Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The NEO-GEO AES Plus is dropping November 12th, 2026; but not every classic SNK-era game is going to make the cut. In this video, I break down 5 games from the Neo Geo library that have zero chance of showing up in the lineup on the AES Plus, and explain exactly why each one is stuck in licensing limbo forever.
From Sega/Sammy ownership issues to movie actor likeness rights to lost manga licenses, the reasons are as wild as some of these games themselves.
Games covered:
Matrimelee
Double Dragon (Neo Geo)
Legend of Success Joe
Viewpoint
Eight Man (8-Man)
Some of these are genuine losses, and some we are honestly not missing much. But if you want to experience any of these, your best bet is an emulator, because they are not coming back anytime soon.
Excited for the NEO-GEO AES Plus? Drop a comment below with which game YOU wish could make the list. Subscribe for more Neo Geo deep dives, reviews, and retro gaming content.
The NEO-GEO AES Plus is dropping November 12th, 2026; but not every classic SNK-era game is going to make the cut. In this video, I break down 5 games from the Neo Geo library that have zero chance of showing up in the lineup on the AES Plus, and explain exactly why each one is stuck in licensing limbo forever.
From Sega/Sammy ownership issues to movie actor likeness rights to lost manga licenses, the reasons are as wild as some of these games themselves.
Games covered:
Matrimelee
Double Dragon (Neo Geo)
Legend of Success Joe
Viewpoint
Eight Man (8-Man)
Some of these are genuine losses, and some we are honestly not missing much. But if you want to experience any of these, your best bet is an emulator, because they are not coming back anytime soon.
Excited for the NEO-GEO AES Plus? Drop a comment below with which game YOU wish could make the list. Subscribe for more Neo Geo deep dives, reviews, and retro gaming content.
