It was mentioned some time ago that Ignition Entertainment had received the rights to distribute Metal Slug 7 in the U.S. However, rumors have been circulating that SNK Playmore may wind up in the hands of Ignition. While this rumor (as well as the one about Ben Herman retiring at the end of this year) may have been debunked on kotaku.com, it could very well end becoming a reality (see links below):
http://totalplaystation.com/ps3/news/7801
http://kotaku.com/5008950/snk-usa-is-so-not-closing-down-[updated]
And yet, I seem to remember Bobak saying that the words "Ignition" and "screwed up" go together hand-in-hand, which has me quite concerned about this partnership. Will SNK Playmore end up at Ignition's offices in L.A.? Is this the end of Ben Herman's (infamous) reign over SNKP? Will Ignition someone manage to not screw up any of SNKP's future titles? And will this move prove to be another feather in SNKP's bad business decisions cap?
http://totalplaystation.com/ps3/news/7801
http://kotaku.com/5008950/snk-usa-is-so-not-closing-down-[updated]
And yet, I seem to remember Bobak saying that the words "Ignition" and "screwed up" go together hand-in-hand, which has me quite concerned about this partnership. Will SNK Playmore end up at Ignition's offices in L.A.? Is this the end of Ben Herman's (infamous) reign over SNKP? Will Ignition someone manage to not screw up any of SNKP's future titles? And will this move prove to be another feather in SNKP's bad business decisions cap?