SNK PLAYMORE to Release "THE KING OF FIGHTERS-i 2012" on iPhone/iPod touch!

TOKYO, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION is proud to announce on May 3 the worldwide release of "THE KING OF FIGHTERS (KOF)-i 2012", the 2nd installment in the "KOF-i" versus fighting series on iPhone/iPod touch.

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"KOF-i 2012" perfectly reproduces KOF's smooth commands with its finely-tuned Virtual Pad, and the touch controls allow players to easily perform various special moves and combos. "KOF-i 2012" features a multitude of game modes for thousands of hours of enjoyment and intense battles. Moreover, certain fighting rules have been changed in accordance to the PS3/Xbox 360 versions of "THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII" for an even better gameplay experience.

Along with the 20 characters in "KOF-i", the 4 new "ART OF FIGHTING", "PSYCHO SOLDIER", "KIM" and "IKARI" teams arrive for a total selection of 32 playable fighters! Also, 6 bonus background stages from "THE KING OF FIGHTERS XII", such as the "Plaza of Snow" and "Blue Sky Open Cafe", have also been added for your enjoyment.

In addition to Bluetooth functionality, VS Battles in "KOF-i 2012" can also be enjoyed via Wi-Fi network! Furthermore, "KOF-i 2012" features a "RANK VERSUS" mode, in which player ranking varies depending on the total number of victories and losses, and a "FRIEND VERSUS" mode, where the player's ranking is not reflected. A "TIME ATTACK" mode, where you must win 10 matches as fast as possible, and ENDING MOVIES for each default team, new Challenges, Trading Cards, Illustrations, etc. have been added as well.

Lastly, "NESTS-Style KYO" and "IORI with the Power of Flames" will be simultaneously released as DLC characters from launch.

TITLE DETAILS:
Title: THE KING OF FIGHTERS-i 2012
Release Date: May 3, 2012
Price: $6.99

"THE KING OF FIGHTERS-i 2012" Official (English) Web Site:
http://iphone.snkplaymoreusa.com/kof-i2012/
SNK PLAYMORE Official Game Web Site (Japanese only):
http://game.snkplaymore.co.jp/
SNK PLAYMORE USA Official Web Site:
http://www.snkplaymoreusa.com/

For further information: http://iphone.snkplaymoreusa.com/kof-i2012/

COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
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* "THE KING OF FIGHTERS" is a registered trademark of SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION.

Contact:
Koichi Hirata
Marketing Section
SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION
Tel: +81-6-6339-6381
Fax: +81-6-6339-6354
E-mail Address: k.hirata@snkplaymore.co.jp
URL: http://game.snkplaymore.co.jp/

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