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The King of Fighters XIV: Team South America Trailer, E3 Exhibition Match Archive

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Team South America graces us with their presence this week in The King of Fighters XIV’s cycle of playable character videos. I do like the theme music for this team, and their stage background. Wonder if they will also be a favorite of other players of this game? These are all new characters, so be sure to watch the trailer to see what they’re about. Atlus U.S.A.’s character description immediately follows the trailer, in this article.

…but before that, don’t forget about this YouTube archive of 11 exhibition matches played at E3 2016! AtlusUSA has captured the exhibition videos of skilled KOF players and uploaded them to their YouTube account. This is an amazing opportunity to watch great players go at it. The sets are Best of 3, and there are knowledgeable commentators for each match. Don’t miss it!

Playlist: THE KINF OF FIGHTERS XIV E3 Exhibitions

And now, back to your regularly scheduled team trailer:

The King of Fighters XIV: Team South America

The agile members of Team South America — Bandeiras Hattori, Zarina, and Nelson — are focusing their energy towards fighting anyone and everyone in THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV Tournament!

Even though each member of Team South America are fighting for different reasons, they’ve banded together to help each other out. First off, Bandeiras Hattori is a self-trained ninja who practices the legitimately dangerous art of, uh, Brazilian ninjutsu (not to be confused with Brazilian jiu-jitsu!). Basically, Bandeiras is a 100% certified Brazilian ninja who wants to win the tournament to earn respect and get students for his dojo. Next up is Zarina, the savior of rain forests! She wants to raise money and awareness for the environment, and has zero issues beating up competitors in the name of nature. Zarina will dazzle opponents with her acrobatic Capoeira fighting style and is a strong member of this team. Oh, she’s also bringing along her adorable toucan friend Coco. Lastly, there’s Nelson, the boxing prodigy who wants to punch his way to the top in order to raise money for a loved one. He lost one of his arms in an accident, but was lucky enough to receive a mysterious cybernetic replacement that you could say gives him the upper hand during fights. With his fancy footwork and nasty hooks, Nelson will be a difficult opponent for anyone.

Featured image taken from Atlus U.S.A.’s team trailer video linked above, credit for the image goes to Atlus U.S.A.

The King of Fighters XIV: “Official Invitation” Team Trailer

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New week, new The King of Fighters XIV team trailer. This one features a trio of new faces. Very colorful people, with the exception of the bleak (but deadly) Kukri. Swanky stage background, too.

Reminder that The King of Fighters XIV will be present at the fighting game tournament CEO 2016 both as a competitive event and as a game that can be demoed by players. CEO 2016 is taking place this weekend. It’s an opportunity to view more footage of the game, if you weren’t already satisfied with E3 2016.

Anyway, check out the new team trailer below. For this article, we’ll post Atlus’ press statement describing the three new characters after the trailer.

The King of Fighters XIV:Team Official Invitation

So what does a crack team of ultimate fighters look like? First up is Sylvie, a former member of the shadowy NESTS organization, whose modified body allows her to unleash electrical attacks on opponents. While those powers are deadly on their own, what makes her so dangerous is the fact that she’s as nutty as a fruitcake. Apologies, they call that “being quirky” nowadays right? Just look at her crazy eyeball-themed outfit and completely unpredictable attacks! Next up is Kukri, the mysterious hooded underground fighter whose gritty personality compliments his ability to wield sand. I mean, just imagine fighting someone who constantly attacks with pocket sand and multiply that by a thousand to get Kukri. Lastly, we’ve got the magnificent Mian who turns every fight into a performance worthy of the Chinese Opera. She’s skilled at Bian Lian — the art of face-changing — and her attacks involve a lot of graceful and vigorous dance moves.

King of Fighters XIV – Kim Team Trailer

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This week for King of Fighters XIV team trailers, we have the Kim Team. This team of three characters, led by Kim Kaphwan, features two new introductions to the King of Fighters franchise.

Gang-Il is a Tae Kwon Do fighter, and is described as Kim’s master. Kim and Gang-Il share a commitment to justice. He has his own Ho-oh Kyaku, like Kim, and seems to have a charging move with armor properties on it. Luong is a woman of unknown origin. She is the wife of Gang-Il, and fights using long-ranged kicks that come out quickly, and there’s a lot of stabbing people with the tip of her feet. She has the type of personality that toys with her opponents. And lastly, Kim. What an interesting look for Kim this time around! Instead of choosing people to rehabilitate as his teammates, it seems he’s actually chosen some people he’s friendlier with. Everything else about the trailer is classic Kim. His Climax attack is the NeoMAX from King of Fighters XIII. While I don’t play King of Fighters myself, I admit I have always liked watching Kim’s fighting style.

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Atlus / SEGA Stage Show Plans for E3 2016

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RPG Site appears to have secured information regarding Atlus / SEGA’s stage show plans for E3 2016, as indicated by this tweet. This was heretofore an unannounced aspect of the company’s attendance, even after the recent publishing of the press release detailing the games that would be present at E3.

