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"King Of Fighters XI ?" , posted Wed 4 May 06:12:

This is an actual filing in Japan's Trademark Office from SNKPlaymore.

And considering the unlikelyhood that they'd make a logo and trademark it without using it...

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"Re(1):King Of Fighters 11?" , posted Wed 4 May 06:20

(must not make Imoya jokes, must not make Imoya jokes, must not...)

So, the nickname of the game will be FXI ? At least something I like about it already.

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"Re(1):King Of Fighters XI ?" , posted Wed 4 May 06:21

quote:
This is an actual filing in Japan's Trademark Office from SNKPlaymore.

And considering the unlikelyhood that they'd make a logo and trademark it without using it...

Maybe SNKP is not going to assign years to them anymore (since it seems to take more than 1 year to make them). Still, having the year attached makes the game more... interesting. Then again, it kinda lowers the values of earlier KOFs (like how EA Madden games are reduced in value with each new year).

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"Re(2):King Of Fighters XI ?" , posted Wed 4 May 06:43

quote:
Maybe SNKP is not going to assign years to them anymore (since it seems to take more than 1 year to make them). Still, having the year attached makes the game more... interesting. Then again, it kinda lowers the values of earlier KOFs (like how EA Madden games are reduced in value with each new year).

I'm not one to collect every KOF, but still -- isn't there more that's markedly different about each installment of KOF, than with each installment of Madden?

[And on a tangent -- despite the fact that we see many older sports games at the bottoms of bargain bins, I actually wonder if there's even the remote chance that Madden games might actually increase in value as time passes -- based purely on the concept of classic team line-ups. Or do they include stats and line-ups from years past in newer games?]

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"Re(2):King Of Fighters XI ?" , posted Wed 4 May 06:44

odd. probably good to get away from years, anyway.

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"omegadog con queso" , posted Wed 4 May 06:48:

Maybe the reason why they removed the year was so they are not forced to fart out a new KOF every year. Hopefully this means that there would be more time to include bigger graphic/engine updates with every game.

Seems better to have a big KOF every 2-3 years than a slighty updated version every year or so.

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quote:
Maybe SNKP is not going to assign years to them anymore (since it seems to take more than 1 year to make them). Still, having the year attached makes the game more... interesting. Then again, it kinda lowers the values of earlier KOFs (like how EA Madden games are reduced in value with each new year).

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"Re(1):omegadog con queso" , posted Wed 4 May 07:13

quote:
Edit: tasty dish, easy to make

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"Re(1):omegadog con queso" , posted Wed 4 May 07:18

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Maybe the reason why they removed the year was so they are not forced to fart out a new KOF every year. Hopefully this means that there would be more time to include bigger graphic/engine updates with every game.

Seems better to have a big KOF every 2-3 years than a slighty updated version every year or so.

Wow, that actually makes the most sense. After seeing people argue about what KoF is to what year these days, it makes sense to switch to numbers now. That way, they don't have the never-said promise hanging over there head of making one each year. Even though I liked having the year after the name, if going to number equals better quality due to more time to work on it, then by all means, let the numbers come!

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"Re(1):King Of Fighters XI ?" , posted Wed 4 May 09:33

quote:
This is an actual filing in Japan's Trademark Office from SNKPlaymore.

And considering the unlikelyhood that they'd make a logo and trademark it without using it...

I object! They should call it KoF Episode Nine. This would follow the trend they already started of putting the episode number like "Episode 7" on the games.
KoF 11 would count the "dream match" games, and my fan opinion is that it would be better without them counted. Also I believe that while counting 2 of the NeoGeo "dream match" games, it doesn't count other dream match and in-story games, such as KoF Neowave, Fatal Fury The King of Fighters, KoF Maksemum Empaac, or several of the other games like the gameboy games.

