March 14^th, 2005 (12:21pm) - SNK Playmore has announced that the special edition bundle pack of Metal Slug 4 & 5 will now be available for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in the early summer for a suggested retail price of $39.99. Both Metal Slug 4 & 5 deliver that timeless and classic 2D side-scrolling shooter action.

In Metal Slug 4, a cyber-terrorist group has unleashed an international computer virus with the goal of hijacking the world’s militaries. Join Marco, Fio, and new Metal Slug team members, Trevor and Nadia, as they try to stop the distribution of the virus before it’s too late.

A disc containing Metal Slug secrets has been stolen in Metal Slug 5, after a research installation is attacked by unknown forces. Marco, Tarma, Eri and Fio must enter "The Corridor of Fire" to recover the secrets and destroy the paramilitary syndicate known as the Ptolemaic Army.

"This is a must own collection for PlayStation 2 and Xbox owners who love the Metal Slug franchise" said Ben Herman, SNK Playmore USA Corp. President. "Metal Slug has always been one of SNK’s most popular franchises, and Metal Slug 4 and 5 are two of the best in the series."

Metal Slug 4 features include:
" Take the battle to the air, sea and land as you once again battle Morden’s forces
" Six challenging stages and a wide array of unique enemies
" Famous non-stop, fast paced Metal Slug action
" Play as returning favorite characters Marco and Fio or brand new characters Trevor and Nadia
" Extensive power-ups of over-the-top weaponry, health and ammo
" Fight off huge boss characters on each level and battle massive end bosses

Metal Slug 5 features include:
" Five massive stages and all new enemies
" Take up arms against this ultimate weapon of destruction "The Doomsday Machine" that fuses the mysterious power of ancient ruins with that of Metal Slug science
" Wage an assault on the enemy’s underwater stronghold.
" Find a factory producing robotic weapons developed from the Government Army’s data for next-generation Metal Slugs.