Kof XIV is here! With 3d models.

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

PROLOGUE STORY

A spin-off competition to the KOF tournament was underway in Rio de Janeiro. Although it was an unofficial tournament, the final rounds were so intense that even people passing by found themselves entranced. The fierce combat finally came to a close, and the two breathless fighters paid each other their respects and shook hands.

"*Pant*... *Pant*... Well, your undetectable footwork at close-range was quite impressive. It was like the Japanese 'SURI-ASHI' movement technique. Are you a 'SAMURAI' then?" "No... And there's no way I look like one, either. I'm Nelson. I'm a boxer. You look pretty shady too, but your quick movements were first-class." "Oh, yes. It's all thanks to my daily training. For anyone heading to official KOF, that level is quite elementary." "Oh, so you're participating? I'm planning to as well, but I need one more member. You're weird, but you're tough. If you don't have teammates in mind yet, why not team up with me?" "I was having trouble getting members to team up with, too. My name is Bandeiras. It's good to meet you, Nelson."

The awards ceremony ended without incident, and the audience dispersed as their passion for the final bout faded. Nelson led Bandeiras to a café near the arena, and they waited for the final team member to arrive so Nelson could introduce her.

"Sorry to keep you waiting!" The cheerful voice came from a woman with a toucan on her shoulder who was approaching their table. "Ah! There you are. This is our other team member, Zarina." "Nice to meet you. I'm Zarina. I rushed over here when I heard that our new teammate was a really tough ninja." "It's my pleasure. My name is Bandeiras." "Crazy outfit, huh? But he's the real deal in a fight." "No, no, this is formal attire. I'm the master of the Brazilian Ninjutsu Dojo." "But you don't have any students, do you?" "Well, err... But I've heard that they'll beat my door down to sign up if I do well in KOF." "Are you sure about that? Where did you even hear that from?" "Tehehe, you two really get along well!" "I-I wouldn't worry about me. Anyway, Nelson just wants to show off that arm he's so proud of. What is your reason for signing up, Zarina?" "My reason for signing up..."

Zarina's expression darkened slightly, and she began to speak in serious tones while petting the toucan on her shoulder. Her pet toucan Coco was dear to her, almost a member of her family. His species' nesting ground had been purchased by a major company, placing them in danger of extinction due to land development. She had decided to participate in the KOF tournament in order to make her case in the court of public opinion. In doing so, she hoped to change the situation and put a stop to the land development.

"Amazing! I had no idea you had such a motive." "And for the record, I'll vouch for her strength. It was all before my accident, but we've had several fights." "Wow, so you two have fought each other before. It is quite reassuring to know that you can fight evenly with a top-ranked boxer." "Right?"

Although she was blushed after hearing her abilities praised, Zarina still worried. There was still a darkness hidden in her smile.

"By the way, our goals are all over the place, but we all want to win, right? That means we're all comrades working toward a common goal, starting today. So naturally, we'd go to help our comrade's family too." "Naturally. I will give everything I have, for my comrades and for Zarina's family. I feel like I just embarked on a voyage." "Both of you, thank you so much! 　I'll give it all I have, too!!"

And thus, one woman broke into a grin on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and Team South America was formed.







NELSON

This young boxing prodigy had lost an arm after a terrible accident, but has been able to quickly return to the ring thanks to a prosthesis based on the latest and most advanced robotics technology. He fights now in order to seize the world championship, while hoping every day his fiancée will awaken from a coma.







ZARINA

Zarina is a very smiling and cheerful woman fighter. Found of samba dance, she uses her dancing skills to kick her opponents in rhythm. She fights hard to protect the nesting place of her toucan companion "Coco" whose specie is facing the threat of extinction.







BANDEIRAS HATTORI

Fascinated by ninjas since his childhood, his hard work and training have paid off, allowing him to acquire amazing ninjutsu / ninpo skills. Founder of the "Brazilian Ninja Arts" Dojo, unfortunately Banderas has no students at the moment.

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

The large images seems to be stretching the page a bit. Might just be me though.

I do like those character designs. They're pretty neat.

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

PROLOGUE STORY

In a silent dojo, the pride of the Tae Kwon Do world contemplated his 'training' of Chang and Choi. Both trained wholeheartedly, and he gave them a break as a reward. However, the two had not returned after a week, and he had begun to wonder if perhaps he had made a mistake by giving them a break. Perhaps he should close the dojo immediately and go looking for them. As he pondered, he heard two sets of footsteps approaching the dojo and dashed to the entrance.

"You're finally back! Since you can't keep your promises, it seems like neither one of you is truly reformed. So, starting tomorrow we'll begin harder train...huh!? M-Master!?"

What he thought was Chang and Choi actually turned out to be his master on the other side of the door. Gang-Il had left to travel the world and spread Tae Kwon Do, but now, alongside his master, he found an unknown woman with a seductive air about her.

"Hah! You think you can train me, Kim??" "So this little fellow is your protégé? He seems very masculine and energetic; taking such an aggressive tone with his master."

Even though the two had been apart for a long time, Kim still had bitter memories of his master. Given a choice, he would have preferred not to be reunited. Unable to hide his shock at his master's return, Kim froze with his mouth hanging open.

"He's so happy he's speechless! I'm the luckiest master there is. Oh, right, I still haven't introduced you. This is my lover Luong. We met while I was traveling." "Pleasure to meet you, Kim. I've heard so much about you. I do hope we get along, with us both being allies of justice and all!" "Oh, and speaking of friends of justice, I heard rumors that you're rehabilitating some villains. I'd love to meet those rascals, too. Where are they, Kim?" "W-Well... I gave them a week break, but they haven't come back yet..." "Oh my, it seems they've just run away. That's too bad, Kim. Do you need me to comfort you? Tehehe." "N-No, I'm fine. I will find and rehabilitate Chang Koehan and Choi Bounge no matter what!" "Chang Koehan and Choi Bounge... I've seen those names somewhere. Darling, weren't those the names on the leaflets they were handing out in town?" "Oh really? Let me check just to be sure."

The leaflet Gang-Il retrieved from his bag showed a headline reading 'Heinous Evildoer Xanadu Participating in KOF!?' Chang and Choi's names were listed as members of his team.

"They must have been led astray by this Xanadu guy. I will participate in the KOF tournament in order to lead them back onto the path of righteousness." "Wow, KOF! I've heard that it draws a lot of great fighters. How interesting... Shall we join in too, Luong?" Already surprised by his master's presence, Kim was speechless as he declared his intentions to participate. "Huh?" "Oh, what a great idea, darling! I'll work up a nice sweat for Kim's sake, too!" "N-No, really, I'm fine. You're both busy people, so I really shouldn't bother you with this. I'll find some other comrades with similar ideals and then join KOF." "No need to be so polite, Kim. For my adorable little student, we'll cancel all ours plans and stick with you throughout the tournament." "Oh, and darling, what about teaching Kim the vast mysteries of true 'training' while we're at it?" "Why, that's a great idea!! We'll get started on it tomorrow, then!"

Gang-Il and Luong's commitment to participating in KOF solidified, and they went about making calls to cancel their plans. Then worked on plans to stay at Kim's dojo...

"This has turned into a real mess... I've got to get Chang and Choi back as soon as possible."

If he were to accept his master, would his 'training' improve even more? Or was his master just making fun of him? The fruits of his long years of 'training' were about to be tested.









KIM

Kim is a very serious person with a strong and inherent sense of justice. As an expert in Tae kwon do, he can stop any opponent attempt with his unpunishable kicking techniques. Kim is convinced that Tae kwon do is the strongest fighting art, and wants to tell the world about it!







GANG-IL

Gang-Il is the chairman of the World Tae Kwon Do Federation, and Kim's master as well. His astonishing kicking techniques can break through any opponent guard. Always accompanied with a different woman each time he comes back from his travels, Gang-Il's personality is the complete opposite of Kim's.







LUONG

Luong is a “femme fatal” type woman fighter with mysterious motivations. She will lacerate her enemies like a whip with her long legs and her arranged tae kwon do kicking techniques. Luong met Gang-Il during his world tour, and fell in love with him.

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

Aug 15, 2016 16:25:49 GMT -5 The Big Daddy C-Master said:

The large images seems to be stretching the page a bit. Might just be me though.

I do like those character designs. They're pretty neat.

