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| SNK
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| Type
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Public - majority owned by Savvy Games Group
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| Founded
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1973 (Shin Nihon Kikaku)
1978 (Shin Nihon Kikaku Corporation)
April 1986 (SNK Corporation)
July 2000 (Sun Amusement)
2001 (Brezasoft and Playmore Corporation)
June 2, 2003 (SNK NEOGEO Corporation)
July 7, 2003 (SNK Playmore)
December 1, 2016 (SNK Corporation)
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| Headquarters
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Osaka, Japan
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| Key people
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Eikichi Kawasaki, founder
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| Industry
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video games
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| Products
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Video games, consoles, Neo Geo MVS
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| Number of people
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173
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| Website
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https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/
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SNK is a Japanese video game company.
Shin Nihon Kikaku
SNK was founded as Shin Nihon Kikaku (新日本企画, New Japan Project) by Eikichi Kawasaki in 1973. The company was reorganized as a stock company in 1978, and was titled Shin Nihon Kikaku Corporation.
SNK Corporation
The company name was informally shortened to SNK Corporation in 1981. SNK became the official corporate name in April 1986. Aruze purchased SNK Corporation in 2000.
Sun Amusement
Sun Amusement was founded in July 2000.Through Brezzasoft and Playmore, by October 2001, Eikichi Kawasaki had acquired all intellectual property of SNK.
Brezzasoft and Playmore Corporation
Knowing that the end of SNK was near, Eikichi Kawasaki formed Brezzasoft in 2001 as well as Playmore Corporation on August 1, 2001, before the closure of SNK. Through Brezzasoft and Playmore, by October 2001, Eikichi Kawasaki had acquired all intellectual property of SNK.
Closure of SNK
Due to financial troubles, SNK Corporation closed on October 22, 2001.
Brezzasoft absorbed into Sun Amusement
In October 2002, Brezzasoft was absorbed into Sun Amusement.
SNK NEOGEO Corporation
June 2, 2003, Sun Amusement changed its name to SNK NEOGEO Corporation.
SNK Playmore
On July 7, 2003, to firmly establish itself as the successor of the company, Playmore Corporation was renamed SNK Playmore Corporation.
SNK NEOGEO Corporation and SNK Playmore merge
In November 2004, SNK NEOGEO Corporation was merged with SNK Playmore. The resulting company retained the name SNK Playmore.
Acquisition by 37Games
On August 6, 2015, 37Games, a Chinese video game company, acquired the majority control of SNK for $63.5 million USD.
Restoring the SNK name
On April 25, 2016, Playmore was removed from the logo, and the original slogan, "The Future Is Now", was reintroduced. On December 1, 2016, SNK Playmore officially changed its corporate name back to SNK.
Acquisition by Savvy Games Group
In February 2022, the public investment fund owned by the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, purchased a 96% stake in SNK.
In 2025, all game company investments by the fund were moved to its wholly-owned gaming and eSports company, Savvy Games Group.
Video games by Shin Nihon Kikaku Corporation (1978-1980)
| Title
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System
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Release
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Notes
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| Micon-Kit
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Arcade
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1978
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| Micon-Kit Part II
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Arcade
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1978
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| Micon-Kit Part III
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Arcade
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1979
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| Ozma Wars
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Antstream, Arcade, PS3, PS4, PSP, PSVita, Switch, Windows, Xbox One
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1979
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| Safari Rally
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Arcade
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1979
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| Yosaku
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Arcade, Neo Geo Pocket, Switch, Windows
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1979
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| Atom Smasher
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Arcade
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1980
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| The Monkey and Monkey Friend
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Arcade
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1980
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Redemption game
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| Sasuke vs. Commander
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Arcade, PS3, PS4, PSP, PSVita, Switch, Windows, Xbox One
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1980
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Developed by Tose
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Video games by Shin Nihon Kikaku Corporation as SNK (1981-1985)
| Title
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System
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Release
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Notes
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| Fantasy
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Antstream, Arcade, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One
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1981
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| Vanguard
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Antstream, Arcade, Atari 2600, Atari 5200, PS3, PS4, PSP, PSVita, Switch, Windows, Xbox One
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1981
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Developed by Tose
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| Zarzon
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Arcade
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1981
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Known in Japan as Satan of Saturn.
