SNK can use them. Otherwise why Angel was included in Neo Wave? It just that SNK themselves don`t like most of these characters.
That’s the thing, I think they can use the characters (Except K9999), but the sprites are property Eolith, and they’d have to pay extra to use those. This is conjecture on my part, but it’s probably the most logical explanation, since those chars weren’t drawn by SNK at all. This would also apply to Foxy and possibly some of the HSDM’s from 2k2 as well. I mean, why would Billy have had a new super in 2k3, his Liar Elemental from 2k2 was just pure awesome.
We’ll know for sure when stuff comes out though, but I expect it will be everybody but K9999/May Lee/Angel/Foxy/Igniz.
None of the chars are THAT popular in the paying parts of the world so it’s probably not worth it. Neowave took the characters out in one version I think. (forget exact details)
As it is, I’m fairly positive K9999/Angel/May Lee being property of Eolith amounts to nothing more than conjecture, with them being owned entirely by SNKP. Angel and May Lee were added to the console versions of NeoWave without any mention of Eolith. As for K9999…well, he’s simply a lame ass character that SNKP doesn’t like. I haven’t heard any complaints from Katsuhiro Otomo or anyone else involved with Akira, but apparently avoiding that might be another factor in not bothering to use him, aside from him being complete trash that is.
And, Foxy was created by the original SNK anyway (she was introduced as an extra Striker for Kula back in '00).
despite being a copy of testuo hes a damn cool character. fuck a momohoe, id rather play a akira clone than a lil capoera hoe. or lill sumo slut and whatever BS loli faggot ass shit they can think of.
K9999 was the reason I even thought of giving 2k2 a chance 
The XBLA Page and Forum for Samurai Shodown II is up. Could a release be soon? I sure damn hope so! It’s taken too long to come out.
nice
Yeah, it’s real soon. Tomorrow.
I just want Foxy, fuck the rest.
finally you get your stick yet
Yeah, I got my stick finally. Realized that stick for me is necessary on Capcom games and 3d fighters, but does me no good for SNK. I wish I knew why that is- it just seems incredibly weird.
http://forums.shoryuken.com/showthread.php?t=154194&page=2 Well mind as well seeing as the game is out.
Sorry if this was asked before but: What happened with Samurai Spirits Sen? in Wikipedia it says that the game was released in April but i dont heard anything about the game and i dont see any videos on Youtube without the “location test” in the name… if this was already released, what happened? is really THAT bad? because i cant find too much info.
The only videos I’ve seen are from the Ko-Hatsu arcade in Japan, they have a youube page with some videos of the game:
http://www.snkplaymoreusa.com/game_ssanth_ps2.php
Apparently US version of SS Anthology will not have SSV Special.
why would they do that ;_;
There goes the only real reason to grab it now for me.
As for Samsho 2 XBLA. Quickie review, it’s made some control improvements, but the MP still sucks balls.
You gotta set your 2P controls to your 1P in order to play MP, just like FFSP.
Pretty standard port, but it’s Samsho II, so get it.
It is 800pts not 400, but I was willing to play 800 so no biggie.
How is the netplay.
what a shocker
all it takes is one person’s misinterpretation
How odd, I could have sworn someone had played Special in one of the press demos? And I know the proto box art had Special listed.
Maybe someone needs to email SNK US to confirm it once and for all.