KOF: MAXIMUM IMPACT - MANIAX Ships for Xbox

June 28, 2005 - SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION announced today that they have shipped KOF: MAXIMUM IMPACT - MANIAX, the first original THE KING OF FIGHTERS 3D title for the Xbox® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. KOF: MAXIMUM IMPACT - MANIAX will have a host of new, innovative features created exclusively for Xbox users, including a 128 player tournament mode on Xbox Live® where KOF fans can play and challenge the rest of the world.

KOFMI-MANIAX will feature a stop action camera which allows players to pause the action mid-fight and take pictures of their favorite character from any angle. In Profile Mode, fans can review their characters specialty moves and listen to their various sayings and taunts. Additionally, by fan demand, Xbox users will be able to choose between English and Japanese language.

KOF: MAXIMUM IMPACT-MANIAX will be supported by a comprehensive marketing campaign that includes extensive print and online advertising, in gaming and mass market consumer media, eye-catching in-store point-of-purchase displays, playable demos available in top gaming publications, and direct mail and email to SNK's growing list of fans.

"SNK will be rolling out a full library of our top fighting titles for Xbox this year." said Ben Herman, SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION President. "KOF: MAXIMUM IMPACT-MANIAX is just the tip of the iceberg for Xbox owners."

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