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The King Of Fighters XIII Hype
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Fersis said:
Will do re: patch.
It's definitely getting a lot of play right now, I haven't even had a chance to do training mode yet! (yes, there's a training mode built into the arcade version-- the default time on it is 7 minutes, which we left it at). I'm usually only around at night though, which is when most of the fighting gamers show up. I'm sure peeps are getting some training mode/1P practice in the early afternoons.
Of course, it'll get a lot more play while it's brand new, so I think it'll take a couple of months to see how it holds up. KOF XII got really heavy play for the first two weeks and then took a nosedive. I'm way more confident about XIII with how it plays, though!
Well XIII is a full game, with awesome game mechanics.fubarduck said:
Im sure its going to have long legs.
Oh and it would be nice if you guys can get some direct feed footage.
Oh oh and tell KOFXIII that i love him. @__@
Fersis said:
SNK pals 4 life. If I had the money, I would buy SNK :/
tzare said:
Seriously, I wish he is wrong but Im just passing info from the rumblings he has heard from his friends at SNK. The problem is that no publisher is stepping up to take control on it after the fiasco that was KOF XII. The best scenario is if no publisher wants to publish it then SNK will publish it in Japan. Like I said that was about 2 months ago around E3 time. Things might have changed since the reception of the game from gamers has been better.
Funny story regarding KOF's arcade distribution for you guys.
Ever wonder why KONAMI was the distributor for KOF13 Arcade version???
KOF games used to be distrubuted by a company we all knew as AMI. AMI distributed Arcsys, Examu, and CAVE games among others--pretty major player in the arcade distribution industry.
The problem is, AMI doesn't exist anymore. Wait, where'd they go? What about all those other companies . . . don't Arcsys, Examu, and CAVE need a distributor?
Turns out, KOF12 flopped so badly that AMI was majorly pissed. However, SNK's contract with AMI was still set to last for another two years.
Deciding not to take the risk, AMI completely disbanded and a new company was formed with the exact same people. This new company was called "Annex" (even the logo is designed to look like AMI's). They made new agreements with all the previous companies EXCEPT SNK.
A lot of people were confused when DoDonPachi Daifukkatsu Black Label was being distributed by a different company. Not different, folks--just a new set of clothes
Ever wonder why KONAMI was the distributor for KOF13 Arcade version???
KOF games used to be distrubuted by a company we all knew as AMI. AMI distributed Arcsys, Examu, and CAVE games among others--pretty major player in the arcade distribution industry.
The problem is, AMI doesn't exist anymore. Wait, where'd they go? What about all those other companies . . . don't Arcsys, Examu, and CAVE need a distributor?
Turns out, KOF12 flopped so badly that AMI was majorly pissed. However, SNK's contract with AMI was still set to last for another two years.
Deciding not to take the risk, AMI completely disbanded and a new company was formed with the exact same people. This new company was called "Annex" (even the logo is designed to look like AMI's). They made new agreements with all the previous companies EXCEPT SNK.
A lot of people were confused when DoDonPachi Daifukkatsu Black Label was being distributed by a different company. Not different, folks--just a new set of clothes
Man thats crazy.fubarduck said:Funny story regarding KOF's arcade distribution for you guys.
Ever wonder why KONAMI was the distributor for KOF13 Arcade version???
KOF games used to be distrubuted by a company we all knew as AMI. AMI distributed Arcsys, Examu, and CAVE games among others--pretty major player in the arcade distribution industry.
The problem is, AMI doesn't exist anymore. Wait, where'd they go? What about all those other companies . . . don't Arcsys, Examu, and CAVE need a distributor?
Turns out, KOF12 flopped so badly that AMI was majorly pissed. However, SNK's contract with AMI was still set to last for another two years.
Deciding not to take the risk, AMI completely disbanded and a new company was formed with the exact same people. This new company was called "Annex" (even the logo is designed to look like AMI's). They made new agreements with all the previous companies EXCEPT SNK.
A lot of people were confused when DoDonPachi Daifukkatsu Black Label was being distributed by a different company. Not different, folks--just a new set of clothes
So i wasnt the only one having a meltdown over XII. :lol
Also Konami is a huge distributor. (The company i work for has some deals with them for casino games and stuff.)
RoryDropkick
Member
fubarduck said:Funny story regarding KOF's arcade distribution for you guys.
Ever wonder why KONAMI was the distributor for KOF13 Arcade version???
