Any word on King of Fighters 12 for Europe yet ?

[Johnick]

I realize I can just import the US PS3 version, but getting DLC from PSN for imports is a bitch :sad:

[iceworld]

Since when isnt it coming out in Europe?

[Johnick]

Since when isnt it coming out in Europe?

Didnt say it wasnt, just wanted to know when (assuming it is)

The King of Fighters XII SNK Playmore 07/06/2009 US

The King of Fighters XII SNK Playmore July/09 JP

Thats from GameFaq's PS3 section, I realize there not the most reliable but I couldnt find anything else.

[dobiqwolf]

The King of Fighters XII SNK Playmore July/10 EU

most likely.
I dont really care, I want to know if the 360 will be region free or not (jap or US).
Blazeblue US will be.
otherwise it will be PS3 only

[Iduno]

Considering that we know how much japanese games companies seem to love Europe I would guess at later to never as a release date.

Best off importing and hopeing that the DLC is just costumes or something :(

[Snowman]

Yeah there's no clear date. Ignition's site says squat and no website has an accurate date. And since Ignition now <3 all over their american section instead, Europe will be in the dark until it magically shows up in the shops. I mean christ, Samurai Shodown Anthology for the PS2 is apparently out (as is Wii + PSP) but show me a european or UK site that has that shit saying "BUY NOW!" .. not even ebay has anything. Only shopto.net has a 29th May release for it when Ignition are saying it's been available for over 3 weeks..

THE FUCK!? I had to strike it lucky in my local gamestation just to find Art of Fighting Anthology + SNK Classics Volume 1.

[Virtua_Leon]

it looks like it's the dark old days for us again, no bb date no kof12, i really though after the ps2 things would have turned around for us euro gamers but now it seems worse than ever, roll on tekken br in fucking september.
As for ignition, at first i thought they were semi decent, decent info decent releases, it seemed to end pretty sharpish, are they really still saying ss collection out in europe? i thought that was canned bar the psp version, it's all gone tits up.

I'll be damned if i bother with another one of there pal releases again

[dobiqwolf]

it looks like it's the dark old days for us again, no bb date no kof12, i really though after the ps2 things would have turned around for us euro gamers but now it seems worse than ever, roll on tekken br in fucking september.
As for ignition, at first i thought they were semi decent, decent info decent releases, it seemed to end pretty sharpish, are they really still saying ss collection out in europe? i thought that was canned bar the psp version, it's all gone tits up.

I'll be damned if i bother with another one of there pal releases again

For Blazeblue the US version will be multi language, not only english(probably spanish and french) and the xbox version isnt lock so you can import it wthout problem(PS3 games arent lock).
the question is will ignition do the same thing as Arksys or not.
anyway VirtuaLeon i see that you got PS3 gamertag so it doesnt really matter for you as the US and Jap version will work on all console.

[Snowman]

are they really still saying ss collection out in europe? i thought that was canned bar the psp version, it's all gone tits up.

I'll be damned if i bother with another one of there pal releases again
Well the UK is only showing a Wii version (which is permanently out of stock) but for PS2? All I know is, it's on PS2 out in Holland and I've got a friend there finding me a copy. But yeah Ignition are really shit for us in Europe at the moment. It's like they've focused purely on IgnitionUSA and ignored us once more.. I mean look at the site differences.. USA has constant updates, their own message board now and well known releases. We get "Coming Soon" or "Now Available" (which most of them AREN'T unless you're lucky!) and left in the dark about everything.

As you say, roll on Tekken 6. I got BlazBlue on preorder because I'm confident it won't see a european release or at least any day soon.

[Ragnog]

ive also got my BB on preorder from the states for the LE but im pritty hopfull that KOF12 will be seeing the light of day in the EU, its just a matter of heading down to GAME,Gamestation or what ever retailer you have and badgering them like i and many of my firends have over the past month asking for a preorders of KOF12 one went as fare as to email GAME its self....hes still waiting for a reply but just cross your fingers lads that we arnt forgoten :tup:

[Yreval]

Erm, guys... it's been confirmed more than once that this will be released worldwide. Here are the relevant press releases, emphasis mine;

http://www.vg247.com/2009/03/03/king-of-fighters-xii-confirmed-for-july-on-360-and-ps3/


