considered the MOST ANTICIPATED SNK/Playmore release of all time. This is the game to have on all formats. MVS, AES, PS2, whatever. We all lose nights of sleep waiting for SvC to come out, let alone just screenshots itself. Yeah, we'll have nice colored pics for you guys soon enough. I think you'll LOVE what you're gonna see. Shhh! More to come. Wouldn't it be wonderful if this game would be the first NG Cart to be over 1 Gig? =)
KOF 2003: The fans have spoken throughout the past few years to take out the Strikers. Playmore listened and implemented the traditional 3 vs. 3 fighting in KOF 2002, which turned out to be a huge success. With improved graphics (higher frame rate), better gameplay and simply stunning tunes, KOF 2002 is considered to be "perfect" in our book. The good news: We're getting SvC before KOF. The bad news: KOF 2003 is a few months after SvC. So why is this bad? Well, Neo fans expect more and if SvC turns out to be a monumental game overall, the bar will be raised for KOF 2003. This time around, expect many new faces and more backgrounds.
(Update): It's somewhat interesting to note that KOF 2003 has received little information from the Japanese news media or gaming magazines recently. Is there a surprise? You bet, but unfortunately, this news has to wait until near the official announcement.
Samurai Shodown V: Who would've ever thought that the Samurai Shodown series would be revived? Not me. But with open arms, we welcome the slasher crew back and if I get my wish, Gen An will make his ugly return. For those who didn't live or experience through the early Samurai Shodown days, this franchise is what made SNK so great and with Samurai Shodown V, we expect the greatness to continue. If anything, expect crazier combos, added characters and a much improved gameplay engine. At this pace, should we now hope for MOTW2? We can hope, but no cigar.
There are many doubters out there of Playmore's future. I have no doubt for one second in my mind that 2003/2004 is going to be a phenomenal year for them. Look at the titles above. In all of SNK's years, can you recall any 1 year where titles like that above have been released consecutively? The video game market is tough. Playmore knows that and because of this, each and every game must be carefully selected and the quality and efforts put into them will be nothing less than superb. There is no more room for another Fight Fever or Legend of Success Joe. Many want the old "SNK" back. Personally, s-c.com thinks the new "SNK", which we know today as Playmore, is swinging for higher goals, will succeed and we fully support them 100%.
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Uh, more news?!!! Yeah, clean up time.
With all the craziness going on between Sammy, SNK and Capcom, we had to dig for more news...this time, confirmed!!
As my ex-girlfriend keeps saying, "Let's start all over again, yeah?" And I keep replying, "yeah, sure, let's give it another try."
So here goes:
King of Fighters 2003 WILL be on the Neo Geo MVS/Jamma System, not the Atomiswave. KOF 2003 will be released in December as we previously announced weeks ago.
The King of Fighters Sammy will be displaying on their Atomiswave will be their own version, with no specific details on what it is just yet, but it will definitely not be KOF 2003.
Also, this is the ONLY title that has been officially announced to appear on the Atomiswave. No other future SNK Playmore title is agreed upon, so don't trade in that Neo just yet.
So expect the SNK Playmore line up for this year to be:
Samurai Shodown Zero
Metal Slug 5
King of Fighters 2003
Sometimes, we just have to confirm, confirmed news.
It's a jungle out there when it comes to news, but someone has to report it.
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The King of Fighters 2003 (working title)
Publisher: SNK Playmore Developer: SNK Playmore Genre: Action
Release Date: Q2 2004 (Japan)
Tokyo arcade game lineup
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Sammy, Tecmo, Namco, Sega and others take the wraps off a slew of new titles. Full AMShow report here.
TOKYO--A number of new arcade game titles have been revealed at the Amusement Machine Show (AMShow), a commercial trade show centered for arcade operators and distributors.
Sammy
The biggest news at Sammy's booth was the announcement of SNK Playmore joining on as third party developer of a new King of Fighters game (using its Atomiswave arcade system) and the collaboration project between it and Capcom to jointly develop a new title, tentatively called Sammy vs. Capcom. (See our coverage of that announcement.)
In addition to these two major announcements, Sammy was heavily promoting its new Atomiswave arcade system. All games at its booth were operating on the platform.
