PlayStation Plus Members Can Get Ikari Warriors for Free!

LOS ANGELES – July 19, 2011 — SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION (Corporate HQ: Suita-city, Osaka, Japan, Company President & CEO: Ryo Mizufune) is proud to announce the North American release of eight SNK Arcade Classics as PlayStation® minis titles for the PSP® (also compatible with PS3™) on the PlayStation®Store. These titles will be featured in both the “New Releases” category and the “SNK NEOGEO” Featured Publishers page.

The SNK minis titles are a commemorative “retro-arcade emulation” project that

allows players to enjoy a outstanding collection of action, shooting, platform and puzzle titles. Many of these arcade classics from SNK’s Golden Age are now exclusively available on the Sony PSP® and compatible on the PlayStation®3.

The first set of eight titles includes SNK arcade masterpieces “ATHENA,” “IKARI WARRIORS,” and “GUERRILLA WAR,” along with a number of lesser known, yet revolutionary titles to be enjoyed by both retro gamers and younger generations alike.

As we continue to release more arcade classics via PS minis on the PlayStation®Network, stay updated by becoming a member of our frequently updated official Facebook Fan Page at http://www.facebook.com/NeoGeoStation.

List of the minis titles available to download via the PlayStation®Store from July 19th, 2011.

ATHENA
Join Athena, Princess of the Kingdom of Victory, as she opens the “Forbidden Door” and descends into a world of fantasy in this classic platform arcade game originally released in 1986.

IKARI WARRIORS
As colonel turned mercenary Ralf, use your machine gun, grenades, and jump in tanks to defeat countless foes. Infiltrate the enemy base and complete your mission in this ‘80s run-and-gun mega-hit!

GUERRILLA WAR
Enter the jungle and ruined cities of a tropical island to overthrow its tyrannical dictator, and liberate the nation held in his grip. Don't forget to rescue your captured comrades along the way! Hail the heroes of the Revolution!

* GUERRILLA WAR will be featured as a FREE GAME for Playstation®Plus members
for one month starting July 19th, 2011

** 2P gameplay / ad-hoc functionality is not available for this software

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“ATHENA”, “IKARI WARRIORS”, and “GUERRILLA WAR” are registered trademarks of SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION.

SNK PLAYMORE USA Official Web Site: http://www.snkplaymoreusa.com
Official NEOGEO Station & SNK minis Facebook Fan Page http://www.facebook.com/NeoGeoStation

PR Contact:
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Michael Meyers
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About SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION
Headquartered in Osaka, Japan, SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION (SNK) develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software in Japan, North America, Europe and Asia. Founded in 1978, SNK is one of the largest privately held interactive entertainment content providers in the world. Known for such franchises as THE KING OF FIGHTERS, METAL SLUG, and SAMURAI SHODOWN, SNK continues to be an industry leader by focusing on their rich arcade history. More information on SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION can be found at www.snkplaymore.co.jp

SNK PLAYMORE USA is a wholly owned subsidiary of SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION with offices in Los Angeles, CA. It handles operations in North America including publishing, marketing, development and localization. More information on SNK PLAYMORE USA can be found at www.snkplaymoreusa.com