THE KING OF FIGHTERS XII

Newly Hand-Drawn in High Resolution, The Fight is on in July 2009 on Xbox 360® and PLAYSTATION®3

March 3, 2009

Ignition Entertainment Ltd., a UTV Enterprise, a worldwide publisher and developer of videogames and SNK Playmore announced today that The King of Fighters XII is releasing worldwide in July 2009 on the PLAYSTATION®3 and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

The legendary 3-on-3 fighting game series that united rival brawlers from SNK Playmore’s classic arcade franchises celebrates its 15th Anniversary in style with the release of The King of Fighters XII. For the first time in its history, this epic martial arts showdown has undergone a complete graphical overhaul. The antiquated character sprites used over the past 14 years have been dropped in favour of all-new, high-resolution fighters fluidly animating across painstakingly detailed, 100% hand-drawn backgrounds.

“Our development slogan for KOFXII is “KOF Re-Birth” and we’ve aimed to create an entirely new King of Fighters game. To make this a truly unique fighting game, we’ve revolutionized the graphics by creating state of the art visuals - and made no compromises in that process whatsoever,” said Masaaki Kukino, SNK Playmore.

“I couldn’t think of a more appropriate way to commemorate The King of Fighter’s 15-Year Anniversary than with a gorgeously animated, high-definition installment that updates the KOF legacy for a new generation.” said Shane Bettenhausen, New Business Development Director of Ignition Entertainment. “While other fighting games have abandoned the time-consuming process of creating beautiful 2D art, KOFXII fully embraces the refined aesthetic beauty that only human hands can produce.”

Stay tuned to Ignition Entertainment for more information, including screenshots, trailers, and loads of details on new game play features!

http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/19613/The-King-of-Fighters-XII-Web-Site-Goes-Live/


Ignition Entertainment & SNK PLAYMORE Unleash The King of Fighters XII Website

Official Fan Art Contest Announced; First Prize $1000 Cash

GLENDALE, CA, MAY 12, 2009 – Ignition Entertainment and SNK PLAYMORE today announced the launch of the official The King of Fighters XII website. Inspired by the high-energy of Japanese pop-culture, The King of Fighters XII site packs numerous punches of game information into a unique design. In celebration of the launch of the site, Ignition and SNK also announced the Official King of Fighters XII Fan Art Contest. The King of Fighters XII is set for worldwide release in July 2009 on Xbox 360® and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system.

“The King of Fighters XII marks the fifteenth anniversary of the franchise, and the game’s website captures and celebrates this milestone with an iconic, graphical style,” said Shane Bettenhausen, Director of New Business Development, Ignition Entertainment USA. “In appreciation of the enormous and loyal The King of Fighters fanbase, we are also excited to invite fans and artists to enter the Official Fan Art contest as part of the website launch.”


The Official King of Fighters XII Fan Art Contest

The Official King of Fighters XII Fan Art Contest invites fans and artists to show off their talents and upload their creations in a chance to win one of three prizes. First prize is $1000, second prize is $500 and third prize is a video game console of choice and a copy of The King of Fighters XII. The Official King of Fighters XII Fan Art Contest starts May 8th and the winner will be announced the first week of July. Full rules and regulations are available at http://www.kingoffighters12.com/.


King of Fighters XII Website

The King of Fighters XII official website main page is filled with dynamic content, ranging from different key characters from the game appearing each time users return to a magazine-cover style graphical look. The site includes seven sections that offer deep insight into the celebrated game.

FIGHTERS: This section showcases the rich character designs, histories, and stats of the entire King of Fighters XII lineup.
BLOODLINES: A visual history of King of Fighters over the past 15 years, the 'Bloodlines' section presents character art, box art, screenshots, concept work, and more in an animated scrolling timeline.
MMA (MIXED MEDIA ASSETS): This section presents high-res screenshots from King of Fighters XII, as well as user downloadables.
FIGHTER'S FORUM: A haven for users who want to discuss all things King of Fighters.
MOVIES: Watch King of Fighters XII in all its 2D next-gen motion glory.
NEWS: The number one source for all news related to King of Fighters XII, including updates on the game's release, previews, reviews, exclusive tournaments, developer blogs, and interviews.
FAN ART: The 'Fan Art' section provides an outlet for the artistic talents of the die-hard King of Fighters fan community, serving as both a gallery for fan artwork, as well as a portal to upload artistic creations.


