When the arcade came home: a short oral history of the Neo GeoMay 23, 2021 - EurogamerSega and Nintendo stole the headlines in the 90s, but SNK stole the imaginations of a generation with its exquisite Neo Geo machine, a console that fully delivered on the promise of arcade quality video games in your own home: it was, after all, an arcade machine you could effectively put under your own TV. First released in its full-spec MVS arcade cabinet before the home version - dubbed the AES, or Advanced Entertainment System - followed early in 1990, the Neo Geo still stands out as a console with an allure all of its own. Maybe it's how relatively unobtainable they were to contemporary audiences - the console came in at around £500 while games would cost up to £200 a piece - or maybe it's how it arrived just before 3D gaming took hold, its 2D action titles still standing out as a high watermark for the form, but the Neo Geo's appeal hasn't dulled in all the years since. SNK slipped into the shadows at the turn of the century, the collapse of the fighting genre which was its main trade as well as the commercial failure of the Neo Geo leading to its bankruptcy in 2001. The company changed hands over the years, and changed its strategy in the process, moving from pachinko machines to compilations and new takes on established properties, but it wasn't until 2016 that fully glory was restored, the SNK name being retained alongside that iconic tagline 'The Future is Now'. Read moreEight more free games from SNK have joined this month's Prime Gaming bundleSep 8, 2020 - PCGamesNArcade classics continue to roll out as part of SNK's partnership with Amazon and Prime Gaming. We've already seen one bundle of free games arrive in September, but now eight more of SNK's classics are available free through Prime Gaming. You'll want to dust off your fight stick for most of these, since they're old games that saw their heyday back in the glory days of the mall arcade. At the top of the list is Metal Slug 3, the side-scrolling hardcore shoot 'em up that sent you across the beaches, through the sewers, and into deadly robot factories it save hostages and blow up bad guys. The Metal Slug series features some of the best sprite animation and environmental art in the 16-bit era, but don't get too comfortable because they're punishingly difficult - and Metal Slug 3 is no exception. Shock Troopers is also included in this drop of SNK games, and it's a 1997 Contra-style run-and-gun game with a diverse cast of characters and more of SNK's challenging arcade action. There are cliffs to scale, motorcycle sequences, and plenty of explosions in this inventive arcade adventure. Read the rest of the story...Daily Deal - METAL SLUG 3, 50% OffApr 28, 2014 - AnnouncementToday's Deal: Save 50% on METAL SLUG 3!* Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are! *Offer ends Wednesday at 10AM Pacific Time Metal Slug 3 coming to Steam with online multiplayerFeb 3, 2014 - ShacknewsBefore it became cool to eschew polygons and return to sprites, SNK was pumping out gorgeous graphics in its run-and-gun series Metal Slug. Now one of the best in the series, Metal Slug 3 from back in 2000, is coming to Steam soon as an "arcade-perfect" port with a few shiny extras on top, including online co-op.Pre-Purchase Now - METAL SLUG 3Feb 3, 2014 - Product ReleaseMETAL SLUG 3 is Now Available for Pre-Purchase on Steam and is 25% off! “METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls! The most highly praised title in the series among Metal Slug fans for its refined balance and game volume, heads out to the Steam gaming platform! MAIN FEATURES ・ARCADE MODE (MAIN MISSION): Play the arcade version of “METAL SLUG 3” from the beginning, and explore 5 immense challenging stages featuring multiple branching paths to explore exciting new areas! Make your way through the deluge of fire and fight off gigantic boss characters! ・MISSION MODE (STAGE SELECT): Play your favorite stages at will and train alone or with a brother-in-arms on the missions you have unlocked so far! ・ONLINE MISSION (ONLINE MULTIPLAYER): Connect to Steam and clear missions with friends far away via Online Co-Op Play. Find a fellow countryman or foreign ally and let the mission begin! ・SETTINGS: Configure display, control, and language settings. ・GALLERY: View original illustrations of the game that you've unlocked. ・LEADERBOARDS Check your current rank and score in“METAL SLUG 3” at any time, and compete with other players to become the world's No. 1 soldier!