I don't think part of the pages look like its stretching despite Me using large photos, maybe it could be you or whatever computer/web browser that looks like the page is stretching.

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

It might just be that. I generally use Chrome/Firefox. Guess it just seemed different that time. Not sure if it's affecting others which is why I generally keep them reduced.

It's all good though.

Gameplay wise I'm curious as to who will make the top tier in this game.

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

King of Fighters XIV Unboxing Video Shows Off Premium Edition



Even though many players already have their copy of King of Fighters XIV in hand due to some retailers selling the game early, Atlus has released an unboxing video to show off all the goodies in the “Burn to Fight” Premium Edition.

Collectors get an art book, three-disc soundtrack, and SteelBook packed in a special box for $79.99. The CD art and track listing for all three discs of the soundtrack are briefly put on display, revealing the collection will have over 60 tracks of music. Select pages from the art book are shown in the video as well, including multiple character designs and a full color two-page art piece.

Source: siliconera

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

PROLOGUE STORY

1635 hours, Territorial Waters of a Certain Country A briefing was underway in the room of an aircraft carrier from Heidern's fleet.

"...and this is our current mission."

An envelope was placed before Ralf, Clark, Leona, and Whip, and Ralf began inspecting its contents.

"These are KOF invitations, aren't they? It's been a really long time. Since it's a mission for us, that means that the current organizer must have something going on behind the scenes, right?" "No, we did a background check, but there's nothing particularly suspicious about him." "Then why do we have to participate?" "The organizer being 'clean' doesn't eliminate the chance that a problem will arise, Colonel." "Vigilance is required as all times."

After watching Ralf fold his arms for lack of a comeback to Clark and Leona's calm criticisms, Heidern began to move forward with the briefing.

"Exactly. Now, take a look over the materials there. It's been a while since gravitational waves were observed, but distortions in spacetime have been reported in recent research results. This is quite similar to what happened before the final round of the last tournament. Though recently the connections between NESTS technologies and terrorist groups has been seen as quite the problem, their activities began increasing during exactly the same time period." "I see... So based on the results observed, there's a chance of some kind of problem at this tournament." "Yes, but since the previous tournament ended, surprisingly, without any problems, we can't actually prove that KOF and this phenomenon are related. Just infiltrate as usual." "Yes, sir!!!"

After the briefing was concluded, Ralf collected some of the papers and tossed them toward Whip.

"Hey, Whippy! You're still in touch with that ice girl, right? After gathering info on those documents, make sure to report to that loner kid too. It looks like some opponents he has a history with will be there. But tell him that if he's scared, he can just hide in bed and shake until it's over!" "Again!? You just called me Whippy again! And why do you need to taunt him so much? He'll just end up hating you!" "He's actually expressing concern when he says that. Despite what he actually says, the Colonel only sees the best in people. He does have a dirty mouth, though." "It's not just his mouth... He looks dirty, too."

Whip's eyes lit up, as if something in Clark and Leona's conversation had given her a good idea.

"So basically, he's the Colonel of cold-shoulders! I just got a great idea...!! I'm going to call you Colonel Cold-shoulder until you call me Whip. " "You littles punks!!"

The ship turned toward the KOF arena, carrying Ralf as he roared in anger at his subordinates, who were still engaged in a lively conversation.













RALF JONES

Ralf is one of the mercenaries led by Heidern. His rank is colonel. A combination of Heidern-style assassination moves and martial arts makes up his unique fighting style. He is extremely caring and his subordinates trust him deeply. Clark and Leona accompany him on missions.





CLARK STILL

Clark is a mercenary who has fought alongside Ralf on numerous battlefields. His rank is lieutenant. In addition to Heidern-style assassination moves and martial arts, he specializes in wrestling throws and locks. Always calm, he has earned immense trust from Ralf.







LEONA HEIDERN

Leona belongs to a mercenary corps. As the adopted daughter of Heidern, she has received military training from a young age. The Orochi blood flowing within her veins led to an awakening of power. Although taciturn and poor at expressing emotion, both Ralf and Clark have occasionally seen her smile and cry.

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

PROLOGUE STORY

'I've got this bad feeling about something...' lead by these final words from Chin after the last tournament, Chin's students were training day and night, preparing to face a new evil. All were showing results, but Kensou in particular had progressed enough to be almost unrecognizable.

"Whew, I'm tired. Hey, Athena. I haven't seen the master around. Do you know where he went?" Momoko broached the question, her hair and the pink ribbon in it shook as she leaned her slight frame against Athena, seemingly exhausted from training. "The master left not too long go to pick up an invitation to the KOF tournament." "KOF, huh... It was in the news recently, but it's been quite a while, huh? Yeah, it’s been a long time since I worked together with Kensou and the other guys." "That's right, it was a tough one. Still, I'm going to participate this time and blow everybody away!" "Hey, that's not fair. I've gotten a lot better too! I want in for a change!"

When Chin returned after accepting the invitation, he heard his students growing excitement over the tournament. (Wow... They're really ready to go. I might as well hide for a bit longer and see how 'motivated' they are.)

"But Momoko and Bao have gotten a lot stronger, too. I was amazed at how Bao mastered that new technique. Either way, it's going to end up more wins than losses for me." "True, but that's because you've gotten really strong, Kensou. You even scored a point off the master!" "As expected of a brilliant Psycho Soldier!" "Hahaha, you know it! These days, I might even be able to beat the master with my eyes closed. After all, I am a brilliant Psycho Soldier!"

(My, such pride... Seems he still needs more training. I guess I need to work out a harder training plan.)

"Oh, Kensou, you're just overstating because the master isn't here! You'll get tripped up in KOF if you're like that." "I'll be fine. No one let's their guard down in KOF, so I'll be focused! And anyway, don't you think even warriors need breaks?" Athena was suddenly confused on hearing Kensou proclaim the necessity of breaks. "Huh? 　Well, yeah, I do think breaks are necessary sometimes." "And on that note, I've got tickets to that new theme park. Would you like to go with me sometime?" "So that's what this is about. Honestly, I never been, so I was curious about it. I don't have any plans next week, so that would work." "Oh, I wanted to go too—" "Sure, Bao, but don't you have an errand that day? Hey, I've got some candy. Come over here and I'll give you some."

(Thank you, Momoko! This is my ultimate chance! I can't just leave it be; I've got to plan everything right now!)

–1 Week Later–

"Hey, weren't you going to hang out with Kensou today?" "Apparently Kensou has special training with the master. It seems he's still too green for the KOF, so they're doing one-on-one training." "Aww, that's too bad... Well, Bao and Momoko are both free now." "Oh, really?? It would be a waste not use the tickets that Kensou gave me, so let's all go together!" Bao and Momoko both threw their hands in the air and grinned with excitement at Athena's suggestion. "Yay! She agreed!!"

...Meanwhile, Kensou had been dragged against his will into more training with Chin.

"Come on, can't you try harder!?" "Why am I the only one training!? And I can't go home until I win a real bout against you, Master!? This is insane." "I thought a brilliant Psycho Soldier like you could beat me with his eyes closed." "M-Master, you were listening?" "You've gotten stronger lately, and immediately let it go to your head! You're getting individual lessons until KOF begins!" "Noooooo! My shot at a perfect date with Athena!!"

And thus, a week's worth of careful date planning all went to waste.











ATHENA ASAMIYA

Athena is a high-school pop idol fighting evil to bring about world peace. Her fighting style is composed of the psychic powers she was born with and Chinese Kung Fu. She is a hard worker, both polite and serious. But as a high school student, idol and fighter, her days are just packed.







SIE KENSOU

Sie Kensou is a young man who utilizes psychic powers and Chinese Kung Fu. As a disciple under Chin Gentsai, he undergoes intense training alongside Athena Asamiya. With a frivolous and always cheerful personality, he plays the big brother role well. Although he is secretely in love with Athena, they are nothing more than close friends.







CHIN GENTSAI

Chin Gentsai is a hermit master of Chinese Kung Fu. A master of the Drunken Fist, his foes are at the mercy of his tricky moves with a round flask in one hand. Although he cannot use psychic powers, he leads his psychic disciples Athena Asamiya and Sie Kensou down the proper path.

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

PROLOGUE STORY

In the Pao Pao Café, where South Town's martial artists rest and recuperate, one passionate man was locked in combat with a massive amount of food.

"Food, foooood!! Add on another 10 orders of fried alligator, Richard!"