ABOUT THE KING OF FIGHTERS XII:

The legendary 3-on-3 fighting game series that united rival brawlers from SNK PLAYMORE’s classic arcade franchises celebrates its 15th anniversary in style with The King of Fighters XII. The King of Fighters XII showcases over 22 beautifully hand drawn characters and will feature four robust modes of gameplay that include Arcade, VS, Practice and Online Battle Mode. For the first time in its history, this epic martial arts showdown has undergone a complete graphical overhaul. The antiquated character sprites used over the past 14 years have been dropped in favor of all-new, high-resolution fighters fluidly animating across painstakingly detailed, 100% hand-drawn backgrounds.


ABOUT IGNITION ENTERTAINMENT LTD:

Ignition Entertainment Limited is a UTV Media Communication company. Ignition was created by a core team of gaming industry veterans with the purpose of building upon their successful track record to develop and publish within the international games industry. You can find more information about Ignition Entertainment Ltd. At www.ignitionusa.com.


ABOUT UTV SOFTWARE COMMUNICATIONS LTD:

UTV Software Communications Ltd. is India’s foremost Media & Entertainment Company with leadership position in four Verticals that includes Motion Pictures, Broadcasting, TV Content and Interactive (i.e. Animation and Gaming). Listed on the Mumbai Stock Exchange with the Motion Pictures business listed on the AIM, London Stock Exchange. Walt Disney Inc. holds a strategic stake in UTV. It has subsidiaries with offices across India, the UK and USA. More information on the group is available at www.utvnet.com


ABOUT SNK PLAYMORE 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 Wall, NJ. 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

I'll grant that Ignition's handling of the European versions of certain games has been terribad - this, though, is rather definitive.

[Iduno]

(a bit late don't think this counts as a thread necromancy yet though)

I think international release this time is in the specific form which assumes that PAL regions don't exist since theres no date on gamefaqs and all the non-import sites I've checked and physical stores have no idea that it even exists :tdown:

[Dark Vincent]

if you want to grab DLC from US PSN you can always use Entropay, not hard at all.

[Yreval]

http://www.kingoffighters12.co.uk/


(a bit late don't think this counts as a thread necromancy yet though)

I think international release this time is in the specific form which assumes that PAL regions don't exist since theres no date on gamefaqs and all the non-import sites I've checked and physical stores have no idea that it even exists :tdown:

It said worldwide, not just international.

I have never heard of any instance where a company has specifically stated that a game will be released worldwide, then failed to release it in PAL territories.

[Iduno]

http://www.kingoffighters12.co.uk/



It said worldwide, not just international.

I have never heard of any instance where a company has specifically stated that a game will be released worldwide, then failed to release it in PAL territories.

Oh cheers maybe they're doing it download only over here or something then. (hope it's not download only but guess it's better then nothing)

[Snowman]

I have never heard of any instance where a company has specifically stated that a game will be released worldwide, then failed to release it in PAL territories.
I hope you're right. But the thing that puzzles me is, if a game that's planned to come out on PS3/360 in JULY this year, then how come no UK based shop/site has any news of a release? No shop that I use/browsed has ANY mention of a KOFXII.

[Yreval]

I hope you're right. But the thing that puzzles me is, if a game that's planned to come out on PS3/360 in JULY this year, then how come no UK based shop/site has any news of a release? No shop that I use/browsed has ANY mention of a KOFXII.

For what it's worth, I have beside me right now the latest issue of GamesTM (#83) which states (on page 167, in the release list) that KOFXII is due for a July UK release.

I'm not saying that it's guaranteed not to be delayed - but now that someone other than Ignition is saying this is coming out in July a delay looks a lot less likely.

@ Iduno - what on earth made you think that it's going to be sold as physical media in some regions and download-only in others? That has never happened before and there's no reason to suppose it will for this or any other game.

[*Onslaught*]

http://www.kingoffighters12.co.uk/



It said worldwide, not just international.

I have never heard of any instance where a company has specifically stated that a game will be released worldwide, then failed to release it in PAL territories.

