Punch Out Wii - General Discussion and Info

[j.elles]

Update
Official Trailer
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/40745.html

"the first half of 2009." is the word from the US press confrence apparently.
So it's coming fairly soon. I love punch out so i'm in for this. Huge fan.


IGN posted some pics. Here they are.

http://wiimedia.ign.com/wii/image/article/915/915787/punch-out-20081002025150358_640w.jpg

http://wiimedia.ign.com/wii/image/article/915/915787/punch-out-20081002025218716_640w.jpg

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http://wiimedia.ign.com/wii/image/article/915/915787/punch-out-20081002025204029_640w.jpg

http://wiimedia.ign.com/wii/image/article/915/915787/punch-out-20081002025211372_640w.jpg

http://wiimedia.ign.com/wii/image/article/915/915787/punch-out-20081002025235356_640w.jpg

http://wiimedia.ign.com/wii/image/article/915/915787/punch-out-20081002025142780_640w.jpg

http://wiimedia.ign.com/wii/image/article/915/915787/punch-out-20081002025158342_640w.jpg

http://i34.tinypic.com/20awcw1.jpg

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http://i37.tinypic.com/2utoql2.jpg

Hopefully some new boxers, and multiplayer with Wii speaks news that is forthcoming



http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/media/2008/10/punchoutlg2.jpg

[lilboo]

Looks great.
So this is a remake, yeah? (Not complaining! Just asking!)

[j.elles]

Looks like a remake but as of now no news on that front that's official.

[lilboo]

See, games that offer graphics like this make the Wii shine. It's when they try and go the 360/PS3 route (again just graphics) is when they fail.

I'm really liking the way this looks.
I am becoming a Wii supporter again :lol:

[dyeknom]

I really want to punch king hippo on his bandage.

[Strell]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/Einzell/POawyea.jpg

[shinryuu]

Am I the only one kinda doesn't want motion controls unless it really accurate, which it probably won't unless you have that WiiMotionPlus or a motion board?

[j.elles]

Am I the only one kinda doesn't want motion controls unless it really accurate, which it probably won't unless you have that WiiMotionPlus or a motion board?

I'm pretty sure no information on controls is out yet. I would like the Wii motion plus but I'm not so sure about the balance board. Maybe for a special mode but not required.

[DJSteel]

looks like Super Punchout...

[Strell]

Now that I think about it....I wonder if Glass Joe is related to Guybrush Threepwood?

[The Crotch]

Little Mac's portrait looks a little... um... black.

[fatez]

the controls for the game was originally simple... even with the current controller i think it could handle it fairly well. i mean all they really need is a simple shake or something on the wiimote and nunchuck to stimulate left or right jab and maybe hold down a or b for uppercuts. i wont go into defense but that could be fairly simple aswell.

[Strell]

Little Mac's portrait looks a little... um... black.

I wanted to link to the thread where someone was surprised that CheapyD wasn't black because his portrait looked a little dark, but it appears to have been baleeted.

Also, no response to Guybrush Threepwood? That fast connection aint helpin' yer cred, boy.

[j.elles]

updated with trailer. Official one, not the montage.

[lilboo]

Mac looks fuckin sexy in that video. :drool:
:-k

[fatez]

punch out looks great and i was really looking forward to a remake... but for some reason, this seems more like a wiiware title to me.

[Cao Cao]

http://i34.tinypic.com/20awcw1.jpg

It's Von Kaiser! Quick Mac, give him zee uppercut! ZEE UPPERCUT!

[Snake2715]

Cant wait... They better have more characters and not a staright remake. C'mon N do something with this one... surprise us and throw in Tyson again!

[Strell]

http://i34.tinypic.com/20awcw1.jpg

It's Von Kaiser! Quick Mac, give him zee uppercut! ZEE UPPERCUT!

Haha, I was going to track down the video and link to it.

GIVE HEEM ZEE UPPERCUT!

[j.elles]

Cant wait... They better have more characters and not a staright remake. C'mon N do something with this one... surprise us and throw in Tyson again!

I think Mike Tyson would probably want to much money. The guy is more then a little crazy these days you know. Still more characters would be great. Hell i'd download characters and pay $3 for them or something if they make some after launch.

[ChibiJosh]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiBER4iVwCw

[Strell]

Man. That is still one of the most hilarious videos I've ever seen.

They should seriously make a full-length movie.

[hero101]

If is a remake then it should be wiiware. I can't pay $50 for this. :booty:I hope we could play as different characters this time around. :roll:

[lilboo]

HEY! Where's the black trainer?!

[Gothic Walrus]

Cant wait... They better have more characters and not a staright remake. C'mon N do something with this one... surprise us and throw in Tyson again!

What about throwing in the Super Punch-Out characters?

Looks great.
So this is a remake, yeah? (Not complaining! Just asking!)

I hope it's not just a remake - I love the game to death and, provided the controls work, I'd probably buy it either way, but it's been so long since the last game in the series that I'd hope they've come up with SOMETHING new since the SNES era. It's hard to tell from the video (and I'd bet they picked Glass Joe, Von Kaiser, and King Hippo just for nostalgia's sake), but if this is a full-on retail title I'm hoping it'll be just a little more complex than the NES version was.

[foltzie]

HEY! Where's the black trainer?!

In a retirement home, didnt you watch the video?

[lilboo]

What video? If your talking about the video that Josh posted--No. I'm talking about the actual game.

[foltzie]

It really seems that Nintendo just one-uped EAs Facebreakers. Croissants flying off Glass Joe? Brilliant.

[Strell]

Lilboo: Then get on it, ninja!

Oh, and watch the video too. It's awesome.

[Ikohn4ever]

i will bust a nut if the new punchout has a scene where you are chasing your trainer on a bike

[j.elles]

Little Mac's portrait looks a little... um... black.

Glad to see someone else saw that. They changed Little Mac from a Rocky type character who was probably Italian to a Black guy.

Watch the new trailer. He's definetly black now.

It's right at the top in the Main Post.

[dyeknom]

That video reminds me of Street Fighter: The Later Years... or whatever it's called. I love youtube.

[foltzie]

Glad to see someone else saw that. They changed Little Mac from a Rocky type character who was probably Italian to a Black guy.

Watch the new trailer. He's definetly black now.

It's right at the top in the Main Post.

Meh, still looks fairly Itallian, but possibly Latin.

[The Crotch]

His actual character model could be a few things, but his portrait absolutely makes him look like a black guy.

So unless he gets a new trainer, I can't make any jokes about "the cookie".

[foltzie]

His actual character model could be a few things, but his portrait absolutely makes him look like a black guy.

So unless he gets a new trainer, I can't make any jokes about "the cookie".

I see what you are saying on his portrait, but he is still rocking the wavy black hair which is more Itallian than anything.

That being said, its a minor point. Game looks fun.

[CouRageouS]

Mac looks fuckin sexy in that video. :drool:
Why settle for Little Mac when you got Big Mac right here!?

Anyway this is looking awesome as the gameplay looks the same. Just hearing the music again is great. Let's just hope all the racist stereotypes return with a whole bunch more! They touched a lot of countries already but I'll wager on a new character with an Afro and some sort of Hispanic guy. Doc better be around, as well as Mario or an Italian resembling him as ref. :lol:

This needs multiplayer for sure. With the roster of colorful characters it would be nice to finally put Don Flamenco against Soda/Vodka. Oh if Vodka Drunkinski made it stateside it would be glorious!

[The Crotch]

I see what you are saying on his portrait, but he is still rocking the wavy black hair which is more Itallian than anything.

That being said, its a minor point. Game looks fun.But... the cookie, Elaine!

[j.elles]

New Pictures posted over at IGN. They are in the main post.

[Mr. 420]

I hope we can get a few sequels out of this classic franchise.
Time to dust off the wii soon.

[Cao Cao]

Interesting. It's being developed by Next Level Games, the developers of the Mario Strikers series.

[coolsteel]

Man 2009 is going to be sick!

[The Crotch]

Man 2009 is going to be sick!
MadWorld Q1, motherfuckers.

[KingBroly]

I never really played much of the original Punch Out, but I think I will get this. It looks awesome.

[Lawyers Guns N Money]

Do want. Very much. :drool:

[s0undwav3]

I just went into my NES collection and I still have Mike Tyson's Punchout. Boy I can't wait till this Wii version is released. This is what Wii fans were looking for at E3. Well I'd say better late than never Nintendo.

[Mr. 420]

If they mess this one up I am dumping Nintendo.

[foltzie]

If they mess this one up I am dumping Nintendo.

Dump them now, one game wont make or break your experience. Cut your losses and play something you will actually like.

[Zing]

Interesting. It's being developed by Next Level Games, the developers of the Mario Strikers series.

So this game be a lot of fun except they will throw in some stupid POWER PUNCHES thing where it does into mini-game mode?

[j.elles]

No one knows. No real information except stuff people have guessed from the clips.

