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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 - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 18:40
the GAMEGOBLIN
FIRST, also AWESOME
EternalDeathSlayer's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 18:41
EternalDeathSlayer
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 - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 18:42
EternalDeathSlayer
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 - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 18:44
AgentMOO
Bushido Blade was friggin awesome... all about the strategy
soul3150's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 18:44
soul3150
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 - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 18:45
Cyberxion
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 - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 18:47
Dale North
aw, beat me to this.
UNDERSTAR's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 18:51
UNDERSTAR
Its coming out in Q4. I might as well put myself into a coma for the long hellish wait!!
skankerzero's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 18:59
skankerzero
I'm working on the PSP version of this, so you guys better buy it.
Crunshii's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 18:59
Crunshii
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 - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 19:01
HarassmentPanda
@skankerzero

That's rad. I'll definitely buy it! I love SNK like a brother.
Jordan Devore's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 19:04
Jordan Devore
I haven't seen you around here in a while, skankerzero! That's pretty damn cool.
skankerzero's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 19:11
skankerzero
@ 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 - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 19:18
Jonathan Holmes
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 - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 19:21
Scape
I've always wanted to try this game out. But why wouldn't they include the first game?
Wedge's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 19:23
Wedge
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 - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 19:26
nilcam
I am a SamSho whore. I'll get it for Wii. Another reason that Wii + Hori Arcade Sticks = EPICNESS.
togepi258's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 19:29
togepi258
testing SS = win
harrmonica's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 19:29
harrmonica
samurai shodown=underrated
Gameboi's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 19:32
Gameboi
Never played this, but I love swords and compilations featuring swords.
casualweaponry's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 19:33
casualweaponry
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 Devore's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 19:35
Jordan Devore
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 - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 19:43
Topher Cantler
Needs moar Mina.
Jonathan Holmes's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 19:44
Jonathan Holmes
No PS2?

AMAZING!

You know, it's cheaper than the PSP, and has many moar hott games.
Pariah's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 19:51
Pariah
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 Devore's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 19:56
Jordan Devore
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.
BMaN32x's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 20:01
BMaN32x
awesome, i missed this game
Monco Vega's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 20:09
Monco Vega
Why don't you *not* play these on an emulator? Grab a USB controller and off you go.
Mxyzptlk's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 20:15
Mxyzptlk
Hell.
Yes.
manasteel88's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 20:24
manasteel88
NOOOOOO...I thought this would have finally been the moment I could play Samurai Showdown RPG

wtf!
decoyb's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 20:34
decoyb
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 - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 20:50
s0lesurviv0r
@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.
Shawnzzy's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 20:55
Shawnzzy
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 - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 21:30
HideousKojima
When will they ever translate the samurai shodown rpg?
Kismet's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 21:40
Kismet
YAY YAY YAY YAY YAY!!!!

<--Huge Samurai Shodown fan
Monco Vega's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 21:51
Monco Vega
@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.
SonicTHP's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 21:54
SonicTHP
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 - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 21:55
Tubatic
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 - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 22:19
calpis
I wants me some Wanfu with his giant log of ore.
ToxinBlackheart's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 22:23
ToxinBlackheart
This news is extremely exciting.

I can't wait until it's released!
saxiums's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 22:37
saxiums
yes
plain and simply
YES
michiyoyoshiku's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 23:17
michiyoyoshiku
I have an Import of Tenka. Pretty Cool game
Spooky Electric's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 23:33
Spooky Electric
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.
freeman1's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/25/2008 23:39
freeman1
I'll get the Wii version if it has Wi-Fi and I can use the classic controller.
The-Excel's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/26/2008 00:16
The-Excel
I hope this will be better executed than Metal Slug Anthology.
Donoho's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/26/2008 00:35
Donoho
@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 - Comment posted on 02/26/2008 01:06
13thDragon
Hell yes. I'm all over this. Must buy.
Necros's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/26/2008 01:09
Necros
I gotta admit, I never played one, but the Wii version sounds good, provided you plug in a pad.
Technophile's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/26/2008 08:59
Technophile
O
M
G

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

Neo Geo for the mother fucking win!
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