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Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight NeoGeo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 1 Review
Published 3/17/2021
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NeoGeo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 1
Four stellar games have been added to the six already on sale for a total of 10 amazing classics for you to enjoy! This selection includes the following games: - SNK GALS' FIGHTERS - SAMURAI SHODOWN! 2 - KING OF FIGHTERS R-2 - THE LAST BLADE: Beyond the Destiny - FATAL FURY FIRST CONTACT - SNK VS. CAPCOM: THE MATCH OF THE MILLENNIUM - METAL SLUG 1ST MISSION - METAL SLUG 2ND MISSION - DARK ARMS: Beast Buster 1999 - BIG TOURNAMENT GOLF
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