SNK Neogeo announced that KOF: Maximum Impact, the first original King of Fighters title for the PlayStation 2 has shipped to retail outlets throughout North America. KOF: Maximum Impact is the first fully 3D KOF title, and the first to be designed specifically for the PlayStation2, rather than the arcade.
The company will be supporting the upcoming blockbuster release with a massive marketing campaign that includes national television and magazine advertising, premium packaging, bonus pack-ins, a limited edition Terry Bogard hat, and a special November sweepstakes in
conjunction with World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (WWE).
The King of Fighters is one of the most popular fighting game series in video games since its inception in 1994, and KOF: Maximum Impact aims to bring that success to the home consoles.
KOF: Maximum Impact will feature the most popular KOF characters such as Terry Bogard and Kyo Kusanagi all rendered in 3D. The game will also feature several brand new characters to the franchise and a wide assortment of detailed battlegrounds and fighting maneuvers.