Any news of SNK at E3?

Are SNK there? Any sign of the Neogeo or Neo conversions?

All I have heard is Capcom Vs SNK 2.

DJW

Just got back. There was nothing, nada. reconfirming Nick's report. I've taken a bunch of pictures, I'm working on getting them all up. (got pics of gamecube, x-box, and a ton of CvS2 screenshots)

Bobak, you lucky fucker! I WANT TO GO!!!! <IMG SRC="smilies/mad2.gif" border="0">

I look forward to those screenshots.

I went there and there wasn't crap! First thing that I checked is the list! And they weren't there! There is one day left though so there is still a chance that they might show...
I'm super pissed that they wern't there though!
Laters
Zamanena
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E3 Expo brought to you by Bobak!

*puts a bag over Bobaks head and throws him in the back of a truck* GIMMIE ALL YO SHIT! I AINT GIVING HIM BACK ! HIS RANSOM WILL BE..

*Puts pinkie up to mouth*

1 MILLION DOLLARS!

*thunder crash*

Heh, seriously, excellent photos. Now we know what the CvS2 machine looks like. Looks like Haohmaru was a popular player eh?

Gamecube looks pretty cool so far...dunno about the Xbox. Hey Bobak, besides DoA3 what else does Xbox have that you saw? Thanks for representin' <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

lucky sonuva....*whistle*
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Thanks for grabbing those pics Bobak! And thanks to Shawn for hosting them.

A lot of that stuff isn't even up on the major gaming sites yet... Especially the Cube stuff.

Great coverage!

Originally posted by Ghost-Dog:
<STRONG>A lot of that stuff isn't even up on the major gaming sites yet... Especially the Cube stuff.

Great coverage!</STRONG>

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Jeez, I was there for only 4 hours (1/2 hour spent waiting for a friend who didn't show), and we got the stuff up on the site within 6. Man, guess a few determined fans can make a diffence. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Thanks for all the cool pictures, Bobak! Hopefully I will be able to make it to E3 next year. Hopefully 2D games will not be totally forgotten by then.... <IMG SRC="smilies/ohno.gif" border="0">

Originally posted by Daigo:
<STRONG>Gamecube looks pretty cool so far...dunno about the Xbox. Hey Bobak, besides DoA3 what else does Xbox have that you saw?
[ May 18, 2001: Message edited by: Daigo ]</STRONG>

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The X-Box did have titles out, but they were just the games all felt like PS2 clones (the EA titles) or PC clones (duh). I didn't feel the same level of wow as I did with the Gamecube, even though the gamecube had fewer titles. Admittedly, the gamecube's graphics looked like a souped up N64, but there's no surprise there. Luigi's Mansion and Starfox both looked really nice. My pics didn't do them justice.

Microsoft had set up a big theater for a presentation, but I've learned to be skeptical of things I can't actually touch at a game show. I think its possible that something big may be on the horizon with ms, but I don't think their openning will match the Gamecube.

Even comparing the literature for the two, Nintendo just comes off like they know more about what their doing. Everything from the controllers, games, system, add-ons were all mapped out and described beatifully. The actual on-site displays were magnificent. The pictures practically took themselves.

The X-Box literature was basically a boast about processing speed (like that helped the old SMS vs the NES), and then a bunch of screenshots to games (most of which could have been lifted from other consoles). If X-Box succeeds, I think it will be at the expense of the PS2. (the X-Box is also physically HUGE in comparison to the other two). The gamecube was about the size of three X-Box controllers stacked (hence the gamecube has a handle in the back for easy transport). The presentation onsite was decent. It looked good and powerful (not the disorganized mess Sony felt like this year), but it was missing a few noticable elements that signal "I've got my act together." Example: I had to use my flash to get a picture of the actual X-Box. The display was sort of tacked on, unlit, and in a shadow. You could barely see it and there was awful glare coming off the top. Microsoft also had a lot more secretive "retailer only" areas. Guess the monopoly company is back to its old business <IMG SRC="smilies/smirk.gif" border="0">

Nintendo's a pro at presentation, no doubt (although microsoft has been to its fair share of E3s). And in this business you NEED to win in the media war, and on opening day (the E3), Nintendo won hands down.

That smash brothers game looks EXACTLY like the n64 version.wtf is that?
is this thing supposed to be more powerful?

bobak you sure sb2 was running on gamecube or perhaps was it one of the last gen games for n64?

