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SNK

SNK Corporation is a Japanese video game developer and publisher. It was founded in 1978 as Shin Nihon Kikaku by Eikichi Kawasaki and began by developing arcade games. SNK is known for its Neo Geo arcade system on which the company established many franchises during the 1990s, including Art of Fighting, Fatal Fury, Metal Slug, Samurai Shodown, and The King of Fighters; it continues to develop and publish new titles on contemporary arcade and home platforms. Since the 2000s, SNK has diversified

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Founded: 2001-08-01
Country: Japan
Headquarters: Suita
Industry: video game industry
Website: www.snk-corp.co.jp/us

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Games Done Quick Cancels SNK Stream Amid Saudi Ownership Backlash

Games Done Quick has cancelled a sponsored stream with SNK, developer of the Metal Slug series, following community backlash over SNK's 96% ownership by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. The move comes after viewers criticized the partnership due to Saudi Arabia's human rights record. GDQ apologised for the oversight, promising to review and strengthen their sponsorship process.

Jul 13, 2026

Dead or Alive 6 Last Round Slammed for Barebones Release and Monetization

Dead or Alive 6 has been delisted in favor of Dead or Alive 6 Last Round, which boasts a 70% negative Steam rating due to its barebones upgrades, expensive DLC, and lack of meaningful improvements. The original game, still positively received at 70% positive, is no longer available for purchase. Players are outraged, feeling the franchise is being exploited for its fan service.

Jun 29, 2026

Tekken 8 Loses Game Director Kohei Ikeda as Bandai Namco Faces Uncertain Fighting Game Future

Kohei Ikeda, game director of Tekken 8, has left Bandai Namco after a 20-year tenure, following in the footsteps of long-time series producer Katsuhiro Harada. Ikeda's departure raises questions about the future of the Tekken series, especially with Tekken 8 receiving mixed reviews for its lack of revolutionary changes beyond the new Heat meter system. Fans and the fighting game community (FGC) await clarification on how the series will evolve.

Jun 2, 2026

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Games Done Quick Cancels SNK Stream Amid Saudi Ownership Backlash

Dead or Alive 6 Last Round Slammed for Barebones Release and Monetization

Tekken 8 Loses Game Director Kohei Ikeda as Bandai Namco Faces Uncertain Fighting Game Future

Metal Slug Reboot Announced for 30th Anniversary Celebration

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