Neo Geo's "new" company name.

trieuminator · Nov 2, 2001

Brezzasoft is the name in which Mr. Kawasaki will be developing Neo Geo products.

For those curious, Mr. Kawasaki's sister-in-law was the person who won the bid for the Neo Geo rights. Obviously, he could not bid on his own rights, hence his sis-in-law did the favor.

In terms of titles, 4-5 is expected in the next 8 months, but nothing has been confirmed.

Mr. Kawasaki is relentless to keep this under his control as we've all read. I mean, if Capcom put a bid in and was outbidded, you know this guy has alot of passion to keep Neo Geo original.

As much as we all complain about how bad Neo games are, we all spend massive amounts of dollars to buy them anyway, so LIVE ON NEO GEO!!!! Good or bad. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

BrooklynSkin · Nov 2, 2001

This is great news. I hope everything works out for the best.

Does anyone know what was bought besides the technology? Eolith still retains KOF right? So what does Brezzasoft have? Everything else? Besides MSlug too I suppose.

Blaine · Nov 2, 2001

And I bet that Capcom was throwing top dollar out there too.

The SNK properties are VERY valuable.

Supreme Gozita · Nov 2, 2001

I just wanna see TWO games: an AOF4(made like MOTW) and a real Fatal fury/aof crossover, nothing like KOF

Kazuya_UK · Nov 2, 2001

Hope this is true and it all works out well...

As for AOF4, that would be great too! <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0">

RyoGeo · Nov 2, 2001

God damn. Very nice, Tri. Thanks for the info. It is a breath of fresh air! <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

RevQuixo · Nov 2, 2001

makes you wonder if they will develop games for the IGS polygamemaster since I believe that new brezzasoft game Crystal of kings is a IGS PGM game.

Could be interesting.

evasyar · Nov 2, 2001

Hhhhhmmmmm.... Well Brooklynskin, that's interesting tho but I had the impression that Brezzasoft is the prime development house and had the rights for KoF development, not Eolith. Eolith had simply the exclusive publishing rights for Brezzasoft titles, MVS or other formats.

Hhhmmm... well now I'm getting a little confused... <IMG SRC="smilies/redface.gif" border="0">

Anyways, Congrats to Brezza and my hope for a much fruited fortune and please pump out some more King of Fighters, Metal Slugs, Fatal Fury, Samurai Shodowns, and Last Blade. I sincerely hope Brezza don't just limit themselves to MVS but to other mainstream systems as well. But of course release the MVS carts first, then wait six months to a year then develop to other mainstream consoles.

PS - Hey TRIEU, good job on relaying the great news brother!! <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

eaglesfan · Nov 2, 2001

I too think this is great news and really makes sense. Brezzasoft is already signed with Apple Industries for game distribution and Apple has promised more Neo and SNK products in the future so it makes sense that Brezzasoft is the successor for SNK. I looks like the Ultracade collection of Neo games should go through then with Apple and Brezzasoft already doing business and Apple showing the unit at the AMOA. The "new hardware" used by Brezzasoft has been left mysterious up to this point, although many think it is going to be IGS hardware. I dont think this has been confirmed. It would be great timing if Brezzasoft was to develop a MVS 2 hardware board to continue with SNK licenses with a high powered, relatively cheap 2D hardware system. Perhaps 128 bit or above. A new board has been needed for some time, but they should make the board backward compatible to still support MVS software. This is a chance for Neo games to reclaim top graphics quality at the arcades from Sega and Naomi. Just a thought, but whatever happens, I think Brezzasoft is going to do a nice job with future Neo releases.

Poor Man's MS Fan · Nov 2, 2001

Insane. . . .

ocsmod · Nov 2, 2001

Uhmmm... Their web page (www.brezza.com) only seems to have KOF2001 info. Nothing about new games yet.
Great news anyway! <IMG SRC="smilies/drool.gif" border="0">

Daisuke Jigen · Nov 2, 2001

This news brought a tear to my eye. God bless capitalism. <IMG SRC="smilies/tickled.gif" border="0">

aria · Nov 2, 2001

Originally posted by Daisuke Jigen:
<STRONG>This news brought a tear to my eye. God bless capitalism. <IMG SRC="smilies/tickled.gif" border="0"></STRONG>

Screw capitalism... God bless loop-holes! <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Caris Nautilus · Nov 2, 2001

Originally posted by Blaine:
<STRONG>And I bet that Capcom was throwing top dollar out there too.

The SNK properties are VERY valuable.</STRONG>

Yea they are, but only in Asia, and Capcoms games are more popular in the US. They probably just wanted to do more Capcom vs SNK games <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

That's probably why capcom didn't outbid everyone, cause they have more than enough money, and could have easily won if they wanted.

After all they wern't popular enough to keep SNK from going bankrupt, the popularity isn't what it used to be. It's more fanatical now, but that's just a small minority of people.

[ November 02, 2001: Message edited by: Drift King EX ]

insaneben · Nov 2, 2001

Yeah! I can't wait to see what Breezasoft has planned down the road now that they own many of the SNK properties. Here's hoping for Kizuna Encounter 2, MOTW 2, Ninja Masters 2, World Heroes X, and the much-fabled Samurai Shodown 5 (among numerous other properties).

dredgulus · Nov 2, 2001

Someone tell me that this is no joke. Please, post the sight where you got your information from. Because, my next system of choice is a NEO-GEO.

hupplark_39 · Nov 2, 2001

Yea! Samurai-5 i could almost taste it. <IMG SRC="smilies/drool.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/drool.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/drool.gif" border="0"> hupplark_39

dredgulus · Nov 2, 2001

I just went to BrezzaSoft site, this was the old SNK King of Fighters 2001 page. BrezzaSoft must have bought the SNK rights.

complexz · Nov 2, 2001

haha thats the exact same kof2001 page that was formerly on the snk page

if that aint a dead give away i donno what is

Chichiri · Nov 2, 2001

Wont they have a complete lock on 2d fighting games now that capcom practically says they wont make anymore 2d fighters? They are "taking a break" right? peopel will always want to play 2d fighters, no matter what, cause they have the "feeling". you know what i mean...oi, ive lost my composure, sure glad that SNK's great properties will continue to live on, or at least have a chance. Though I'm sure Capcom didn't even take the whole thing seriously... given their new stance on 2d fighters they probably didn't really want the games that much. Though if they wanna make another Capcom vs. SNK i wouldnt see why Brezzasoft would say no, they could make a bundle off the deal too!

Piccolo_DBz · Nov 2, 2001

YES! Finally I can dream of a Mark of the wolves sequel once again. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

UkyoDMB · Nov 2, 2001

So when can we expect some of these 8 new titles, and is their a chance their will be an AES version?

Endtime · Nov 2, 2001

I hope this means more AES games. I just got into the AES system and I don't want it to be in vain! <IMG SRC="smilies/drool2.gif" border="0">

NeoGML · Nov 2, 2001

homecarts homecarts HOMECARTS!

Lawrence Blood · Nov 2, 2001

Sweet! I hope they make Garou 2 with Andy in it.

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