Oops, I only looked at the CAPCOM Versus SNK 2 pictures, I did not notice all the others until now. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> If you look over the right shoulder of the guy wearing the NGPC shirt, you can see an Aliens Versus Predator 2 machine. Mmmmmmmmmmm.... <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Excellent job with the photos Bobak, even more so now that I have seen them all. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> Who the hell IS Bob Freeman, anyway? <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0">

I wonder if anyone tried to infiltrate E3 in a cardboard box, Solid Snake style? <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Alien vs Predator 2??? Capcom?? Scrolling beqat em up?? as good as the first?? TELL ME!!!

Laterz!!!

Originally posted by KiddragoN7676:
<STRONG>Alien vs Predator 2??? Capcom?? Scrolling beqat em up?? as good as the first?? TELL ME!!!

Laterz!!!</STRONG>

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Alien vs. Predator 2 is being done by FOX Interactive.

Originally posted by baller99:
<STRONG>bobak you sure sb2 was running on gamecube or perhaps was it one of the last gen games for n64?</STRONG>

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Yup, it was playing in the Gamecube area on screens that said Gamecube and I agree that, of the new games, it was the least impressive.

woah, cool pics. nice work. you wouldn't happen to have an appointment at sega's booth would you?

OH, NOOO!!! <IMG SRC="smilies/ohno.gif" border="0"> (imitates the Time Over voice from Silent Scope)

Just watch Fox fuck it up. <IMG SRC="smilies/mad2.gif" border="0"> Or am I being overly pessimistic?

Originally posted by Bobak:
<STRONG>Alien vs. Predator 2 is being done by FOX Interactive.</STRONG>

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AvP2....What is it the PC version or is it arcade?? what sort of game is it......if its PC its bound to be a FPS...

Laterz!!!

I have just a question:when snk vs capcom 2 will be released?

Originally posted by robert:
<STRONG>I have just a question:when snk vs capcom 2 will be released?</STRONG>

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[Arcade Version] From Capcom's website:
"Target release: September 2001"

[PS2 Version] From E3 Press Release:
"this summer"

I have a feeling these dates aren't really accurate, but this is what's on the record.

As a final thought, I noticed the E3 wasn't as spectacular as it was two years ago. None of the halls were completely filled (the South hall had a huge open area). Many of the booths just weren't as spectacular. Maybe its because all the interenet companies, and some of the regular joes (i.e. SNK-USA) aren't around anymore.

My roommate noticed the same thing last year. I hope this doesn't continue as a trend next year.

Which arcade board will capcom use for Capcom Vs SNK 2? The naomi or system 246(I think thats the name for the PS2 board).

SUPERNAUT: I'm almost 100% positive that it's on Naomi, I'll try to double check. <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

Bobak!: It's because E3 has no purpose. What company in their right mind, in this day and age, it going to spend the money to set up some spectacular booth for a single convention that only exists so that the mainstream gaming magazines have an exscuse to do a special report issue? I mean EVERYTHING you could possibly learn from any given E3 from the past four years or so is already known by all the gaming media, they're just holding back the info so they can get that yearly sales spike from special reports, etc. <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0">

Besides now that SNK isn't there it REALLY doesn't matter at all. <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

Originally posted by Neo Rasa:
<STRONG>Bobak!: It's because E3 has no purpose. What company in their right mind, in this day and age, it going to spend the money to set up some spectacular booth for a single convention that only exists so that the mainstream gaming magazines have an exscuse to do a special report issue? </STRONG>

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Well, the media coverage is part of the point, but I don't think it was the central point of the E3. I'd say its still used for two other reasons:

(1) to make connections for business, employment, creative collaborations, etc.(important in any industry)
(3) To give retailers, importers, and the like a chance to see the products they're vying for important shelf-space (hence, you need to wow them). That's why they have all the back-booth areas, upper floors, exclusive bars built into their booths, and such. This was why the convention was even created in the first place. Game magazine coverage and connections are secondary. That's why they only want industry people there. I'd argue that the media helps more now, but the gamer mags aren't the main focus so much as the business mags (the LA Times and the NY times have both been covering the convention in their business section). If Nintendo, Sony or Microsoft puts on a good show, their stock will go up.

I kind of dashed throught that explaination, does it make sense?