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| Lasso
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Antstream, Arcade
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1982
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| Munch Mobile
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Antstream, Arcade, PS4, Switch, TI-99/4A, Windows, Xbox One
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1983
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Known in Japan as Joyful Road.
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| Pioneer Balloon
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Arcade
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1982
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| Mahjong Classroom
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Arcade
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1983
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| Marvin's Maze
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Antstream, Arcade, PS3, PS4, PSP, PSVita, Switch, Windows, Xbox One
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1983
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| Gladiator
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Arcade
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1984
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| Jumping Cross
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Antstream, Arcade
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1984
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| Mad Crasher
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Arcade
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1984
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Known in Japan as Mad Crusher.
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| Main Event
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Arcade
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1984
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| Vanguard II
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Antstream, Arcade, PlayStation 3, PSP
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1984
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| Alpha Mission
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Antstream, Arcade, NES, PS3, PS4, PSP, PSVita, Switch, Windows, Xbox One
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1985
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Known in Japan as ASO: Armored Scrum Object
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| Canvas Croquis
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Arcade
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1985
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| HAL 21
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Antstream, Arcade, PlayStation 3, PSP, PSTV, PSVita
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1985
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| T·A·N·K
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Amstrad CPC, Antstream, Arcade, Nintendo Switch, PS3, PS4, PSP, PSTV, PSVita, Windows, Xbox One
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1985
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Known on arcade in the United States as TNK III
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Video games by SNK Corporation (1986-2001)
| Title
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System
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Release
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Notes
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| Athena
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Antstream, Arcade, C64, NES, PC Booter, PS3, PS4, PSP, PSTV, PSVita, Switch, Windows, Xbox One, ZX Spectrum
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1986
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| Ikari Warriors
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2600, 5200, Amiga, Antstream, Apple II, Arcade, Atari ST, C16, C64, CPC, MSX, NES, PC Booter, Plus/4, PS3, PS4, PSP, Switch, Windows, Xbox One, ZX Spectrum
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1986
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| Ikari Warriors II: Victory Road
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Antstream, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Arcade, Atari ST, C64, NES, PC Booter, PS3, PS4, PSP, Switch, Windows, Xbox One, ZX Spectrum
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1986
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Also known as Victory Road and Victory Road: Ikari Warriors Part II.
Known in Japan as Bellowing Atmosphere.
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| Master's Game
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Arcade, Famicom
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1986
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Famicom version is known as Famicom Master's Game
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| Bermuda Triangle
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Antstream, Arcade, PS3, PS4, PSP, Switch, Windows, Xbox One
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1987
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| Jongbou
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Arcade, Famicom
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1987
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| Jongbou II
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Arcade
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1987
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| Guerrilla War
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Amstrad CPC, Antstream, Arcade, C64, NES, PC Booter, PS3, PS4, PSP, PSTV, PSVita, Switch, Windows, Xbox One, ZX Spectrum
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1987
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| Psycho Soldier
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Amstrad CPC, Antstream, Arcade, C64, PS3, PS4, PSP, PSTV, PSVita, Switch, Windows, Xbox One, ZX Spectrum
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1987
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| Time Soldiers
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Amiga, Antstream, Arcade, Atari ST, C64, Master System, PS3, PS4, PSP, Switch, Windows, Xbox One
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1987
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Developed by Alpha Denshi Kōgyō
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| Touchdown Fever
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Antstream, Arcade, NES, PS3, PSP, PSVita
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1987
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| World Wars
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Arcade, PS4, Switch, Windows, Xbox One
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1987
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| Chopper I
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Antstream, Arcade, PS3, PS4, PSP, Switch, Windows, Xbox One
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1988
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| Country Club
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Arcade
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1988
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| Fighting Golf
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Arcade, NES, Wii
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1988
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| Fighting Soccer
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Antstream, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Arcade, Atari ST, C64, ZX Spectrum
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1988
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| Gold Medalist
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Arcade, PS3, PSP, PSTV, PSVita
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1988
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| Iron Tank: The Invasion of Normandy
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NES
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1988
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| P.O.W.: Prisoners of War
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Arcade, NES
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1988
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| Paddle Mania
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Arcade
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1988
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| Sky Soldiers
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Arcade
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1988
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Developed by Alpha Denshi
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| Touchdown Fever
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Arcade
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1988
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| Beast Busters
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Amiga, Arcade, Atari ST
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1989
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| Gang Wars
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Arcade
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1989
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Developed by Alpha Denshi
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| Ikari Warriors III: The Rescue
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Arcade, NES
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1989
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Also known as Ikari III: The Rescue and as Ikari III in Japan.
