SNK (SNK Playmore)

SNK, originally known as Shin Nihon Kikaku, is a Japanese video game company famous for developing classic arcade games in the 1980s and 1990s. It's best known for its fighting game franchises, including "The King of Fighters," "Fatal Fury," and the "Metal Slug" series. SNK pioneered hardware for arcade machines and introduced the Neo Geo console, which offered arcade-quality games at home. The company has become a significant part of gaming history, celebrated for its innovative gameplay, distinctive characters, and contributions to the fighting game genre. SNK continues to develop and release games today.