Oh man this is awesome news. I'm not holding my breath but I hope down the road they bring back Gai, Silber or some other characters from Buriki one.
That's their best hope for breaking into the mainstream scene in NA: Characters who look like actual FIGHTERS and warriors.
That's how MK took off so quick...everybody is ripped/stacked and is either a ninja, a soldier/mercenary or an elite martial artist.
But KOFXIII is doing alright in that regard as well....Joe/Hwa, Ryo, Takuma, Ralph, Big Bear etc. are all awesome.
And Mais tits still look good after all these years as well.
Really awesome news though, makes the end of summer a little less depressing.