[Javery]

If this is a remake I'm not paying full price for it. I hope they add some new characters or at least give the old ones some new moves. They also better include a time trial mode which was 1/2 the fun of Super Punch-Out!!

[j.elles]

People from 1up and IGN both said that they saw some Super Punch Out boxers. So it's definetly not just a remake of the first game.

[Javery]

yeah but it will still suck if it's only a combination of existing boxers. Everyone knows you have to stand up to Bald Bull's bull charge!

[Zing]

yeah but it will still suck if it's only a combination of existing boxers. Everyone knows you have to stand up to Bald Bull's bull charge!

How does that differ from playing the original Punch Out right now? 8-)

[The Crotch]

How does that differ from playing the original Punch Out right now? 8-)
$50.

[foltzie]

$50.

Make that $45.

[j.elles]

We don't have enough information about the game. But if it is just a port i'd say $30. As long as it has Motion Plus control. Without that $20.

The new over the top stuff like the Cocunuts flying, and Croissants flying with King Hippo and Glass Joe got me enough that I got to play this.

[The Crotch]

Make that $45.
Prices are higher in Canada.

EDIT: And of course, we know nothing about the game aside from the fact that the basic gameplay looks the same. We know nothing about, say, multiplayer.

[foltzie]

Prices are higher in Canada.

EDIT: And of course, we know nothing about the game aside from the fact that the basic gameplay looks the same. We know nothing about, say, multiplayer.

I meant $5 for the VC game which you can have now, versus the $50ish the game will be.

[Strell]

EDIT: And of course, we know nothing about the game aside from the fact that the basic gameplay looks the same. We know nothing about, say, multiplayer.

Get your logic the hell out of my thread. I don't know where it's been.

[The Crotch]

I meant $5 for the VC game which you can have now, versus the $50ish the game will be.
Except, as I said, the game won't be just $50 up here. All game prices are higher here. Except VC stuff, I think.

[xcopy]

Looks like sh1t, sorta like a flash game.

[Strell]

Looks like sh1t, sorta like a flash game.

An interesting proposition. Time to show me a flash game with animation half as good.

[xcopy]

An interesting proposition. Time to show me a flash game with animation half as good.

I was referring towards the graphics itself. I'll be more specific next time.

[Strell]

Even better.

Show me.

[xcopy]

Even better.

Show me.

This is what it reminds me of.

http://sess.net/flash_games.php?proj_id=262&action=play

Mind you, I've been an arcade gamer and owner for the past decade. I recently got into home consoles lately, and I'm not claiming to be an expert or anything when it comes to judging a game, but come on man. I don't think it's that impressive. Take a look at Cruis'n Wii for example. It just wasn't meant to be.

[Strell]

That's not comparable at all.

Cruis'N. Ugh. Yes. That game was horrid, and looked like an N64 game, and I agree completely. But even that isn't comparable to Punch-Out.

I'm just saying the exaggeration is exaggeration.

[BlueLobstah]

People sure a quick to judge a game they've barely seen, hardly know any details about, and have never played.

[Zing]

People sure a quick to judge a game they've barely seen, hardly know any details about, and have never played.

And?

[pochaccoheaven]

when i saw that trailer, i was so awed by it. i couldn't believe nintendo has a developer that made something like this visually. the use of the visual type works for this game.

the one aspect of graphics that has gone quite ridiculous on the ps3/360 is on sports games. i noticed that some reviews have commented on the details of the crowds inside the stadium. for instance, on ign pes2008 [i believe it's this review]. the guy wishes the crowds looked a bit better and these comments are also visible in football games as well. the point is, the focus is on the field, not the audience. you see it in this game trailer, the crowds are mere shadows and the main focus is on the ring.

[Strell]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29-L1MyJYXw

Totally stolen from GoNintendo. Check out 1:45.

[dothog]

Totally stolen from GoNintendo. Check out 1:45.
I just barely heard it. More notable is the announcer's claim, a few moments after 1:45, that the audience had witnessed "an above-average fisting session." If only, buddy...

[foltzie]

Totally stolen from GoNintendo. Check out 1:45.

My word, thats brilliant. Kudos to the DJ.

[j.elles]

I’m working on that game as a producer. I think people who are fans of the original will be very thrilled to see the kind of style we’ve designed the game in. It will feel very classic. But at the same time, with the 3D polygons and the polygonal rendering of the characters, I think is going to make for some very nice cut-scenes and a little bit deeper story. - Miyamoto

Full piece here (http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/10/29/shigeru-miyamoto-punchout-mario-zelda-portal/)

[The Crotch]

And by "here," he means here (http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/10/29/shigeru-miyamoto-punchout-mario-zelda-portal/).

[Mr. Beef]

So I finally watched that video in the 1st post, and I have to say, I was seriously impressed. This looks like a lot of fun. Hopefully, you can fight EVERYONE in the PO series, and not just the guys from the first game. But if not, then I guess I won't be too disappointed.

[klwillis45]

:drool::drool::drool:
If they include the original & super as unlockables or whatever:drool::drool::drool::drool::drool::drool: :drool::drool::drool::drool::drool:

[Cao Cao]

Punch-out!! has been rated, and the ESRB summary seems to hint that Soda Popinski and Super Macho Man are making their return.
http://www.destructoid.com/esrb-rates-punch-out-for-wii-description-sounds-like-punch-out--122040.phtml

[Ispep Aloc]

Punch Out brings me as much excitement as Smash Bros. did last year. I'm definitely picking this up and I seriously hope they allow usage of the Gamecube or Classic Controller instead of the motion.

[blitz6speed]

I was told this was just a remake of the NES punch out with updated graphics and new controls, is that not the case?

[Javery]

Please don't mess this up. Please don't mess this up. Please don't mess this up. Please don't mess this up. Please don't mess this up. Please don't mess this up. Please don't mess this up. Please don't mess this up. Please don't mess this up. Please don't mess this up. Please don't mess this up. Please don't mess this up. Please don't mess this up. Please don't mess this up. Please don't mess this up. Please don't mess this up. Please don't mess this up. Please don't mess this up.

[dbrev42]

Heres its rating if anyone cares? LOL. But this must mean that it's going to be released soon so thats good.

http://www.esrb.org/ratings/synopsis.jsp?Certificate=26338

[foltzie]

Heres its rating if anyone cares? LOL. But this must mean that it's going to be released soon so thats good.

http://www.esrb.org/ratings/synopsis.jsp?Certificate=26338

The folks at Starmen.net (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=214709) would like to tell you to Fuck -off.

[dbrev42]

The folks at Starmen.net would like to tell you to Fuck -off.
okay? lol:lol:

[MidnightScott]

Oh I can't wait, I didn't really like the original but doing some of the moves with the motions of the Wiimote makes it more intuitive and fun in my eyes. I liked Wii Sports Boxing so I'm sure I will like this.

GameStop.com has a listing for May 18th, so I hope that date is true!

[Cao Cao]

May 18th was confirmed by Nintendo, and I guess this is the box art:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51RBEy74-RL._SL500_AA280_.jpg

[FallMoon]

That box-art looks sort of generic. Like, not bad, but nothing special!

[Cao Cao]

That box-art looks sort of generic. Like, not bad, but nothing special!

Looks better than the box-arts for the past Punch-out games.

MTPO (http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/6/525246_28423_front.jpg)
POFMD (http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/2/563452_45511_front.jpg)
SPO (http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/7/588747_47175_front.jpg)

[FallMoon]

Looks better than the box-arts for the past Punch-out games.

MTPO (http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/6/525246_28423_front.jpg)
POFMD (http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/2/563452_45511_front.jpg)
SPO (http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/7/588747_47175_front.jpg)

Those are some UGLY box-arts. Now this one looks a lot better in comparison.

[Gden]

Pre-ordering on estarland for sure.

[Cao Cao]

IGN has posted two control schemes:
http://wii.ign.com/articles/958/958936p1.html

Nintendo of America officially revealed this week that the upcoming Wii boxer, Punch-Out!!, based on the classic franchise of the same name, will support multiple control options when it debuts exclusively for the platform later this year. According to the company, players will be able to use the Wii remote motion or classic control to play the game. Control descriptions below:

Motion Control (Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers)
Punch-Out!! uses the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers to simulate throwing punches. Use the Nunchuk to throw a left punch and the Wii Remote to throw a right punch.

Classic Control (Wii Remote NES style)
Fans of the NES version and core gamers will be excited to see Nintendo has also included the option to play Punch-Out!! using the classic layout from the original NES controller. Use the 1 and 2 buttons along with the cross pad to throw hooks and jabs or to dodge.

[klwillis45]

IGN has posted two control schemes:
http://wii.ign.com/articles/958/958936p1.html Sold, sold, mutha fuck'n sold.

