SNK

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SNK
Type Public - majority owned by 37Games
Founded 1973 (Shin Nihon Kikaku)
1978 (Shin Nihon Kikaku Corporation)
April 1986 (SNK Corporation)
2001 (Brezasoft and Playmore Corporation)
July 7, 2003 (SNK Playmore)
December 1, 2016 (SNK Corporation)
Headquarters Osaka, Japan
Key people Eikichi Kawasaki, founder
Industry video games
Products Video games, consoles, Neo Geo
Number of people 173
Website http://www.snk.co.jp/

SNK is a Japanese video game company.

Shin Nihon Kikaku

SNK was founded as Shin Nihon Kikaku (新日本企画, New Japan Project) by Eikichi Kawasaki in 1973. The company was reorganized as a stock company in 1978, and was titled Shin Nihon Kikaku Corporation.

SNK Corporation and closure

The company name was informally shortened to SNK Corporation in 1981. SNK became the official corporate name in April 1986. Aruze purchased SNK Corporation in 2000. Due to financial troubles, SNK Corporation closed on October 22, 2001.

Brezzasoft and Playmore Corporation

Knowing that the end of SNK was near, Eikichi Kawasaki formed Brezzasoft in 2001 as well as Playmore Corporation on August 1, 2001, before the closure of SNK.

SNK Playmore

Through Brezzasoft and Playmore, by October 2001, Eikichi Kawasaki had acquired all intellectual property of SNK. By 2002, Brezzasoft became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Playmore. On July 7, 2003, to firmly establish itself as the successor of the company, Playmore Corporation was renamed SNK Playmore Corporation.

Acquisition by 37Games

On August 6, 2015, 37Games, a Chinese video game company, acquired the majority control of SNK for $63.5 million USD.

Restoring the SNK name

On April 25, 2016, Playmore was removed from the logo and the original slogan, "The Future Is Now", was reintroduced. On December 1, 2016, SNK Playmore officially changed its corporate name back to SNK.

Video games by Shin Nihon Kikaku Corporation (1978-1981) owned by The WEC Museum

Title System Release Added to museum Notes
Ozma Wars Arcade 1979 Windows: April 24, 2021 The arcade version is in SNK 40th Anniversary Collection.
Yosaku Arcade 1979 NGP: April 7, 2021 A remake is included in the 2000 game The King of Fighters: Battle de Paradise.
Sasuke vs. Commander Arcade 1980 Switch: March 15, 2021
Windows: April 24, 2021
The arcade version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
The arcade version is in SNK 40th Anniversary Collection.

Video games by Shin Nihon Kikaku Corporation abbreviated as SNK (1981-1986) owned by the WEC Museum

Title System Release Added to museum Notes
Fantasy Arcade 1981 Windows: April 24, 2021 The arcade version is in SNK 40th Anniversary Collection.
Vanguard Arcade 1981 Windows: April 24, 2021 The arcade version is in SNK 40th Anniversary Collection.
Munch Mobile Arcade 1983 Windows: April 24, 2021 The arcade version is in SNK 40th Anniversary Collection.
Alpha Mission Arcade
NES
1985
1986
Windows: April 24, 2021
Switch: April 13, 2022
The arcade and NES versions are in SNK 40th Anniversary Collection.
The arcade version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
TNK III Arcade 1985 Windows: April 24, 2021 The arcade version is in SNK 40th Anniversary Collection.
Athena Arcade
NES
1985 Windows: April 24, 2021 The arcade and NES versions are in SNK 40th Anniversary Collection.
Ikari Warriors Arcade
NES
1985 Windows: April 24, 2021 The arcade and NES versions are in SNK 40th Anniversary Collection.
Victory Road Arcade
NES
1985 Windows: April 24, 2021 The arcade and NES versions are in SNK 40th Anniversary Collection.

