King of Fighters 2002/2003 Combo Pack Releasing in November

SNK NEOGEO USA CONSUMER CORP Announces THE
KING OF FIGHTERS 02/03 Combo Pack

Two Great Arcade Classics for One Special
Price

WALL, NJ. – October 19, 2004 – SNK NEOGEO USA
CONSUMER CORPORATION, the US publishing arm of the SNK NEOGEO CORPORATION,
announced today that they will be releasing THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 and 2003
combo pack for PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system in November 2004.
This ultimate double pack collection of 2D fighting will be specially priced at
$39.99.

Since 1994, THE KING OF FIGHTERS series has
appeared on a variety of gaming platforms, as well as in the arcade, where it
has garnered a legion of fans. Over 3 million copies of the series have sold to
date.

About THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002

THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 is a "gathering" of
the KOF 99-01 trilogy bringing together all of the best characters from the
previous games.

KOF 2002 features:

• A total of 44 characters from KOF 96
  through KOF 2001 available for the first time in one arena

• Thirteen extreme 2D fighting teams with 5
  bonus secret characters to unlock

• Revives the extremely popular 3 on 3 battle
  format

• Upgraded Max-On Power System

• Over-the-top Super Special Moves to cause
  extreme damage

About THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2003

THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2003 marked the
beginning of a new epic saga in the KOF series. KOF 2003 also introduced SNK’s
now popular "Multi-Shift System" which allows for the free substitution of any
team member during battle.

KOF 2003 features:

•  8th installment of the franchise

•  A total of 35 characters yielding 11
  of the most dangerous 2D fighting teams ever assembled plus hidden boss
  characters

•  Introducing 10 beautifully rendered
  3D battle stages

•  Select your team leader with the new
  "Tactical Leader System"

•  Learn the combo moves for your
  favorite fighters and unleash massive attacks

"With the release of THE KING OF FIGHTERS
02/03 combo pack and KOF: MAXIMUM IMPACT for the PlayStation®2 this fall, our
loyal fans and new gamers being introduced to KOF will be very happy this
holiday season" said Ben Herman, President, SNK NEOGEO USA CONSUMER CORPORATION.

About SNK NEOGEO USA CONSUMER CORPORATION

Over the past 15 years, SNK has published
classic arcade titles such as THE KING OF FIGHTERS, BASEBALL STARS, METAL SLUG,
SAMURAI SHODOWN, and FATAL FURY on a wide variety of home gaming and handhelds
systems. You can find more information about SNK NEOGEO USA CONSUMER CORPORATION
games at

http://www.snkneogeousaconsumer.com

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trademark of SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION.