I've just added another 3 issues of Neo Geo Freak magazine to the download section of the site. That's a combined total of more than 400 pages. The magazines feature in-depth features for games like Real Bout Fatal Fury 2 and KOF '97, loads of SNK artwork, walkthroughs including for Samurai Shodown RPG, move lists, cheats, fan art, cartoons and interviews with SNK character voice actors.

Well worth downloading them and taking a look! Also the issue I had scanned previously has now been re-uploaded at a better resolution and with around 30 pages rescanned.

Links:

- Neo Geo Freak magazine downloads -->

I was a bit late with this, sorry guys! x_x

Legend of Success Joe is probably the most notorious game on the system. It doesn't help that it has almost no redeeming features. @_@



Its actually based on an old manga series, Tomorrow Joe, Though I doubt the fans would be happy with this adaption....

Come join the discussion thread for more info!

Link: Legend of Success Joe Discussion Thread -->

Time for a new Game of the Week!

Metal Slug 4 was made after the fall of old SNK. As such, its usually considered inferior to its predecessors. With that said, I personally don't think its awful, either. Its very... different, to say the least. ^^;



Metal Slug 4 was also the first (and last) appearances of Trevor, and Nadia. They were to new characters who replaced Eri Kasamoto, and Tarma Roving, which needless to say, alienated some fans. ^^;

Come join the discussion thread for goodies! Or just to vent your anger on leaving out Eri and Tarma!

Link: Metal Slug 4 Discussion Thread -->

The magazine 'Neo Geo Freak' was published in Japan from March 1995 until November 2000. As the name suggests it focused exclusively on the Neo Geo and each issue featured previews, walkthroughs, cheats, cartoons and much more.

I've now uploaded two complete issues: 1996 Vol.7 and 1997 Vol.9. The first of these was scanned by Meppi whom I made contact with at another forum. His scans are of a high quality. The other issue I scanned myself. In addition I also added a Neo Geo Freak Tokyo Game Show Special produced by SNK Playmore in 2005 and also scanned by Meppi. Big thanks to Meppi for allowing me to add his scans to the site.

Also I've now added a download for the Neo Geo AES Japanese manual in pdf format and also an SNK software brochure from 1993 which I scanned.


Links:

- Neo Geo Freak magazine downloads -->

- AES console manual and SNK 1993 software brochure -->

RiKo sent in some new scans, which have been uploaded to the image gallery!



Added to the EDGE scans are reviews for Metal Slug 3 and Last Blade 2. The Games TM scans now include reviews for KoF 2002, KoF MI2, Metal Slug 5 and Last Hope plus a wee talk with NG:DEV TEAM who, as I'm sure you know, are the clever chaps behind Last Hope. And the RetroGamer scans have been updated too with reviews for Blues Journey, Magician Lord, Samurai Shodown Anthology and World Heroes Anthology. Phew.

As if that wasn't enough there's a 10 page RetroGamer Neo Geo special feature in it's very own gallery. Check out page 4 for a mention of NGFL. Well done Kaz!

Click the links below to check out the scans! Big thanks to RiKo for scanning and sending them in!


Links:

- RetroGamer 10 page NG special -->

- Edge Magazine Scans -->
- RetroGamer Magazine Scans -->
- Games TM Scans -->

Time for a new Game of the Week, and our first Playmore game!

Rage of the Dragons is an homage of sorts to Double Dragon on the NeoGeo. Its an interesting fighting game with a tag option, and juggles, so it definitely gets interesting! :3



I recommend it to people who are looking for a different type of fighting game. Oh! And it was made by the same people who worked on Power Instinct: Matrimelee, so PI: Matrimelee fans should be familiar with this type of game. ^^

Come join the discussion thread for more info!

Link: Rage of the Dragons Discussion Thread -->

Ah, and don't forget to join the Highscore challenge! We look forward to your scores. >:3

Rage of the Dragons Highscore Challenge -->

Hello, another update to Game of the Week!

Last Resort is an R-Type-like shooter released in 1992. Its seems to be overlooked in the NeoGeo library, compared to popular titles such as Blazing Star, and Pulstar. With that said, its not that bad at all, be sure to give it a try!



The first stage of the game is very reminiscient of the anime, Akira, so that should appeal to fans. I've never played this myself, so join the discussion thread instead! ;D

Link: Last Resort Discussion Thread -->

AES/NGH Manual and Insert Scans added



Over the last few days I've been adding many more AES/NGH manual scans to the site that I scanned a while ago. These are all in pdf format. In total another 35 manuals have now been added bringing the total up to 50 available for download.

Another of our members videotech has offered to start scanning manuals too which I will upload to the site in the future. I know how time consuming it is to scan them so big thanks to videotech for helping with this. It's greatly appreciated.

Also videotech has started to scan AES inserts too. I've added a new download section for them and added the first one for SVC Chaos. The quality of the scan is excellent. Very useful if you are missing an insert or have a damaged one.

Links:

AES/NGH Manual Scans -->

AES/NGH Insert Scans -->

Hello! Time for a new Game of the Week!

World Heroes 2 is an improvement over the original, it added more characters, stages, and gameplay additions. Though, it still might be too quirky for some. ^^;



Unfortunately, I haven't played this yet. Instead, come join the discussion thread for goodies~!

Link: World Heroes 2 Discussion Thread -->

New Game On The Way:

Looks like the NG:DEVTEAM (authors of The Last Hope) have announced a new homebrew game that they are working on for the Neo Geo. It's another shoot 'em up, this time vertically scrolling. It has apparently been mentioned in the latest issue of the German magazine M!Games. You can see some screenshots of it in this forum post. Good to see there is still some life left in the Neo, but I wonder how much this one will end up costing, as The Last Hope cart was a little pricey to say the least. Thanks to Reuart for the news!


New Poll:

Finally just a quick note to say that I changed the main site poll, as it has been a long time since it was updated, and I am curious to know how long people passing through here have been visiting NGFL. I'll try to update the poll a little bit more often again! :)


Also, this is my first proper news post in a while so I'd like to say thanks to eccentric cat and priest for keeping the Game of the Week and High Score Challenge going for all this time. Much appreciated guys! :)

Game of the Week time!

Samurai Shodown 2 is arguably the most popular NeoGeo game yet. And for good reason, its one of the best entries in the series yet! It also introduced fan favorites Genjuro Kibagami, and Cham-Cham.



Along with more characters, stages, refined gameplay, it also added a few secrets (chibi form, anyone? ;3) Its generally regarded as the best in the series, due to its balance, and lack of gimmicks, such as the Bust/Slash system for the later entries. ^^;

Come join the discussion thread for secrets you may've missed, or other goodies! ;D

Link: Samurai Shodown 2 Discussion Thread -->