NeoEmpire Podcast: Where the hell is KOF13?

Check it out over on NeoEmpire's main page (or to the article here) where you can either stream it or download it to listen to whenever you want. Bare in mind i swear quite alot so it's pretty NSFW.

This was basically a podcast hosted by Bullet Proof (owner of NeoEmpire) speaking with, Gunsmith (owner of Orochinagi), and myself about KOFXIII and KOF02UM.

Should probably note that although i do speak a little harshly about KOFXIII i did enjoy playing the game at UCX ,as i mentioned in my first impressions blog entry, just a bit fed up of waiting around with no news of a release date or not being able to play it.

It's quite a casual conversation (at least i treated it like it), and many of the things asked were done as we went along so i think that some of my answers weren't as clear as they probably could have been.
Was my first time appearing on a podcast, which was fun, but i think as it was my first time doing one i wasn't as prepared for it as i could have been. 

Anyway have a listen, and if there's anything you feel i wasn't too clear about feel free to leave a comment and i'll try to clarify.

KOF DUNK

Saw this over on NeoEmpire's forums. A pretty cool animation made with KOF sprites to resemble the opening for Slam Dunk. 



Having never watched Slam Dunk before i went off to look up the opening on Youtube.



Pretty well made don't you think ? Some pretty clever useage of sprites.

Ultimate Clash 7 - KOF02UM

This event will be held this month on the 17th April, no note yet as to what time the KOF02UM will start yet, but the opening and close times are listed on NeoEmpire.

The actual tournament itself will be run by Orochinagi's Gunsmith.

Not too sure if i will attend yet, as previously mentioned i haven't played for a while (maybe over a month now), but i'm considering it.

As you may or may not know the last Ultimate Clash KOF tournament (UCX) was won by Bata (see video below):



And before that i won (UC4):



So i may have to turn up to defend my title...(or i could just hide at home and be the retired UK champion lol).

Anyway keep an eye out on Orochinagi as i'm sure Gunsmith will be recording the matches.

Neo Geo Gals Graffiti [LaserDisc]

RealityRetroGaming has just uploaded the Neo Geo Gals Graffiti LaserDisc to his Youtube Channel. 

Have not watched it all properly yet (just skipped through the video), as i only just saw it on Youtube as i am about to go sleep, but it's hosted by Chiba Reiko and features various clips of the various SNK (and ADK) female characters.

From what i've seen so far it also features clips showing ways to beat the bosses with the female characters as well as a couple of combos.

I've been pretty interested in this video for a while. Almost bought a dvd version from Playasia but the wait time was pretty silly so i ended up cancelling my order (and kinda forgot about it).

Anyway check it out yourself:



Also make sure you subscribe to RealityRetroGaming's Youtube channel as he has plenty of other great SNK (as well as various other 'classic' game) videos, and check out his website here.

My new blog site - Kuso Gaming

I've been thinking about making a general interests blog for a while now, especially since i have other hobbies aside from KOF, and not playing much KOF lately...So decided the other day to finally just go ahead and make one.

Couldn't really think of a clever name at the time so only came up with Kuso Gaming.

Anyway i haven't really written much on it yet but if you have time check it out @ http://kusogaming.blogspot.com/

HMV Clearance Sale - Samsho Sen £4 / Orochinagi 94x2002UM Tournament

HMV is currently doing a clearance sale, and amongst the items on sale is Samurai Shodown Sen for the 360 at the low price of £4. Although not the greatest game released by SNKP, at £4 it's well worth a try. (And if you don't like it the trade in exchange value at CEX is for £4 too.)

Also on sale is KOFXII for 360 (£7) and PS3 (£9), not sure how cheap this game goes for these days but a quick look around other online retailers, and this seems to be the cheapest price that i can find.

Also this Saturday Gunsmith (Orochinagi) will be hosting a KOF94 and 02UM tournament at Gamerbase Trocadero. Check out Orochinagi's website for more details of how to sign up and prize details.

Another KOFXIII Chibi Figure. HAOH SHO KOH KEN!

Just received another KOFXIII figure in the mail from Playasia this morning (after waiting for about a week and a half =_= ), was hoping to get Raiden this time but as you can already see it just wasn't to be.

I actually tried to get my friend to help me bid on a full set of Vol.1 on Yahoo Auctions but the bidding ended at an insane Y10,001 !! (About £75!) Though that set did actually come with the secret figure (Dark Ash), which as my friend explains may have contributed to it's high end sale price.

Anyway decided to take some photos again so you can have a look at the Ryo figure, not too bad, but i still want Raiden or at least a character i use. =_=

 

Also check out MaxMode a new website opened up by the French KOF players.