Press release: 2000-11-10: The King Of Fighters: Coming Soon to the PlayStation and Dreamcast

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The King Of Fighters: Coming Soon to the PlayStation® and Dreamcast

Sunnyvale, CA - November 10, 2000 - Agetec announces that The King of Fighters (KOF), one of the most successful fighting game franchises of the 90's, is coming to the Dreamcast and PlayStation, featuring its latest cast of hard-core beat-em-up characters. KOF '99 for the PlayStation® game console and KOF Evolution for the Dreamcast(tm) features a huge set of characters and a brand new striker fighting feature that brings the classic 2D gameplay into the next millennium.

"KOF has an unbelievable history and an incredibly loyal fan base, and we are looking forward to bringing the latest versions of the series to gamers," said Kevin Sullivan, Agetec's vice president of sales and marketing. "The plan is to have KOF in the hands of every fighting game fan in time for the holidays, giving them the ultimate in 2D fighters."

The same SNK team that developed these two KOF titles has produced the memorable series for the past six years. The latest additions to the KOF series promise all of the standards you have come to expect as well as a host of new additions, including game modes, characters, and an advanced fighting system. As always, KOF requires quickness and agile fingers to succeed.

KOF offers an ensemble of 33 fighters, featuring bosses from the arcade version and several new characters. The innovative striker system allows a fourth combatant on three-person teams, they can be called in to unleash a quick attack or even heal teammates. Additionally, the power gauge increases with each devastating blow, so players will never lack damaging hits such as "Guard Cancel Emergency Escapes," "Emergency Counter Attacks" and "Desperation Moves." Also, when the gauges max out, "Super Desperation Moves" and two unique modes, "Counter" and "Armor," become available. As a special bonus, the PlayStation version includes special art, demo, and voice galleries, along with a customizable color pallet to edit the fighters.

So be ready, the invitations have been sent and the "Striker Match" is ready to begin. KOF is coming this December to the PlayStation and Dreamcast.

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