KOF games used to be distrubuted by a company we all knew as AMI. AMI distributed Arcsys, Examu, and CAVE games among others--pretty major player in the arcade distribution industry.
The problem is, AMI doesn't exist anymore. Wait, where'd they go? What about all those other companies . . . don't Arcsys, Examu, and CAVE need a distributor?
Turns out, KOF12 flopped so badly that AMI was majorly pissed. However, SNK's contract with AMI was still set to last for another two years.
Deciding not to take the risk, AMI completely disbanded and a new company was formed with the exact same people. This new company was called "Annex" (even the logo is designed to look like AMI's). They made new agreements with all the previous companies EXCEPT SNK.
A lot of people were confused when DoDonPachi Daifukkatsu Black Label was being distributed by a different company. Not different, folks--just a new set of clothes
I dont know why, but this makes me think of the "No Homers" club from the Stonecutters episode of the Simpsons :lol
Lol..it's looking pretty bleak for a console port..unless kof13 arcades do well..;<fubarduck said:Funny story regarding KOF's arcade distribution for you guys.
Ever wonder why KONAMI was the distributor for KOF13 Arcade version???
KOF games used to be distrubuted by a company we all knew as AMI. AMI distributed Arcsys, Examu, and CAVE games among others--pretty major player in the arcade distribution industry.
The problem is, AMI doesn't exist anymore. Wait, where'd they go? What about all those other companies . . . don't Arcsys, Examu, and CAVE need a distributor?
Turns out, KOF12 flopped so badly that AMI was majorly pissed. However, SNK's contract with AMI was still set to last for another two years.
Deciding not to take the risk, AMI completely disbanded and a new company was formed with the exact same people. This new company was called "Annex" (even the logo is designed to look like AMI's). They made new agreements with all the previous companies EXCEPT SNK.
A lot of people were confused when DoDonPachi Daifukkatsu Black Label was being distributed by a different company. Not different, folks--just a new set of clothes
RoryDropkick said:
It's even more funny when you consider that this is a bit of SNK getting a "taste of their own medicine". The old SNK ended up doing more to escape its old debts and in-coming bankruptcy thanks to some legal loopholes, which allowed the old SNK to be "shut down, then reborn in a slightly different form", aka SNK Playmore/NeoGeo. :lol
So, it's kinda sad, but what worked for SNK can just easily be twisted around to some other company's liking.
Fersis said:
Konami, my earlier hope for some one like THQ, Atlus...there are a good amount of publishers who could take up the cause of SNK and KOF.
Frankly, I still believe that the only chance the series really has, is for a company like THQ to take it and give the series the marketing campaign that will give it a decent chance to make a splash. Not to mention handling such details like proper netcode...
I could see the game getting published for consoles in Japan by any number of companies (Konami included . . . might even be in their contract) but in the US I am pretty sure it's gonna be import-only. Dust off your PS3s and J-360s, imo.
Regardless, we are probably looking at the somewhat-distant future here.
Regardless, we are probably looking at the somewhat-distant future here.
Yup i know.fubarduck said:
More Tougeki Qualifiers
UFO Arcade is on Texas right?
I think im gonna go to Mexico and cross Rio Grande to play some KOFXIII. :lol
gundamkyoukai
Member
SNK should just bring it out for XBL\PSN in the USA if they can't find a publisher.
While don't like DD i take KOF XIII any way i can get it .
While don't like DD i take KOF XIII any way i can get it .
fubarduck said:Funny story regarding KOF's arcade distribution for you guys.
Ever wonder why KONAMI was the distributor for KOF13 Arcade version???
KOF games used to be distrubuted by a company we all knew as AMI. AMI distributed Arcsys, Examu, and CAVE games among others--pretty major player in the arcade distribution industry.
The problem is, AMI doesn't exist anymore. Wait, where'd they go? What about all those other companies . . . don't Arcsys, Examu, and CAVE need a distributor?
Turns out, KOF12 flopped so badly that AMI was majorly pissed. However, SNK's contract with AMI was still set to last for another two years.
Deciding not to take the risk, AMI completely disbanded and a new company was formed with the exact same people. This new company was called "Annex" (even the logo is designed to look like AMI's). They made new agreements with all the previous companies EXCEPT SNK.
A lot of people were confused when DoDonPachi Daifukkatsu Black Label was being distributed by a different company. Not different, folks--just a new set of clothes
Is kinda hard to believe that 1 major flop made them go emotionally angry enough to disband and make a new company, I think there might be other reasons than just getting angry.