[Cao Cao]

As it turns out, the IGN article came from a Press sheet that Nintendo sent out, with some interesting info.
http://gonintendo.com/?p=74504

KEY INFORMATION
One of the biggest names in boxing returns after a 15-year hiatus. Grab a Wii Remote™ controller in one hand and a Nunchuk™ controller in the other and step back into the ring with a modern update of the classic Punch-Out!!

* Little Mac is back! Everyone’s favorite underdog from the 1980s joins the best of the original Punch-Out!! cast in a modern re-imagination of the series. Players will find familiar names like Glass Joe, King Hippo and trainer Doc Louis. These boxers come to life again in cel-shaded 3-D, complete with hilarious fighting animations and back stories that capture all the fun and flair of the original Punch-Out!! games.

* The motion-sensitive controls of the Wii console mean that when players throw punches, Little Mac throws punches as well. Additionally, you can control hooks and jabs by combining motion control with control-stick movement. The motion-sensing Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers turn real-life swings into on-screen punches, so anyone can play. The game can also be played with classic NES-style controls by turning the Wii Remote sideways.

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Characters: Little Mac, Glass Joe, King Hippo, Doc Louis, Von Kaiser and other unannounced favorites.

Special powers/weapons/moves/features: Players can obtain special “Star Punches,” which allow Little Mac to take more Health from his rival in a single punch.

Control options:

* Motion Control (Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers)
Punch-Out!! uses the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers to simulate throwing punches. Use the Nunchuk to throw a left punch and the Wii Remote to throw a right punch.

* Classic Control (Wii Remote NES™ style)
Fans of the NES version and core gamers will be excited to see Nintendo has also included the option to play Punch-Out!! using the classic layout from the original NES controller. Use the 1 and 2 buttons along with the cross pad to throw hooks and jabs or to dodge.

Interesting information:
- SWEET! DOC IS BACK!!!!
- It sounds like the motion controls are primarily for punching, while dodging, ducking, and/or punch modifiers will be relegated to the control stick. Might work out pretty well, since Wii Sports Boxing had to constantly decide whether you were punching, using a hook/uppercut, or dodging.

[Mr. Beef]

No word on boxers from Super Punch-Out making it in?

[Monsta Mack]

Canceled my Devil Summoner 2 for this. I never played Super Punch Out but Punch Out was probably my fourth favorite NES title behind Star Tropics and Megaman 2 and of course SMB3

[Cao Cao]

New Press releases! explains the motion control system (Sounds interesting), reveals that there will be vs. multiplayer, confirms Don Flamenco's appearance, and says that there will be a total of 13 boxers (6 have been revealed/hinted so far):
Punch-Out!!
Category: Boxing
Age rating: 7+
Players: 1-2
Publisher: Nintendo
Release date: 22/05/2009

The legendary Punch-Out!! is back with a vengeance on Wii, but this time it packs an even bigger punch! Featuring all of the well-known characters from Glass Joe to Von Kaiser, superb duck and weave action, and the addition of enhanced functionality for Wii, the game returns for another assault on Europe on 22 May 2009.

After a flawless fight record on the NES and Super NES, Punch-Out!! revives the story of Little Mac as you follow his journey from up-and-coming boxer in the Bronx, NY to undisputed World champion. The game reunites the much-loved mean men of the World Video Boxing Association, who Little Mac must challenge and defeat one-by-one. The truly international line-up of characters includes all the wacky favourites from Von Kaiser, to King Hippo and tireless trainer Doc Louis.

The game brings the tactics and skills of boxing to Wii as you spot weaknesses in your opponent’s armoury – such as changes in their body position – and exploit them with your best upper cuts, hooks and jabs. However, this time the game packs even more power with bold new 3D graphics and the introduction of the motion sensing controls of the Wii Remote and Nunchuk to give a more instinctive boxing experience as you weave, bob and duck your way to the top!

Punch-Out!! on Wii offers great new control opportunities, utilising both the Wii Remote and Nunchuk to let you mimic the movements of the left and right hands as you let the leather fly. Meanwhile, the “classic” control system, invites you to use the Wii Remote in a sideways position to simulate the original NES controller and gives the real retro fight feel that Punch-Out!! fans love.

Punch-Out!! Will certainly bring the thrills of the big ring to Wii and will give you the chance to experience fight night in the comfort of your own living room. It’s seconds out and time for round one!

——————————

Get your gloves on and return to the ring – Punch-Out!! is making a comeback! Originally a hit on the Nintendo Entertainment System back when boxers still fought for 15 rounds, the newest installment in the series comes out swinging on Wii.

An intuitive control scheme takes you closer to the action in the ring than ever before! Unleash hooks, uppercuts and Star Punches by swinging the Wii Remote and Nunchuk, or flip your controller sideways to enjoy the classic NES control scheme.

As big-hearted Bronx brawler Little Mac, you’ll have to launch a one-man assault on the boxing world as you bid to become undisputed champ of the Minor, Major and World ranking organisations. Along the way you’ll lock horns with the likes of Glass Joe, Don Flamenco and the hard-hitting King Hippo. A total of 13 flamboyant fighters stand in your path, every one with a creative new way of trying to make sure you end up face-down on the canvas.

Thankfully, Little Mac can fight back. Armed with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk, punching is a simple case of taking a swing at your opponent whilst holding different combinations of buttons. Soften them up with jabs by pressing up on the Nunchuk Control Stick when you punch, or crash home a super-charged Star Punch by holding the C or A Buttons as you let your hands go.

Of course, if you intend to master the sweet science you’ll have to learn how to hit and not get hit. Punch-Out!! calls on you to keep a close eye on your opponents and learn their attack patterns – hopefully leaving them swiping at fresh air and open to a crashing counter. If it all sounds like a lot to remember when the leather starts flying, you’ll be glad to know the game features a helpful tutorial mode to make sure you get to grips with the basics before you climb through the ropes.

Ultimately, you’ll no doubt want to make sure you’re rightfully recognised as the pound-for-pound king of the ring. Punch-Out!! includes a multiplayer mode that lets you and a friend slug it out to the bitter end. As in the single player mode, you’ll want to land punches at the right moment to build up Star Punch points that translate into almighty haymakers! Landing and dodging blows in Head-to-Head mode also builds up a Giga Mac gauge. Once full, your fighter is ready to inflict some serious damage.

Have you always thought you could have been a contender? Then get ready to rumble in the all-action Punch Out!! for Wii.

* Fight it out in Career and Exhibition modes or challenge a friend in Head-to-Head mode.
* Play using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk for a hard-hitting and immersive experience!
* Go retro by holding the Wii Remote sideways like a NES controller and pounding home punches with a simple press of the 1 and 2 Buttons.

[The Crotch]

After a flawless fight record on the NES and Super NES, Punch-Out!! revives the story of Little Mac...Little Mac was not in Super Punch-Out.

[Cao Cao]

Little Mac was not in Super Punch-Out.

I think they're referring to the Punch-out series in that sentence, not Little Mac.

Also, I didn't realize that Amazon already has some character art up:

Doc Louis, as played by...
The returning Carl Winslow
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41H6FphjxaL._AA280_.jpg


And introducing the new ref...
Referee Leonardo Leonardo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonardo_Leonardo)
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41LEBZvSDgL._AA280_.jpg

[Rei no Otaku]

I'm so glad to hear there's a classic control scheme. That was my biggest worry. Now I can buy the game without much fear.

[Cao Cao]

New Trailer! Now with more Doc, pink sweatsuits, and Disco Kid!
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/47035.html

[Strell]

I don't care what anyone says - that new trailer is hot. Animation is smoov like wut butta.

[The Crotch]

Did... did he knock cheese wheels out of Von Kaiser?

[Strell]

Well they weren't zerglings.

[The Crotch]

YOUiiDON'T KNOW THAT!

[Strell]

You don't know that I don't know that.

[The Crotch]

Yes I do I have obs in your base.

[Cao Cao]

A Nintendo Italy press release (http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nintendo.it%2FNOE%2Fit_IT%2Fnew s%2F2008%2Ffuori_i_secondi_arriva_punch_out_per_wi i_11779.html) mentions a third control scheme that uses the balance board for dodging.
Source (http://www.balanceboardblog.com/2009/03/punch-out-wii-supports-wii-balance.html)

[Cao Cao]

As expected, this was playable at GDC:
http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3173430&p=44

And Eurogamer has a long, glowing preview of the game (They even say that the motion control scheme is responsive):
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/gdc-punch-out-hands-on

[Strell]

"With moves that remind me of Cousin Carlton..."

Day one.

[klwillis45]

It just keeps getting better.

About the only thing they need to do yet is get Super Punch Out back in business as an unlockable or a day/date VC.

[Strell]

Super Punchout was released on the UK shop last week.

It'll show up here soon.

[Cao Cao]

IGN said this in their last live-blog entry:
"And by the way, Super Punch-Out!! is on the VC this Monday."
But, I don't know whether they received confirmation that Super Punch-Out is coming to the VC next Monday, or if they are just talking about the European release.

