King Of Fighters: Maximum Impact Ships for PS2

SNK NEOGEO USA CONSUMER CORPORATION Ships
KOF: MAXIMUM IMPACT for PlayStation®2

Game Release Supported by Massive National
Marketing Campaign

WALL, NJ. – October 12, 2004 – SNK NEOGEO USA
CONSUMER CORPORATION, the US publishing arm of the SNK NEOGEO CORPORATION,
announced today that KOF: MAXIMUM IMPACT, the first original KING OF FIGHTERS
title for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system has shipped to retail
outlets throughout North America. KOF: MAXIMUM IMPACT is the first fully 3D KOF
title, and the first to be designed specifically for the PlayStation®2, rather
than the arcade.

The company will be supporting the upcoming
blockbuster release with a massive marketing campaign that includes national
television and magazine advertising, premium packaging, bonus pack-ins, a
limited edition Terry Bogard hat, and a special November sweepstakes in
conjunction with World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (WWE).

THE KING OF FIGHTERS is one of the most
popular fighting game series in video games since its inception in 1994, and KOF:
MAXIMUM IMPACT will truly be one of the most revolutionary chapters in this
franchise’s storied history.

"…[Y]ou’ll find an engrossing and incredibly
fun fighter that’s hard to put down," says Got-Next.com, a leading videogame
website.

KOF: MAXIMUM IMPACT will feature the most
popular KOF characters such as Terry Bogard and Kyo Kusanagi all rendered in 3D.
The game will also feature several brand new characters to the franchise and a
wide assortment of detailed battlegrounds and fighting maneuvers.

"KOF: MAXIMUM IMPACT is the perfect synthesis
of breathtaking 3D animation with the heart and soul of a classic 2D fighter."
said Ben Herman, SNK NEOGEO USA CONSUMER CORPORATION President. "The fans have
been so supportive of the series over the past decade, and we are confident they
will love the game and all the bonus materials."

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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