I've seen plenty of "worldwide" JP releases exclude PAL.

[Diek Stiekem]

if you want to grab DLC from US PSN you can always use Entropay, not hard at all.

Or just score an PSN card, that's how I got SFHDremix last year.
Just import away!
Hopefully online play won't be region locked otherwise it's latency hell all over again.. :confused:

[Iduno]

For what it's worth, I have beside me right now the latest issue of GamesTM (#83) which states (on page 167, in the release list) that KOFXII is due for a July UK release.

I'm not saying that it's guaranteed not to be delayed - but now that someone other than Ignition is saying this is coming out in July a delay looks a lot less likely.

@ Iduno - what on earth made you think that it's going to be sold as physical media in some regions and download-only in others? That has never happened before and there's no reason to suppose it will for this or any other game.

It's happening with fate unilimited codes (umd in japan, download in america and europe).

Thanks for the extra information btw.

[YelllowFlash]

It'll mos def come out in EU...I live in Belgium and the website of a famous game shop here has it on 31/07/2009. I think it'll come out earlier though, but it'll certainly see daylight in Europe. :woot:

[Snowman]

Well I emailed Ignition Ent (UK) a few questions regarding their European branch, the issues with releases and why KOFXII isn't down on alot of sites especially in the UK. Hopefully I will get a reply within a few days and will post their responce.

[Yreval]

It'll mos def come out in EU...I live in Belgium and the website of a famous game shop here has it on 31/07/2009. I think it'll come out earlier though, but it'll certainly see daylight in Europe. :woot:

The 31st is a Friday, so that checks out. I'd heard that release date somewhere before, so I think that will be the date to mark on your calendars.

[YelllowFlash]

Hope so...can't wait for it. Around the end of july I'll be seeing a friend in London. And I've heard the arcades are pretty much alive in the UK, so I'll be checking out Tekken 6 BR and KOF XII to eas my appetite.

[Snowman]

And I've heard the arcades are pretty much alive in London
I fixed your quote for you. The UK scene is London and London only. Arcade wise especially.

---------------
UPDATE! After 3 days my email finally got a responce. Regarding KOFXII they're basically saying it's coming out ok and expect MORE news during E3 etc etc. All bold parts are their response to my questions

Hello,

I used to email a fair bit a while back but now I can't seem to get an answer from anyone store wise so I decided the best place to ask would be directly from you (hopefully!).

Just a few questions that's been bothering me a tad of late:

1. I was wondering why the American site has all the regular updates and cool things like a message board yet the European one (which has been active alot longer than the USA counterpart) has practically nothing. Updates come once in a blue moon and we hear pretty much nothing until a game is either out or supposedly out [which links to question 2]. I used to think it was connected to the whole Atari-UK/European publishing deal but now I just don't know!

There hasn’t been any updates as there hasn’t been anything to update as yet. A lot of info is being saved for next week’s E3. So please bear with us


2. Are UK based sites/stores having issues stocking your releases or is there some complications going that no one knows of? My biggest example will point to Samurai Shodown Anthology for PS2 especially. No site I have found has a copy, Shopto.net is the only one that lists it and it's release date is 1/12/2009 (yeah, December) when the game was released apparently at the end of April. I can't even find a PSP or Wii copy around (although I want the PS2 version) and it's puzzling. I've had exactly the same issues with the other SNK fighting titles such as Fatal Fury Battle Archives Vol.1, World Heroes Anthology, Art of Fighting Anthology & King of Fighters Orochi Saga Collection. I was (thankfully) able to find random copies in the preowned section of my local Gamestation but that was pure luck and chance. So how come no website which are supposedly your retail partners know Jack when it comes to these? Play.com/Amazon.co.uk/even Ebay fails me.

The market – particularly in the UK is very difficult. There are hundreds of ‘lower price’ titles coming out and with the PS2 machine becoming less and less important at retail it can be difficult to ensure stocks are available. However this is something that should be rectified soon


3. Speaking of sites not knowing releases, my final question points to King of Fighters XII for PS3/360. For a game that is (or was.. who knows?) getting a worldwide release in July, why is it that no site in the European sector knows anything about it or EVEN lists the title? There is no mention of the game at all. No TBC, no listing. Period.

