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Samurai Shodown VI finally playable on U.S. consoles by way of anthology photo

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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the GAMEGOBLIN's Avatar
the GAMEGOBLIN at 02/25/2008 18:40
FIRST, also AWESOME
EternalDeathSlayer's Avatar
EternalDeathSlayer at 02/25/2008 18:41
I've played some of these games before, I'm sure of it. They were pretty fucking win back in the day. I'm there.
EternalDeathSlayer's Avatar
EternalDeathSlayer at 02/25/2008 18:42
Also, you know what Samurai fighting game I liked when I was young? Bushido Blade. It probably sucks if you play it now, but I kind of liked it back then. One hit kills FTW
AgentMOO's Avatar
AgentMOO at 02/25/2008 18:44
Bushido Blade was friggin awesome... all about the strategy
soul3150's Avatar
soul3150 at 02/25/2008 18:44
Me, me me me me me. I am looking forward to this something severe.

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.
Cyberxion's Avatar
Cyberxion at 02/25/2008 18:45
I'm interested in it for the value, but the SS series on the whole has been hit or miss over the years. However, with everything they've crammed into this compilation, you're definitely going to get something that works for you.
Dale North's Avatar
Dale North at 02/25/2008 18:47
aw, beat me to this.
UNDERSTAR's Avatar
UNDERSTAR at 02/25/2008 18:51
Its coming out in Q4. I might as well put myself into a coma for the long hellish wait!!
skankerzero's Avatar
skankerzero at 02/25/2008 18:59
I'm working on the PSP version of this, so you guys better buy it.
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Crunshii at 02/25/2008 18:59
Samurai Sprits on PSP YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!! W0000000000t!!!

About Friggin !@#%@^ time!! goddammit! & plz bring MvsC2 & King of Fighters to PSP as well! gad those are priceless games...
HarassmentPanda's Avatar
HarassmentPanda at 02/25/2008 19:01
@skankerzero

That's rad. I'll definitely buy it! I love SNK like a brother.
Jordan Grim Devore's Avatar
Jordan Grim Devore at 02/25/2008 19:04
I haven't seen you around here in a while, skankerzero! That's pretty damn cool.
skankerzero's Avatar
skankerzero at 02/25/2008 19:11
@ Grim

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?
Jonathan Holmes's Avatar
Jonathan Holmes at 02/25/2008 19:18
Woah, little caption in the left hand corner? I was just doing the same thing!

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?
Scape's Avatar
Scape at 02/25/2008 19:21
I've always wanted to try this game out. But why wouldn't they include the first game?
Wedge's Avatar
Wedge at 02/25/2008 19:23
Bushido Blade doesn't suck now, it's still the best sword dueling game in existence.

Also this is an awesome compilation.
nilcam's Avatar
nilcam at 02/25/2008 19:26
I am a SamSho whore. I'll get it for Wii. Another reason that Wii + Hori Arcade Sticks = EPICNESS.
togepi258's Avatar
togepi258 at 02/25/2008 19:29
testing SS = win
harrmonica's Avatar
harrmonica at 02/25/2008 19:29
samurai shodown=underrated
Gameboi's Avatar
Gameboi at 02/25/2008 19:32
Never played this, but I love swords and compilations featuring swords.
casualweaponry's Avatar
casualweaponry at 02/25/2008 19:33
So much win it hurts.

@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.
Jordan Grim Devore's Avatar
Jordan Grim Devore at 02/25/2008 19:35
SS on the go = win in my book. I don't plan on getting a Wii-compatible arcade stick (I still haven't been able to find a freakin' Wii in the first place) and I don't have a PS2.
Topher Cantler's Avatar
Topher Cantler at 02/25/2008 19:43
Needs moar Mina.
Jonathan Holmes's Avatar
Jonathan Holmes at 02/25/2008 19:44
No PS2?

AMAZING!

You know, it's cheaper than the PSP, and has many moar hott games.
Pariah's Avatar
Pariah at 02/25/2008 19:51
Man, this is gonna look like shit on my HDTV...unless progressive scan ftw?

