Evercade And SNK Are Joining Forces To Celebrate "The Artistry And Legacy Of Neo Geo" | Time Extension (www.timeextension.com)
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Evercade, the retro gaming cartridge-based system, has announced a collaborative venture with SNK, one of Japan’s most iconic game makers. This partnership aims to celebrate ‘The Artistry And Legacy Of Neo Geo’ through new products coming in 2025 and 2026.

KEY FACTS

• Collaboration: Evercade is teaming up with SNK, the company behind titles like Metal Slug and King of Fighters.
• Timeline: New products will be released throughout 2025 and 2026, with details expected in late Q1 2025.
• Products: Possible cartridge collections featuring Neo Geo titles, as well as hardware pre-loaded with SNK games.

QUOTE

…This partnership isn’t just about adding great games; it’s about celebrating the artistry and legacy of NEOGEO in a way that’s accessible to fans old and new. We’re thrilled to give these classics a new platform in 2025.

• Andrew Byatt, CEO of Blaze Entertainment Ltd (Evercade).

EVERCADE

• Evercade Range: A series of cartridge-based gaming hardware including the EXP handheld, VS home console, and Alpha bartop arcade machine.
• HyperMegaTech: A subsidiary that offers the Super Pocket handheld, also compatible with Evercade carts.

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Given the high price of NEOGEO games, originally, do you expect Evercade to charge a premium for their SNK carts?

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