Here’s a listing for the presentation schedule. Please keep in mind that there are no known plans for streaming of stage presentations to be directly handled by Atlus. It’s possible that presentations might be archived or broadcasted at some time, but this is not confirmed in any public manner. All times are PDT.

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King of Fighters XIV: Art of Fighting Team Trailer

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Some people hate the Art of Fighting, but want to be the king of fighters. Ignore them and check out the new trailer for Art of Fighting Team for King of Fighters XIV.

The lineup of Ryo Sakazaki, Robert Garcia, and Yuri Sakazaki comprises the Art of Fighting team – all important characters to the Art of Fighting franchise in the past. Ryo and Yuri are siblings, and Robert is a hopeful suitor. Speaking of Robert….somebody looks different this time around.

Ryo and Robert were revealed earlier in this game’s promotional phase, but this trailer allows viewers a better glimpse at Yuri. Check it out below, alongside a new press release.

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King of Fighters XIV “Burn to Fight” Edition Announced for North America

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Atlus has recently announced the “Burn to Fight” limited edition package for their release of King of Fighters XIV in North America. It will run for $79.99 US and $99.99 CAN. The contents of the package can be seen in our featured image, and a more detailed breakdown of the Burn to Fight Edition can be seen in the press release attached below. A couple of noteworthy inclusions are an extensive 144-page (!) artbook and an official soundtrack collection comprised of 3 CDs.

King of Fighters XIV is due for release on August 23 in North America. Check out the press release below:

*Usher in a New Era of The King of Fighters XIV With the “Burn to Fight” Edition

Also, Watch Terry Bogard, Andy Bogard, and Joe Higashi Put on a Show in the Team Fatal Fury Trailer
The King of Fighters XIV represents an evolution of the respected fighting game series, so what better way to celebrate than with a premium edition packed with awesome goodies? Although the folks at SNK are working around the clock to make KOF XIV one of the most competition friendly games in the genre, they took the time and effort to help us create a premium package worthy for those who live, breathe, and eat fighting games. With series-first 3D graphics, meticulous gameplay tweaks, streamlined controls, a strong roster of fighters, and vastly improved online experience (get hyped for Party Battle mode!), it’s only right that the “Burn to Fight” edition reflects the high standards of the game.

The King of Fighters XIV “Burn to Fight” Premium Edition include the following:

– SteelBook® – The game disc will be encased in a collectible SteelBook® emblazoned with the series’ fiery mainstay, Kyo Kusanagi, literally burning to fight.
– Art book – This 144-page art book will be filled with original character/stage drawings from throughout the series.
– 3-Disc Soundtrack – Those looking for an audio fix will be able to enjoy a three-disc soundtrack (housed in a gorgeous Mai Shiranui illustrated case) comprised of 60+ electric songs worthy of the greatest fighting tournament in the world.
– Collector’s Box – All the above items will be packaged in a scorching box adorned with familiar characters.

King of Fighters XIV – Fatal Fury Team Trailer

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Another week, another team trailer for King of Fighters XIV. And this one is a heavy-hitter, much like the star of the team – Terry Bogard. The Fatal Fury team features a very iconic lineup of characters amongst the KOF cast, with Terry, his brother Andy, and Joe Higashi in tow. Some of you may remember that there were Fatal Fury fighting games decades ago starring these three characters. And Terry was also the co-lead in Garou: Mark of the Wolves. Needless to say, this is a popular group.

Now, things have changed. For example, Terry Bogard twists his cap back for his new Climax Cancel move! And, Andy Bogard and Mai Shiranui are finally dating each other! For two people who clearly liked each other, that took long enough.

In any case, check out the trailer below to see some of the familiar and the new aspects of the Fatal Fury team characters.

KOF XIV - Team Gameplay Trailer #3 “FATAL FURY”

King of Fighters XIV Release Date Announced, Published By Deep Silver

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Deep Silver has announced that it will be publishing King of Fighters XIV in Europe, allaying the fears of KOF fans or fighting game fans who were worried about the game’s position in Europe. King of FIghters XIV will release on August 26 in Europe, for €59.99 / £49.99 and with both physical retail copies and digital purchases as an option. The release date is nice in the sense that it follows the Japanese August 25 release date, while North America receives the game on August 23. On a related note, the KOF series is noticeably popular in the Americas, though still niche…

Anyway, much of the information contained in the press statement should sound familiar (it recounts features of KOF XIV, the general concept for the beginner-friendly direction of the title that hopes to rein in more fans, etc.) But in addition to this, the CEO of Koch Media offers some comments on acquiring and publishing King of Fighters XIV, saying that they “are looking forward to adding THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV to Deep Silver’s portfolio” and that publishing the newest title in “such an iconic fighting series in Europe, the first time on PS4, supplements our roster of Deep Silver games nicely.”

Deep Silver is a game publishing company that has published a variety of big name and niche titles in Europe so far – with regards to Japanese niche game output, some of their upcoming published titles that our readers may be familiar with include Mighty No. 9 and Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. Deep Silver is also owned by Koch Media in Germany, a company that you might be familiar with. Koch Media was involved with the distribution of Persona 4 Arena Ultimax and Persona 4 Dancing All Night in Europe, though SEGA Europe was still acting as a publisher.