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| Mechanized Attack
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Arcade, NES
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1989
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| The Next Space
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Arcade
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1989
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| Prehistoric Isle
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Arcade
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1989
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| SAR: Search and Rescue
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Arcade
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1989
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| Sky Adventure
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Arcade
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1989
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| Street Smart
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Arcade, Genesis
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1989
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| Super Champion Baseball
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Arcade
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1989
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| Baseball Stars 2
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AES, MVS
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1990
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| Blue's Journey
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AES, MVS
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1990
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| Crystalis
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NES
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1990
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| Cyber-Lip
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AES, MVS
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1990
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| League Bowling
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AES, MVS
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1990
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| Magician Lord
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AES
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1990
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| Mahjong Enthusiast: East Japan Edition
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MVS
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1990
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| Mahjong Enthusiast: West Japan Edition
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MVS
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1990
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| NAM-1975
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AES, MVS, Neo Geo CD
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1990
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| Puzzled
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AES, MVS
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1990
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| Riding Hero
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AES, MVS, Neo Geo CD
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1990
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| The Super Spy
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AES, MVS, Neo Geo CD
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1990
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| Top Player's Golf
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AES, MVS
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1990
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| Alpha Mission II
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MVS
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1991
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| Blue's Journey
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AES
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1991
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| Burning Fight
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MVS
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1991
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| Fatal Fury: King of Fighters
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MVS
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1991
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| Ghost Pilots
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AES
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1991
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| The King of the Monsters
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AES, MVS
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1991
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| Mutation Nation
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AES
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1991
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| Robo Army
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AES, MVS
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1991
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| Sengoku
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MVS
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1991
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| Art of Fighting
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AES, MVS
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1992
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| Baseball Stars Professional
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MVS
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1992
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| Fatal Fury 2: The Newcomers
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MVS
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1992
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| Football Frenzy
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AES, MVS
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1992
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| The King of the Monsters 2
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AES
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1992
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| Last Resort
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AES, MVS
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1992
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| Super Sidekicks
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AES, MVS
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1992
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| 3 Count Bout
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AES, MVS
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1993
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| Fatal Fury Special
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AES, MVS
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1993
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| Samurai Shodown
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MVS
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1993
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| Aggressors of Dark Combat
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MVS
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1994
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| Art of Fighting 2
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MVS
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1994
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| The King of Fighters '94
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MVS
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1994
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| Samurai Shodown II
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AES, MVS
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1994
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| Top Hunter: Roddy & Cathy
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AES, MVS
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1994
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| Fatal Fury 3: Road to the Final Victory
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MVS
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1995
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| The King of Fighters '95
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AES, MVS
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1995
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| Real Bout Fatal Fury
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AES, MVS
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1995
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| Samurai Shodown III
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AES
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1995
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| World Heroes Perfect
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AES
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1995
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| Art of Fighting 3: The Path of the Warrior
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MVS
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1996
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| The King of Fighters '96
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MVS
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1996
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| Kizuna Encounter: Super Tag Battle
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AES
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1996
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| Metal Slug
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MVS
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1996
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| Samurai Shodown IV: Amakuza's Revenge
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MVS
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1996
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| The King of Fighters '97
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AES, MVS
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1997
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| The Last Blade
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AES
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1997
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| Real Bout Fatal Fury Special
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MVS