Sammy had its upcoming, four-player compatible Guilty Gear game on display (now officially titled Guilty Gear Isuka). All characters from Guilty Gear XX have been confirmed to be in the game. However, beta tests, which have taken place over the past month in various arcades, have only sported half of the compete character set in playable form. This may not be significant as the game is only 50 percent complete.
An English version of Guilty Gear Isuka was also on display at the show, suggesting that the game is already being primed for international distribution.
Along with all the other games displayed for the Atomiswave system at its booth, Guilty Gear Isuka will be taking advantage of the AW-NET system (a network service similar in concept to Sega's VF.Net System) that allows players to receive additional capabilities and bonuses, such as the ability to compete in the national score ranking, playing characters with special colors, and receiving wallpapers for cell phones. A card can be purchased and inserted into a slot in the Atomiswave cabinet to save items, or players can use data from the AW-NET system in other AW-compliant games.
Aside from Guilty Gear Isuka, a new 3D fighter game named Force Five was revealed at the show. While Force Five plays with the standard controls of a conventional 3D fighter, the structure of the game's battle rounds are fundamentally different. Each round in Force Five consists of a short 20 second bout, and a single combination can deplete nearly all of the opponent's life, at times. However, the game doesn't feel too short, time-wise, since each stage consists of 5 rounds.
Taiwan-based third-party developer IGS will be releasing a side-scrolling action game on the Atomiswave named "Knights of Valour: The Seven Spirits." Knights of Valour is based on the Chinese story of the Three Kingdoms and features Asian-style graphics. As it is being released on the Atomiswave system, the graphics are considerably more detailed and colorful than IGS's previous action game, Road of the Sword.
Similar to Guilty Gear Isuka, Knights of Valour was on display in both Japanese and English.
Taito
Taito had a number of new titles scheduled for arcade release on display. Genres included shooters and fighters. The biggest news at Taito's booth was the announcement of "Zoid Infinity," a 3D battle game based on toy maker Tomy's Zoid series.
The player will sit in a cockpit, as the driver of a Zoid, and battle against multiple enemies by shooting both missiles and lasers at them. The player can ride on an original Zoid by recording parts and configurations onto an IC card, via the screen on the card dispenser machine, and then inserting the card into the Zoid cabinet when playing the game.
The IC card system is similar to what is used in Taito's Battle Gear racing game, currently in distribution throughout Japan.
The sequel to the popular shooter Psyvariar, Psyvariar 2 was displayed at Taito's booth as well. Running on the Sega Naomi board, Psyvariar 2 still keeps its Buzz system, where the player's ship levels up by purposely dodging the enemy's shots at the very rim of the ship. Psyvariar 2 has a number of changes, however. The ship is now a mech robot and can be chosen from two different types. The ship's level does not rise until the stage is cleared. The rolling system now allows the ship to stay rolling until the joystick is set to neutral position.
In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of Space Invaders, Taito will be releasing a game named Space Invaders Anniversary which will consist of a number of different Space Invader versions, such as monochrome, cellophane colored, and 3D modes. The game will run on Taito's G-NET board.
Taito also had Exeus and Dark Awake on display. Exeus is 3D game that plays similarly to Space Harrier, with a button to shoot missiles, the ability to target enemies, and the ability to execute screen bombs.
Dark Awake is a fantasy style 2D fighter game developed by a Korean company, Eolith, and published by Taito. The graphics are distinctly different from traditional fighters, as the characters seem to be somewhat influenced by The Lord of the Rings and the art style that complements it.
The selection of characters includes an archer, a warrior, and a mage. Races include elves, trolls, and orcs. The game system adopts the striker system from SNK's King of Fighters 2000 but with a bit of a new arrangement. At the beginning of each stage in Dark Awake, the player can select a character to be his playable character. The player can replace them with an item, such as a healing potion or an invisible cloak. Items have many uses and can be used multiple times in a round. If the characters are not replaced by items, they can be called out to assist the player.
Also unique to Dark Awake is that characters on both the winner and loser's side rotate to the next fighter when a round ends.
Taito will also be publishing a puzzle game from developer Aiky named "Pocchitto Nyaa" which features falling pieces of blocks in the shape of cats and dogs that must be erased. The method of erasing the block pieces is to set them into a row and simply wait for a shining piece of the same color to come falling, but in order to receive a high score, the player must make branches extending out of each row. A higher score can be achieved when there are more branches extending out from a single row of blocks.