Terry watched Food-fighter Joe devour his meal at an unsettling pace from the corner of his eye as he listened to his younger brother Andy complain.

"Listen, Terry. I just got a declaration of war from Mai over the phone." "That's normal. Hey, whatever you guys fight about, that's all on you." "Mai was saying she'd take Joe down, though. And there was a declaration of war for you, too." "For me? Well, that's different. Who could it be from? Surely it's not Mary or Yuri?" "Looks like things didn't work out between Mary, Yuri, and Kasumi, so they weren't able to form a team together." "Wow. So that means it's a declaration from a new member." "Seems that way. They said the new member is Alice, the girl that's always copying you." "That Alice, huh... This sounds like fun! But why Alice? Does she even know them?" "Well, about that..."

Andy told Terry the story Mai had just made him listen to on the phone, of how the team was formed.

"Hmm. Still, if Mai and King are joining too, we might actually have to fight them. But even then, there's another opponent we need to be more concerned about.

Geese Howard... He's participating in the tournament this time." Geese Howard, a man they all knew well. He was a ruthless, evil man who would do anything to achieve his goals. Their adoptive father had been a fellow student of martial arts with Geese, until the latter killed him.

"Do you think Geese Howard could be the one pulling the strings behind the tournament, Terry?" "No, Mary says he has no ties to the main organizer. Seems he's really just an invitational fighter this time, but..." "Still, it's hard to believe he'd join a martial arts tournament for no reason. It'd just be safer to assume he's after something." "Yeah. Anyway, we'd better watch out. Though, if possible, I'd like to beat him back to Tuesday in a match." "I know, Terry... We'll be sure to take him out for good this time."

Since they'd begun talking about Geese Howard, the two had began radiating a tense, charged aura around themselves. But Joe paid it no mind as he energetically finished a beer and let out a mighty shout.

"WOO! It doesn't matter who we face. We're going to win this KOF no matter what!! I'm going to show the world the new chapters of my personal legend!" "...Speaking of, does he seem more fired up than usual? 　What's with him?" "He asked a girl out and got rejected. As for why... It seems she thought he was going out with that drag queen fan." "Oh... Yeah, that's rough." "Ahhh, I'm getting a really warped reputation! The Internet really is a scary place!!!"

The two brothers looked on with pity at the passionate man who had been crushed by the savage monster of Internet culture, but their gazes were warm even as thought to themselves... (We'll let him to deal with that.)









TERRY BOGARD

Terry joined the world of martial arts and combat sports in order to avenge the death of Jeff Bogard, his adoptive father who was murdered by the evil Geese Howard. Always cheerful and ready to help others, Terry is adored by the children of Southtown as a hero.





ANDY BOGARD

Andy decided to learn the traditional martial art of Koppou and Shiranui ninjutsu in order to defeat Geese Howard, the one who assassinated his adoptive father Jeff Bogard. Quiet and polite, Andy always shows respect to his opponents. He is now in a relationship with the beautiful Mai Shiranui.





JOE HIGASHI

Joe left his native Japan in his youth to become the greatest champion of Muay Thai of all time. Jovial and energetic by nature, Joe is always looking for fights and training. He met the Bogard Brothers one day in Southtown, and their friendship has grown stronger over the years.

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

PROLOGUE STORY

South Town's ruler, a figure that radiated overwhelming evil and majesty, looked down on the city from the top floor of a skyscraper with his faithful shadow by his side.

"KOF... It has been a very long time. Do you yourself plan to participate, Mr. Geese?" "Hmm. I'm sure I'll see something interesting if I do. Billy, you come too." "Yes sir, I will. Will you take one more person for the team?" "Well... You'll know soon."

As Geese took a seat and reclined, a knock was hear at the door.

"Enter."

The door swung open slowly after Geese gave his permission, and a man in a butler's uniform with a cold, intellectual air about him entered the room.

"Pardon the intrusion. I exterminated the rats, but missed one that looked a little different from the others. Shall I find its nest and exterminate it, as well?" "No need. Forget about it." "Yes, sir. Then I will move to to preparations for the tournament." "You can't be serious, Mr. Geese? You're going to take the new guy?" "Yes. Does that bother you?" "No... Not if you say so, Mr. Geese."

Billy locked his eyes on Hein, sizing him up.

"Hmm... Don't worry. I've already confirmed his abilities. Isn't that right, Hein?" "Yes, Mr. Geese. While I hate to have bothered you with it, I do believe you have received confirmation." "Well, new guy, don't get in my way. You might not get a chance to do anything anyway, though." "Yes. Although I am still a beginner, I will do my best. Please, teach me as much as you can as Mr. Geese's right hand man, Mr. Billy." "Hmph... You talk a good game. I'll look forward to it for now. Don't let me down."

With Hein joining Geese's ranks, the darkness over South Down deepened even further. What does the newly-empowered ruler of darkness want? The day of the KOF tournament drew closer, but mysteries still remained.











GEESE HOWARD

As the CEO of Howard Connection, Geese is a powerful man who controls South Town from the shadows. Well-versed in the ancient martial arts of Japan, he is skilled in reversing his opponent's attacks on themselves. His evil charisma proves to be an overwhelming presence.







BILLY KANE

With intense loyalty towards Geese Howard, Billy is the right-hand man of Howard Connection. He is able to repel his enemies with his long range stick fighting. Passionate in what he does, he's earned himself the nickname "Walking Weapon".





HEIN

Hein is one of the members of Howard Connection. Although modest, mild-mannered, and never seeming to break his polite tone, he does have a sadistic side. He fights in a style known as "Gambits" with beautiful moves named after chess terminology.

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

PROLOGUE STORY

It's been one month since they received the KOF tournament invite. The master of the Kyokugenryu pulled his followers away from the distractions of South Town to train in the mountains and polish their individual abilities.

"Well, this was a really satisfying session, training in seclusion! I can look forward to KOF knowing I'm in peak condition." "Ugh, I'm tired... I know it's been a while and you're fired up about KOF and all, but going out into the mountains is a bit much." "Well, that's the reason we've all gotten better. And the reason why we've basically won this tournament already! Speaking of, master didn't show up this time. What gives?"

Ryo, Robert, and Yuri completed their training and returned home without any issues, but it bothered Robert that Takuma was not there. He normally would have been delighted to come along.

"Well, he said that he was busy managing the Kyokugen BBQ restaurant since its reopening. That's why he couldn't make it." "Wow, the master is as active as ever! Even though he just closed the soba noodle shop." "Sure seems that way. I've got to work hard on managing the dojo just to keep up with my old man."

Although he'd stopped using his absurd training methods on students the way he used to, their numbers were still declining, and showed no signs of increasing. A major factor was the rapid increase in self-proclaimed new styles and dojos, spurred by an increase in the number of tournaments. At present, students were steadily flowing toward these newer competitors.

"True, the number of students has gone down, and recently, I've even heard that there’s a fake Kyokugenryu out there." "Exactly. And that's why I need to show the world just how amazing Kyokugenryu is at this tournament." "Let's show them how amazing Kyokugen BBQ is too, while we're at it! That way it's two birds with one stone." Just as the three began to get excited about their discussion of the future of Kyokugenryu, they heard two sets of footsteps as Takuma and Khushnood entered the dojo.

"Good to see you back from a tough training session! I've reserved the whole restaurant for you guys, today." "Whoa, really!? Yay! I'm starved from all that training! I'm gonna eat everything!" "Alright! This'll be the leverage that really puts our training to use in the tournament!" "Indeed. Show the world that Kyokugenryu is here." "Leave it to me, Dad. I'm ready! I've got my sights set on winning this tournament!" "YEAAAAHHHH!!"

And thus, with their sights set on furthering the development of the Kyokugenryu, the group's fighting spirits sprang to life, all eyes set on victory.









RYO SAKAZAKI

Ryo Sakazaki runs the karate dojo founded years ago by his father Takuma. Training hard every day since his childhood, Ryo is now acknowledged as one of the most skilled karate practitioners of his time, and is often referred to as the “Invincible Dragon”. He fights hard in order to get more pupils joining his dojo.





ROBERT GARCIA

Assistant instructor at Ryo's dojo. Legitimate heir of the Italian's Garcia Foundation, Robert joined the Kyokugenryu dojo against the wishes of his father. Robert excels at kick attacks with his long legs. Ryo's best friend and training partner, Robert is secretly in love with Yuri.