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1997
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| Shock Troopers
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AES
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1997
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| The Last Blade 2
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AES
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1998
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| The King of Fighters '98: The Slugfest
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AES, MVS
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1998
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| King of Fighters R-1
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Neo Geo Pocket
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1998
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Based on The King of Fighters '97
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| Metal Slug 2
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AES, MVS
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1998
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| Real Bout Fatal Fury 2
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MVS
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1998
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| Baseball Stars Color
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NGPC
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1999
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Developed by Saurus
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| Fatal Fury: First Contact
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NGPC, Switch
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1999
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Co-developed with Yumekobo
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| Big Tournament Golf
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NGPC
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1999
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Developed by Saurus
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| Biomotor Unitron
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NGPC, Switch
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1999
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Developed by Yumekobo
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| Dark Arms: Beast Busters 1999
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NGPC
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1999
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Developed by Noise Factory
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| Garou: Mark of the Wolves
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AES
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1999
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| The King of Fighters '99: Millennium Battle
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MVS
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1999
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| King of Fighters R-2
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NGPC, Switch
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1999
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Based on The King of Fighters '98
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| Metal Slug: 1st Mission
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NGPC, Switch
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1999
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Developed by Ukiyotei
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| Metal Slug X
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AES, MVS
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1999
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| Neo Geo Cup '98 Plus Color
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NGPC
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1999
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| Pocket Tennis Color
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NGPC
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1999
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Developed by Yumekobo
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| Puzzle Link 2
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NGPC
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1999
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Developed by Yumekobo
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| Samurai Shodown! 2
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NGPC, Switch
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1999
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Developed by Saurus
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| Shock Troopers: 2nd Squad
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MVS
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1999
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| SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters' Clash - Capcom Cardfighter's Version
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NGPC, Switch
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1999
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| SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters' Clash - SNK Cardfighter's Version
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NGPC, Switch
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1999
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| SNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium
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NGPC, Windows
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1999
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| Big Bang Pro Wrestling
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NGPC, Switch
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2000
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Developed by S-NEO
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| Good luck Neo Poke-kun
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NGPC
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2000
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| The King of Fighters: Battle de Paradise
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NGPC
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2000
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| The King of Fighters 2000
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AES, MVS
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2000
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| The Last Blade: Beyond the Destiny
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NGPC, Switch
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2000
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Developed by Saurus
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| Mega Man: Battle and Fighters
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NGPC, Switch
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2000
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Developed by Capcom
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| Metal Slug: 2nd Mission
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NGPC, Switch
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2000
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Developed by Ukiyotei
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| Metal Slug 3
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AES, MVS
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2000
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| SNK Gals' Fighters
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NGPC, Switch
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2000
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Developed by Yumekobo
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| Yosaku
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Neo Geo Pocket
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2000
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Remake of the 1979 arcade game. Playable by running The King of Fighters: Battle de Paradise in black and white mode
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| Sengoku 3
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AES
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2001
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Video games by Brezzasoft (2001-2002)
Video games by Playmore (2002)
Video games by SNK Playmore (2003-2015)
Video games by SNK Corporation (2016-present)
| Title
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System
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Release
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Notes
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| The King of Fighters XIV
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Windows
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2016
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| SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters' Clash
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Switch, Windows
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2022
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Includes SNK and Capcom NGPC versions
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| NEOGEO Pocket Color Selection Vol. 1
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Switch, Windows
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2021
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Emulation by Code Mystics. Compilation includes NGPC games Big Tournament Golf, Dark Arms: Beast Busters 1999, Fatal Fury: First Contact, The Last Blade: Beyond the Destiny, King of Fighters R-2, Metal Slug 1st Mission, Metal Slug 2nd Mission, Samurai Shodown! 2, and SNK Gals' Fighters. Windows version includes Crush Roller. Switch version includes SNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium.
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| NEOGEO Pocket Color Selection Vol. 2
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Switch, Windows
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2022
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Emulation by Code Mystics. Compilation includes NGPC games Baseball Stars Color, Biomotor Unitron, Neo Geo Cup '98 Plus Color, Pocket Tennis Color, Puzzle Link 2, SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters' Clash (Capcom and SNK versions), Big Bang Pro Wrestling, Good luck Neo Poke-kun, The King of Fighters: Battle de Paradise, and Mega Man: Battle and Fighters plus the Neo Geo Pocket version of Yosaku.
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