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"You can't top The King (of Fighters XIII demo)!" - The King

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More On: The King of Fighters XIII
Atlus and SNK Playmore have announced today that The King of Fighters XIII demo is available right now on the Xbox 360 (PS3 on 12/13).  You get access to two teams (Team K' and Team Fatal Fury) and two stages (London, Airship).  The demo also offers online play so fans can try their hand at pwning noobs before the game goes to retail.  
 
Also announced today is that work is already underway on a patch that will improve the game's online functionality.  Full details and release timing have not been revealed yet, but will be as soon as possible.  For full details you can follow the jump or visit www.atlus.com/faithful, www.twitter.com/AtlusUSA, and www.facebook.com/AtlusUSA.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII DEMO NOW AVAILABLE ON XBOX LIVE, COMING 12/13 TO PLAYSTATION NETWORK; DEVELOPER ALREADY AT WORK ON NETCODE PATCH

Demo features six playable characters, two stages, and supports online play!

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA -- DECEMBER 8, 2011 -- ATLUS and SNK PLAYMORE today announced the availability of a demo for THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII, the latest entry in the legendary fighting franchise, for PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system (PS3™) and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. 
 
The demo, which is now available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace (initially only for Gold members) and will release for PlayStation Network on 12/13, offers fans two teams--Team K' (K', Kula, Maxima) and Team Fatal Fury (Terry, Andy, Joe)--and two stages (London, Airship), showing off the game's breathtaking artwork and providing ample proof that KOF XIII is the best playing game in the 15-plus year history of the series.  In addition to its generous roster, the demo also offers online play, giving fans an opportunity to try the demo with friends around the country.
 
Also today, ATLUS and developer SNK PLAYMORE confirmed that work is already underway on a patch that will further improve the game's online functionality.  Details regarding the update's content and release timing are not yet available, but additional information will be released as soon as possible.
 
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII is out now in North America for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 systems. For more info, visit http://www.atlus.com/kofxiii.
 
About THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII
With a roster featuring over 30 hand-drawn fighters, a number of detailed stages bursting with life, over a half dozen play modes, a refined fighting engine built for speed and complete with new moves and supers, a vastly improved Online mode, and a host of other additions, tweaks, and enhancements, THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII represents a rebirth for one of gaming's longest tenured franchises and one of the most popular fighting brands ever.
 
About ATLUS
Video game publisher ATLUS has established itself as one of its industry's most consistent, celebrated companies. With proven success across a variety of genres and platforms, including enthusiast-oriented games like the Shin Megami Tensei franchise of award-winning, fan beloved roleplaying games (including the hit Persona sub-series of games and the prestigious Nocturne), the groundbreaking, genre-defying Catherine, Demon's Souls, and the upcoming official video game adaptation of Game of Thrones (early 2012), ATLUS provides quality critically acclaimed interactive entertainment to a wide spectrum of customers.
ATLUS is a brand of Index Corporation and its privately held subsidiary Index Digital Media, Inc.
 
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