This is coming, magazine/online coverage of the game in the UK/Europe has been very positive, and the distributors we have in each area will be doing their part very soon


I know this all probably sounds like I'm complaining but deep down it really isn't. I'm just a worried customer who is confused and has been unable to get a straight answer for a long time now. So I'm pinning my hopes on this email and anxiously await a reply


We do understand your frustration, but the markets are changing and the space at retail for titles is getting ever smaller. With the upcoming release of KOF12 this will not be an issue. Expect more coverage from E3


PS. Please release Oboro Muramasa in Europe!! I really don't wanna have to import it :(

We would love to, but Ignition only has it for the US. Rising Star I understand is responsible for UK/Euope


Thanks for reading all that,

Michael Edwards


Thank you for your mail

[Johnick]

3. Speaking of sites not knowing releases, my final question points to King of Fighters XII for PS3/360. For a game that is (or was.. who knows?) getting a worldwide release in July, why is it that no site in the European sector knows anything about it or EVEN lists the title? There is no mention of the game at all. No TBC, no listing. Period.

This is coming, magazine/online coverage of the game in the UK/Europe has been very positive, and the distributors we have in each area will be doing their part very soon

Way to not answer your question, whoever wrote that should consider a career in politics :tdown:

[Iduno]

I fixed your quote for you. The UK scene is London and London only. Arcade wise especially.

---------------
UPDATE! After 3 days my email finally got a responce. Regarding KOFXII they're basically saying it's coming out ok and expect MORE news during E3 etc etc. All bold parts are their response to my questions

Hmmm looks like E3 is going to either be a huge relief if they say everthing is on track then or a big let down if they use it to announce a delay.

[Rory96]

hey everyone im new to importing and i really want to import blaz blue and kof xii. i live in the uk and want to import them from play asia or sumwhere, but i was wondering if i import on saying no region protection does that mean i can play it online? if not then i wont import thanks .

[Snowman]

Play-Asia is out of the question as they refuse to ship Sony products to Europe because of the case that got liksang.com closed. Best bet is to see if any UK based shop is importing or getting it from a site like http://www.videogamesplus.ca/ (which is rated highly to me by friends who have bought on more than one occassion).

As for KOFXII, importing might not be required as it's apparently coming out here but depends on how patient you are on the updates/news. Still waiting on Igntion to tell our stores what's going on basically.

[Rory96]

thanks mate i will try that site, so do you know if i import blaz blue then if i can play it online?

[YelllowFlash]

thanks mate i will try that site, so do you know if i import blaz blue then if i can play it online?

Sure

[Jimmy_Mook]

Play, Amazon uk, game, gamestation, HMV don't have it anywere for pre-orer. Amazon.com are listing it tho

[Joeone88]

According to a trustworthy store the release date for kof 12 is 28/8 in sweden dont know about the rest of europe. Its a pain in the ass they cant release games in europe about the same time as in the us!

[Yreval]

According to a trustworthy store the release date for kof 12 is 28/8 in sweden dont know about the rest of europe. Its a pain in the ass they cant release games in europe about the same time as in the us!

Two Italian sources back this up:

http://next.videogame.it/the-conduit/78212/


King of Fighters XII si trasferisce invece dal mese prossimo a fine agosto per motivi non meglio precisati. Il ritardo è annunciato attualmente solo in Europa ma potrebbe interessare anche gli altri territori.


King of Fighters XII is moved instead from the next month to fine the August for reasons better not specified. The delay is announced currently single in Europe but it could interest also the other territories.

http://www.spaziogames.it/notizie_videogiochi/console_multi_piattaforma/106994/nuova-data-per-king-of-fighter-xii.aspx


Inizialmente annunciata per Luglio la release ufficiale per The King of Fighter XII è definitivamente slittata al 28 Agosto secondo l'ultimo comunicato SNK.


Initially announced for July the release official for The King of Fighter XII definitively it is sli 28 to second August l' last official notice SNK.

[Jimmy_Mook]

According to a trustworthy store the release date for kof 12 is 28/8 in sweden dont know about the rest of europe. Its a pain in the ass they cant release games in europe about the same time as in the us!

I've just heard the same date in France too! 28th August

[Fulaani]

is it really nessecary to keep fucking over Europe like this?

