SNK plans to open another temporary location test for Metal Slug 5 in Japan later this month. In fact, there will be three tests of the next Neo Geo-powered arcade game in the popular side-scrolling shooter series, taking place over the weekend of October 24-26.

The tests will be held at the following arcades:

Tokyo: Ikebukuro GIGO Osaka: Chateau EX Fukuoka: Casino Kyoumachi

If, on the off chance, you happen to be in the neighborhood over that weekend, drop by any of those three to check out the new Slug in action. The finished game has yet to acquire an official release date -- SNK says it will arrive in Japanese amusement centers "one of these days" -- but distributors point towards a release in November.

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