But if KOF12 was if any way the cause of this change, then that sucks, I didn't though KOF12 was that bad, yet not what I wanted though.
-DarKaoZ- said:
I doubt emotional anger had much of anything to do with it; rather, just the loss on KOF12 + the potential risk of two more years of business with SNK. Ultimately, they made a business decision, so don't misinterpret my spicy telling of the story as anything other than that.
KOF12 was most definitely the catalyst in the decision-making process, however.
gundamkyoukai said:
DD would only make it so that they would stand to lose even more money. Because after all, not everybody has online capabilities, so that would just make it so that there might be a good chance that even those who WANT to buy the game, won't have a means to get it. And if that was the case, the game might as well be "import only" (especially if the English text translation is part of the deal on the Japanese disc).
This type of argument came up when it came to RGG/Yakuza 3 a year or so ago, and it was pretty much out of the question in that scenario too, for similar reasons.
atomiswave
Member
I think we are all jumping the gun a bit too quick aren't we?
I'm sure SNKP is letting the arcade game gain momentum before they kill its buzz with an announcement of a home version. Its about to be a month since it got released. And looking at the original blazblue's timeline, the original one got released in NOVEMBER 2008, with the home version not coming out until June 2009.
I'm sure a publisher will pick it up for release, and I'm confident it will also be ported to the US, especially with the resurrection of fighting games thanks to Capcom such as SFIV/SFXT/Marvel Vs Capcom 3. And thats not even including Arc System works and Arcana Heart...etc.
SNK is most likely working on home release features, and letting the arcade version play out in order to know what bugs/tiers to fix. Once that is taken care of- then they will safely announce a home version.
I wouldn't be surprised if the home version ends up being called KOF XIII: Unlimited Match- or something along those likes- with all the aforementioned fixes.
PS: Someone get Aksys to publish, I am confident they will do a good job.
If anything maybe we should be speculating that SNKP is not rushing the port, and is instead coming forth with a master plan that includes the right publisher and right timing.
I'm sure SNKP is letting the arcade game gain momentum before they kill its buzz with an announcement of a home version. Its about to be a month since it got released. And looking at the original blazblue's timeline, the original one got released in NOVEMBER 2008, with the home version not coming out until June 2009.
I'm sure a publisher will pick it up for release, and I'm confident it will also be ported to the US, especially with the resurrection of fighting games thanks to Capcom such as SFIV/SFXT/Marvel Vs Capcom 3. And thats not even including Arc System works and Arcana Heart...etc.
SNK is most likely working on home release features, and letting the arcade version play out in order to know what bugs/tiers to fix. Once that is taken care of- then they will safely announce a home version.
I wouldn't be surprised if the home version ends up being called KOF XIII: Unlimited Match- or something along those likes- with all the aforementioned fixes.
PS: Someone get Aksys to publish, I am confident they will do a good job.
If anything maybe we should be speculating that SNKP is not rushing the port, and is instead coming forth with a master plan that includes the right publisher and right timing.
Choppasmith
Member
Yeah, hopefully the console port follows the example of the Arcade release and adds in a load of extra content, even if they're a bunch of a little nuances like Color Edit, and maybe add voice acting to the Cutscenes. Extra characters ala 12 would be tops.
It's sad that SNK just can't quite hit their stride in this gen like their rival FG companies. I think they have the best library of characters BY FAR, but they just can't seem to get their act down quite as well. Really hoping a proper console release for XIII can at least get the ball rolling.
It's sad that SNK just can't quite hit their stride in this gen like their rival FG companies. I think they have the best library of characters BY FAR, but they just can't seem to get their act down quite as well. Really hoping a proper console release for XIII can at least get the ball rolling.
LALILULELO
Neo Member
Been playing it tonight at Hey arcade in Akiba.
8 machines pretty much full all the time, never been a real KOF pro but damn that was tasty!
def. going to play it more from now had too much fun with it.
Im sure we'll see a home version, a game like KOF will always find a publisher.
8 machines pretty much full all the time, never been a real KOF pro but damn that was tasty!
def. going to play it more from now had too much fun with it.
Im sure we'll see a home version, a game like KOF will always find a publisher.
atomiswave
Member
EDIT: oops been posted....Old News, My bad. Man this thread is getting slow
But I really want to see some more direct feed vids.
And I am betting that either aksys or ignition will pick this one up for publishing.