YURI SAKAZAKI

Ryo Sakazaki's younger sister managed to learn deadly techniques in less than one year after joining the Kyokugenryu Dojo. As a fighting genius, Yuri has brought her personal touch to her martial art. She trains hard every day in order to be recognized by her big brother, and establish her own dojo in the future.

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

PROLOGUE STORY



A girl with a hawk, a girl in traditional Chinese clothing, and a woman dressed like a pirate were sitting on a park bench. It was a scene reminiscent of a game or anime cosplay event.



"We followed the faint presence to this city, but it doesn't seem to be here either." "It's been days since we came to this world, and we still don't know where it is..." "If only we had a clue or something."



Led by Nakoruru, Love Heart and Mui Mui left their native worlds and came to this world to vanquish the aggregate negative energy known as Wei Kamu, but found it incredibly difficult to search using spiritual energy alone in such a vast world.



"Speaking of clues, recently every city here is in a really festive mood. Just what is going on?" Mui Mui replied to Love Heart while stuffing her mouth with piping hot dim sum. "Oh, that's because they're holding some tournament called KOF. The guy at the dim sum cart told me. *munch, munch*" "Kay-OH-Eff... That's right, the people in that box they call the 'TEE-VEE' were just talking about it, too. Apparently, it hasn't been held in years." "Hmm. And what sort of thing is this KOF?" "They say it's a fighting tournament so big the whole world watches, and that the winners get tons of money and fame and stuff!" To Love Heart, a veteran of vicious battles as a sky pirate, any fight is a battlefield. In that regard, a world where fighting tournaments acted as entertainment must be a pretty peaceful place. "Wow, the people on this world must be really carefree to have a sports tournament like that as their biggest event. Anyway, this has nothing to do with us." "But if we win, we could get a lot of money, and then eat all the wonderful food we wanted... Let's fight in KOF!" "No way. All you've done since coming to this world is eat. You haven't forgotten our objective here, have you? Nakoruru, why don't you say something."



When Love Heart sought Nakoruru's support, she thought for a moment before speaking forcefully, as though she had reached a decision.



"You're right... Well, let's join up!" "See, we're not just going to—What!?" "Yay! She agreed!" "Come on, Nakoruru, do we really have time for this!? Don't we need to go after it!?" "Yes, but we won't find it just by searching randomly. And Wei Kamu is still a collection of intentions at this point. It will try to obtain a strong mind and body so that it can take form in this world. If you look at it that way, there's a good chance that Wei Kamu will appear at this Kay-OH-Eff." "I see... I guess that's more efficient that just searching randomly. And when it shows up, we just have to crush it." "Yep, yep. Just leave it to us!" "Thank you. Now, let's all do our best together in order to defeat Wei Kamu." When Nakoruru let out a cheer, Love Heart and Mui Mui joined in, thrusting their fists in the air and shouting passionately. "YEEEEAAAAAAHH!"



Then Nakoruru put a finger to her lips, and murmured as if she had just remembering something.



"By the way, how do we join this Kay-OH-Eff?"



And thus the inter-dimensional warriors encountered a new issue. Would they be able to safely make their way to KOF?









NAKORURU


A mysterious Ainu priestess, Nakoruru is capable of communicating with nature. Devoted to protecting nature, she will later become a spirit of Earth. She sensed a gathering maliciousness in a space-time crack that had concerned her for some time. In order to prevent disaster, she traveled to the present.









MUIMUI


Muimui is a descendant of the Dragon Clan. In addition to strict Kung Fu training, she hit the jackpot with the intense power from her dragon blood. She is on a journey to find jewels which hold a mysterious power. She is an energetic and gluttonous girl.









LOVE HEART


Love Heart is captain of the Peace Sky Pirates who defend peace in the skies. Her father Like's dying wish was for her to lead his gang. With extreme physical ability and even-tempered judgment, she continues down her path to victory. Although she acts brave in front of her companions, she still has a childlike side that shows from time to time.

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

PROLOGUE STORY

A woman in a provocative outfit stopped her bike in front of a certain bar in Mexico. As she entered, everyone in the bar had their eyes fixed on a specially-built ring in the bar's center... Excluding the man with an eye patch.

"Perfect timing."

Angel ordered a tequila from the bartender, then spoke to the man with the eye patch.

"Wow, I never thought you'd take me up on it." "Well, I'm thoroughly sick of living in the shadows for being ex-NESTS, and the tournament is perfect for filling time."

Although she had been a member of the secret criminal organization NESTS, she had betrayed the group and now lived her days on the run from its allies. Ramon was a pro wrestler who had participated in KOF in order to make money. He had approached her in the past about joining to represent Mexico, and the two were set to work together.

"So, what will you do about the other member?" "Ah, that's already decided. He's a bit weird, but he's definitely good." "Really, now? Well, so long as he doesn't get in my way it's fine. Is he coming today, too?" "He's coming, or rather, he's already here. See, over there..."

Ramon motioned toward the ring with his eyes. There, the crowd was cheering on a massive man in a dinosaur costume who held his opponent in his mouth.

"What!? That?" "Yep, that."

As Angel stared at the ring in shock, the massive man tossed his challenger aside as though he noticed her gaze. He then made his way to the bar with loud, thumping footsteps.

"You two were really watching me closely, huh! That's right, I'm your new teammate. I am the mighty King of Dinosaurs! GRRRRR!" "He's like that, but he's more fired up for the tournament than anybody! No, more than any dinosaur!" "Well, I intend to get revenge on that guy in the KOF tournament! Until I get my revenge on that boxer... I won't lose! I will not lose!! GRRRRRRRR!" "But you've lost to the boxer once before, right? Can you beat him if you come up against him in the tournament?" "GRRRRR! No one can defeat me, reborn as a dinosaur! As one of God's creatures transformed into an avatar of destruction! If you doubt me, why not test my new strength?" "Okay, I'll remind you of how a heel can never defeat a pure face." "I will show you that a mere tiger is powerless before the mightiest, most powerful creature!"

Ramon and the King of Dinosaurs both began posturing as they climbed into the ring. Watching the patrons go wild for a new challenger out of the corner of her eye, Angel stared at the ice in her drink and muttered to herself.

"Wow, the tiger and the dinosaur are both howling for blood. That's no good. Still, when it comes to people with reasons to participate in the KOF tournament, I'm in the same boat."

The hot winds of Mexico gave their blessing to this newborn team of tiger, cat, and dinosaur.







RAMON

Ramon is an influential luchador (Mexican pro-wrestler) who has been called the "strongest human alive". He has an always cheerful and frank personality. Although small for a fighter, he toys with his opponents by utilizing his agility and skillful throws.









ANGEL

Angel is a modified human of the secret organization NESTS. Her fighting style is called "Perfunctory❤" and uses a succession of complex attacks called "Unchained" that make for unrivaled power in close-combat. She has many hilarious behaviors as well as an elusive personality.







KING OF DINOSAURS

King of Dinosaurs is a mysterious heel wrestler who wears a tyrannosaurus mask. His true identity is unknown. He is capable of taking down seasoned martial artists with his powerful wrestling moves. But what is the meaning behind the countless scars engraved upon his body?

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

Character Profiles Part 1 Returning KOF Veterans



Debut: The King of Fighters 94
Date: August 25, 1994 (Arcade)



Kyo Kusanagi

Fighting style:Kusanagi style of ancient martial arts + personal style of Chinese boxing (Kenpo)
Birthdate:Dec. 12th
Birthplace:Japan
Height/Weight/BT:181cm/75kg/Type B (RH-)
Hobbies:Writing poems
Favorite food:Broiled fish
Forte in sports:Ice Hockey
Likes:His motorcycle, His girlfriend (Yuki)
Dislikes:Effort, Determination



BENIMARU NIKAIDO

Fighting style:Shooting (with his inborn power of Electricity)
Birthdate:Jun. 6th
Birthplace:Japan
Height/Weight/BT:180cm/68kg/Type O
Hobbies:Sky Cruising, Cooking
Favorite food:Sashimi, Pasta, Coffee
Forte in sports:Clay pigeon shooting, High Diving
Likes:Himself, Earrings for pierced ears
Dislikes:Nerds, Regrets



Goro Daimon

Fighting style:Judo
+ Personal combat style
Birthdate:May. 5th
Birthplace:Japan
Height/Weight/BT:204cm/138kg/Type A
Hobbies:Appreciating nature, Touring around, Japanese Gardens
Favorite food:Buckwheat Noodles served on a bamboo sieve
Forte in sports:Judo
Likes:His family, Geta(Japanese clogs)
Dislikes:Precision Machinery



Fighting style:Power striking
Birthdate:Oct. 21th
Birthplace:Korea
Height/Weight/BT:227cm/306kg/Type B
Hobbies:Bashing things
Favorite food:Cows roasted whole
Forte in sports:Ping-pong
Likes:His iron ball
Dislikes:Centipedes. Days of training (but don't tell Kim!)



