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Harada launches VS Studio with SNK, taps Tekken veteran Yonemori for new competitive game
gaming12 days ago

Harada launches VS Studio with SNK, taps Tekken veteran Yonemori for new competitive game

Katsuhiro Harada is forming a new development studio, VS Studio, in collaboration with SNK, and has recruited former Tekken director Yuichi Yonemori to help create a new competitive game; the venture is independent but under SNK's parent company, MiSK Foundation, with a focus on player-versus-player titles and a creative environment, though the exact game genre or IP is not yet decided and the debut is years away.

SNK unveils VS Studio led by Tekken veteran Harada
gaming14 days ago

SNK unveils VS Studio led by Tekken veteran Harada

SNK announced a new development subsidiary, VS Studio, to be led by Tekken veteran Katsuhiro Harada (formerly of Bandai Namco). The studio will collaborate with SNK to strengthen development capabilities, with SNK planning to make it a consolidated subsidiary. Harada emphasized a philosophy of blending technology with expertise to deliver top-tier gaming experiences, while SNK noted that details are still being finalized.

Harada and SNK launch VS Studio to redefine game development
technology14 days ago

Harada and SNK launch VS Studio to redefine game development

SNK and former Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada announced VS Studio, a Tokyo-based game developer led by Harada with SNK’s support as a consolidated subsidiary; the studio aims to combine technology and expertise to create memorable games, though no debut title is announced yet, and the meaning of “VS” spans from their fighting-game roots to broader innovation. SNK has been expanding its presence with new offices and ventures, suggesting continued investment in diverse projects and potential future fighting-game or other-genre titles.

Mr. Karate Emerges as Final Mystery Character in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves on PS5/PS4
gaming24 days ago

Mr. Karate Emerges as Final Mystery Character in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves on PS5/PS4

SNK reveals Mr. Karate as the final mystery character for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves on PS5 and PS4. The fighter arrives as the penultimate DLC character in the second season pass, wearing his iconic Tengu mask; Kenshiro is set to follow in June. The game has recently received a significant update including a refreshed UI and a new visual-novel-style story mode focusing on Wolfgang Krauser, with more details to come on his gameplay.

Robert Garcia Takes on Mr. Karate in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Season 2
gaming25 days ago

Robert Garcia Takes on Mr. Karate in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Season 2

During Evo Japan 2026, SNK revealed that Robert Garcia will don the Mr. Karate mantle for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Season 2, trading the mask for an aging, cape-like coat and gray hair. The teaser doesn’t show gameplay, but positions Mr. Karate as a link to the Art of Fighting era. He’s slated to arrive in South Town in May alongside other Season 2 fighters (Kim Jae Hoon, Nightmare Geese, Blue Mary, Wolfgang Krauser, Kenshiro), with the game’s first anniversary sale running through May 6.

Krauser Returns as DLC in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, and the Real Crouch Reason Revealed
technology1 month ago

Krauser Returns as DLC in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, and the Real Crouch Reason Revealed

SNK’s Fatal Fury director Hayato Konya confirms Wolfgang Krauser’s return as a DLC boss in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, decided around August to fit a monthly DLC plan and stay true to his fearsome image. Krauser remains alive while Geese Howard is dead, addressing in-story differences from the past. The long-standing crouch limitation from Fatal Fury 2 is debunked as the real reason was memory constraints rather than a deliberate lore excuse. The anniversary update also brings a new Story Mode and UI overhaul, with further revelations planned about Krauser’s connections to Geese Howard and the Sacred Scrolls of Jin.

Krauser Arrives as Fatal Fury Expands with Wolves Destiny Update
gaming1 month ago

Krauser Arrives as Fatal Fury Expands with Wolves Destiny Update

SNK’s Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves gets a major update introducing Wolfgang Krauser as a playable character and revealing Wolves’ Destiny, the first large-scale, fully voiced main story mode with ~15,000 words and ~150 new illustrations; the patch adds Ring Out Battles, the Fighter’s Hub, and Smart Style enhancements, with Standard Edition ($19.99 / €19.99) and Legends Edition ($49.99 / €49.99) available as Krauser launches on April 24 alongside the new content; the game is currently available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam/Epic).

Neo Geo AES+ remakes classic with HDMI and original cartridge support
gaming1 month ago

Neo Geo AES+ remakes classic with HDMI and original cartridge support

SNK and Plaion Replai announced the Neo Geo AES+ remake, a faithful AES reissue that adds HDMI output up to 1080p, DIP-switch options for language, overclocking and display modes, plus a memory-card save for high scores and a low-power mode. It remains compatible with original Neo Geo cartridges via AV output for CRT displays. Preorders offer two editions: a $349.99 35th-anniversary bundle with an arcade stick, a Metal Slug cartridge, and a memory card, and a $249.99 standard black edition with an arcade stick; ten modernized cartridges will also be released at $89.99 each. Ship date is November 12.

Neo Geo AES+ Reimagines the Arcade Classic for November Launch
gaming1 month ago

Neo Geo AES+ Reimagines the Arcade Classic for November Launch

SNK and PLAION announced the Neo Geo AES+—a hardware-faithful reimplementation of the original AES with modern features, including compatibility with both new and original Neo Geo AES cartridges, low-latency HDMI output alongside original AV, and quality-of-life options like DIP switches and permanent high-score storage. The AES+ will launch on November 12, 2026, with preorder pricing of $249.99 for the Standard Edition, $349.99 for the Anniversary Edition, and $999.99 for the Ultimate Edition, which bundles multiple accessories and game cartridges.