Any word on whether adelheid was unlocked after a month? (I really doubt that rumor was true, he didnt even show up on the master guide..)
But I really want to see some more direct feed vids.
And I am betting that either aksys or ignition will pick this one up for publishing.
Any word on whether adelheid was unlocked after a month? (I really doubt that rumor was true, he didnt even show up on the master guide..)
atomiswave said:
You summarized the entirety of most conversations on the topic, in that one quote. :lol
To anyone who cared, how was the wait between Blazblue's original arcade release, and the console version, or Tekken 6? I didn't care much about either upon arcade release, so I wasn't really waiting for news on either... for that matter, I don't even remember the arcade pre-release hype for BB existing.
At least, "back in the day", I'd have the chance of finding the arcade version in one of the many local mall arcades, or even in a Walmart; much less likely now.
I'd even be happy to see some Arcadia-rivaling US magazine coverage. Something akin to Hardcore Gamer's SFIV coverage...
AAK said:
But this looks like a different situation than most, right? Closer to Virtua Fighter 5 or Tekken, than the "made with console in mind" business of 4, CS, or even XII. You could say I'm searching for a model of similiar expectations.
Maybe we'll learn more around TGS, or whenever the XBLA games finally make release. SNKP seems to like announcing news in batches.
Given the similiarities in gameplay, I'd love to see a cross-promo with 2002UM. Even if it was just to hype the arcade version, it'd still be a smart move on their parts.
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Given the situation, I'm somewhat content with just waiting for new match vids ^_^ I'd love to see some new AI stuff, for the direct feed, and because, personally, I kinda prefer their style of play. I love the technical nature of the Japanese players, how well they space and combo, but their tourney level teams are more stagnant... it's a bit annoying to watch.
Wouldn't mind fighting it as much, but for vids, variety and differentation win!
In the end, I think it will definitely depend on how well KOF is performing in Arcades. Even with the glitches, the game still seems to be doing "to form" with the series' expectations. I wouldn't be at all surprised if the game gets a console port with "Tougeki-style" fixes, then another arcade port happens with those fixes and console exclusives included.
XIII stands to be something that SNK can afford to ride for a while, so they might as well get every yen/cent that they stand to get from this investment. The company's well-being depends on it.
XIII stands to be something that SNK can afford to ride for a while, so they might as well get every yen/cent that they stand to get from this investment. The company's well-being depends on it.
AAK said:
It's not, since they also released Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion in 2008, which is what the home port is based on.
SF4 hit arcades in July 2008. Home release was February 2009.
BB:CS arcade was released in November 2008; (end of) June 2009 home release.
KOF XII got its official arcade release in April 2009 and then hit home at the end of July the same year.
So KOF XII got the fastest arcade-to-home release, which has been fairly typical for SNK fighters for a number of years now (shitty-ass Sen being the exception). Some of their arcade releases received home ports about a month after they were in arcades, like KOF Maximum Impact Regulation A. And they've even had games hit consoles first, like KOF 2002 UM.
The thing is, with just about all these games, home releases were announced quickly, IIRC. They haven't said a thing about XIII.
Lyte Edge said:
Probably because SNK has to build up "trust" with many an arcade owner all over again, thanks to KOFXII. I say, TGS may be the time, if they really wanted to get a console port released this winter. But no sooner, so that arcade owners and distributors have had a little time to see that "SNK is A-OK" again.
gundamkyoukai
Member
TreIII said:
This , while i would like KOF XIII ASAP if they have wait some months to get back trust and milk as much money from the arcade as can so they can stay alive , it okay with me.
gundamkyoukai
Member
arstal said:
Well i have no doubt that they going to fix it up for the console , if fact i expect a arcade upgrade to go out fixing stuff before it even comes to console.
LALILULELO
Neo Member
Fersis said:
Tomorrow checking it out again at Hey arcade, I expect to see the same crowd.
So friggin' envious!LALILULELO said:
Have a good time my GAF friend.
Check this website for lots of footage http://dreamcancel.com/
(Arcade Infinity player)
Warning: Maxima Fan Rant approaching fast!
Add this video of 2K2UM ultimate GP destruction (15 freakin min of MAXIMA GP RULES J00! With some bonus Neowave too), plus the fact that he looks so wonderfully Mecha-esque in XIII, and it really brings back memories... from the first time I discovered this wonderful ability of his.