Choi Bounge

Fighting style:Speed brawling and claw attacks
Birthdate:Oct. 25th
Birthplace:Korea
Height/Weight/BT:153cm/44kg/Type B
Hobbies:Slicing stuff
Favorite food:Crab
Forte in sports:Rhythmic gymnastics
Likes:The talons he made for himself
Dislikes:Konnyaku jelly



Chin Gentsai

Fighting style:All types of Chinese Kung Fu (mainly uses the Drunken Fist)
Birthdate:Apr. 27th
Birthplace:China
Height/Weight/BT:164cm/53kg/Type A
Hobbies:Mah-jong, taking naps
Favorite food:Lemon-marinated salmon, fried rice with lettuce, etc...
Forte in sports:Walking, yo-yos
Likes:Liquor
Dislikes:Panda bears

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Debut: The King of Fighters 95
Date: July 25, 1995 (Arcade)



Iori Yagami

Fighting style:Yagami style of ancient martial arts + Pure instinct
Birthdate:Mar. 25th
Birthplace:Japan
Height/Weight/BT:182cm/76kg/Type O
Hobbies:Playing in bands
Favorite food:Meat
Forte in sports:Everything
Likes:None
Dislikes:Violence

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Debut: The King of Fighters 96
Date: July 30, 1996 (Arcade)



Mature

Fighting style:The Power of Orochi（Speedy Attacks mainly)
Birthdate:Apr. 8th
Birthplace:Unknown
Height/Weight/BT:177cm/58kg/Type O
Hobbies:Fiddling with machines, Changeover
Favorite food:Chickens
Forte in sports:Snowboarding
Likes:Her own legs
Dislikes:Doves, The Kagura Family



Vice

Fighting style:The Power of Orochi (Power Attacks mainly)
Birthdate:Nov. 28th
Birthplace:Unknown
Height/Weight/BT:178cm/59kg/Type A
Hobbies:American Comic Books
Favorite food:Japanese Plums
Forte in sports:Working on bench presses
Likes:Books signed by Dan Brereton
Dislikes:Saisyu Kusanagi



Leona Heidern

Fighting style:Martial arts + Heidern style of assassination arts
Birthdate:Jan. 10th
Birthplace:Unknown
Height/Weight/BT:176cm/66kg/Type B
Hobbies:Visiting factories
Favorite food:Vegetables
Forte in sports:Nothing special
Likes:Nothing special
Dislikes:Blood

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Debut: The King of Fighters 2000
Date: July 26, 2000 (Arcade)



Ramon

Fighting style:Lucha Libre
Birthdate:Dec. 3rd
Birthplace:Mexico
Height/Weight/BT:170cm/80kg/Type A
Hobbies:Playing with children
Favorite food:Tacos, Tequila
Forte in sports:Pro Wrestling
Likes:Mask given to him by his mentor, Vanessa
Dislikes:Foul play, losses outside the ring

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Debut: The King of Fighters 2001
Date: November 15, 2001 (Arcade)



Angel

Fighting style:Perfunctory❤
Birthdate:Mar. 6th
Birthplace:Mexico
Height/Weight/BT:168cm/"Write it down and you die!"/Type O
Hobbies:Riding 50cc motorcycles, live concerts
Favorite food:Tequila, raw cactus slices
Forte in sports:Soccer (mainly goalkeeping)
Likes:Vintage B-3, deck coat, and P-D series clothes
Dislikes:Gambling

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

Character Profiles Part 2 SNK Stars

Year: 1986
Game: Ikari Warriors
Month: February (Arcade)



Ralf Jones

Fighting style:Martial arts + Heidern style of assassination arts
Birthdate:Aug. 25th
Birthplace:U.S.A.
Height/Weight/BT:188cm/110kg/Type A
Hobbies:Collecting knives
Favorite food:Gum
Forte in sports:Baseball
Likes:Medal awarded from the President of the United States
Dislikes:Snakes



Clark Still

Fighting style:Martial arts + Heidern style of assassination arts
Birthdate:May. 7th
Birthplace:U.S.A.
Height/Weight/BT:187cm/105kg/Type A
Hobbies:Collecting guns
Favorite food:Oatmeal
Forte in sports:Wrestling
Likes:His sunglasses
Dislikes:Slugs

Psycho Soldier (Arcade)



Athena Asamiya

Fighting style:Psychic powers + Chinese Kung Fu
Birthdate:Mar. 14th
Birthplace:Japan
Height/Weight/BT:163cm/49kg/Type B
Hobbies:Creating home pages, shopping by catalog / online
Favorite food:Maple-leaf-shaped bean cakes, things with sesame flour dissolved in milk
Forte in sports:Lacrosse
Likes:Peter Rabbit tea set
Dislikes:Grasshoppers



Sie Kensou

Fighting style:Psychic powers + Chinese Kung Fu
Birthdate:Sep．23th
Birthplace:China
Height/Weight/BT:172cm/61kg/Type B
Hobbies:Reading comic books
Favorite food:Meat dumplings
Forte in sports:Soccer
Likes:Stuffed animals from his fans
Dislikes:Training

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Year: 1991
Game: Fatal Fury: King of Fighters
Month/Day: November 25 (Arcade)



Terry Bogard

Fighting style:Martial Arts
Birthdate:Mar. 15th
Birthplace:U.S.A.
Height/Weight/BT:182cm/83kg/Type O
Hobbies:Video games
Favorite food:Clubhouse sandwiches (Hand made by Rock)
Forte in sports:Basketball
Likes:Keepsakes from his father, Vintage jeans
Dislikes:Slugs



Andy Bogard

Fighting style:Koppou Martial Arts + Shiranui-style Ninjutsu
Birthdate:Aug. 16th
Birthplace:U.S.A.
Height/Weight/BT:172cm/67kg/Type A
Hobbies:Training
Favorite food:Fermented Soybean (Natto) Spaghetti
Forte in sports:Short-Track Cycling
Likes:Pictures from his times in training (with his master Hanzo Shiranui)
Dislikes:Dogs



Joe Higashi

Fighting style:Muay Thai Kickboxing
Birthdate:Mar. 29th
Birthplace:Japan
Height/Weight/BT:180cm/71kg/Type AB
Hobbies:Fighting
Favorite food:Fried alligator bits
Forte in sports:All forms of combative sports
Likes:Himself, Headbands
Dislikes:Dressing up



Tung Fu Rue

Fighting style:Hakkyokuseiken
Birthdate:Apr. 14th
Birthplace:China
Height/Weight/BT:163cm/46kg/Type A
Hobbies:Meditation
Favorite food:Tea eggs
Forte in sports:Tai chi
Likes:His disciples
Dislikes:Luxuries



Billy Kane

Fighting style:Cudgel craft
Birthdate:Dec. 25th
Birthplace:England
Height/Weight/BT:179cm/78kg/Type B
Hobbies:Washing clothes
Favorite food:His kid sister's cooking
Forte in sports:Pole vaulting
Likes:His kid sister (Lilly)
Dislikes:Dirty clothes



Geese Howard

Fighting style:Ancient Martial Arts
Birthdate:Jan. 21st
Birthplace:USA
Height/Weight/BT:183cm/82kg/Type B
Hobbies:Undetermined (he starts things then gets tired of them)
Favorite food:Steaks cooked rare
Forte in sports:None (he is good at billiards, though)
Likes:Himself
Dislikes:People who stop his ambitions

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Year: 1992
Game: Art of Fighting
Month/Day: September 24 (Arcade & Neo Geo)



Ryo Sakazaki

Fighting style:Kyokugen style of karate
Birthdate:Aug. 2nd
Birthplace:Japan
Height/Weight/BT:179cm/75kg/Type O
Hobbies:Japanese-style carpentry
Favorite food:Rice cakes. Fermented soybeans
Forte in sports:Sumo
Likes:Motorcycle that he fixed up on his own. Horse he received.
Dislikes:Bugs with a lot of legs



Robert Garcia

Fighting style:Kyokugen style of karate
Birthdate:Dec. 25th
Birthplace:Italy
Height/Weight/BT:180cm/85kg/Type AB
Hobbies:Producing futuristic concept cars
Favorite food:Sushi. Chow mein.
Forte in sports:Motor sports
Likes:His car collection
Dislikes:Pickled scallions



Yuri Sakazaki

Fighting style:Kyokugen style of karate + arrangement of personal styles
Birthdate:Dec. 7th
Birthplace:Japan
Height/Weight/BT:168cm/53kg/Type A
Hobbies:Karaoke
Favorite food:Shortcake
Forte in sports:Softball
Likes:Earrings that are a keepsake of her late mother's
Dislikes:Octopuses. Indecisive men.