[Mr List]

Mei esto dos BLOODY PISSED off mate.

[Remxi]

Yeah it's pretty shitty, but just be glad there is actually a date announced. Some games don't even make it that far...

[Johnick]

Yeah it's pretty shitty, but just be glad there is actually a date announced. Some games don't even make it that far...

Blaze Blue anyone ??? :arazz:

[Mr List]

has anybody found a shop/site that actually has this listed so you can click it and possibly preorder it?

[Snowman]

has anybody found a shop/site that actually has this listed so you can click it and possibly preorder it?
Not UK listed sites. Apparently there's a few in Europe (France/Italy) but I dunno. All the major online retailers here (Play.com/GAME/GameStation/Amazon) don't list squat.

[KusoGaki]

Not UK listed sites. Apparently there's a few in Europe (France/Italy) but I dunno. All the major online retailers here (Play.com/GAME/GameStation/Amazon) don't list squat.

Been up for preorder a few days on Game.co.uk :P
http://www.game.co.uk/PS3/Fighting/~r342944/King-of-Fighters-XII/
http://www.game.co.uk/Xbox360/Fighting/~r342943/King-of-Fighters-XII/

(Didn't come up in search though when i last checked, which may be why you couldn't find it)

[Mr List]

bloody hell!
£40 a bit of a ball buster. sf4 was only £30 brand new.
good that it is listed in uk at last but i think i'd be better off waiting till release and shopping round the super markets.
moggies is a good one for 360 games.

[kuroichi]

ignitions european website has a KOF countdown ending on the 28th august, and a few places are offering preorders (game, hmv), although they are quite high at £40 as mentioned... :(

for anyone who wants to buy an import, just go to eBay, that's where i got my copy of blazblue. Although I havent bought KOF yet, people have been offering it since its american release date.

The problem with imports is DLC, if and when it happens...

[BemaniAK]

Yeah it's coming late August, already preordered.

While the price is high in most countries, it's probably the cheapest decent game in Australia for a damn long time, it's still probably $20 more than it should be, but it's a start.

[MadeManG74]

Yeah it's coming late August, already preordered.

While the price is high in most countries, it's probably the cheapest decent game in Australia for a damn long time, it's still probably $20 more than it should be, but it's a start.


It seems the regular price to me, EBgames is selling it for $90 or $120 depending on the Standard or Limited editions, which is the same as most other games I think,

[BemaniAK]

It seems the regular price to me, EBgames is selling it for $90 or $120 depending on the Standard or Limited editions, which is the same as most other games I think,

The cheapest I've seen a good game go for on release is $100 since the PS2 days.
Most of the hyped games go for $110-$120 now.

[Mr List]

been pushed back to end of september now!!!

i'll be too old to remember what an arcade stick is by the time we get this over here.:sad:

[Riyua]

been pushed back to end of september now!!!

i'll be too old to remember what an arcade stick is by the time we get this over here.:sad:

Confirmed :(

Got my email today saying that it's now the 25th of September before we get our hands on it. Anyone got any news as to why it's actually pushed back again?

[Yreval]

Anyone got any news as to why it's actually pushed back again?

I'm reasonably certain the netcode patch has something to do with this. Ignition aren't taking any chances with this.

[Kee Chak]

I'm from Portugal i figured i couldn't hold out for the European realease so i went ahead and bought the American Version and been rocking it since Monday.

Also this past weekend i went to 2 Local gamestores here and saw the French version of the game on the racks(for ps3), so i advise ppl to check out stores and stuff... maybe some more stores have it allready.

Tbh not sure what is going on with this last push back to September, maybe it's just for ppl not to return the game cause of the shitty netcode, making it more late improves the chances of them having it fixed by then.

[Mr List]

well its doubly stupid because tekken6 come out then aswell i think.

2 fighting games at same release time.

[Rhio2k]

Confirmed :(

Got my email today saying that it's now the 25th of September before we get our hands on it. Anyone got any news as to why it's actually pushed back again?

It's called PAL: nobody wants to fuck with it, but they want that money, so they just postpone the chore of PAL encoding. They know eventually they have to do it, just...not right now. That's why Euro releases are always WAY behind.

[Mr List]

i want somebodies balls for this.

[Rhio2k]

G3nshir0's not using his. You're quite welcome to them.