With NISAmerica backing out of future publishing collaborations with Atlus in Europe, one has to wonder if we might see more of a presence from Deep Silver (acting as publisher) and Koch Media (acting as distributor.) Let’s see if Deep Silver will be publishing any more Sega or Atlus titles!

King of Fighters XIV: Team Yagami Trailer

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The team trailers for King of Fighters XIV continue with the Team Yagami trailer. Team Yagami features Iori Yagami, the decidedly unfriendly rival of Kyo Kusanagi, and Vice and Mature. A team combination that is reoccurring throughout the KOF series. Like Kyo, Iori is sporting a new costume coming from KOF XIII (did he join a motorcycle gang?), but the same applies to his two companions! The team embodies a theme of classiness, edge, and brutality. And, for story and gameplay purposes, Iori’s flames are back.

I’d like to take a moment to note that several game conventions and fighting game tournaments will be hosting playable builds of King of Fighters XIV, and demo builds have already been tested in America and Japan so far. Upcoming events include Stunfest 2016 in France this weekend, Combo Breaker in Illinois next week, and CEO 2016 in Florida during June.

Anyway, check out the team trailer below.

The King of Fighters XIV - Team Yagami Trailer

King of Fighters XIV: August 23rd Release in North America, New Videos, New Characters Announced

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Atlus has recently issued a press release, two new videos, and an assortment of images to accompany their announcement of the North American release date for King of Fighters XIV. Atlus will be publishing the SNK-developed game for North America and releasing it on August 23rd.

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The press release also reveals some interesting details, including the Classic Kyo DLC costume being free for download for a week after launch. Traditionally, Kyo’s image is associated with a black jacket (with a white shirt underneath) and black pants, but King of Fighters XIV will give him a slightly newer look. Additionally, the press statement discusses new characters including the classic SNK character Nakoruru from Samurai Shodown (another SNK fighting game franchise) and new character Shun’Ei. Fatal Fury was only the beginning – King of Fighters is absorbing all of the other SNK fighting game characters! The screenshots and press release also offer a glimpse into the Day One edition, which come in limited supply.

The first trailer is a system and gameplay overview trailer, while the second one showcases a variety of characters.

Check out all of the media below. The press release will be found at the end of this article.

THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV - Overview trailer

THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV - Characters trailer

THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV Launches Aug. 23 –Pre-order/Day One Edition Details Below!

Plus, for the Week Following Launch, the Classic Kyo DLC Costume will be Free!

Oh, and Two New Videos!

The legendary KING OF FIGHTERS returns for its latest numbered entry on August 23 this year with KOFXIV. When it arrives however, players will get more than they bargained for….

…because ATLUS is creating a special Pre-order/Day One edition! Only available while supplies last as a bonus item for THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV is a collectible SteelBook™ emblazoned with the series’ fiery mainstay, Kyo Kusanagi, literally burning to fight. It’s the perfect collectible for fighting game connoisseurs who want to own a memorable piece of KOF history.

But we’re not stopping there (maybe you’re not understanding the tagline “Burn to Fight!”) because Atlus U.S.A. is ALSO making the Classic Kyo DLC costume free for the week following launch as a download on PlayStation Network!

And in case you missed it the last time around, here are the top-line refinements for THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV:

3D Evolution: All 50 fighters, movesets and more are rendered in full 3D graphics that preserves the essence of KOF’s visual style but updates it with a whole new dimension.

The Best Refinement since KOF ’98: Through extensive playtesting and balancing, the controls have been streamlined, and the Combo and Max Mode mechanics have been overhauled to create the most competitive fighter in SNK’s history.

The KOF Saga Continues: There’s a robust single-player storyline where several years have passed since the previous KOF tournament. Now a worldwide business, the global KOF will decide who is the strongest as both individuals and companies with their own ambitions have come to compete. Players compete against CPU-controlled opponents to unlock the storyline.

The Best Roster Yet: There are 50 fighters total, with 31 returning from previous entries into the KOF series, and 19 brand new characters. All 50 characters will be available at the game’s launch.

Revamped Online Experience: THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV has devoted a lot of development time to improving the game’s netcode for vastly improved online gameplay. KOF XIV uses the PS4’s online architecture to have a whole host of online conveniences, from spectating to saving replay/battle data, and having a single online KOF XIV profile to connect with friends.

The game will be $59.99/CA$79.99 at launch.

PLUS, we have two new trailers! There’s a new video that will touch on the game’s systems – from the traditional 3 on 3 combat to the all-new online Party Battle! It sets the stage for the KOF saga that’s about to unfold! Second, is a new character video! Some hawk-eyed press may even recognize a few SNK favorites, including Nakoruru from the Samurai Showdown series! On the other hand, you’ve got the brand new character Shun’Ei. What will his role in the game be? Find out when it releases on Aug. 23!