Game: Fatal Fury 2
Month/Day: December 10 (Arcade)



Kim Kaphwan

Fighting style:Tae kwon do
Birthdate:Dec. 21th
Birthplace:Korea
Height/Weight/BT:176cm/78kg/Type A
Hobbies:Karaoke
Favorite food:Korean barbecue. Kimchi
Forte in sports:Gymnastics
Likes:Wife and two children
Dislikes:Evil

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Year: 1993
Game: Samurai Spirits/Samurai Shodown
Date: July 7



Nakoruru

Fighting style:Dancing Sword Arts of the Shikanna-Kamui
Birthdate:Oct. 10th
Birthplace:Ainumoshiri-Kamuikotan
Height/Weight/BT:5shaku,1sun (153cm)/Not saying/Type AB
Hobbies:Listening to the voice of nature
Favorite food:—
Forte in sports:—
Likes:The Kamuikotan forests and animals
Dislikes:Evil humans who pollute nature

Year: 2004
Game: Dragon Gal
Month: November (Pachinko Slot)



Mui Mui

Fighting style:Kung-Fu
Birthdate:Mar. 12th
Birthplace:China (the past)
Height/Weight/BT:147cm/A secret/Type B
Hobbies:Eating tours
Favorite food:Nikuman
Forte in sports:Foot races
Likes:Pui Pui
Dislikes:Bad guys

Year: 2007
Game: Sky Love
Month: February (Pachinko Slot)



Love Heart

Fighting style:Like Airstream Arts
Birthdate:—
Birthplace:Another World (one with sky pirates)
Height/Weight/BT:170cm/55kg/Type O
Hobbies:Knitting, gambling
Favorite food:Duck sauté
Forte in sports:Lacrosse
Likes:Her father, the Peace Sky Pirates
Dislikes:Falcon (her enemy)

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

New King of Fighters XIV Trailer Introduces Team Women Fighters: Mai, King, and Alice

With the game merely days away, Atlus drops what will probably be the last trailer before the game officially launches. There are players who have gotten their hands on the title early, and a lot of players have been slaving over the demo to explore the new game, but most of us won’t be getting our hands on the full game until next week.

The trailer this time around features the beautiful brawlers King, Mai, and the new fighter Alice. Mai and King are longstanding members of the KOF franchise and are pretty well known–especially with Mai being in the PSN demo–but Alice is a fresh face, outside of Pachinko machines















Meet Team K’ In the Latest King of Fighters XIV Trailer: K’, Kula, and Maxima

Looks like Atlus wasn’t quite done with us today after all: closely following the Team Women Fighters trailer from earlier, PlayStation now brings us the official trailer for Team K’. Check out the fighting styles of fiery K’ (literally burning to fight), cheery but cold (as in actually icy) Kula, and the cyborg Maxima–think twice before taking on a man with a laser cannon in his chest.















Source: shoryuken & eventhubs

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

PROLOGUE STORY

One early afternoon in South Town, the voice of a woman in a bewitching outfit echoed loudly through a branch of the Illusion bar, an establishment run by King.

"Hey, listen to this! So Andy went and teamed up with Terry and that guy in the short-shorts without telling me again. Leaving Terry aside, what's so good about short-shorts guy?" "Well, he's pretty good, isn't he? Not as good as me, of course." "If that's the case, I'm just going to have to win and show them! I'm a way better teammate than Joe!" "Though you do this every time, you do pretty well."

Although Mai had been angry in the past over her inability to team up with Andy, there was no one else around that day to calm her down today, so King took up the task alone.

"Of course I do! That's why I've decided to participate in KOF! Where's Yuri?" "Supposedly, she'll be on the Kyokugenryu team this time. I heard she's off in the mountains for special training now. Sounds tough." "Then who will be our final member? Oh, what about Mary and Hinako and the others!?" "Mary and Vanessa have to work. And you refused Hinako and Kasumi and the rest because you were supposed to be teaming up with Andy, remember?" "No way... We don't have much time until we need to register! I wonder if I could get them to join up right now." "I doubt it. Hinako and the others were just saying they had something to take care of, now. What about just watching this time?" "No! I absolutely have to beat him! I could find someone that wants to join anywhere. I'm going to go look for them!"

Mai downed a full glass and jumped to her feet. Just then, a woman seated at the table closest to the bar spoke up, as though she had been waiting for an opening.

"Hi! I'll join your team!" "They really are anywhere... Anyway, who are you?" "I'm Alice. My name's starting to get around South Town." "Alice... Oh, I've heard of you. There have been rumors lately of a girl who uses Terry's and they guys' moves in her own personal style." "That sounds kind of like Yuri. Well, whatever. Apparently, you can fight decently, so you're on the team if you can land a hit on me." "OK! I'm going to go all-out."

Alice seized the initiative when King gave the starting signal, and suddenly launched a massive attack. But Mai dodged as though dancing around it, and her expression showed just a hint of disappointment.

"You're green. There's no way a big technique like that will connect. *Sigh*... We're finished here."

Mai launched a Ryuuenbu while Alice was still off balance, but Alice dodged the halfhearted attack at the last moment.

(Whoa! I can't believe she dodged from that stance...)

"Hyaaa! Diving Tackle!"

Alice's technique connected beautifully, taking advantage of Mai's momentary confusion.

"Wow, regardless of how much Mai let her guard down, you're as good as the rumors said." "Oww... You have great instincts. I'm looking forward to working with you! We're going to beat Terry and the short-shorts guy together, and really prove who's strongest!" "Of course! We'll show Terry our true strength, no matter what! Just wait and see!" "Great, Alice! That's the spirit! Now, let's drink and celebrate the birth of our new team!" "Yaaay!!" "Wow, she's unusually energetic. Still, for all my talk, there are opponents I don't want to lose to, either. I understand how she feels." "King, drink with us! Celebrate the birth of our new team!"

And thus, with the addition of one newbie, a team of Women Fighters was born with a passion for defeating Terry, Joe, and Ryo (?).











KING

King is a female fighter dressed brilliantly in men's clothing. She fights with her own style of Muay Thai kickboxing. Taking advantage of her tall physique, she specializes in a variety of kicks. She is recognized as a leader among the female fighters. She is also the owner of the "Illusion" bar.

Year: 1992
Game: Art of Fighting
Month/Day: September 24 (Arcade & Neo Geo)

Fighting style:Muay Thai kickboxing
Birthdate:Apr. 8th
Birthplace:France
Height/Weight/BT:175cm/59kg/Type A
Hobbies:Collecting wine glasses, making original cocktails
Favorite food:Vegetables, wine
Forte in sports:Billiards
Likes:Her kid brother, her pet cat (named Marron)
Dislikes:Grubby guys (like Jack)











MAI SHIRANUI

Mai is a kunoichi and successor of the Shiranui style of ninja arts. Her opponents are at the mercy of her graceful movements and fascinating attire. Using large fans as weapons, her fighting style is to "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee". The future of her romantic relationship with Andy is on her mind...

Game: Fatal Fury 2
Month/Day: December 10 (Arcade)

Fighting style:Shiranui style of ninja arts
Birthdate:Jan. 1st
Birthplace:Japan
Height/Weight/BT:165cm/48kg/Type B
Hobbies:Cooking (making Japanese lunch boxes)
Favorite food:Rice cake soup, sweet-red-bean-covered rice balls
Forte in sports:Battledore and shuttlecock (Japanese badminton)
Likes:Ornamental hairpin that's her grandmother's keepsake
Dislikes:Spiders











ALICE

Wanting to be like Terry Bogard, Alice picked up her own fighting style from those of the fighters gathered in South Town. Although still rough, her outstanding physique and sense for fighting will make her formidable with time. She is known for her cheerful and somewhat irresponsible personality.

