I've just added four more issues of Neo Geo Freak magazine to the download section. Highlights include a 55 page feature on KOF '96 and articles covering Waku Waku 7. Breakers and KOF '97. There's lots of really nice artwork including the characters from Money Idol Exchanger and Waku Waku 7. I don't have any more issues left to scan so this will be my last update.

Link:

- Neo Geo Freak magazine downloads -->

Game of the Week update! Metal Slug 5 was the second Metal Slug game made after the SNK reform. Again, made by Mega Enterprises, They omitted Trevor and Nadia in favor of Eri, and Tarma. So Metal Slug fans should be happy!



This Metal Slug also features the slide move, and retains the combo meter from the previous MS. All in all, I think this is a decent Metal Slug, and if fans didn't like 4, they'll find something to like in this one! ;D

Come join the discussion thread for more info! And don't forget to join the Highscore Challenge, too!

Link: Metal Slug 5 Discussion Thread -->

Another three issues of Neo Geo Freak magazine have now been added to the download section. Highlights include features on Real Bout Fatal Fury Special, Samurai Shodown 4, Waku Waku 7, Magical Drop 3 and lots of great artwork for games such as Breakers, Samurai Shodown and Money Idol Exchanger. I hope the scans prove interesting to people here. Unfortunately the covers of these issues weren't in great condition. I only have four issues left to scan now which hopefully will be uploaded next weekend.

Link:

- Neo Geo Freak magazine downloads -->

Time for a new Game of the Week!

Robo Army is another of one SNK's rare Beat 'em Ups. They didn't delve to much into the genre, since they later focused on their fighting games. Maybe Capcom beat them in the genre?

I've never played this myself, so I don't have much to say...



Rocky would later make in appearance in King of Fighters 2000. But hasn't been heard from since...

In any case, come join the discussion thread for goodies! And come join the Highscore Challenge too! :3

Link: Robo Army Discussion Thread -->

Link: Robo Army Highscore Challenge -->

This is just a quick update to say that another 3 issues of Neo Geo Freak magazine have now been added to the download section of the site. They are well worth downloading and feature lots of interesting content such as concept art for Breakers Revenge and Twinkle Star Sprites and in-depth features on games such as KOF '98 and Real Bout Fatal Fury Special. The KOF '98 article has some very nice illustrations of every team in the game.

Link:

- Neo Geo Freak magazine downloads -->

I've just added another 3 issues of Neo Geo Freak magazine to the download section of the site. That's a combined total of more than 400 pages. The magazines feature in-depth features for games like Real Bout Fatal Fury 2 and KOF '97, loads of SNK artwork, walkthroughs including for Samurai Shodown RPG, move lists, cheats, fan art, cartoons and interviews with SNK character voice actors.

Well worth downloading them and taking a look! Also the issue I had scanned previously has now been re-uploaded at a higher resolution and with around 30 pages re-scanned.

Link:

- Neo Geo Freak magazine downloads -->

I was a bit late with this, sorry guys! x_x

Legend of Success Joe is probably the most notorious game on the system. It doesn't help that it has almost no redeeming features. @_@



Its actually based on an old manga series, Tomorrow Joe, Though I doubt the fans would be happy with this adaption....

Come join the discussion thread for more info!

Link: Legend of Success Joe Discussion Thread -->

Time for a new Game of the Week!

Metal Slug 4 was made after the fall of old SNK. As such, its usually considered inferior to its predecessors. With that said, I personally don't think its awful, either. Its very... different, to say the least. ^^;



Metal Slug 4 was also the first (and last) appearances of Trevor, and Nadia. They were to new characters who replaced Eri Kasamoto, and Tarma Roving, which needless to say, alienated some fans. ^^;

Come join the discussion thread for goodies! Or just to vent your anger on leaving out Eri and Tarma!

Link: Metal Slug 4 Discussion Thread -->

The magazine 'Neo Geo Freak' was published in Japan from March 1995 until November 2000. As the name suggests it focused exclusively on the Neo Geo and each issue featured previews, walkthroughs, cheats, cartoons and much more.

I've now uploaded two complete issues: 1996 Vol.7 and 1997 Vol.9. The first of these was scanned by Meppi whom I made contact with at another forum. His scans are of a high quality. The other issue I scanned myself. In addition I also added a Neo Geo Freak Tokyo Game Show Special produced by SNK Playmore in 2005 and also scanned by Meppi. Big thanks to Meppi for allowing me to add his scans to the site.

Also I've now added a download for the Neo Geo AES Japanese manual in pdf format and also an SNK software brochure from 1993 which I scanned.


Links:

- Neo Geo Freak magazine downloads -->

- AES console manual and SNK 1993 software brochure -->

RiKo sent in some new scans, which have been uploaded to the image gallery!



Added to the EDGE scans are reviews for Metal Slug 3 and Last Blade 2. The Games TM scans now include reviews for KoF 2002, KoF MI2, Metal Slug 5 and Last Hope plus a wee talk with NG:DEV TEAM who, as I'm sure you know, are the clever chaps behind Last Hope. And the RetroGamer scans have been updated too with reviews for Blues Journey, Magician Lord, Samurai Shodown Anthology and World Heroes Anthology. Phew.

As if that wasn't enough there's a 10 page RetroGamer Neo Geo special feature in it's very own gallery. Check out page 4 for a mention of NGFL. Well done Kaz!

Click the links below to check out the scans! Big thanks to RiKo for scanning and sending them in!


Links:

- RetroGamer 10 page NG special -->

- Edge Magazine Scans -->
- RetroGamer Magazine Scans -->
- Games TM Scans -->

Time for a new Game of the Week, and our first Playmore game!

Rage of the Dragons is an homage of sorts to Double Dragon on the NeoGeo. Its an interesting fighting game with a tag option, and juggles, so it definitely gets interesting! :3



I recommend it to people who are looking for a different type of fighting game. Oh! And it was made by the same people who worked on Power Instinct: Matrimelee, so PI: Matrimelee fans should be familiar with this type of game. ^^

Come join the discussion thread for more info!

Link: Rage of the Dragons Discussion Thread -->

Ah, and don't forget to join the Highscore challenge! We look forward to your scores. >:3

Rage of the Dragons Highscore Challenge -->