We’ve known for some time that SNK would be bringing over classic Neo Geo games to the Wii Virtual Console in Japan but have had no solid confirmation that the games would be released here in the states. Until now that is.

SNK sent word that the games will indeed be released on the Virtual Console here in the US. When? PR didn’t specify a release date, but we’re hoping within the next few weeks. The initial lineup will include Fatal Fury, World Heroes and Art of Fighting. Each title is expected to go for 900 Wii Points.

SNK to Release Classic NEOGEO Arcade Games on Wiiâ„¢ Virtual Consoleâ„¢

Wall, NJ – September 12, 2007 – SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION, the U.S. publishing arm of the SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION, today announced that the Company will release several of their greatest NEOGEO arcade games via the Virtual Console™ feature on Wii™. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download these classic games through the Wii Shop Channel. D4Enterprise, Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, will manage the release of the titles.

Key NEOGEO titles will include “Fatal Fury,” “World Heroes,” and “Art of Fighting.” Each title is expected to cost 900 Wii Points. More titles will follow over the coming months.

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