Sega
Sega's booth featured a number of driving games. The most popular game at Sega's booth was OutRun2, which had a large line of anxious gamers who often had to wait as long as one hour to play.
The game follows the tradition of the original Outrun. Stages flow seamlessly from the starting point of Palm Beach. Players were often seen drifting their vehicles and tumbling their cars into the air.
Sega was heavily promoting its new car machine cabinet, named the Cycraft. Having three axles for front and back, left and right, and vertical movements, Sega's Cycraft clearly moved more vigorously than other leading car cabinets in current release.
Sega's ClubKart and F-Zero AX will be housed in the Cycraft cabinet.
Gekitou Pro Yakyuu (which can be translated as "Fierce Fight Baseball") was on display. The baseball game is based on a library of classic mangas by artist Shinji Mizushima, and complements his art style with the effective use of cell style rendering. The game has been developed for the Triforce platform.
The arcade version of Puyo Puyo Fever was on display at Sega's booth also. Puyo Puyo Fever completely replaces the old mascot characters in the series (except for the yellow, long-eared Carbuncle). The graphics of the blobs have been given further detail in the game, and the puyo pieces now feel more like jelly than before.
While the numbers of falling blobs have been traditionally set as two per fall, it ranges between two to four blobs in Puyo Puyo Fever. Also added as a new feature to the game system, the player can stock up on a fever meter to go into a fever mode. Once in fever mode, a set of blobs that comes pre-aligned to be erased will appear on the screen, allowing both beginners and experts to execute major combos.
Sega also had a sample of a Virtua Fighter 4: Evolution cabinet that is operated through the use of a prepaid money card, which seems to be one of the new trends in the arcade industry.
Namco
Namco had four titles on display: Tokyo Cop, Dragon Chronicle, Taiko no Tatsujin 5, and Counter-Strike Neo.
Tokyo Cop is a car game where the player must drive into a criminal's car and keep banging into them until they can be caught. By gaining a good rank, the player will be able to choose additional cars. There is a small keyboard panel on the game machine which can be used to create an ID and password to retain player's data within the machine.
Dragon Chronicle is a dragon taming game where the player starts out by creating a dragon from the six natural elements. By putting the dragon through various training exercises and acquiring new skills, the dragon can battle with dragons of other players. A card will be dispensed from the arcade machine at the end of each game. Cards come with an illustration of the player's dragon. The player can continue playing at any time again by using the card, and the card's illustration will change as the dragon gets stronger.
Taiko no Tatsujin 5 is the latest release in Namco's Japanese drumming game series. Players can drum to the tune of a variety of J-Pop, game music, and even classical tunes (such as Beethoven's Symphony No.5). For the first time in the series, the game will allow players to choose whatever songs they like, and it lets them decide a difficulty level as well.
Counter-Strike Neo is the custom made edition of Counter Strike, which currently runs in only one LAN entertainment facility named LED Zone in Japan. Namco had created a small version of the LED Zone in their booth--specially for this event.
Tecmo
Tecmo had a simple dartboard game and one new action game at its booth. Tentatively named Xero, the multi-player 3D action game will be the first arcade game that is actually connected to the Internet and allows networked, head-to-head competition with other competitors at distant arcades (as well as at a networked PC).
While the game was on display in arcade cabinets, only Tecmo staff was allowed to play (as the controls are not fully developed). Similar to other multiplayer games, Xero seems to have a player's lounge where gamers can set up a game and invite others in for a match--even from an arcade cabinet.
Xero is scheduled for release in the spring of 2004.
Capcom
Capcom had two titles on display at its booth. One was a 3D grappling game named Pride GP 2003, based on the Pride tournament battles and featuring fighters such as Kazushi Sakuraba, Ryan Gracie, and Wanderlei Silva.
The other was Kidou Senshi Gundam Z: AEUG Vs. Titans.
SNK Playmore
SNK Playmore did not have a booth of its own, but their Samurai Spirits Zero was on display at the show. The game is scheduled for release on September 25.