Otherwise, than yes, sign me up. I always preorder SNK games to try and help keep them in business. Looking at you Working Designs.
Jordan Grim Devore's Avatar
Jordan Grim Devore at 02/25/2008 19:56
How I've gone this long without a PS2, I'll never know. I was planning on getting a PS3 w/ full back compat this summer, but you all know how that's going.

One of these days I'm going to get a PS2 and a SHITLOAD of games.
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BMaN32x at 02/25/2008 20:01
awesome, i missed this game
Monco Vega's Avatar
Monco Vega at 02/25/2008 20:09
Why don't you *not* play these on an emulator? Grab a USB controller and off you go.
Mxyzptlk's Avatar
Mxyzptlk at 02/25/2008 20:15
Hell.
Yes.
manasteel88's Avatar
manasteel88 at 02/25/2008 20:24
NOOOOOO...I thought this would have finally been the moment I could play Samurai Showdown RPG

wtf!
decoyb's Avatar
decoyb at 02/25/2008 20:34
I'll pick it up if it's 20 just to support 2d fighters. If anyone is looking for a great 2d fighter you can get bakumatsu roman (last blade) on the Japanese PSN for about 5 bucks. Last Blade isn't directly related to Samurai Showdown but it's basically a Mark of the Wolves caliber game that plays alot like Samurai Showdown.
s0lesurviv0r's Avatar
s0lesurviv0r at 02/25/2008 20:50
@Monco Vega
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.
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Shawnzzy at 02/25/2008 20:55
man im so happy we are getting this, you can try to play some of these on NOT roms but the frame rate is horrid its great to see my wii getting its fighter on
HideousKojima's Avatar
HideousKojima at 02/25/2008 21:30
When will they ever translate the samurai shodown rpg?
Kismet's Avatar
Kismet at 02/25/2008 21:40
YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY!!!!

<--Huge Samurai Shodown fan
Monco Vega's Avatar
Monco Vega at 02/25/2008 21:51
@Shawnzzy
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.
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SonicTHP at 02/25/2008 21:54
I am strongly considering the idea of purchasing 2 versions of the Samurai Showdown Anthology. One for PS2 (for play on my PS3) and one for my PSP (because portable Hattori Hanzo sounds great to me).
Tubatic's Avatar
Tubatic at 02/25/2008 21:55
I'm up for this. I know I haven't played all of these, but I definitely enjoyed me some Samurai Showdown now and then.

Also, Bushido Blade Wii. I wants it.
calpis's Avatar
calpis at 02/25/2008 22:19
I wants me some Wanfu with his giant log of ore.
ToxinBlackheart's Avatar
ToxinBlackheart at 02/25/2008 22:23
This news is extremely exciting.

I can't wait until it's released!
saxiums's Avatar
saxiums at 02/25/2008 22:37
yes
plain and simply
YES
michiyoyoshiku's Avatar
michiyoyoshiku at 02/25/2008 23:17
I have an Import of Tenka. Pretty Cool game
Spooky Electric's Avatar
Spooky Electric at 02/25/2008 23:33
I was actually thinking of Samurai Showdown a couple of weeks ago! Excited, to say the least.
Shame we'll never get SSRPG though. There is a fan translation in the works though, so here's hoping it actually gets completed.
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freeman1 at 02/25/2008 23:39
I'll get the Wii version if it has Wi-Fi and I can use the classic controller.
The-Excel's Avatar
The-Excel at 02/26/2008 00:16
I hope this will be better executed than Metal Slug Anthology.
Donoho's Avatar
Donoho at 02/26/2008 00:35
@skankerzero
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.
13thDragon's Avatar
13thDragon at 02/26/2008 01:06
Hell yes. I'm all over this. Must buy.
Necros's Avatar
Necros at 02/26/2008 01:09
I gotta admit, I never played one, but the Wii version sounds good, provided you plug in a pad.
Technophile's Avatar
Technophile at 02/26/2008 08:59
O
M
G

This just made my day!
Hitogoroshi's Avatar
Hitogoroshi at 02/26/2008 09:11
Also PSP dpad :(. PS2 version for me.

Neo Geo for the mother fucking win!
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