{"title":"Metal Slug","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMetal Slug is surely one of the greatest names ever for a game franchise – but SNK’s classic shooter series is more than just a fun title. Across seven main games and numerous remakes and spin-offs, the small group of soldiers that feature in each game have dealt with enemy warriors, zombies, robots, aliens, and everything else that stood in their way with increasingly outlandish weapons. It’s got one of the most satisfying assault rifles in the history of gaming, some wild vehicles that you can pilot, and a cool, timeless cartoon art style. Metal Slug 3 is probably the series highlight, but you can’t go wrong, really.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"metal-slug-video-game-soundtrack-lp","title":"Metal Slug Video Game Soundtrack LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/345178254\u0026amp;color=%23bb4d00\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe METAL SLUG LP is the result of more than a year’s collaboration between Data Discs and the SNK Corporation, resulting in an exclusive soundtrack release for the Japanese publisher’s most iconic franchise and one of the most beloved shooters of all time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vinyl release features the complete music from the first entry in the series (\u003cem\u003eMetal Slug: Super Vehicle-001\u003c\/em\u003e), composed by Takushi Hiyamuta in 1996. Working together with the SNK Sound Team, the audio was sourced from an NEO-GEO development kit in Japan and then carefully mastered at Data Discs’ in-house studio in London. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe release comes packaged in a gatefold sleeve with accompanying double-sided lithographic insert, featuring rare artwork from the SNK's archives and a special translucent OBI strip with fluorescent Pantone print. A download code for the digital album in both lossy and lossless formats is also included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular version is the 180g opaque yellow coloured vinyl LP. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKLIST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA1. Intro \u003cem\u003e(Title Screen) \/ \u003c\/em\u003eA2. The Military System \u003cem\u003e(Operation Explanation \/ Ranking) \/ \u003c\/em\u003eA3. 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