Video games by SNK Corporation (1986-2001) owned by the WEC Museum

Title System Release Added to museum Notes
Bermuda Triangle Arcade 1987 Windows: April 24, 2021 The arcade version is in SNK 40th Anniversary Collection.
Guerilla War Arcade
NES
1987 Switch: March 15, 2021
Windows: April 24, 2021
The arcade version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
The arcade and NES versions are in SNK 40th Anniversary Collection.
Psycho Soldier Arcade 1987 Windows: April 24, 2021 The arcade version is in SNK 40th Anniversary Collection.
Time Soldiers Arcade 1987 Windows: April 24, 2021 The arcade version is in SNK 40th Anniversary Collection.
World Wars Arcade 1987 Windows: April 24, 2021 The arcade version is in SNK 40th Anniversary Collection.
Chopper I Arcade 1988 Windows: April 24, 2021 The arcade version is in SNK 40th Anniversary Collection.
Iron Tank: The Invasion of Normandy NES 1988 Windows: April 24, 2021 The arcade version is in SNK 40th Anniversary Collection.
P.O.W.: Prisoners of War Arcade
NES
1988 Windows: April 24, 2021 The arcade and NES versions are in SNK 40th Anniversary Collection.
Paddle Mania Arcade 1988 Windows: April 24, 2021 The arcade version is in SNK 40th Anniversary Collection.
Beast Busters Arcade 1989 Windows: April 24, 2021 The arcade version is in SNK 40th Anniversary Collection.
Ikari III: The Rescue Arcade
NES
1989 Windows: April 24, 2021 The arcade and NES versions are in SNK 40th Anniversary Collection.
Prehistoric Isle Arcade 1989 Windows: April 24, 2021 The arcade version is in SNK 40th Anniversary Collection.
SAR: Search and Rescue Arcade 1989 Windows: April 24, 2021 The arcade version is in SNK 40th Anniversary Collection.
Street Smarts Arcade 1989 Windows: April 24, 2021 The arcade version is in SNK 40th Anniversary Collection.
Baseball Stars 2 AES
MVS
1990 Windows: June 13, 2017
Switch: April 30, 2022
Digital AES version on Windows from GOG.com.
The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
Crystalis NES 1990 Windows: April 24, 2021 The NES version is in SNK 40th Anniversary Collection.
Magician Lord AES 1990 International: March 3, 2022 The AES version is on Neo Geo Mini International.
Puzzled MVS
AES
1990 Switch: August 25, 2017
International: March 3, 2022
The MVS version is on Arcade Archives for Switch.
The AES version is on Neo Geo Mini International.
Top Player's Golf AES 1990 International: March 3, 2022 The AES version is on Neo Geo Mini International.
Alpha Mission II MVS 1991 Switch: September 11, 2018 The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
Blue's Journey AES 1991 International: March 3, 2022 The AES version is on Neo Geo Mini International.
Burning Fight MVS 1991 Switch: September 11, 2018 The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
Fatal Fury: King of Fighters MVS 1991 Switch: April 30, 2022 The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
Ghost Pilots AES 1991 International: March 3, 2022 The AES version is on Neo Geo Mini International.
The King of the Monsters MVS
AES
1991 Windows: June 13, 2017
Switch: September 11, 2018
International: March 3, 2022
Digital AES version on Windows from GOG.com.
The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
The AES version is on Neo Geo Mini International.
Mutation Nation AES 1991 International: March 3, 2022 The AES version is on Neo Geo Mini International.
Robo Army MVS
AES
1991 Switch: January 12, 2021
International: March 3, 2022
The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
The AES version is on Neo Geo Mini International.
Sengoku MVS 1991 Switch: October 19, 2019 The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
Art of Fighting MVS
AES
1992 Switch: September 11, 2018
International: March 3, 2022
The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch,
The AES version is on Neo Geo Mini International.
Baseball Stars Professional MVS 1992 Switch: April 30, 2022 The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
Fatal Fury 2: The Newcomers MVS 1992 Switch: September 11, 2018 The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
Football Frenzy MVS
AES
1992 Switch: February 1, 2021
International: March 3, 2022
The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
The AES version is on Neo Geo Mini International.
The King of the Monsters 2 AES 1992 International: March 3, 2022 The AES version is on Neo Geo Mini International.
Last Resort MVS
AES
1992 Switch: January 12, 2021
International: March 3, 2022
The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
The AES version is on Neo Geo Mini International.
Super Sidekicks MVS
AES
1992 Switch: August 8, 2017
International: March 3, 2022
The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
The AES version is on Neo Geo Mini International.
3 Count Bout AES
MVS
1993 International: March 3, 2022
Switch: April 30, 2022
The AES version is on Neo Geo Mini International.
The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
Fatal Fury Special AES
MVS
1993 Windows: June 13, 2017
International: March 3, 2022
Switch: April 30, 2022
Digital AES version on Windows from GOG.com.
The AES version is on Neo Geo Mini International.
The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
Samurai Shodown MVS 1993 Switch: September 11, 2018 The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
Aggressors of Dark Combat MVS 1994 Switch: April 30, 2022 The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
Art of Fighting 2 MVS 1994 Switch: December 31, 2021 The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
