News Release

February 12th, 2016 SNK PLAYMORE CORP.

iOS / Android application “METAL SLUG DEFENSE” Addition of "Area Tasks" to classic METAL SLUG Heroes!

Valentine's Day limited Units join the battle!

SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION (Corporate HQ: Suita-city, Osaka, Japan, Company, President & CEO: Koichi Toyama) is proud to announce the release of a new update to the iPhone & Android application “METAL SLUG DEFENSE”.

“METAL SLUG DEFENSE” is the latest installment in the legendary 2D run-and-gun game series “METAL SLUG” and its first entry as a tower defense / strategy game. “METAL SLUG DEFENSE” has been already downloaded and played by more than 29 million* users since its release on May 1st, 2014. This new update, available from today for both iOS and Android devices, welcomes the new “Area Task” feature to the popular Co-op Battles game mode, and to be enjoyed with other players. Clear both “Score Attack” and “Clear Rank Attack” task types to obtain a multitude of rewards. Clear successfully all the Tasks, and numerous nostalgic hero characters from the “METAL SLUG” Series will join the gorgeous roster of “METAL SLUG DEFENSE”! Lastly, original “Valentine’s Day” Unit characters will also join the battle during a limited time! * Total amount of downloads of the game on iOS and Android (with the exception of China) *This number doesn’t take in account several downloads done on the same user account.

Version-up overview: ■Description: 1) Addition of an “Area Task” feature! ・ Get rewarded each time you clear “Score Attack” and “Clear Rank Attack” missions in Co-op Battles ・ Clear all the “Tasks” to get Series’ legendary hero characters as Units! ・ “Walter” and “Tyler” from “METAL SLUG ADVANCE”, and “Gimlet” and “Red Eye” from “METAL SLUG 2nd MISSSION” join the battle! 2) New Valentine’s Day Limited-Time Units (Valentine’s Day Nadia) 3) New Special Missions ■Launch date: Android / iOS ver.: February 12th, 2016 ■Gameplay video: https://youtu.be/yjvo_zzsY4s

TITLE DETAILS: ■ Title: METAL SLUG DEFENSE ■ Release Date: May 1st, 2014 (iOS & Android) ■ Genre: Tower Defense ■ Price: Free to Play (with the presence of in-app purchases) ■ Marketplace : Apple App Store / Google Play ■Copyright Info: ©SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. *All company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

App Store Download URL: https://itunes.apple.com/en/app/id857449903?mt=8 Google Play Download URL: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.snkplaymore.android003 “METAL SLUG DEFENSE” Official Website: http://www.snkplaymore.co.jp/us/games/apps/metalslug_defense/

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