By Staff, GameSpot [POSTED: 09/11/03 06:09 PM]
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Guilty Gear Isuka
Publisher: Sammy Studios Developer: Sammy Studios Genre: Action
Release Date: 2004 (Japan)
New KOF, Sammy vs. Capcom announced in Tokyo
News
Sammy and SNK will tap the Atomswave system to support just-announced King of Fighters title. Also announced is Sammy vs. Capcom.
TOKYO--Sammy revealed in a press event at the Amusement Machine Show, that it will join forces with publisher SNK Playmore to develop a new King of Fighters for the arcade. The new game will use Sammy's Atomiswave system.
The new title is scheduled for release in the spring of 2004.
After a short video presentation using footage of King of Fighters 2002 to promote its next title, SNK Playmore representative Akihito Kadowaki appeared on the Sammy stage and commented that the game's development has already begun.
"It [KOF] has long been the strongest series that we have. It is probably [our] most well-recognized franchise in the world." said Kadowaki. "Up to now, it has been running on the Neo Geo platform; one that had limited capabilities. This is the first time that we will be working with another company's platform--the Atomiswave system. We hope to make this an opportunity to get motivated and do some good work."
Kadowaki did not release any details on the game but supported statements from Sammy that the game will make use of the AW-NET, a network service connected to the Atomiswave that allows players to receive a variety of bonuses--similar to what gamers enjoy by playing Guilty Gear Isuka (the ability to customize a character's color, join in an Internet score ranking, and download wallpapers for cell phones).
Kadowaki closed his presentation by stating, "We hope to create a King of Fighters that is cool to watch--and one that takes full advantage of Atomiswave's capabilities."
After the King of Fighters presentation, Sammy then announced they had acquired a license from Capcom and would soon begin work on "Sammy vs. Capcom," again, using the Atomiswave system.
Arc System Works' Ishiwatari Daisuke (of the Guilty Gear series) and Capcom's Funamizu Noritaka (of the Street Fighter series) will be working as lead staff members on the development team. The two then appeared on stage and commented briefly on the project and stated that development had already begun.
Ishiwatari addressed attendees from the stage saying that he cannot imagine what Sammy vs. Capcom will be like if the strengths of the two companies are combined, given that the systems each company has worked on differ so vastly.
Funamizu expressed that while many details of the new title still needed to be addressed, he hinted that the game will likely be developed in a style similar to the recent Guilty Gear games.
"To be honest, [we] haven't thought of anything at all yet. But the users probably want Capcom characters moving in Guilty Gear's graphics, so it would be good if we can create it with that kind of a touch. Personally, I'd like to see Vampire (known as Darkstalkers in the US) characters moving in that art style."
When asked if, due to the collaborative nature of the project, he sensed increased enthusiasm on the part of the teams (from each of the two companies), Funamizu replied: "[I'm] not sure" and laughed. He ended his comments by saying "[We] will work hard."
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JAMMA 2003 12 Sep, 2003
The 41st Amusement Machine Show (nicknamed after the trade association the JAMMA show) proved an overwhelming, rather than previously feared 'underwhelming' event in amusement development. The biggest upheaval in the Japanese amusement sector was the dominance of Sammy towards new development than even SEGA. The corporation had hinted at big things but as previously forecast by the Stinger they did deliver and more.
Sammy
The company held the players and operators attention throughout the first day of the show. The main announcement was the declaration of war against all IC card systems, with the launch of the Atomiswave-Network (AW-Net) system. A combined player tournament system, integrated cabinet link architecture, and IC card storage platform. Direct competition with the VF.Net environment by SEGA, and the Taito NESYS systems. The AW-Net will become the tournament and network backbone to the ATOMISWAVE and other derivative platforms. The IC card will enable player customisation of their game characters. Sammy clearly borrowing from the proven technology and infrastructure of others. The upright cabinet entry system startlingly familiar as the current SEGA variant a few booths down.
One new platform to share AW-Net is the 'Atomis' (TouchNet). The news of the touchscreen system scooped by the Stinger at least two issues before even one trade publication has even realised it exists (Stinger #223). The system was previewed in its stand based variant for Asian application. Showing one of the two game experiences this focusing on a puzzle narrative. The system squarely places Sammy in the touchscreen sector with all the ramifications this holds. A desperate scramble for more internationally appropriate game content that could make use of the AW-Net feature is underway with sources to TSR talking of a possible PhotoPlay agreement in the interim.