The King of Fighters '94 MVS 1994 Switch: August 16, 2018 The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
Samurai Shodown II MVS
AES
1994 Windows: June 13, 2017
International: March 3, 2022
Switch: April 13, 2022
Digital AES version on Windows from GOG.com.
The AES version is on Neo Geo Mini International.
The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
Top Hunter: Roddy & Cathy MVS
AES
1994 Switch: February 1, 2021
International: March 3, 2022
The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
The AES version is on Neo Geo Mini International.
Fatal Fury 3: Road to the Final Victory MVS 1995 Switch: January 12, 2018 The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
The King of Fighters '95 MVS
AES
1995 Switch: August 16, 2018
International: March 3, 2022
The MVS version in Arcade Archives for Switch.
The AES version is on Neo Geo Mini International.
Real Bout Fatal Fury AES
MVS
1995 International: March 3, 2022
Switch: December 31, 2021
The AES version is on Neo Geo Mini International.
The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
Samurai Shodown III AES 1995 Switch: February 1, 2021 The AES version is on Neo Geo Mini International.
World Heroes Perfect AES 1995 International: March 3, 2022 SNK provided development support to ADK.
The AES version is on Neo Geo Mini International.
Art of Fighting 3: The Path of the Warrior MVS 1996 Switch: April 30, 2022 The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
The King of Fighters '96 MVS 1996 Switch: August 16, 2018 The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
Kizuna Encounter: Super Tag Battle AES 1996 International: March 3, 2022 The AES version is on Neo Geo Mini International.
Metal Slug MVS 1996 Switch: September 11, 2018 The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
Samurai Shodown IV: Amakuza's Revenge MVS 1996 Switch: September 11, 2018 The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
The King of Fighters '97 MVS
AES
1997 Switch: August 16, 2018
International: March 3, 2022
The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
The AES version is on Neo Geo Mini International.
The Last Blade AES 1997 Windows: June 13, 2017 Digital AES version on Windows from GOG.com.
Real Bout Fatal Fury Special MVS 1997 Switch: April 30, 2022 The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
Shock Troopers AES 1997 Windows: June 13, 2017
International: March 3, 2022
Digital AES version on Windows from GOG.com.
The AES version is on Neo Geo Mini International.
The Last Blade 2 AES 1998 Windows: April 24, 2021
International: March 3, 2022
Digital AES version on Windows from GOG.com.
The MVS version is on Neo Geo Mini International.
The King of Fighters '98: The Slugfest MVS
AES
1998 Switch: August 16, 2018
International: March 3, 2022
The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
The AES version is on Neo Geo Mini International.
Metal Slug 2 MVS
AES
1998 Switch: May 3, 2021
International: March 3, 2022
The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
The AES version is on Neo Geo Mini International.
Real Bout Fatal Fury 2 MVS 1998 Switch: April 30, 2022 The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
Big Tournament Golf NGPC 1999 Switch: March 17, 2021 The NGPC version is in Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 1 for Switch.
Dark Arms: Beast Busters NGPC 1999 Switch: March 17, 2021 Co-developed with Noise Factory.
The NGPC version is in Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 1 for Switch.
Garou: Mark of the Wolves AES 1999 International: March 3, 2022 The AES version is on Neo Geo Mini International.
The King of Fighters '99: Millennium Battle MVS 1999 Switch: August 16, 2018 The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
The King of Fighters R-2 NGPC 1999 Switch: March 17, 2021 The NGPC version is in Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 1 for Switch.
Metal Slug 1st Mission NGPC 1999 Switch: March 17, 2021 The NGPC version is in Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 1 for Switch.
Metal Slug X MVS
AES
1999 Switch: January 12, 2021
International: March 3, 2022
The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
The AES version is on Neo Geo Mini International.
Samurai Shodown 2 NGPC 1999 Switch: March 17, 2021 The NGPC version is in Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 1 for Switch.
Shock Troopers: 2nd Squad MVS 1999 International: March 3, 2022 The AES version is on Neo Geo Mini International.
SNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium NGPC 1999 Switch: March 17, 2021 The NGPC version is in Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 1 for Switch.
The King of Fighters: Battle de Paradise NGPC 2000 NGPC: April 7, 2021 Cart, manual, and box.
The King of Fighters 2000 MVS
AES
2000 Windows: June 13, 2017
Switch: August 16, 2018
International: March 3, 2022
Digital AES version on Windows from GOG.com.
The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
The AES version is on Neo Geo Mini International.
The Last Blade: Beyond the Destiny NGPC 2000 Switch: March 17, 2021 The NGPC version is in Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 1 for Switch..
Metal Slug 3 AES
MVS
2000 International: March 3, 2022
Switch: April 30, 2022
The AES version is on Neo Geo Mini International.
The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
Sengoku 3 AES 2001 International: March 3, 2022 The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
The AES version is on Neo Geo Mini International.

