Happy New Year for SNK's handheld

Sonic? Metal Slug 2? SNK's first-quarter line-up for their Neo Geo Pocket Color is looking mighty impressive, with no less than 12 titles set for UK release over the next few months.

Neo 21 - January 21
SNK vs Capcom Card Fighters - February 11
Capcom vs SNK Card Fighters - February 11
SNK vs Capcom Millennium Match - February 11
Dive Alert - February 18
Sonic The Hedgehog - February 25
Magical Drop - March
Gal Fighters - March
Baseball 2000 - March
Metal Slug 2 - April
Last Blade - April
Ikari Returns - May

The titles are expected to retail for £24.99 each, except for SNK vs Capcom Millennium Match, which will be £29.99.

Not bad, eh? We'll be getting the software in any time now, so you can expect the full lowdown over the next few weeks.