SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION, the US publishing arm of the SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION, announced today that they have shipped - THE KING OF FIGHTERS NEOWAVE exclusively for the Xbox video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. THE KING OF FIGHTERS NEOWAVE will feature full Xbox Live online game service support including head-to-head fighting and Tournament Mode.

THE KING OF FIGHTERS NEOWAVE features a collection of fighters from the franchise's history, grouped into twelve three fighter teams, along with seven hidden characters. Three modes of play: Super Cancel, Guard Break and Max2, yields almost unlimited hours of excitement. A number of bonuses, such as hidden character art and a full character color edit tool are included as well.

"Gamers will immediately be impressed when firing up NEOWAVE by the bright, clean visuals and the fluidity with which they animate," said Charles of Onyett of IGN.com.

"From controller configurations, to character alterations, to gameplay tweaks - NEOWAVE has got 'em all," said Rob Semsey of Teamxbox.com. "Fighting fans with even the most specific needs should find something to like here."

KING OF FIGHTERS NEOWAVE Features:
* Xbox Live support featuring head-to-head fighting and Tournament Mode.
* 36 classic SNK characters each with their own fighting styles and unique moves
* 7 hidden characters to find.
* 12 of the most dangerous fighting teams fight it out in 3-on-3 battles
* Link combo-moves to beat your opponent senseless and inflict "game over" damage
* Turn up the heat - up your attack strength using "Heat Mode"
* 3 modes of play: Super Cancel, Guard Break and Max2.