WORLD HEROES ANTHOLOGY ships for the PlayStation 2

SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION, the U.S. publishing arm of the SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION, today announced WORLD HEROES ANTHOLOGY for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system is shipping to retailers across North America.

WORLD HEROES ANTHOLOGY is the complete collection (on one disc) of one of SNK's most popular 2D fighting game series, WORLD HEROES. The titles included are: WORLD HEROES, WORLD HEROES 2, WORLD HEROES 2 JET, and WORLD HEROES PERFECT. Follow the storyline of Dr. Brown, a scientist, who having perfected a time machine has organized a fighting tournament throughout all of history to truly see who the best fighter of all time is. True to this plot many of the fighters are based on actual historical figures.

"We're very excited about bringing out this collection" said Ben Herman, President of SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION. The WORLD HEROES series has always been a favorite amongst SNK fans. So now, not only do our fans get what they've been waiting for but also new gamers can now experience what makes SNK so great."

About SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION:
Headquartered in Osaka, Japan, SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION (SNK) develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software in Japan, North America, Europe and Asia. Founded in 1978, SNK is one of the largest privately held interactive entertainment content providers in the world. Known for such franchises as THE KING OF FIGHTERS, METAL SLUG, and SAMURAI SHODOWN SNK continues to be an industry leader by focusing on their rich arcade history. More information on SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION can be found at www.snkplaymore.co.jp SNK PLAYMORE USA is a wholly owned subsidiary of SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION with offices in Wall, NJ. It handles operations in North America including publishing, marketing, development and localization. More information on SNK PLAYMORE USA can be found at www.snkplaymoreusa.com