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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 - Comment posted on 11/18/2008 14:59
The-Excel
I still don't like the way Athena looks in this one.
TewDee's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/18/2008 15:01
TewDee
I thought this was released already.
CZAR's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/18/2008 15:08
CZAR
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 - Comment posted on 11/18/2008 15:34
Xhumation
This gets a huge DO WANTd from me.
BulletMagnet's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/18/2008 18:57
BulletMagnet
Excellent. Though I'm still waiting for concrete info regarding the Samurai Shodown collection...
Gen Eric Gui's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/19/2008 07:54
Gen Eric Gui
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 - Comment posted on 11/19/2008 11:17
TrailerParkJesus
I need this now
Hitogoroshi's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/19/2008 12:52
Hitogoroshi
yes Yes YES!
The Amazing Shenazin's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/20/2008 07:55
The Amazing Shenazin
mmmmmm HD Mai's ass...
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