XBLA King of Fighters '98 tomorrow

By Robert Purchese Published 30 June, 2009

Alongside wriggly Worms 2.

Microsoft has announced that King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match will also be available on Xbox Live Arcade tomorrow for 800 Microsoft Points (GBP 6.80 / EUR 9.60).

The other game, remember, is Worms 2: Armageddon starring Bruce Wigglis.

King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match is a fighting game. There are special moves galore, practice modes and Japanese haircuts. The Ultimate Match part of the title refers to a handful of extra characters.

There are some shots and a brief synopsis of King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match on the Xbox.com site.

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About Robert Purchese

Bertie is Eurogamer's Senior Staff Writer. When he's not hunting down news stories he's often found playing with his kids or gabbling about fantasy games and strange online worlds.

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Comments (23) Latest comment 3 years ago

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  • beastmaster #1 3 years ago

    I'm very much looking forward to tomorrow. Never played KOF but I hear it's superb.

  • wizlon #2 3 years ago

    Damn you Team 17, when will you learn to mine your amazing back catalogue. Bring back Superfrog or Alien Breed and leave those damn Worms alone!

  • Monkey_Puncher #3 3 years ago

    They're making a new Alien Breed, apparently with the Unreal 3 Engine.

  • bad09 #4 3 years ago

    Spadge on here (works at T17) told us a while back AB is due July...I think.

  • spadge #5 3 years ago

    Yep, it's bloody great too, wait 'til we release the videos of it :)

  • redneon Verified Programmer, SUMO Digital #6 3 years ago

    Is Alien Breed still on for a July release, Spadge?

    Enjoying that crunch, no-doubt? ;)

  • jaguarwong #7 3 years ago

    I was always more of an 'Into The Eagles Nest' man myself - although new Alien Breed is more than welcome!

    Oh, and KoF '98 is a quality title, can't wait for KoF XII either!

  • darkmorgado #8 3 years ago

    @svd

    OMG a comment from SVD that isn't anti-MS! Or do you just do that on CVG?

    Anywho,

    I never really got into KOF, I just found them too technical, along with many other SNK games. That said, their sprite work was always gorgeous to look at, especially on the Guilty Gear series.

    And +1 for Alien Breed! Aren't there already god knows how many versions of worms, as well as worm clones, on XBLA already?
    Would love to see some new ip from T17... anyone know if they have something in the pipeline?

  • redneon Verified Programmer, SUMO Digital #9 3 years ago

    @darkmorgado:

    Guilty Gear isn't SNK, it's Arc System Works.

    Incidentally, the new trailer for BlazBlue is superb.

  • JHuxley #10 3 years ago

    That said, their sprite work was always gorgeous to look at, especially on the Guilty Gear series

    I hope you're joking. My head almost exploded in a nerd rage reading that. :p

    Last Blade, Art of Fighting 3 and Garou: MOTW are probably their best sprite work during the Neo Geo era. Only really starting to surpass that with the new KOF.

    EDIT: beaten
    Edited by 2 at 30/06/09 @ 13:11

  • Antwandemarco #11 3 years ago

    98, fucking sweet, a reason to turn on my 360 again

  • neonemesis #12 3 years ago

    Hopefully the PS2 version of '98 UM will still get a PAL release for us non-360 owners.

  • uiruki #13 3 years ago

    KOF 98 is the second arcade fighter I really got into, after Street Fighter EX (don't complain, it's what was there and it is still very fun!) so I'm really looking forward to this.

    That said, it's typical that it should be released when I have two Xbox 360s in for repairs!

  • darkmorgado #14 3 years ago

    Lol looks like I've been pwned...
    Guess I shoulod stick to commenting on my genres of choice ;-)

  • Eurolamer #15 3 years ago

    About time! This one was originally stated for a May release.

    Now I have Garou MOTW, KOF '98, SSFIIHDRMX and the upcoming KOF XII.

    2D beat 'em ups FTW

  • mens_rea #16 3 years ago

    Wow - some awesome SNK loving in the last couple of weeks on Xbox 360 - anyone who has not sampled SNK's wares in the past should download last weeks Garou and KOF '98 UM immediately :)

  • stevetuck #17 3 years ago

    Any news on the netcode? no point buying it to play by myself :/

  • TRUTH #18 3 years ago

    Been a big fan KOF (much better then SF), really looking forward for the new hi-res 2d KoF XII soon on 360/PS3...But am disappointed with Garou: MOTW and probably KoF 98 - simply they look very dated esp on Hi-Def tv's. Why don't they update the graphics and smooth some animation, these will benefit the games enormously!...They look to jerky and dated to play on Hi-def and with those gastly side boarders.

  • mens_rea #19 3 years ago

    TRUTH - surely its all about the gameplay?? Graphics aren't as importamt as playability I feel. And to be fair, it would be better if the graphics were overhauled, but I still think they look great - loads of character and a fantastic art direction - look past the resolution and you will see that the graphics are good, just let your eyes adjust ;) And after that the gameplay will come through and you'll be one happy, happy little bunny for yourself :)
    Edited by 1 at 30/06/09 @ 21:47

  • Slipstream #20 3 years ago

    Another shock release by SNK,,,I smell a Last Blade 2 in the near future. Until then I will HAPPILY play Garou and Dream Match to death!

  • muscleblade #21 3 years ago

    Bought Garou Mow but havent had the chance to play it yet. Definently going to buy KoF 98 and the new KoF XII. I love these games.

  • muscleblade #22 3 years ago

    @stevetuck

    The netcode should be fine since it was pretty good in Fatal Fury Special.

  • Eurolamer #23 3 years ago

    +1 on the boarders issue. Why aren't they optional? I'd prefer to have black boarders to be honest. And why no option to stretch to full screen?

    That's my only complaint with Garou MOTW though, and it's a minor. The graphics are pixelated and are a bit of a shock at first, but most old games are like that. Nostalgia has a funny way of blurring over the edges. If you want proof go back and play the original Mario Kart on a SNES emulator. It looks shockingly awful! Just takes an hour or so to adjust. Personally I think the animation is great for a 'hand drawn' game.