King of FIghters XIII Announced!

[Dylan]

The only problem is that we know the netcode is gonna suck hard.

That's the one thing I wish they'd get right this time around. Not really keeping my hopes up, though.

[sputnik]

Didn't they fix the netcode? Or does it still suck even after all the patches?

I haven't even played KOFXII because it's still absurdly over-priced. I've never seen it anywhere under $70. And none of the video stores where I have memberships stock it for rental.

Part of me just wants to wait for XIII now, since it seems impossible that it wouldn't be an improvement.

[AppleQueso]

so how long 'til SNK updates THESE sprites? 2030?

[dgamemuster]

i love me some king of fighters!

[the7k]

The only problem is that we know the netcode is gonna suck hard.

If they offer enough to do in single-player (Challenge Modes, unlockables, etc.), then it wouldn't be as big a problem for some people.

It's just that when all there is to do is fight, and the online play may as well not be there - yeah, I can see a problem. I still liked the game, but it was only enjoyable with local 2-Player.

Hopefully, Ignition will have enough testicular fortitude to hound SNK to make sure the netcode is decent enough for world-wide play.

[Pulsar_t]

so how long 'til SNK updates THESE sprites? 2030?

More like never as long as their loyal customers keep buying the same old tosh.

[sevin0seven]

..and how long will they stop making Samurai Showdown into 3D fighting game:


and this game is coming out on 3/30/2010 (US) as:

[the7k]

I actually just had a dream last night about Samurai Shodown Seven in KOFXII style. One of those "Nocturnal Emission" dreams.

Seriously, I'd cake my pants if I ever saw SS7 looking like that. If SNK knew what was good for them, they'd make a SS7 that looked like KOFXII and played like/had all the characters from SS2. At least where I live, SS2 was the biggest rival to SF2 - and in many areas, was more popular than SF2.

[Veno]

Anyone else think SNK landed a goldmine with sprites? I still love all the old school sprites, and I do love Guilty Gear and Blazblue, but I thought KOFXII's sprites were some of the most beautiful I've seen. They might start a revolution in sprites maybe?

[the7k]

Anyone else think SNK landed a goldmine with sprites? I still love all the old school sprites, and I do love Guilty Gear and Blazblue, but I thought KOFXII's sprites were some of the most beautiful I've seen. They might start a revolution in sprites maybe?

Unless KOFXIII does well, I don't think so.

The only thing that will actually start a trend is if it proves to be profitable.