Year: 2006
Game: Garou Densetsu The Legend of the Wild Wolf
Month/Day: October 17 (Pachinko Slot)

Fighting style:Self-taught South Town Arts
Birthdate:Jun. 16th
Birthplace:America & Japan
Height/Weight/BT:158cm/43kg/Type AB
Hobbies:Dancing
Favorite food:Bananas
Forte in sports:Basketball
Likes:A Terry doll
Dislikes:Broccoli

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

PROLOGUE STORY

A glowing orb illuminated the surrounding area as the only source of light in a dark alley. A man knelt before the source of this light, breathless. His appearance suggested he was a leader of some sort.

"Now, it is done..."

The man was struck by a final blow and fell as Maxima appeared behind him, dragging one of the man's comrades. "Looks like you've finished up over there, too."

As NESTS survivors, Maxima and his companions were subject to a manhunts, but the majority of their wanted posters had now been taken down in exchange for their strategic aid to Heidern and his forces. While this ended their status as suspected terrorist fugitives, it did not put an end to the shadowy organizations pursuing them for the top-of-the-line NESTS cyber technology incorporated into their bodies.

K', noticing that his sunglasses had been knocked askew in the previous fight, swore as he adjusted them. "That was one irritating bastard." "Absolutely. Anyway, these guys were using weaponry I've never seen before." Maxima frowned on noting the advanced level of technology used in their attackers' weaponry. "It doesn't matter. We'll just burn everything and put an end to this." "Come on now, don't be like that. It's worth investigating. After all, I don't have any records of this technology in my database."

His database held information on all sorts of organizations. The only technologies it did not hold records on were those kept under incredibly tight security, or unverified new technologies that remained undisclosed to the public.

"...Hmph."

A ringing cell phone broke the moment of silence.

"Hey old man, we got a big problem!!" Kula's voice echoed from the phone's speakers and through the area with a hint of panic in it. "What's wrong!? Did something happen?" Thoughts of the previous attackers wormed through the back of Maxima's mind on after hearing the tone of her voice. "Yeah, there's no more ice cream in the freezer. Could you get some when you come back? Like, a lot of it!!" K', who had been just as worried as Maxima, replied harshly once he realized it was for nothing. "What!?" "Our little princess says to bring ice cream." "I hear her! Whatever, this is ridiculous." "Oh, and Seirah was saying to watch out for people with weird machines and weapons. Maybe she was talking about you old guys, huh?" "Definitely."

K' twisted his lips, and a hint of a smile drifted over his face.

"O-Old guys, huh... And she called my brand new suit a weird machine..." "Oh, and there was a message for K' from the old bandanna man on Seirah's team! He said that former members of NESTS will be appearing in this KOF tournament. But he also said you could just stay home and rest if that scared you."

K' sucked his teeth in irritation.

"Tsch, just when I thought the drunkard wasn't gonna to bother me, that meathead geezer bugs me instead... I just can't catch a break." "What will you do, partner?" "Let's sign up! They said they'd give me ice cream, too. I'll look out for you if you're scared, okay?" "What a brat... I can handle this by myself."

Ignoring Kula's excited voice as it echoed from the phone, K' vanished into the darkness of the alley.













Debut: The King of Fighters 99
Date: July 22, 1999 (Arcade)

K'

K' is a modified human with genes transplanted from Kyo Kusanagi by the secret organization NESTS. He wields the ability to manipulate fire, a power he controls with his right hand glove. His personality is a mix of introversion and bluntness. He continues fighting in order to reclaim his lost memories.

Fighting style:Pure violence
Birthdate:Unknown
Birthplace:Unknown
Height/Weight/BT:183cm/65kg/Unknown
Hobbies:None
Favorite food:Beef jerky
Forte in sports:None (hates exercise)
Likes:None
Dislikes:KOF tournaments, sweets











MAXIMA

Maxima is a cyborg remodeled by NESTS. With 80% of his body comprised of machinery, he is equipped with weaponry everywhere. His fighting ability is far beyond that of any human. As a loyal intellectual full of heart, he also understands K' well.

Fighting style:"M Style" of fighting arts
Birthdate:Mar. 2nd
Birthplace:Canada
Height/Weight/BT:204cm/219kg/Type A
Hobbies:Motorcycle touring
Favorite food:Any kind of sweets
Forte in sports:Rugby
Likes:His sideburns
Dislikes:Fermented soybeans, indecisive people













Debut: The King of Fighters 2000
Date: July 26, 2000 (Arcade)

KULA DIAMOND

Kula is a modified human engineered by NESTS in order to oppose K'. She is able to instantly freeze the moisture in the air. As a result of her remodeling, she appears to be younger than she actually is. After the fall of NESTS she made peace with K' and began operating alongside him.

Fighting style:Anti-K' Arts
Birthdate:May. 29th
Birthplace:Unknown
Height/Weight/BT:169cm/48kg/Unknown
Hobbies:Collecting some parts for amending "Candy"
Favorite food:Strawberry sorbets, sweets
Forte in sports:Skating
Likes:"Candy"
Dislikes:Crowds of people and fire

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

King of Fighters 14 Dream Match exhibition results ft. Sako, Justin Wong, Go1 and Ogawa

we've got the King of Fighters 14 Dream Match exhibition happening, with four top players from other games being approached by SNK to participate in a King of Fighters 14 exhibition event.

The four players participating are HORI|Sako, EG|Justin Wong, HM|Go1 and Ogawa.

at 2:19:00

xhttps://www.twitch.tv/floe/v/84449321

King of Fighters 14 — Results

1. HM|Go1 (Mai, Kyo, Iori)
2. EG|Justin Wong (Mai, Iori, Kyo)
3. HORI|Sako (Shun'ei, King of Dinosaurs, Mai)
4. Ogawa (Mai, Kyo, Iori)

King of Fighters 14 — Battle log

• HM|Go1 (Mai, Kyo, Iori) beat EG|Justin Wong (Mai, Iori, Kyo).

• EG|Justin Wong (Mai, Iori, Kyo) beat HORI|Sako (Shun'ei, King of Dinosaurs, Mai).
Note: After the original round robin was over, EG|Justin Wong and HORI|Sako were tied for 2nd place, and as such had to play a rematch to decide who would get to challenge Go1 for the championship.

• HM|Go1 (Mai, Kyo, Iori) beat Ogawa (Mai, Kyo, Iori).

• HORI|Sako (Shun'ei, Mai, King of Dinosaurs) beat EG|Justin Wong (Mai, Iori, Kyo).

• EG|Justin Wong (Mai, Iori, Kyo) beat HM|Go1 (Mai, Kyo, Iori).

• HORI|Sako (Shun'Ei, King of Dinosaurs, Mai) beat Ogawa (Mai, Kyo, Iori).

• EG|Justin Wong (Mai, Iori, Kyo) beat Ogawa (Mai, Kyo, Iori).

• HM|Go1 (Mai, Iori, Kyo) beat HORI|Sako (Shun'ei, King of Dinosaurs, Mai).

Source: eventhubs

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

King of Fighters XIV’s Day One Patch Will Contain Online Tweaks & Balance Changes; Fuzzy Guard to Be Removed in a Later Patch

Release day patches are a common occurrence in today’s gaming landscape. With how long it takes to put a game through console certification, few developers can make their deadlines without having one, and The King of Fighters XIV will be no exception.

We already know that legacy controller support will be included in the patch; however, this isn’t all that’s coming. Lead designer Hidetoshi Ishizawa, more commonly known as Neo_G has tweeted some details about the upcoming day one patch.

Among these changes are some additional tweaks to the game’s online play. Whether or not he’s referring to the game’s actual netcode (which early reports have stated as being quite good), or if these are just adjustments to the online modes, is not yet known.

More interesting however is the fact that the day one patch will also contain some balance changes. This means that gameplay and balance impressions that players who have acquired from early copies of the game–through the broken street date–will be outdated at launch. For interested players, these balance changes will be previewed at the premier events that SNK is holding in Tokyo and Osaka this weekend.