Thanks for the news, don't you want to put it on the front page? =)

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"Re(2):King Of Fighters XI ?" , posted Wed 4 May 10:12

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I object! They should call it KoF Episode Nine. This would follow the trend they already started of putting the episode number like "Episode 7" on the games.
KoF 11 would count the "dream match" games, and my fan opinion is that it would be better without them counted. Also I believe that while counting 2 of the NeoGeo "dream match" games, it doesn't count other dream match and in-story games, such as KoF Neowave, Fatal Fury The King of Fighters, KoF Maksemum Empaac, or several of the other games like the gameboy games.

Thanks for the news, don't you want to put it on the front page? =)

Yeah, calling this "KOF11" will only confuse the (few) mainstream players. They´ll see the "Episode 7" at the beggining of KOF2001 (or the numbers on the cover of the PAL 2000/2001 pack), find 2003 (ep.08) and then wonder where are all those other chapters.

Still, hopefully this new numbering and (radically) different logo are a sign that they make some kind of graphic upgrade... Even if it´s just ReBouting the 2003 sprites.

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"Re(3):King Of Fighters XI ?" , posted Wed 4 May 10:37

quote:
Maybe SNKP is not going to assign years to them anymore (since it seems to take more than 1 year to make them). Still, having the year attached makes the game more... interesting. Then again, it kinda lowers the values of earlier KOFs (like how EA Madden games are reduced in value with each new year).

I'm not one to collect every KOF, but still -- isn't there more that's markedly different about each installment of KOF, than with each installment of Madden?

[And on a tangent -- despite the fact that we see many older sports games at the bottoms of bargain bins, I actually wonder if there's even the remote chance that Madden games might actually increase in value as time passes -- based purely on the concept of classic team line-ups. Or do they include stats and line-ups from years past in newer games?]

KOF 00/01 collection is now $20 at EBGames and Gamestop (I got mine for $16 new at a different store). And KOF99, if you can find it on PSOne, is probably $9.99 new. Now these are just the console versions... I just checked National Console Support, and found that while KOF02 and KOF03 (Neo Geo AES Versions) are out of stock, '03 is priced about $100 more than its predecessor. Then again, '01 is priced the same as '02. THis makes me think that while there are differences between the games, the year notation is what might be driving the price down. It also makes me wonder how well KOF94Rebout will sell in the US... even now, I'm reluctant to buy a game with '94 in the title since it's now 2005.

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"Re(4):King Of Fighters XI ?" , posted Wed 4 May 11:44

That logo is exceptionally unimpressive.

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"Re(5):King Of Fighters XI ?" , posted Wed 4 May 12:14

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That logo is exceptionally unimpressive.

Agreed. I though 2k2's logo looked bad, but at least that one has some color to it.

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"Re(6):King Of Fighters XI ?" , posted Wed 4 May 15:29

If they made this episode 9 the logo would say "FIX"....

*insert random Imoya joke here*

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"Re(4):King Of Fighters XI ?" , posted Wed 4 May 17:42

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KOF 00/01 collection is now $20 at EBGames and Gamestop (I got mine for $16 new at a different store). And KOF99, if you can find it on PSOne, is probably $9.99 new. Now these are just the console versions... I just checked National Console Support, and found that while KOF02 and KOF03 (Neo Geo AES Versions) are out of stock, '03 is priced about $100 more than its predecessor. Then again, '01 is priced the same as '02. THis makes me think that while there are differences between the games, the year notation is what might be driving the price down. It also makes me wonder how well KOF94Rebout will sell in the US... even now, I'm reluctant to buy a game with '94 in the title since it's now 2005.

Well, as far as the consoles go, I'd chalk up the lower prices to their just being old games...

I think Juan's got a good point, but I'm going to miss having the year by the name... it made it feel more like an annual tournament instead of a regular fighting game. But yeah, maybe they'll be more willing to take some time and improve the graphics or something since they don't HAVE to have a KOF every year.

Just as long as they keep coming out, I'll be happy.

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"Re(7):King Of Fighters XI ?" , posted Wed 4 May 17:49

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If they made this episode 9 the logo would say "FIX"....

*insert random Imoya joke here*

Our KoF Fix after almost 2 years with no real sequel! (=

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"Re(8):King Of Fighters XI ?" , posted Wed 4 May 17:53

I wonder if FXII will be released before FFXII.