[Cao Cao]

GameTrailers put up two three four gameplay videos:
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/47168.html
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/47167.html
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/47218.html
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/47222.html

IGN (http://wii.ign.com/articles/965/965798p1.html) also put up a positive preview.

They mention one of Doc's advice lines:
The characters lip sync all their dialogue, of which there's a ton of well-acted sound bites. Doc Louis is incredibly charming as your ringside coach and offers the same level of advice, both useful and useless, all voice acted. He even hilariously asks you to join the Nintendo Fun Club before correcting himself, advertising Club Nintendo instead.

EDIT: I don't want to bother with bumping this unless there is some major news, but GamePro Germany interviewed one of the designers:
http://nintendodpad.com/+/Dpad_|_News/Entries/2009/3/27_Punch-Out!!_will_have_many_unlockables,_Wii_disc_space_w as_a_problem.html

Kensuke Tanabe, Producer of Punch-Out!!, sheds some light on the possibilities of extras in the game and why some had to get cut.
“There is a lot to unlock! There are for example, characters, new ring environments, challenges, victory animations,etc.” He goes on to say,”...there are lots of challenges outside the ring. Some tutorials, training sessions, etc.”
Sounds good to us, we are big fans of hard work paying off in the form of unlockables but he also stats that disc space was a challenge to get around with this title and that they are the first internal Nintendo dev team to have such a problem with space.
“We packed the disc to the brim and there were a few things we had to leave out because there wasn’t any space left. We are the first internal Nintendo dev team to come across this problem with the Wii’s dvd, so you are def. getting a lot.”
The game is really starting to take shape and from everyones impressions it looks to have fully captured the retro vibe from the original. We will be covering this title like a blanket till the games release but expect more news on the title in the coming weeks.

[Nibi]

Just preordered after watching the vids on Gametrailers. I think it was the music from the trailer that sold me. Can't wait!

[Zing]

Weird. This whole time I thought this was a WiiWare game. Hmph.

[Cao Cao]

GameTrailers TV premiered an extended version of the trailer, with the extra part showcasing the split-screen multi-player, along with the "Giga Mac" (Little Mac on 'roids) power-up in said multi-player mode.

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/47808.html

[DarkNessBear]

Hmmm - I totally thought Punch Out already had multiplayer. So this was officially announced on GT?

Weird, you kind of just expect it to have it.

[Strell]

Because the other Punch-Out games had it. Right?

[DarkNessBear]

No cause it'd be fun (and seems perfect for it). And Nintendo wouldn't allow that to not be in there.

[Cao Cao]

Hmmm - I totally thought Punch Out already had multiplayer. So this was officially announced on GT?

Weird, you kind of just expect it to have it.

The press releases that originally announced this stuff came out back in March. This is just the first video footage of the multiplayer mode.

[DarkNessBear]

The press releases that originally announced this stuff came out back in March. This is just the first video footage of the multiplayer mode.
Ohh, ok. I thought so. Thanks.

[pete5883]

Because the other Punch-Out games had it. Right?
If Wii Boxing had it it would be really stupid to leave it out of Punch-Out.

[Zing]

Giga-Mac? Figures.

[KingBroly]

I don't get the point of Giga Mac. I mean...being big never helped Mac win all those Championships way back in the day. How is it going to help him now?

[Cao Cao]

GameInformer had some Punch-Out!! info in their AC2 issue:
http://nintendodpad.com/Welcome/News/Entries/2009/4/13_Punch-Out!!_to_have_Exhibition_Mode%2C_practice%2C_chall enges%2C_unlockables.html

It confirms Bear Hugger and Don Flamenco, reveals an exhibition/training mode, and challenges for unlockables.

There will be all new modes in Punch-Out!!, we already know of the multi-player mode but there will also be an exhibition mode where you can rematch any fighter of your choosing, as well as the ability to practice against holographic simulations of the boxers you can not seem to take down.

There will also be 3 challenges every fight that if successfully accomplished will unlock bonuses such as voice samples, music and much more. Boy do we love challenges, anything to up the replay value is a plus in our book.

We already know that Don Flamenco and Bear Hugger will make returns but it has been stated that the Bruiser Twins, which were once in the game, were cut at the end of production due to them “not fitting in” with the rest of the roster.

Punch-Out!! seems to be coming along well with different modes to play and replay value to boot. Hopefully more info is revealed in the coming weeks.

Also, this week's Best Buy ad has a picture of a Punch-Out!! pre-order ad slip that looks like it confirms Soda Popinski, along with another boxer, but I can't tell if it's Piston Hurricane or Mr. Sandman due to the small size of the picture on BB's web site.

EDIT: GameInformer info, including Bear Hugger and Don Flamenco's new look (His character art reminds me of Antonio Banderas, but it seems that from his in-game look, he's still humorously obsessed with his hair toupee), confirmed by scans of the article from GohanSephiroth of GameFAQs:
http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/genmessage.php?board=954363&topic=49010703

[SuperPhillip]

"There will also be 3 challenges every fight that if successfully accomplished will unlock bonuses such as voice samples, music and much more. Boy do we love challenges, anything to up the replay value is a plus in our book."

Sort of like Wario Land: Shake It that had optional challenges in levels. Sounds great. Just one more month to wait. I'm new to the series, so I downloaded the NES game.

[HuppSav]

Is Don Flaminco confirmed?

[Cao Cao]

Is Don Flaminco confirmed?

Yes, Don Flamenco was confirmed along with Bear Hugger in the GameInformer article. He has a somewhat new design now, as he now looks more like Antonio Banderas (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a9/AntonioBandaresJune07.jpg/180px-AntonioBandaresJune07.jpg) than a hatless Inspector Gadget (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/79/InspectorGadget.jpg/290px-InspectorGadget.jpg). You can look at GohanSephiroth (http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/genmessage.php?board=954363&topic=49010703)'s scans below:
Since i couldnt get to my scanner at work so i took some pictures with my camera, sorry their not the greatest of quality but its the best i can do at the moment so take a look
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g113/Saccitysaleen/DSC02125.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g113/Saccitysaleen/DSC02126.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g113/Saccitysaleen/DSC02127.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g113/Saccitysaleen/DSC02128.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g113/Saccitysaleen/DSC02129.jpg

Here's a list of boxers confirmed so far:
Glass Joe
Von Kaiser
Disco Kid
King Hippo (Trailer)
------------
Don Flamenco
Bear Hugger (Game Informer article)
Soda Popinski (Best Buy ad)
Mr. Sandman?/Piston Hurricane? (Best Buy ad, but I can't tell who it is due to the small size of the picture)

[The Crotch]

They called Bear Hugger a "hoser".

<3

[Zing]

They called Bear Hugger a "hoser".
Yes, the future will be run by people who grew up calling people "hoser" and listening to Beastie Boys. Tremble in fear.

[The Crotch]

Wait, what?

How are the Beastie Boys in any way connected to an SCTV sketch?

[Zing]

Damn, I can't believe there is someone on here older than me who would have actually seen SCTV. Either that or you just read about it on wikipedia.

[The Crotch]

Who said I'm older than ya? You can still find SCTV reruns on Global.

Or at least, you could a couple of years ago. I haven't actually watched Global in a long time.

[soonersfan60]

All CAGs should know about SCTV since the box sets were on Clearance at Dollar General. :-P Great shows. I loved them then and now. But back on topic, can't wait to buy Punch Out!

[Richlough]

Jimmy Fallon is going to play this tonight [4-15] on the show with Morgan Webb .

[Cao Cao]

Some info from the GameInformer article:
http://gonintendo.com/?p=79511

- completing a circuit changes Little Mac’s outfit (green, to blue, to ect…)
- use all three stars at once for a triple star spinning uppercut
- ring size/venue changes from circuit to circuit
- Little Mac wears a helmet in the training session (details discussed earlier)
- as mentioned before, there will be specific challenges in Exhibition mode

Von Kaiser challenges:
- Win the fight and land EVERY punch thrown
- TKO Von Kaiser in under a minute
- KO Von Kaiser with only 5 punches

Glass Joe challenges:
- knock him down three times, but let him win by decision
- find the one-punch knockout
- win a fight without dodging/blocking/ducking

- camera zooms in as you beat up your opponent
- pressing the minus button between rounds will regain health. This is allowed once per fight, you’ll see a visual confirmation of the button press when Doc Louis eats a chocolate bar
- lose 100 times and earn the training helmet to make you invincible
- you can also tap 1 and 2 to regain health after being knocked down
- depleted heart meter means you can’t punch
- special mode unlocked after you beat the game (details are secret)

[Cao Cao]

Toys R Us made a blurb that reveals a previously unannounced Title Defense mode, where you defend your championship title against tougher versions of defeated boxers (Probably something like the arcade games had).
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3529121

One of the biggest names in boxing returns after a fifteen year hiatus. Grab your Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers and step back into the ring with Punch-Out!! for the Wii console. Little Mac is back! The ultimate underdog and the best of the Punch-Out!! cast come to life in a modern re-imagination of the series. Glass Joe, King Hippo, trainer Doc Louis and your favorite cast of boxing misfits return for another round of title bouts. See the these boxers come to life in glorious cell-shaded 3-D, complete with hilariously fighting animations and back stories that capture all the fun and flair of the original Punch-Out!! Games. Are you up to the challenge of their new attacks and strategies?

