“We’ve been overwhelmed by the enthusiastic reception for this pair of games,” said Ben Herman, SNK NEOGEO USA CONSUMER CORPORATION president. “Fans should stay alert for more great games in the coming months.”

“The King Of Fighters 2000 is still one of the best experiences the series has to offer and remains near the top of our list for all-time fighting game greats….This is truly the ultimate collection for 2D fighting fans,” said PSM: 100% Independent PlayStation 2 Magazine. The Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine said, “Give it a go, and maybe you’ll find yourself joining the cult.” GameNOW commented, “…if the world we live in no longer has room for games like these, I want not another moment in it.”

As an added bonus, consumers that purchase the PlayStation®2 version of The King Of Fighters 2000/2001 will receive free, collectible trading cards of
The King Of Fighters 2000/2001 characters. The quantity is available only to initial shipments to retailers and distributors. To get a free, assorted 5-card set of The King Of Fighters 2000/2001 cards, consumers need only send in their registration card and store receipt. The King Of Fighters 2000/2001
series has 27 cards in all.

Since 1994, The King Of Fighters series has appeared on a variety of gaming platforms, as well as in the arcade, where it has garnered a legion of fans.
Over 3 million copies of the series have sold to date. The King Of Fighters 2000 and The King Of Fighters 2001 are the six and seventh installments in this wildly popular franchise.

Exclusive Modes and Upgrades for PlayStation®2

The King Of Fighters 2000 and 2001 will boast numerous upgrades and additions exclusively for the PlayStation®2; including “Memory Mode,” which
will give players access to opening movie demos from previous KOF games. Additionally, brand new Strikers, never before seen in the arcade or on any
home system, will join the KOF battle on the PlayStation®2.

The King Of Fighters 2001 will feature original 3D stages and an additional game mode, “Party Mode,” where randomly generated computer opponents appear one after another to compete against the player character in matches with limited life energy and match times.