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"Re(9):King Of Fighters XI ?" , posted Thu 5 May 00:26

I approve of the idea of getting away from having the year stamped on the title since it inadvertantly became an expiration date. Trying to convince people to buy KoF02/03 in 2005 must have been a tough sell. But the idea that they are naming it FXI even though there aren't any games officially named KoF One through Ten is a work of demented genius. It also suggests there's less of a chance that this is going to be a major upgrade to the game engine, graphics or whatever and more of a continuation of what's been done in the past.

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"Re(6):King Of Fighters XI ?" , posted Thu 5 May 00:51:

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Agreed. I though 2k2's logo looked bad, but at least that one has some color to it.

ehehe...I really don't think they're going to keep it black and white. I'd be surprised if the patent office used color printing, too.

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I'm gonna interview falcoon at E3. woop woop!

[this message was edited by exodus on Thu 5 May 04:05]

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"Re(7):King Of Fighters XI ?" , posted Thu 5 May 07:27

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I'm gonna interview falcoon at E3. woop woop!

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"Re(8):King Of Fighters XI ?" , posted Thu 5 May 07:28

oh man. if he becomes my friend, and doesn't eat me, I can think of all kinds of great things for him to draw.

but prolly I'll just have him sign my boobs.

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"Re(9):King Of Fighters XI ?" , posted Thu 5 May 07:41

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I'll just have him sign my boobs.

Make sure he does it with a pen and not a ketchup bottle....

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"Re(7):King Of Fighters XI ?" , posted Thu 5 May 08:21

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I'm gonna interview falcoon at E3. woop woop!

As him why he hasn't improved as an artist in years, or how he thinks he can compete with the millions and millions of professional grade Japanese CG Superbabies.

Or just...subtly make fun of him for me.

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"Re(8):King Of Fighters XI ?" , posted Thu 5 May 08:24

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Or just...subtly make fun of him for me.

I could make fun of his weight.

I know how he can compete though - he's worked with them before, and he's good at drawing boobs. Those two things basically leave him set.

heyyyyyyyyyy you won't be going to E3, will you?

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"Re(9):King Of Fighters XI ?" , posted Thu 5 May 08:41

Darn it?! I would wanted to go myself but I'm about to leave the country.. Too bad, I would've taken my cuz Freeter with me.

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"Re(8):King Of Fighters XI ?" , posted Thu 5 May 08:46

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Ask him why he hasn't improved as an artist in years, or how he thinks he can compete with the millions and millions of professional grade Japanese CG Superbabies.

Not really sure what you want... random overhauls to his style every few years? I mean, there's always room for growth, but his style's pretty tight already. His coloring is very good, his proportions are solid, his poses are dynamic... I mean, his work isn't perfect, but no one's really is. And if he's doing artwork for video game companies, I'd say he can definitely compete.

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"Re(9):King Of Fighters XI ?" , posted Thu 5 May 08:57

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heyyyyyyyyyy you won't be going to E3, will you?

I wish. I haven't been in contact with the company I work for much lately and they didn't offer to give me tickets. At this point, I feel like it would be rude of me to ask.

I won't say "absolutely not", but it's a very slim possibility.

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"Falcoon ate my babies" , posted Thu 5 May 09:27:

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I'm gonna interview falcoon at E3. woop woop!

First, ask him what the fuck did he meant about a "new KOF that isn´t like NeoWave and isn´t like MI" (translation - get him to talk about this KOF11 thing).

Second, ask him when he´s releasing an artbook.

Then... force him to release an artbook with the zillion illustrations he´s done so far (website, Jojo event, KOF2002 event, KOF2003 combo DVD, KOF2003 comics, all the small SNK illustrations... and so on).

[this message was edited by beto on Thu 5 May 09:30]

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"Re(10):King Of Fighters XI ?" , posted Thu 5 May 10:57

I don't understand... I thought it was common knowledge for a long time that they were dropping the year from the titles... I thought it was really weird that everyone here seemed to be surprised by it. If I'm not mistaken, they've already announced that they would drop the year from the title since last year...

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