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News by GamesIndustry International Contributor

Published on April 13, 2007

Date: 13th April '07

Following the successful release on PSP® (PlayStation®Portable), SNK Playmore and Ignition Entertainment are pleased to announce the European release of Metal Slug Anthology for PlayStation®2.

Debuting in the arcades on the NEOGEO MVS arcade system back in April 1996, the Metal Slug series has become one of the most-loved arcade and console gaming franchises.

Containing Metal Slug, Metal Slug 2, Metal Slug X, Metal Slug 3, Metal Slug 4, Metal Slug 5 and the latest addition to the series, Metal Slug 6 - this series has long been regarded as the bench mark of side-scrolling purity, and stands proud as one of the most important 2D platform-shooters on today's current gaming platforms.

Known for its fast action packed gameplay, as well as the stunning hand drawn and animated graphics, this Anthology delivers all of the fire power you would expect from SNK Playmore.

'The Metal Slug franchise is synonymous with frantic arcade action and over the top exciting gun play' says Peter Rollinson, Product Manager, Ignition Entertainment 'PlayStation®2 owning fans can also now experience the thrills that this popular franchise has to offer'.

Key Features:

Arcade Perfect conversions 2 Player Co-operative play Unlockable items Bonus Galleries containing classic poster and character art as well as other Metal Slug goodies.

Distributed by Atari in UK, France, Germany and the Nordic countries, Metal Slug Anthology for the PlayStation®2 is scheduled for release May '07.

For further information please visit: www.ignitionent.com/ultimateslug

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For more information, please contact:

Peter Rollinson or Derek Reeve, Ignition Entertainment

01992 70 39 70

Peter@ignitionent.com Derek@ignitionent.com

About IGNITION ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED

Ignition Entertainment Limited is a privately owned software developer and publisher. Ignition was created by a core team of gaming industry veterans with the purpose of building upon their successful track record within the international games industry, and to bring a fresh new approach to both the development and distribution of original gaming product. You can find more information about IGNITION ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED at http://www.ignitionent.com

About SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION

Over the past 15 years, SNK has published classic arcade titles such as THE KING OF FIGHTERS, BASEBALL STARS, METAL SLUG, SAMURAI SHODOWN, and FATAL FURY on a wide variety of home gaming and handhelds systems.

Utilizing the technology and know-how that has been cultured by the development of more than 100 games, we're continuously challenging a development of new games on a wide variety of home gaming, handhelds and also mobile systems.

You can find more information about SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION and SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION at:

http://www.snkplaymore.co.jp/

http://www.snkneogeousaconsumer.com/

® SNK PLAYMORE. METAL SLUG is a registered trademark of SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION

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