The appearance of an 80% complete 'Guilty Gear Isuka' marked the first AW-Net game, the fighter more an enhancement of the last version released on the ATOMISWAVE, bar the new Tag feature that allowed four way brawling over the systems network architecture. A feature previously envisaged by Namco for the last Tekken, now brought into reality with this fighter. The AW-Net will compete heavily against VF4 and the whole VF.net environment, an additional slap in the face for the failed merger with Sega.
Speaking of the merger it was reported on the Sammy booth that a possibility of renegotiations to this end were leaked. The similarity in Sammy's and Sega's activities possibly a negotiation gambit that the two would find a way to revive previously collapsed merger talks. The stealing of the Naomi throne is one obvious direction. Sammy placed the ATOMISWAVE at the head of the universal platform stakes with three platform supporters launched at JAMMA. The first was SNK Playmore, already scooped again as far back as June (Stinger #195). The company agreed that the latest rendition of the King of Fighter series would be on the ATOMISWAVE and that SNKP would consider all future titles to use the architecture.
The second surprise announcement is that Capcom would be reverting from the Naomi to universal platform to the ATOMISWAVE. The continuing decline in Capcom is hoped to be reversed by an effort to focus on a non-exclusive platform and to utilise the back catalogue of this prestigious developer.
Continuing the successful completion of Capcom Vs. SNK, and the recently released SNK Vs. Capcom. The two companies have announced the ATOMISWAVE release for 2004 of 'Sammy Vs. Capcom'. The majority of the work will be done by Sammy (possibly using Arc Studios for the development).
The game will be the first for a number of Capcom properties moving across to the ATOMISWAVE, ending the need for Capcom to license the NAOMI hardware for their future releases, the situation of future System 246 games was overlooked. Whether the game will also use the new AW-Net hardware was also not confirmed.
The final (but not expected to be the only) big signing to the ATOMISWAVE was the Taiwanese company IGS. The Stinger has already covered in detail the operation (Stinger #212), but the announcement that the operation would be suspending the involvement made in their PGM multiple game cartridge amusement platform for the Sammy hardware. Though missed by a number of commentators, the announcement will see in 2004 'Knights of Valour: The Seven Spirits' will be released on the Sammy system. The game converted from
the PGM original.
Sammy itself added eight internally developed titles for the ATOMISWAVE with a new 3D brawler called 'Force Five'. The game takes on a Tekken-esque style, and hopes to establish the inroads that Guilty Gear had established. The game was only shown in a 50% completed version, more to prove commitment than an expected release for 2003, and will be using the now ubiquitous AW-Net architecture.
Other titles and releases at JAMMA 2003 were;
Taito 'Battle Gear 3 Tuned', 'ZOIDS: Infinity', 'Space Invaders Anniversary', 'Iguzeus', 'Kollon', 'Psyvariar2: The Will to Fabricate', 'Pocchitto Nyan', 'Dark Awake: The King Has No Name', SEGA 'Out Run2', 'Puyo Puyo Fever', 'Ollie King', 'Gekitou Pro Baseball', 'StarHorse Progress', Namco 'Dragon Chronicle', 'Taikou Tetsuijn 5', 'Counter-Strike Neo', Capcom 'Mobile Suit GunDam Z: Aeug Vs. Titans', 'PRIDE Grand Prix 2003' SNK Playmore 'King of Fighter 2003', 'Samurai Spirit Zero' AzureJan Sei Do', 'Battle Marine Arcade' Tecmo 'Xero'.
Full reviews and company news on the above games can be read at www.thestingerreport.com
General Observations
The main fashions highlighted by JAMMA Show 2003 were obvious cost-effective ST platforms from Namco, SEGA and Aruze. The establishment of the ATOMISWAVE and the need for tournament and network gaming. But another fashion demonstrated was the Pre-Paid Cards. As covered by the Stinger #190, in July, with SEGA's experiment with the Edy Card (demonstrated on the SEGA Booth this year). There were a number of companies on the show floor demonstrating their proximity pre paid card systems, attempting to move a number of sites in Asia into investing in their future.
As was confirmed in the previous Stinger Scoop, but seemed question by a number of individuals who should know better, Konami felt that their attendance at the Tokyo Game Show was more important than supporting their amusement releases.
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