In addition to these, King of Fighters XIV’s game designer Hayato Watanabe announced during the KOFXIV Dream Match Exhibition Tournament that the fuzzy guard instant overhead that was discovered in the game’s demo was unintended. He stated that they will be removing this in a later patch, as soon as they figure out the best way to take it out.

More common in Capcom and Arc System Works games, this is the first time that “fuzzy guard” has been found in the King of Fighters series. As for how it works, this is to the way blocking is programmed. When standing to block a jump in or overhead, and then immediately crouching to try and block low, the hurt boxes for the standing position still remain. This allows characters perform an instant overhead with the correct timing. You can check this out in Dune’s video below.

Interestingly enough, aside from this instance being the first time “fuzzy guard” has been found in a KoF game, it’s actually easier to pull off here as well. This is because a blocked jumping C + D attack leaves the standing hurtbox active for a very long time.

Source: shoryuken

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

Jul 20, 2016 2:37:23 GMT -5 The Big Daddy C-Master said:

Has anybody played the Kof Demo yet?

I've spent a couple of time playing KOFXIV demo on the PS4 here are My experience with the game (plus saw some combos of KOFXIV): I honestly was having amount of fun playing the game ranging from playing both Team & 1v1, and have been practicing some combos (mainly with Sylvie) ranging from using some standard attacks then connect with specials, using specials then connect with another special, and even connect Supers with Climax Supers (which they can do tons of damage).

Part of the game controls are the 4 buttons you know from previous KOF games, the only special thing is the LP (square) has some auto combos which you do basic attacks & connect to a special or if you have meter Super (with 0 input needed) although from what I've "tried" you can't cancel with another Supers (mainly what super combos I know from Sylvie is do 2X D,DF,F press any kicks for Magneto Trapo! which is a type capture then do 2x D,DF,F press double punches to do Paula Experiment as soon as you send the opponent to the ground.) unless if just pressing only LP doesn't work.  Then you have the Max Mode when you press R1 button thats where you can do EX versions of your special or just use a super to cancel the mode similar to what KOFXIII has. When your doing Supers you can do its Level 1 variation where you can do decent amount of damage which requires the following command press any attack button, for a Level 2 which is an enhanced Super where you do the same command as Level 1 but you have to press both attack buttons (like double punch or kick), and last but not least Climax Super which is Level 3 which works exactly like Level 2 Super do a certain command & press double attack button to do tons of damage.

The way how you do combos is going to require bit of practice to getting it down but bit easy to learn (unless you want to go for more longer combos), and do tons of damage especially with Supers & Climax like for example (Sylvie) you can do any light attack connect with D,DB,B press HP and connect with a B,D,DB press HK or do light attack connect with a Level 1 Super D,DF,F press any kicks then do 2x D,DF,F press double punches to do a Level 2 Super to rain lighting all over the oppoent (you can do another 2x D,DF,F press double punches do nearly wipeout amount of health if you have 5 Meter). Even connect Supers are pretty easy as long as you know how to do them with some timing, I'd recommend some practice to see which can do tons of damage (or watch some combos to give yourself an idea). Also to note when playing in Team Battle your Max Meter & Levels with limit depend on the order where 1st character gets a small amount of Max Meter & Level Max is 3, 2nd character gets a decent amount of Max Meter & Level Max is 4, and 3rd character gets a large amount of Max Meter & Level Max is 5.

That is My experience with the game itself, characters I'm going to plan on trying to find some videos or pictures to show to properly display & explain the moves.

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

It looks fast paced and like it has a heavy emphasis on fishing for huge damage combos so I'm sure I'll see even more to come once the game is released.

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

Early King of Fighters XIV Day One Balance Patch Impressions: Mai Nerfs, Dinosaur Buffs

As previously reported, The King of Fighters XIV will be receiving some balance changes alongside its release day patch. Now, while we don’t exactly know what these changes entail yet, some details have emerged from SNK’s recent “world premiere” events in Japan. A recent post by the Professor over at the MadMan’s Café shares some details regarding the changes to two of the game’s characters: Mai Shiranui and the King of Dinosaurs.

Mai Shiranui in KOFXIV is looking to be one of her strongest incarnations–too strong in fact, based on the changes to her. The nerfs mainly have to do with her fans as they have now been made somewhat easier to jump over. In addition to this, her grounded blowback attack (press C and D together) is now negative on block.

The King of Dinosaurs redesign of Tizoc has always been a popular one among fans of the series. However, some have stated that he felt a bit weak in the preview builds. To help address this, SNK is increasing his walk speed come launch day.

In addition to these, game designer Hidetoshi “Neo_G” Ishizawa addressed comments about other characters (such as Andy) being too strong by stating that the characters in the game have been balanced so that they all feel strong, and that he wants to see them in the hands of players before thinking about making any further balance changes.

Source: shoryuken

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

Giant power beams, Mature's makeup of death, and a puppy: All of King of Fighters 14's story mode cinematic cut scenes and Climax super moves

King of Fighters 14 is being officially released tomorrow on PlayStation 4, and fans have already started uploading content from the newest SNK Playmore title.

CVE Gaming has already went ahead and put together two compilations: One featuring all of the game's story mode cinematic cut scenes and the other showing all fighters' Climax super moves.

We don't want to spoil anything for those who want to be surprised, so we won't go into detail about what these two videos entail.

www.eventhubs.com/images/2016/aug/22/luongs-climax-super-move-king-fighters-14/

www.eventhubs.com/images/2016/aug/22/king-fighters-14-story-mode-cinematic/





Source: eventhubs

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

King of Fighters World Premiere Tokyo Footage: Nemo vs. Kindevu, Development Team Interview

SNK recently held a series of “world premiere” events for The King of Fighters XIV in Osaka and Tokyo, Japan. The events were the first time many players would be able to experience the full release build of The King of Fighters XIV, complete with the balance changes that are coming to the game via a release day patch.

For those who missed the live stream of the events, Gato Ray has uploaded the archive from the Tokyo event’s stream onto his YouTube channel. Highlights include a special guest match between Nemo and Kindevu. While both players are more known for other games, both are also veterans of The King of Fighters series.

In addition to this, the footage also contains an interview with some members of the development team, specifically artist Eisuke Ogura, and battle designer Hidetoshi “Neo_G” Ishizawa.

For those looking for specific parts of the stream, the Nemo versus Kindevu match starts at 28 minutes, meanwhile more event matches start at 1 hour and 3 minutes. Finally, the interview with Ogura and Ishizawa starts at 1 hour and 41 minutes. (Its all in Japanese no subtitles)



Source: shoryuken

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

The King of Fighters XIV Gets a Huge Gameplay Video from PlayStation Underground

Sony has released the latest installment of PlayStation Underground and today the main attraction is the upcoming PS4 exclusive The King of Fighters XIV.

The video is over 20 minutes long and it features game-play with various characters from the game’s full roster and not just those available in the free demo. The matches aren’t particularly heated but the game looks very fast, engaging and exciting. The character select screen looks awesome. While I’ll miss the 2D visual style just like everyone else, this game has a bit of a unique visual aesthetic on its own, wouldn’t you say?



Source: dualshockers

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

PS4 Gets (Nearly) Free The King of Fighters XIV “Gals’ Fighters” Dynamic Theme

Today Atlus USA released a new dynamic theme for PS4 related to The King of Fighters XIV and titled “Gals’ Fighters.” As you can imagine, it features the girls of the game.

It can be found here on the North American PlayStation Store, that also got a new ShareFactory theme dedicated to the game. The theme is nearly free, costing only $0.01.

















Source: dualshockers

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

That image resizer really cleaned up the site and made the browsing much better. I like the results a lot.

[Nyu Nozomi Hyuga]

'The foundation is good, the connection CAN be perfect' - King of Fighters 14 netcode impressions from VesperArcade yield hit-or-miss results

King of Fighters 14 is finally upon us, and the question that's been burning on everyone's mind during the whole development is about to be answered - "How's the netcode?"

VesperArcade, frequent contributors to everything fighting game-related, have given us their qualified opinion, explaining what goes right and what goes wrong with the netcode.

The basic gist of it is that it's hit-or-miss and can be really, really good sometimes, but it's kind of hard to discern when good connections are going to be established based on the bars in the game.



Source: eventhubs

[The Big Daddy C-Master]

I really hope that it ends up being improved to be the best that it can. It can't afford to have major flaws in netcode after what happened with XIII.