[MadeManG74]

Fucking hell, I thought the delay from July to August was bad enough, now I was expecting to finally get this game next thursday and it's been delayed by another month?

Damn, thats frustrating...

Oh well, more reason for me to visit that arcade that I haven't been to in ages with the KOFXII machine I guess. I hope there are still people playing this online by the time it gets to Australia.

[Firecotton]

So Kof XII is really not coming out today? Man.. I was shocked, I was so excited about this game this sucks balls man..

I own a Xbox 360 and I live in germany so I have to wait a month again.
I hate SNK for it.. -.-

I want that game now and not in a month.

[kuroichi]

Ive just found out right now, while debating whether or not I should go and get it today...

Ignition had a countdown to today that says 'out now!', but when I looked for prices online, no shops had it in stock, and the GAME website says 25/09 like others have mentioned.

It seems like this whole KOF rebirth thing has just become a farce now, maybe they cant be bothered with a PAL release because of poor sales.

I don't blame ignition, but once again I find myself laughing/disgusted at SNK's piss poor attempt at acting like a games company.

[zeech]

Fucking hell, I thought the delay from July to August was bad enough, now I was expecting to finally get this game next thursday and it's been delayed by another month?


Even if it was out I wouldnt buy it until I see what the upcoming patch does. So the delay isnt really bothering me.

[Mr List]

well since online isnt the only way to play and i at least need to practice, this being my first kof game, the delay is a big ol' bitch for me.

[Sifu V]

Damn people, just import and be done with it! Ive been playing mine for close to 6 weeks now and will sell on and then rebuy the PAL version If and when it gets released.

Problem solved.

[BemaniAK]

maybe they cant be bothered with a PAL release because of poor sales.

They delayed it because they wanted the patch out before Europeans got their hands on it.
It's not hard to understand, just import or wait.

[Firecotton]

Damn people, just import and be done with it! Ive been playing mine for close to 6 weeks now and will sell on and then rebuy the PAL version If and when it gets released.

Problem solved.
Xbox 360 can't import games with a Pal console.
If I had a PS3 I would playing it in this moment.

[GomuGomu]

Hmm, it's not out? One store in wood green had that sittin on the shelf on the 28th, they probably imported though (like me).

Anyone wanna play and see if we can get some yellow connections going? Add me on PSN.

[Dee0342]

Xbox 360 can't import games with a Pal console.
If I had a PS3 I would playing it in this moment.

KoF XII is region free, so can be played on any xbox.

[MadeManG74]

Damn people, just import and be done with it! Ive been playing mine for close to 6 weeks now and will sell on and then rebuy the PAL version If and when it gets released.

Problem solved.

I would have done that, but I stupidly expected it to be released in July... Then August... third times a charm? :confused:

[Sifu V]

Xbox 360 can't import games with a Pal console.


Yeah you can.

I currently OWN a region free KOF 12 bought from Renchi. Cost me 43 squid and got it delivered in 4 days.

Add my 360 gamer tag if you like, you'll see that ive been playing it for ages.

... i love it when people are blatantly wrong.


I would have done that, but I stupidly expected it to be released in July... Then August... third times a charm? :confused:

With SNKDelaymore i wouldnt count on it...

[Firecotton]

Omg, I didn't know that, thanks guys.

[pijiu]

Do yourself a favour and go to www.play-asia.com, I got KOFXII for £33 including delivery (Korean version) and it arrived in 5 days.

As soon as I found out that it was delayed for another month I ordered it from there and even though online is poor I'm not disappointed since I can still practice (AI is terrible but hey).

Edit: Here's the exact one I got: http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-g21x-71-dx-49-en-84-j-70-3fpt.html

I checked again and I got it sent to the UK in 5 days for £32.90 exactly.

Edit: And another thing, £32.90 is cheaper than the RRP in the UK. Everywhere I looked for pre-order it was £39.99.

Edit: Oh yeh and if you have a VISA card then you will get 20% off your order I believe. It's a good deal.

[Sifu V]

It's a good deal.


Blimey, that is good.

Still, i wanted my game before Play-asia had theirs on offer and was more than prepared to pay the premium for it.

I dont regret it at all.

