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You already knew this, but The King of Fighters XII is coming to NA and EU '09 photo

Okay, maybe you didn't know. Now you do.

Ignition Entertainment sends us a press release today to say that The King of Fighters XII is coming to North America and Europe some time in 2009. The 3-on-3 fighter has been made extra pretty, with 100% hand drawn characters and backgrounds. They dumped the sprites they've been reusing for over a decade and replaced them with high-definition 2D hand-drawn new sprites. 

"Dreams never die!" said Ajay Chadha, President of Ignition Entertainment. "I've been a huge The King of Fighters fan since 1994 when the game first debuted and I know original fans will be as excited as I am about this groundbreaking installment of this very popular series. And just as importantly, The King of Fighters XII should be a treat for the new gamers who've just been introduced to the hugely popular franchise."

That tells us nothing. In fact, they say to "stay tuned" as details on platform and release dates are coming.  The game looked incredible, even unfinished, at TGS this year. I can't wait to see the final game.


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The-Excel's Avatar
The-Excel at 11/18/2008 14:59
I still don't like the way Athena looks in this one.
TewDee's Avatar
TewDee at 11/18/2008 15:01
I thought this was released already.
CZAR's Avatar
CZAR at 11/18/2008 15:08
It's about time the visuals get an update.

I'm actually quite fond of sprites, but it's felt like I've been playing the same game for so long that a new look can really help with that. I'm looking forward to this one.
Xhumation's Avatar
Xhumation at 11/18/2008 15:34
This gets a huge DO WANTd from me.
BulletMagnet's Avatar
BulletMagnet at 11/18/2008 18:57
Excellent. Though I'm still waiting for concrete info regarding the Samurai Shodown collection...
Gen Eric Gui's Avatar
Gen Eric Gui at 11/19/2008 07:54
The small roster size is kinda depressing, especially since they're wasting a space on ANDY of all people.

Bring back Jhun, SNK!
TrailerParkJesus's Avatar
TrailerParkJesus at 11/19/2008 11:17
I need this now
Hitogoroshi's Avatar
Hitogoroshi at 11/19/2008 12:52
yes Yes YES!
The Amazing Shenazin's Avatar
The Amazing Shenazin at 11/20/2008 07:55
mmmmmm HD Mai's ass...
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