Power Little Mac through match after match of motion-controlled upper cuts, body blows and hooks. Throw your punches to help him throw his. The motion-sensing Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers turn your real-life swings into on-screen punches, making this Punch-Out!! game one anyone can play. Optional functionality with the Wii Balance Board accessory (sold with Wii Fit) adds in active play dodging and ducking.

The game can also be played with classic NES-style controls, offering both newcomers and purists multiple ways to play. All new modes, including first-ever Head-to-Head fighting in the Punch-Out!! series and a challenging new Title Defense mode.

An all new multiplayer mode lets you box head-to-head against a friend for the first time ever in the Punch-Out!! Series. And, once players guide Little Mac to the championship in the single player game, they must defend the title in challenge matches against Mac's fallen foes, who return to the ring with all new tactics, having learned from their defeats.

[HuppSav]

They should have stuck with sprites.

[KingBroly]

You can always get/play the VC version if you don't like this one.

[HuppSav]

I have punchout for my nes. I'm not sure but i think it looks better than the new version. I hope they release a ds punchout if this turns out to be a big hit.

[Cao Cao]

MY BARBER DIDN'T KNOW WHEN TO QUIT...
...And neither does Bald Bull! He's confirmed!
http://gonintendo.com/wp-content/photos/aoy.jpg (http://gonintendo.com/?p=80260)

[Cao Cao]

http://gonintendo.com/?p=80430
A 1up podcast apparently "leaked" that Piston Honda is returning.

This is the roster from what we currently know:

Glass Joe
Von Kaiser
Disco Kid
King Hippo (Trailer)
------------
(We only know the order for the Minor circuit, so from here on, the order's just a guess)
Don Flamenco (GI article)
Bear Hugger (GI article)
???
Piston Honda (1up Podcast)
------------
Bald Bull (Promotional Poster)
Soda Popinski (Best Buy ad, ESRB Summary)
Mr. Sandman (Best Buy ad)
Super Macho Man (ESRB Summary)
------------
???

[lilboo]

Why isn't Mario the ref in this game? [-(

[Doomed]

Why isn't Mario the ref in this game? [-(
Because it would taint his image of being Nintendo's bitch.

[KingBroly]

http://gonintendo.com/?p=80430
A 1up podcast apparently "leaked" that Piston Honda is returning.

This is the roster from what we currently know:

Glass Joe
Von Kaiser
Disco Kid
King Hippo (Trailer)
------------
(We only know the order for the Minor circuit, so from here on, the order's just a guess)
Don Flamenco (GI article)
Bear Hugger (GI article)
???
Piston Honda (1up Podcast)
------------
Bald Bull (Promotional Poster)
Soda Popinski (Best Buy ad, ESRB Summary)
Mr. Sandman (Best Buy ad)
Super Macho Man (ESRB Summary)
------------
???

Hey, look who reported it. I know that guy. The Punch-Out site teases Mr. Dream, and also has...Doc saying you need to join Club Nintendo in a sound bite

[crunchewy]

Damn, I can't believe there is someone on here older than me who would have actually seen SCTV. Either that or you just read about it on wikipedia.

You're joking, right? SCTV is one of the all-time great TV shows. Also, if you haven't seen Strange Brew at least 5 times, you should hang your head in shame. Now... everybody mambo!

[Cao Cao]

A scan of the Nintendo Power review was posted over at GameFAQs (http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/genmessage.php?board=954363&topic=49308454), it confirms Piston Honda and reveals Great Tiger:
http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/3081/nppunchoutscan2.jpg (http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/3081/nppunchoutscan2.jpg)

This makes the final roster:

Glass Joe
Von Kaiser
Disco Kid
King Hippo (Trailer)
------------
(We only know the order for the Minor circuit, so from here on, the order's just a guess)
Don Flamenco (GI article)
Bear Hugger (GI article)
Great Tiger (Nintendo Power)
Piston Honda (1up Podcast, Nintendo Power)
------------
Bald Bull (Promotional Poster)
Soda Popinski (Best Buy ad, ESRB Summary)
Mr. Sandman (Best Buy ad)
Super Macho Man (ESRB Summary)
------------
Mr. Dream (Not confirmed, but as others have pointed out, the silhouette on the web site resembles him)

[The Crotch]

Bear Hugger's chest hair is in the shape of a spruce tree.

This game is far more authentic than I expected.

[KingBroly]

Control Breakdown
Right Punch: Wiimote forward
Left Punch: Nunchuck forward
Duck: Down on the analog stick
Dodge: Wiimote left or right

That last move has me a bit worried. I didn't hear how to make a punch towards the head. I imagine it's something stupid like Up on the d-pad then punch.

[Cao Cao]

Control Breakdown
Right Punch: Wiimote forward
Left Punch: Nunchuck forward
Duck: Down on the analog stick
Dodge: Wiimote left or right

That last move has me a bit worried. I didn't hear how to make a punch towards the head. I imagine it's something stupid like Up on the d-pad then punch.

Hm? It's been known for quite a while that the dodge and jab controls were mapped to the analog stick for the motion control scheme. Don't forget that there's that "classic" control scheme too, with the Wiimote held sideways like the NES controller.

Motion Control Scheme Breakdown
Right Punch: Wiimote forward
Left Punch: Nunchuck forward
Duck: Down on the analog stick
Dodge: Analog stick left or right
Block: Up on the analog stick
Jab: Up on the analog stick + Right/Left Punch

[KingBroly]

I saw a GDC video where when dodging was explaining he moved the Wiimote to either side. Maybe he moved the analog stick and I didn't see it, but the impression was waggle for dodging.

[Cao Cao]

I saw a GDC video where when dodging was explaining he moved the Wiimote to either side. Maybe he moved the analog stick and I didn't see it, but the impression was waggle for dodging.

I've seen the previews and I noticed that a lot of players at GDC tended to get into a Wii Boxing mentality while playing Punch-Out, as evidenced by their dodging motions and a number of previewers just flailing the Wiimote around; they either didn't listen to the control instructions and made spot assumptions, or they just developed some tough-to-break Wii Boxing habits.

The Nintendo Power review above also confirms that the only time dodging motions come into play is with the Wiimote+Balance Board control scheme. The other schemes rely either on the Analog stick (Motion scheme) or D-pad (Classic scheme) for most of the actions.

[KingBroly]

That's definitely a relief, then. I don't know why I'm hyped for this game all of a sudden, maybe it's the theme. I've never really had much experience with Punch Out (I've played maybe 1 fight against Glass Joe on the Animal Crossing version and that's it), but we'll see if I like it or not. I plan on using Wiimote/Nunchuck, though.

[Cao Cao]

A transcript of the Official Nintendo Magazine UK review (91%) has been posted online. It has a few spoilers, mostly involving the Title Defense mode:
http://highdefgeek.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=8795

If you're a returning Punch-Out! fan and you don't want to read any spoilers, let me summarize their description of this mode using an analogy.
Punch-Out! (NES):Super Mario Bros. :: Title Defense:SMB2J (The Lost Levels) :: Punch-Out!! (Wii):Super Mario Bros. Deluxe

[Zing]

I seriously hope this game is at least Punch Out difficulty and not Super Punch Out difficultly. Super Punch Out was so ridiculously easy.

[rothgar24]

I seriously hope this game is at least Punch Out difficulty and not Super Punch Out difficultly. Super Punch Out was so ridiculously easy.

Agreed. I was thinking the same thing reading the GI preview. I hope this shit is hard because the difficulty of the NES game still has me playing it 20 years later. Tyson has some unforgiving difficulty but most of the 2nd half of the game bouts are enjoyably challenging.

I'm not sure I buy that the motion controls will be good enough (precise) to work during challenging gameplay. I'll stick to the old school controls.

[blitz6speed]

Still looking forward to this, but i honestly have this feeling that the game is going to bomb sales wise. I think this game would have been great as a PSN/Live title, but as a retail 50 buck game with no online and only 13 unique boxers, seems pretty lackluster overall as a package. I flippin love Punch Out on NES and the SNES one, while easy, is still great. We'll see how it goes.

[KingBroly]

A transcript of the Official Nintendo Magazine UK review (91%) has been posted online. It has a few spoilers, mostly involving the Title Defense mode:
http://highdefgeek.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=8795

If you're a returning Punch-Out! fan and you don't want to read any spoilers, let me summarize their description of this mode using an analogy.
Punch-Out! (NES):Super Mario Bros. :: Title Defense:SMB2J (The Lost Levels) :: Punch-Out!! (Wii):Super Mario Bros. Deluxe

So basically, the main mode is really easy and Title Defense is insanely hard.

