'Metal Slug Anthology' heading to PS2

Atari has announced it is bringing successful Wii and PSP compilation Metal Slug Anthology to the PlayStation 2 next month.

Debuting in the arcades on the Neo Geo MVS arcade system back in April 1996, the Metal Slug series has become one of the most-loved arcade and console gaming franchises.

The anthology pack comprises of seven games in the franchise, including Metal Slug, Metal Slug 2, Metal Slug X, Metal Slug 3, Metal Slug 4, Metal Slug 5 and the latest addition to the series, Metal Slug 6.

The series has long been regarded as the bench mark of side-scrolling purity, and stands proud as one of the most important 2D platform-shooters on today’s current gaming platforms.

"The Metal Slug franchise is synonymous with frantic arcade action and over the top exciting gun play," said Peter Rollinson, product manager at Ignition Entertainment. "PlayStation 2 owning fans can also now experience the thrills that this popular franchise has to offer".