BTW, 'Pijiu' doesnt exist as a gamer tag on LIVE. Ive just tried to add you. Ya might wanna sort that out if you wanna get some online matches in

[pijiu]

Apologies I changed it only the other day. It's 'Kehna' now.

With the 20% discount btw it should work out at around £26 including delivery. I wish I had known about the offer and would have waited another week lol.

[Sifu V]

Kewl.

Ive added you now, so when you fancy it, we can get some games in. Lag free!

[Crosshash]

Why has this game still not come out in the UK yet?

[Firecotton]

My copy should finally come tomorrow.. I hope it does. Brought it from play-asia I'm so excited. >_<'

@ Corsshash
Because UK is in the EU and the game was delayed here till 25th?

[MadeManG74]

Do you think there will be a decent number of players or new players when this game hits on Sep 24? I'm starting to question whether or not I should even bother picking this up anymore, which is a real shame, since I was looking forward to it so long.

I also hope that the 360 patch gets released before the game does.

[Firecotton]

Hm.. Actually it's kinda sad but I don't think that many people are going to play it. Kof was always kinda a game for a little group of fans.
I mean I can't find any players on XBL since yesterday (at least somebody with a good connection).
I really love this game, we just can hope that at least a few people going to pick it up in europe..
I would buy it if I were you and yeah, I think the 360 patch is coming soon that's why the europe release got delayed I guess. oO

[DagV]

me and my pal Bmage just imported this.

PSN:DagV01
PSN:Bmage

hit us up if your in the geographical area that would suggest good connection :D

[Sifu V]

Hm.. Actually it's kinda sad but I don't think that many people are going to play it.

Well, ive just added you to my friends list. Ive got a ton of UK and European players who pretty much ONLY play this game on mine. We are not alone!

[Firecotton]

Well, ive just added you to my friends list. Ive got a ton of UK and European players who pretty much ONLY play this game on mine. We are not alone!

Great thanks. :) I hope we can have some good matches together.
I need a lot of training, I can't even pull out some good combos, but I think time is gonna make it, like SF4.

[Riyua]

I just got my copy right this second so any PSN players in the UK/EU hit me up if you want to witness my scrubiness.

[Mr List]

360 here.
i think us guys are probably best off waiting for the patch.

[Gumpool]

just got released here and I have it

holy crap I feel like a noob all over again this is my first kof game

[Sifu V]

360 here.
i think us guys are probably best off waiting for the patch.

Um. Why? Games within Europe arent that bad.

[Mr List]

well i have tried to play since i got it and every match was a slideshow through treacle.

*sadface*

how can i get a good match?
there doesnt seem to be anybody playing it.

[Riyua]

I'm finding lots of yellow connections at least on PSN, if I hadn't sold my 360 i'd give you a game. I am however experiencing "technical difficulties", I keep randomly getting dropped during or immediately after a game, and it happens relatively frequently now :looney:

Anyone else experiencing this or is the problem solely at my end?

[alex24r]

I don't know if this is what your "technical difficulties" are... Well, I found this could be some sort of "host has left" problem. The guy that has the "crown" figure next to their name is supposed to be the host, so if the host leaves in the middle of the match, it takes you back to the lobby even if the host wasn't playing. I had this happen to me at least 3 times last night. I beat the "host" and then someone else joined I choose to play with them, but as we were choosing our characters, we got the "connection lost" message, and the host had left. The game just gives the host status to someone else and you can play normally.

Other than that, probably the other player left, or there was too much lag and the connection dropped.

[Riyua]

Actually that makes sense. Although it wasn't just kicking me out the room it was saying I wasn't signed into PSN when I still was but I could rejoin the room if I tried to. It leveled out last night anyway and I got a few games in the end.

[Sifu V]

how can i get a good match?
there doesnt seem to be anybody playing it.

Ive added ya, so hopefully problem solved.

Im on most eveninings playin one thing or another. If you wanna play, just say and ill join your game.

[Mr List]

ah, wasnt sure where that request had come from.
i see if i can catch you on sometime.

[Gibz82]

does anyone know if the Euro version is different to the USA 'region free' one?

I saw the game in Gamestation today...already imported it and was wondering whether or not any eventual DLC packs would cause issues as my game would technically be USA and not Euro...different PSN store and all that!