[Cao Cao]

GamesRadar posted four exclusive videos today.

The first set are the first videos of Piston Hondo (Formerly Piston Honda) and Great Tiger:
http://www.gamesradar.com/f/punch-out-exclusive-boxer-reveals/a-20090505102313775034

The next page in the article contains the first videos of Title Defense mode, showcasing this mode's Glass Joe and King Hippo. As always, spoiler warning since this is a mode that you get after beating the game:
http://www.gamesradar.com/f/punch-out-exclusive-boxer-reveals/a-20090505102313775034/p-2

Minor update to the roster:

Glass Joe
Von Kaiser
Disco Kid
King Hippo (Trailer)
------------
(We only know the order for the Minor circuit, so from here on, the order's just a guess)
Don Flamenco (GI article)
Bear Hugger (GI article)
Great Tiger (Nintendo Power)
Piston Hondo (Nintendo Power; name slightly changed from Piston Honda)
------------
Bald Bull (Promotional Poster)
Soda Popinski (Best Buy ad, ESRB Summary)
Mr. Sandman (Best Buy ad)
Super Macho Man (ESRB Summary)
------------
Mr. Dream (Not confirmed, but as others have pointed out, the silhouette on the web site resembles him)

[foltzie]

The next page in the article contains the first videos of Title Defense mode, showcasing this mode's Glass Joe and King Hippo. As always, spoiler warning since this is a mode that you get after beating the game:
http://www.gamesradar.com/f/punch-out-exclusive-boxer-reveals/a-20090505102313775034/p-2


That is just brilliant. The guys who made this are clearly fans.

[Kyattsuai]

Wow, I'm a lot more excited about title defense mode now; I can't wait to see how they change Bald Bull. I wonder if Piston Honda's name change was because of the similarities to the car company, or the street-fighting sumo wrestler.

[Cao Cao]

As KingBroly submitted to GoNintendo, Piston Hondo has been added to the official web site (http://punchout.nintendo.com/). I guess this means that PH will be the first guy that players will go up against in the Major Circuit.

Minor update to the roster:

Glass Joe
Von Kaiser
Disco Kid
King Hippo (Trailer)
------------
Piston Hondo (Nintendo Power; name slightly changed from Piston Honda)
Bear Hugger (GI article)
(We only know the order for the above boxers, so below this, the order's just a guess)
Don Flamenco (GI article)
Great Tiger (Nintendo Power)
------------
Bald Bull (Promotional Poster)
Soda Popinski (Best Buy ad, ESRB Summary)
Mr. Sandman (Best Buy ad)
Super Macho Man (ESRB Summary)
------------
Mr. Dream (Not confirmed, but as others have pointed out, the silhouette on the web site resembles him)

[Kyattsuai]

First, eh? I doubt that's exactly what Piston Honda had in mind when he put "#1" on his headband...

[KingBroly]

First, eh? I doubt that's exactly what Piston Honda had in mind when he put "#1" on his headband...

Maybe he's been taking a lot of self-esteem boosting classes?

[littlemac642]

"super punch-out!! is also a perfect compliment to the new game since it plays almost exactly the same way but shares only five of its 16 opponents with the Wii title." -Chris Si June 2009 nintendo power review of super punch-out!! for VC.

1.Bald Bull
2.Bear Hugger

we know those 2 already^

3.Super Macho Man (leaked cause of esrb rating)
4.Mr. Sandman (best buy add)
5.??? my guess Dragon Chan.

the 3 pics of SPO in the review are of Bear Hugger Bald Bull and Dragon Chan, imo this is a hint...

ALSO this means Mr. Dream doesn't "fit" since he wasn't in "super punch-out!!" UNLESS Soda Popinski is cut... imo Soda is likely to come back and that silhouette is just a place holder.

this would also make Super Macho Man the last boss... which does not feel right to me, however with the new video of title defense mode i really feel the first run through the 13 boxers is more like HALF WAY threw the game so a secret final boss *cough*Doc Louis*Cough* after "title defense mode" is a definite possibility.

[Zing]

Wait, what? Piston Hondo? WTF?

Also... "plays exactly like Super Punch Out" is not a good thing to me.

[Cao Cao]

Wait, what? Piston Hondo? WTF?

Also... "plays exactly like Super Punch Out" is not a good thing to me.

It seems like an unlikely comparison. This is a remake of the NES Punch-Out!, and I have yet to see any major mechanics added from Super Punch Out, except maybe the transparent boxer perspective and that up is block and down is duck. It still uses the Stars & Hearts systems from PO, there's still three rounds with the possibility of winning by decision, and there is still a bigger focus on "puzzle-solving" and exploiting weaknesses.

SPO, on the other hand, had the S-Gauge that gave you unlimited specials as long as you didn't get hit, and generally, every fighter could be beaten by punching them like crazy until they staggered, then hitting them more with your punches and specials. The latter has been proven impossible in Punch-Out!! (Wii) due to the preview videos already released, as many players in the videos who tried this "Non-stop punching" strategy either found themselves going nowhere at best (Even Glass Joe knows how to block), and at worst leaving themselves open to the opponent's punches.

Quick Note: I made a quick edit to the roster in my above post, since some folks at GameFAQs looked through the official site's code, and it sounds like Bear Hugger is going to be added to the site on Friday

[littlemac642]

You do realize there must be a 5th SPO character according to that quote i posted above. It's from the Virtual Console Review of SPO in the June 2009 Nintendo power, NOT in the Punch-Out!! Wii sections of the magazine so i think a lot of people missed it but it's a HUGE factor in determining who the remaining unconfirmed characters are.

the currently proposed roster Can't be the final roster, since you've only got 4 characters who appear in SPO.

[Ryukahn]

Probably will wait for a price drop on this, but still pretty interested in it.

[foltzie]

Probably will wait for a price drop on this, but still pretty interested in it.

It's a Nintendo product, you'll wait years for it to show up in a Players Choice line, if and when Nintendo makes one for the Wii.

That said, some store might have a decent deal, but no MSRP drop is coming this decade.

[Ryukahn]

I'm sure it will be on sale somewhere, didn't mean I'd wait for an MSRP drop. Animal Crossing has been $30 several times already, as well as other Nintendo First Party games, even though MSRP is still the same as it was on release. This game just doesn't look like it has enough new stuff in it to warrant a $50 price tag.

[KingBroly]

http://gonintendo.com/?p=81860

Another character. I have no clue who it is. Comments seem to suggest it's Aran Ryan???

[Cao Cao]

Two updates and videos today. First is on the official web site (http://punchout.nintendo.com/), and it's the expected Bear Hugger update, check it out.

The second update came via a French-language trailer from Amazon France, which showcased a never-before-seen character at around the 2:00 mark:
http://www.amazon.fr/gp/mpd/permalink/m1XZGECHCI85ZU

Minor update to the roster:

Glass Joe
Von Kaiser
Disco Kid
King Hippo (Trailer)
------------
Piston Hondo (Nintendo Power; name slightly changed from Piston Honda)
Bear Hugger (GI article)
Great Tiger (Nintendo Power)
Don Flamenco (GI article)
------------
(We only know the order for the above boxers, so below this, the order's just a guess)
Aran Ryan (Amazon France Trailer, not officially named yet, so spelling may change)
Soda Popinski (Best Buy ad, ESRB Summary)
Bald Bull (Promotional Poster)
Mr. Sandman (Best Buy ad)
Super Macho Man (ESRB Summary)
------------
Mr. Dream (Not confirmed, but as others have pointed out, the silhouette on the web site resembles him)

[KingBroly]

Um...wrong. That is not Soda. It is the character in this video most likely:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_lHQaMmXiU (http://www.youtube.co)

[Cao Cao]

Um...wrong. That is not Soda. It is the character in this video most likely:

I think that video clenches it (Pun Intended). Aran Ryan was certainly a first thought for me, but there was a part of me that doubted it. Probably denial, since Ryan was easily the blandest boxer in the Super Punch Out line-up (A Piston Hurricane clone with a strong defense and clenches), only ranking above Pizza Pasta and Kid Quick for the whole series. The thing in the video that did it for me? I had forgotten that Aran Ryan wore green shorts with a yellow stripe; I always thought that he wore gray shorts.

But I still have faith that they wouldn't include him if they didn't have some plans to make him more interesting. After all, they did a great job changing the bland Kid Quick into Disco Kid, so it will likely work out. I guess the only question left is who he is replacing, if anybody. Popinski, Mr. Sandman, and Mr. Dream are the only three who haven't been completely confirmed. Now it's clear that it was the former two in that Best Buy ad a few weeks ago, so that just leaves Mr. Dream.

