SNK Playmore has announced it will no longer be making pachislot machines, and is instead refocusing its business on game development and IP management.

In an official press release, SNKP said that moving forward the company will focus on mobile games and consumer games, mentioning Metal Slug Defense and the upcoming King of Fighters XIV as examples of each.

The company also said it holds globally recognized brands like Samurai Showdown, King of Fighters and Metal Slug, and will do more to monetize those brands going forward.

While this news certainly does not mean that fans should expect a torrent of new console titles in development from SNKP, this move will definitely give some players hope that the company is listening to its fans.