Every time I look at Tager in BB, I keep expecting those HUGE arms of his to provide Guard Points, such as Maxima's. (And then Sledgehammer only KINDA does it, ONLY against projectiles... bleh.) It just makes sense! I also have to say Tager's English VA, Jamieson Price, is probably my personal pic for dream VA for English Maxima, if they dubbed XIII.
LALILULELO
Neo Member
Back from the Hey Arcade, all 8 machines still pretty much busy all the time.(17.00 till 19.30)
Biggest problem is Mature (as we know)...but almost everyone puts her in the team as last member ..
Then its infinity combo time once someone is up in the air, which makes the fights pretty lame to watch. mature vs mature...who can pull it of the first?
I'm talking here about a full life bar destroyed by floating in the air..
Surprised that the player using that infinite crap never got punched in real life
Apart from that, the chara's people play with is pretty varied. K' seems to be a favorite as seems Raiden.
Also at Hey they had 2 linked 98UM machines for 10Yen a play, WOOHOO!
Biggest problem is Mature (as we know)...but almost everyone puts her in the team as last member ..
Then its infinity combo time once someone is up in the air, which makes the fights pretty lame to watch. mature vs mature...who can pull it of the first?
I'm talking here about a full life bar destroyed by floating in the air..
Surprised that the player using that infinite crap never got punched in real life
Apart from that, the chara's people play with is pretty varied. K' seems to be a favorite as seems Raiden.
Also at Hey they had 2 linked 98UM machines for 10Yen a play, WOOHOO!
It's kinda cool to hear of Raiden getting alot of play. Those SUPER DropKicks really work! Great to hear the machines are busy, of course! I wonder what'l happen to Mature once her infinite is ironed out... will some people still stick with her, and, y'know, actually use ALL of her moves, and not just "Death Row -> Despair-Tsuika -> DR, DR, DR, DR, DR"... rarely have I seen anyone (in vids) use Metal Massacre...
ANYway, New Blog Update Today, too: http://game.snkplaymore.co.jp/official/kof-xiii/blog/archives/2010/08/post_27.html
Covers the boss characters. Something mentioned around the end there about Saiki and "dirty words"... :lol
Also, SNKgameHK put up a short Elisabeth Combo Video.
Has everyone here seen These Fights in of XIII, from the KoF '98 Crazy Encyclopedia guys? I have to admit, I love watching the fights with Yuri in this vid! Watching her land Chou Uppa -> xx "demon flip" Houyoku>Nage -> Crouch C-> xx Houyoku>Dageki (Upper, Airsmash, Crouch C, Air throw!) just looks fun to watch & execute.
ANYway, New Blog Update Today, too: http://game.snkplaymore.co.jp/official/kof-xiii/blog/archives/2010/08/post_27.html
Covers the boss characters. Something mentioned around the end there about Saiki and "dirty words"... :lol
Also, SNKgameHK put up a short Elisabeth Combo Video.
Has everyone here seen These Fights in of XIII, from the KoF '98 Crazy Encyclopedia guys? I have to admit, I love watching the fights with Yuri in this vid! Watching her land Chou Uppa -> xx "demon flip" Houyoku>Nage -> Crouch C-> xx Houyoku>Dageki (Upper, Airsmash, Crouch C, Air throw!) just looks fun to watch & execute.
Are you still working for Guerrilla Games?LALILULELO said:Back from the Hey Arcade, all 8 machines still pretty much busy all the time.(17.00 till 19.30)
Biggest problem is Mature (as we know)...but almost everyone puts her in the team as last member ..
Then its infinity combo time once someone is up in the air, which makes the fights pretty lame to watch. mature vs mature...who can pull it of the first?
I'm talking here about a full life bar destroyed by floating in the air..
Surprised that the player using that infinite crap never got punched in real life
Apart from that, the chara's people play with is pretty varied. K' seems to be a favorite as seems Raiden.
Also at Hey they had 2 linked 98UM machines for 10Yen a play, WOOHOO!
Because KOFXIII looks better than KZ3. Its true and you know it.
http://www.4gamer.net/games/111/G011100/20100820077/
^ An Exaustive Japanese interview, with large. quality screenshots. Also note that, at the end, they show some of the character creation process, with the highlight being the 3D models used for the base of K' and Mai.
^ An Exaustive Japanese interview, with large. quality screenshots. Also note that, at the end, they show some of the character creation process, with the highlight being the 3D models used for the base of K' and Mai.
