I hope that none of you have had the misfortune of missing out on the Samurai Shodown games, as they're some of the best 2D fighters ever produced. But if you have been avoiding the series for whatever reason, there's still hope: a compilation disc will be out later this year that contains practically every title in the franchise (Samurai Shodown, II, III, IV, V, V Special, and VI).
Thanks to an interview with SNK at GDC, we know that Samurai Shodown Anthology will be out in Q4 for PS2, PSP, and Wii. The best news, however, is that Samurai Shodown VI, a game that hasn't been available in the U.S. outside of arcades, will be among the titles included in the package.
Looks like I'd better start thinking about getting a PSP right about now. Anyone else anticipating this anthology as much as I am?
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6:43 PM on 02.25.2008
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Never played six at all, but loved the special edition of five. It's good of SNK to slap up some compilation disks for all these classic fighters.
About Friggin !@#%@^ time!! goddammit! & plz bring MvsC2 & King of Fighters to PSP as well! gad those are priceless games...
That's rad. I'll definitely buy it! I love SNK like a brother.
been VERY busy with Ghostbusters. it'll be the death of me...
@ Harassment
I love SNK too, which is why I put in double time with our SNK porting team.
so far announced is this, and SNK Arcade Classics.
More to come?
As for SS series, this compilation will be win, especailly for an arcade perfect SS2. It's all about the Cham Cham.
But I'm curious at Grim's decision to get the PSP version. The Wii and PS2 offer much better ways to enjoy these games, both in terms of visuals and controls. So why PSP it? Am I missing something?
Also this is an awesome compilation.
@Jonathon Holmes
All about the portability. I have a long, sucky commute so the PSP version is welcome.
@scape
SS1 is there. I skipped over the comma the first time I read the announcement too.
AMAZING!
You know, it's cheaper than the PSP, and has many moar hott games.
Otherwise, than yes, sign me up. I always preorder SNK games to try and help keep them in business. Looking at you Working Designs.
One of these days I'm going to get a PS2 and a SHITLOAD of games.
Yes.
wtf!
SamSho 6 is on a different arcade hardware and thus has not been emulated.
Whoohoo, now I can admire Iroha's super on a tv instead of through youtube.
<--Huge Samurai Shodown fan
I do *not* play these and other Neo Geo *not* roms all the time, hook it up with my laptop through the RGB cable onto my plasma, never had any issues at all.
Also, Bushido Blade Wii. I wants it.
I can't wait until it's released!
plain and simply
YES
Shame we'll never get SSRPG though. There is a fan translation in the works though, so here's hoping it actually gets completed.
Sorry, no. PS2 - Yes. PSP - No.
Everything worth buying on the PSP will be re-released on the PS2 or digitally for PSN / some future version.
Yes I'm bitter about no skype on for early adopters.
M
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This just made my day!
Neo Geo for the mother fucking win!