> > - Marking its 20th anniversary next year, The next KOF is currently in > preparation for (arcade) operation around October. First details are slated > for release around March - April. > > - It will be a Dream Match and won't be a numbered title. It might > possibly feature a subtitle instead. > > - Over 50 characters are slated for the game. 36 characters are already > solid for the lineup; their design and figures are already under > development. > > - They (SNK Playmore) are planning the sensational return of character(s) > not in the KOF series. > > - The sprites used in XIII will not be recycled. They are re doing > everything in 3D for 1080P. (It isn't the method where they use 3D models > and do the 2D pixel art based on them). This is for using various character > ???? (toon rendering?) and technology in order to make use of camera angle > and effects, meanwhile keeping the same speedy gameplay as the game did in > 2D. > > - (not too sure on this) The system has some issues which are still being > fixed? > > - The combos will be easier than the system in XIII to make the game more > friendly to players. They are giving consideration to makeing the game's > combo more like 98. > > - The development is costing them the most budget and most staff in the > series' history, and they're still seeking for additional recruits. (No > word on what board the game will run on). > http://www.mmcafe.com/cgi-bin/forums/bbs/messages/13411.shtml#65011