However, I'm not quite convinced that he's being replaced. What if he wasn't a part of the 13 figure, but he's still in the game? This thought came to me when ONM UK called the main mode "a good introduction" to the rest of the game, which is not something that you would say if it involved Mike Tyson/Mr. Dream. Consider this: Mike Tyson/Mr. Dream was an incredibly challenging final boss, so what if Mr. Dream, rather than being a part of the main 13, turns out to be the final boss of Title Defense mode (Sort of like the "Another World Circuit" in the NES game)?

[KingBroly]

Well, the attire matches that of Ryan, not Popinski. Also, there is a ponytail. I doubt Popinski grew that much hair, let alone a ponytail.

[Cao Cao]

Well, the attire matches that of Ryan, not Popinski. Also, there is a ponytail. I doubt Popinski grew that much hair, let alone a ponytail.

Don't know why you felt the need to post that. I already admitted that it was AR, and even edited my previous post to remove my theory and add him to the roster. Anyways, the trailer is now up on Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s46bomV1sl4

[KingBroly]

I think it's pretty clear that I don't like to read big blocks of text

[ThatDamnNinja]

I'm new to this forum and haven't read the whole thread, so correct me if I'm wrong, but I've read several places that the game has 16 opponents, not 13.

Given this, it all fits. There would be:

- Four circuits with four opponents each a la Super Punch-Out!!
- All ten characters from the original Punch-Out!!
- Five characters from Super Punch-Out!! (Considering Bald Bull, Mr. Sandman, and Super Macho Man to be Punch-Out!! characters, not Super Punch-Out Characters.
- A final boss not in any of the four circuits, possibly Mr. Dream.

We already have Bear Hugger and Aran Ryan confirmed, so the final roster would look like this:

Aran Ryan
Bald Bull
Bear Hugger
Disco Kid
Don Flamenco
Glass Joe
Great Tiger
King Hippo
Mr. Sandman
Piston Hondo
Soda Popinski
Super Macho Man
Von Kaiser
??? (Super Punch-Out!! Character)
??? (Super Punch-Out!! Character)
??? (Super Punch-Out!! Character)
Mr. Dream

The Super Punch-Out!! roster, not including the opponents already listed above, looks like this:

Gabby Jay - Profoundly unpopular, made redundant by the presence of Glass Joe.
Piston Hurricane - Made redundant by the presence of Piston Honda.
Bob Charlie - Bland and unpopular, but perhaps they want some Jamaican flavor? Could be updated.
Dragon Chan - The obvious choice. The most popular character from Super Punch-Out!!, and the most commonly referenced.
Masked Muscle - The spitting made some purists mad, but the character is colorful, and provides an opportunity to play with Mexican stereotypes in a lighthearted way, like what they're doing with the French Glass Joe and the Japanese Piston Hondo.
Heike Kagero - Presence is unlikely, given that the game already has the Japanese Piston Hondo, but possibility of a more proper execution of the bishōnen concept is intriguing, as opposed to the creepy transvestite they made him the first time.
Mad Clown - Colorful but unpopular. The addition of another obese character seems unlikely.
Narcis Prince - Sort of unmemorable, but so is Aran Ryan. He seems to fit in the new roster better than most of the other Super Punch-Out!! opponents, though it might be redundant to have two characters absorbed with their personal appearance in Don Flamenco and Narcis Prince.
Hoy Quarlow - Use of the staff angered most original Punch-Out!! players, doesn't seem to fit in with the roster.

Assuming my interpretation of the information is correct, I'd say Dragon Chan is just about a given, but I'm stumped on the other two. I think we can safely rule out Gabby Jay, Piston Hurricane, Hoy Quarlow, so the remaining two could come from Bob Charlie, Masked Muscle, Heike Kagero, Mad Clown, and Narcis Prince.

[Cao Cao]

Ad from the experiencewii channel (Apparently the same one that did the Wario Land Shake It! ad on Youtube a while back):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEaL8HqufFI

Still nowhere near as good as teamawesome's old movie though:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiBER4iVwCw

[KingBroly]

I want to know what places are saying the game has 16 fighters. Even the commercial just posted mentions '12 fighters' (they're clearly not including the final fight)

[Doomed]

I want to know what places are saying the game has 16 fighters. Even the commercial just posted mentions '12 fighters' (they're clearly not including the final fight)
"12 classic characters plus new ones"

[Cao Cao]

I want to know what places are saying the game has 16 fighters. Even the commercial just posted mentions '12 fighters' (they're clearly not including the final fight)

Indeed, even ONMUK's review said that they beat 13 fighters in the first mode, before going into the Title Defense stuff.

[KingBroly]

"12 classic characters plus new ones"

So...12 fighters + Disco Kid + 13 "new" remixed characters

[Cao Cao]

They posted another ad, this time a tutorial from Doc:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgPFbasy_LQ

[strayfoxx]

Not to derail the conversation here, but I have a NES Punch-Out quesiion. Punch-Out is my favorite game. I've played it incessantly. I can playthrough the entire game without getting punched (excluding Sandman's and Tyson's rather erratic punches that come out of nowhere sometimes)

Two days ago, I dodged one of White Tyson's (I refuse to call him Mr. Dream) punches. But I did so by accidentally mashing on the upper left hand part of the directional pad. This caused me to not dodge, nor block, but do some kind of diagonal dodge which is accompanied by a sound. What in the hell did I do? I've never seen nor heard it before.

[Cao Cao]

Two days ago, I dodged one of White Tyson's (I refuse to call him Mr. Dream) punches. But I did so by accidentally mashing on the upper left hand part of the directional pad. This caused me to not dodge, nor block, but do some kind of diagonal dodge which is accompanied by a sound. What in the hell did I do? I've never seen nor heard it before.

In the NES version, if you double-tap the block button (Down), then Mac will duck. It's a pretty useless move in the NES version, as it is basically just another dodge direction that's tougher to successfully pull off than the other dodges.

[Strell]

I just wanted to thank Cao Cao for posting all the hilarious vids in this thread.

GIVE HIM ZE UPPACUT
GIVE HIM ZE UPPACUT

Man that never gets old.

The new ads are pretty brilliant. Little Mac praising himself in the mirror until the guy walks out of the bathroom just kills me.

[Cao Cao]

Another site update (http://punchout.nintendo.com/). It's Great Tiger for today, so that means that Don Flamenco is the Major Circuit champion.

Minor update to the roster:

Glass Joe
Von Kaiser
Disco Kid
King Hippo
------------
Piston Hondo
Bear Hugger
Great Tiger
Don Flamenco
------------
(We only know the order for the above boxers, so below this, the order's just a guess)
Aran Ryan (Amazon France Trailer, not officially named yet, so spelling may change)
Soda Popinski (Best Buy ad, ESRB Summary)
Bald Bull (Promotional Poster)
Mr. Sandman? (Best Buy ad)
Super Macho Man (ESRB Summary)
------------
Mr. Dream (Not confirmed, but as others have pointed out, the silhouette on the web site resembles him)

[databuild]

According to Gamerankings, Nintendo Power gave Punch Out an 8.5 out of 10.

IGN, Gamespot, and 1up should have their reviews up soon.

[KingBroly]

Nintendo embargoes are usually up the day before a game hits retail, so next Monday.

[Doomed]

According to Gamerankings, Nintendo Power gave Punch Out an 8.5 out of 10.

IGN, Gamespot, and 1up should have their reviews up soon.
Has Nintendo Power ever given a first party game anything under a 7? NP is not the only one. 10=perfect, 9=great, 8=good, 7=okay 6-0=unheard of

[KingBroly]

What'd they give Pokemon Battle Revolution? That would be a 6.5

[happyone]

Didn't see it noted before, but that is Isiah Whitlock Jr. (Sen. Clay Davis in HBO's "The Wire") as Doc in those new Punchout! ads. Good stuff.

[KingBroly]

GameTrailers has some videos up, but it appears that Don Flamenco IS NOT the title holder of the Major Circuit. That's a very interesting development.

[Cao Cao]

GameTrailers has some videos up, but it appears that Don Flamenco IS NOT the title holder of the Major Circuit. That's a very interesting development.

Guess we might find out for sure today, 1up is doing a live play-through of Punch-Out!! (Supposedly of the entire Minor and Major circuits) for their Game Night event. It's today at 5:00pm PST:
http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3174170

[ArthurDigbySellers]

Didn't see it noted before, but that is Isiah Whitlock Jr. (Sen. Clay Davis in HBO's "The Wire") as Doc in those new Punchout! ads. Good stuff.

Sheeeeeeiiiiiit!! Gotta love Clay Davis.

I put down my pre-order today at GS with credit I've had since xmas. Can't wait for next Tues! I'm purposefully not watching any of the vids or reading any articles about the game.

[KingBroly]

I think there are 4 fighters in the Major Circuit. 1up only showed through Great Tiger, but they said they couldn't show him even though everyone knows who it is.

[Cao Cao]

If you want this game, and have an orphan Wiimote, then it looks like Target is the place to get it. They're going to be selling a Punch-Out!!/Nunchuk bundle pack at launch for $54.