Video games by Brezzasoft (2001) owned by the WEC Museum

Title System Release Added to museum Notes
The King of Fighters 2001 MVS 2001 Switch: October 2, 2020 Co-developed with Eolith.
The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch

Video games by Playmore (2001-2003) owned by WEC Museum

Title System Release Added to museum Notes
The King of Fighters 2002 AES
MVS
2002 Windows: June 13, 2017
Switch: October 2, 2020
Co-developed with Eolith.
Digital AES version on Windows from GOG.com.
The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
Metal Slug 4 MVS
AES
2002 Switch: December 3, 2021
International: March 3, 2022
Co-developed with Mega Enterprise, Noise Factory, and Brezzasoft.
The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
The AES version is on Neo Geo Mini International.

Video games by SNK Playmore (2003-2016) owned by the WEC Museum

Title System Release Added to museum Notes
The King of Fighters '98 Ultimate Match Final Edition Windows 2011 Windows: September 14, 2018 Digital Windows version from GOG.com.
The King of Fighters 2002 Unlimited Match Windows 2009 Windows: September 14, 2018 Digital Windows version from GOG.com.
The King of Fighters 2003 MVS 2003 Switch: October 2, 2020 The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
Metal Slug 5 AES
MVS
2003 International: March 3, 2022
Switch: April 30, 2022
Co-developed with Noise Factory.
The AES version is on Neo Geo Mini International.
The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
Samurai Shodown V MVS 2003 Switch: April 13, 2022 Co-developed with Yuki Enterprise.
The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
Samurai Shodown V Special MVS
AVS
2004 Windows: June 13, 2017
Switch: May 3, 2021
International: March 3, 2022
Co-developed with Yuki Enterprise.
Digital AES version on Windows from GOG.com.
The MVS version is in Arcade Archives for Switch.
The AES version is on Neo Geo Mini International.
The King of Fighters XIII Windows 2010 Windows: April 24, 2021 GOG.com Galaxy Edition.

Video games by SNK Corporation (2016-present) owned by the WEC Museum

Title System Release Added to museum Notes
The King of Fighters XIV Windows 2016 Windows: April 24, 2021 GOG.com Galaxy Edition and DLC packs.