Wario64's topic (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=224215)
Gonintendo article with picture (http://gonintendo.com/?p=82309)

[KingBroly]

That's a good deal I guess. $15 in savings

[prim4444]

At TRU next week, save $10 on any Wii game with purchase of Punch Out.

[Cao Cao]

At TRU next week, save $10 on any Wii game with purchase of Punch Out.

That's a good deal for the folks who already have a Nunchuk for every Wiimote. With this deal in mind, it might be prudent to remind everyone that Boom Blox: Bash Party is releasing the same week as Punch-Out!!.

Boom Blox Bash Party has an MSRP of $39.99, so this $10 off at Toys R Us deal should be good for the people who were thinking of getting both titles.

[rothgar24]

If you want this game, and have an orphan Wiimote, then it looks like Target is the place to get it. They're going to be selling a Punch-Out!!/Nunchuk bundle pack at launch for $54.

Wario64's topic (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=224215)
Gonintendo article with picture (http://gonintendo.com/?p=82309)


Thanks Cao Cao. I'm in. I need a second nunchuk anyway.

[Corvin]

I'm kinda disappointed Mario didn't return to ref. I mean, if Nintendo is going to all this trouble to capture the vibe of the original, then why not?

[Kyattsuai]

I'm kinda disappointed Mario didn't return to ref. I mean, if Nintendo is going to all this trouble to capture the vibe of the original, then why not?

I'm kinda glad that Mario isn't the referee - back when Mario didn't have a voice, it was cool to see him in the ring, but I couldn't imagine Charles Martinet counting to ten without it being totally ridiculous.

[foltzie]

I'm kinda glad that Mario isn't the referee - back when Mario didn't have a voice, it was cool to see him in the ring, but I couldn't imagine Charles Martinet counting to ten without it being totally ridiculous.

FTW so to speak...

"OH NO, You've been KOed by Glass Joe!"

Yikes.

[Corvin]

Who says he needed to talk? He didn't in the original did he? I thought he just waved his arm while an on screen counter counted to 10.

[DarkNessBear]

Anyone post the Punch-out rap yet?
http://www.break.com/break-originals/other-funny-stuff/punch-out-rap1.html

[Cao Cao]

1. Don Flamenco is now on the official site (http://www.punchout.com/). Assuming that there's no one else in the major circuit, we should get our first World Circuit contender on Friday, or at least someone who doesn't already have a dedicated video online.

2. Someone in Europe posted pictures (http://gonintendo.com/?p=82408) of the manual and the back of the box at NeoGAF.

3. A pink sweater (http://gonintendo.com/?p=82411) will be one of the contest prizes at the Nintendo World Store's event on Saturday.
http://gonintendo.com/wp-content/photos/thumb_ppos.jpg
http://gonintendo.com/?p=82445

[fatbeer]

I got a letter from Nintendo. It looks like they're having an event in Nintendo Store on Saturday, May 16 between 1-4 pm. I wonder what kinda of freebies they are giving away?(they generally give out free stuff at these events). I doubt I will purchase the game to get it a few days early. It's a bit pricey and I have Devil Summoner 2 on my backlog.

[KingBroly]

World Circuit: Aran Ryan, Soda Popinsky, Bald Bull, Super Macho Man, then Mr. Sandman (Title Holder)...then Title Defense

[Cao Cao]

World Circuit: Aran Ryan, Soda Popinsky, Bald Bull, Super Macho Man, then Mr. Sandman (Title Holder)...then Title Defense

Interesting stuff, especially the order. Back when I played the NES version, it always confuzzled me how Super Macho Man came after Mr. Sandman, as Sandman was clearly the tougher opponent. SMM was pretty predictable, as he had Soda's punches, and even his most threatening attack (Multi Spin Punch) had a pretty easy-to-master rhythm. Sandman on the other hand had quicker attacks, more difficult timing, and was difficult, if not impossible, to get Star Punches from. So I'm glad to hear that Sandman is now the champion.

And the requisite roster update:

Glass Joe
Von Kaiser
Disco Kid
King Hippo
------------
Piston Hondo
Bear Hugger
Great Tiger
Don Flamenco
------------
Aran Ryan
Soda Popinsky
Bald Bull
Super Macho Man
Mr. Sandman (Review copies at NeoGAF. Thanks KingBroly for letting us know!)
------------
Mr. Dream (Not confirmed, but as others have pointed out, the silhouette on the web site resembles him. Also, someone on NeoGAF mentioned that there's one more opponent at the end of Title Defense, and he seems quite likely)

[KingBroly]

Some people have said that once you beat Title Defense Mode, you fight another opponent. Although nothing has come up to back this claim.

[klwillis45]

Interesting stuff, especially the order. Back when I played the NES version, it always confuzzled me how Super Macho Man came after Mr. Sandman, as Sandman was clearly the tougher opponent. SMM was pretty predictable, as he had Soda's punches, and even his most threatening attack (Multi Spin Punch) had a pretty easy-to-master rhythm. Sandman on the other hand had quicker attacks, more difficult timing, and was difficult, if not impossible, to get Star Punches from. So I'm glad to hear that Sandman is now the champion.

Really?? Sandman was always easy for me while SMM was proably the hardest guy for me to beat in the game. Yes, even harder than Tyson/Dream. Maybe I'm just weird?

[lilboo]

I bet Giga Mac will be like.. the last person you fight :lol: :roll:

STILL mad that Mario is not the ref, but, I digress

[KingBroly]

1up has videos of Title Defense up feature Glass Joe and King Hippo. Whoever played lost both times. It looks like getting knocked down twice in a row after getting knocked down 3 times is an instant KO. Of course, no one's trying the secret stay alive move.

[soonersfan60]

And what is the "secret stay alove move?"

[Cao Cao]

And what is the "secret stay alove move?"
Probably has something to do with:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCAjmuA1HDk

In all seriousness, KingBroly is probably talking about the "Press the Select button between rounds" code from the NES version. I think I heard somewhere that it still does something in the Wii game. Of course, as he said, no one seems to have tried it yet, or they just don't want to say what it does

[KingBroly]

No...not talking about that. In one of the videos I saw (And it was talked about on the IGN Podcast) that if you get knocked down, before you go down, if you mash the 1 & 2 buttons at the same time you stay up and continue fighting.

[BlueLobstah]

Amazon currently has Punch-Out for pre-order at $39.99 (http://www.amazon.com/Punch-Out-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B001TOQ8K2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1242419836&sr=8-1). Now might be a good time to bite if you were planning on doing so.

[ArthurDigbySellers]

Amazon currently has Punch-Out for pre-order at $39.99 (http://www.amazon.com/Punch-Out-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B001TOQ8K2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1242419836&sr=8-1). Now might be a good time to bite if you were planning on doing so.

Damn that is a good deal. I'm getting it for around $12 after using a GS GC but I would have jumped on this deal otherwise.

[databuild]

More Reviews:

Games informer: 9/10

1up: A+

[foltzie]

Aran Ryan, Soda Popinski, Bald Bull, and Super Macho Man are up.

Aran is now Irish, which is a lot better than Blond haired and Blue Eyed.

[ZForce]

Are you talking about the official page? I still only see Don Flamenco

EDIT: Never mind, I had to clear my cache AND restart Firefox :P

[The Crotch]

So.

I'm not the only one who got Nazi overtones from "Aran Ryan", then?

[rothgar24]

Pre-order from Amazon and am now getting pumped up for reacquainting myself with Bald Bull.

[Cao Cao]

1. As pointed out before, just about the entire World Circuit is now up, sans videos, on the official site (http://www.punchout.com/).

2. Also mentioned were the reviews that came out today:
9 from GameInformer (http://gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/A0C4B537-1267-41BA-83F4-38BE5F4E28E4.htm)
A+ from 1UP (http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3174243)
8.8 from IGN (http://wii.ign.com/articles/983/983268p1.html)

3. IGN found a cameo (http://gonintendo.com/?p=82759) in the audience...

4. Brawl in the Family (http://www.brawlinthefamily.com/) put up a webcomic for Punch-Out!!.

[Strell]

4. Brawl in the Family (http://www.brawlinthefamily.com/) put up a webcomic for Punch-Out!!.

Cropping out Little Mac in the last panel would make for a fun avatar.

[KingBroly]

The Punch Out site now has every character up except for the one.

Of course...they're wrong about the last appearances of Bald Bull and Super Macho Man

[Ecofreak]

Gametrailers just released their video review...8.5. Not bad at all, although the small number of boxers is a bit disappointing despite the additional "challenges" and second-run through scenarios.

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/review-punch-out/49382

[lilboo]

So is it remote and nunchuk? No option for 2 remotes? :(

[blitz6speed]

Gametrailers review confirms what i wanted to know, its just a upgraded graphically NES punchout remake. Thats all i wanted anyway. +1 for this game.

[Kyattsuai]

I like how the GameTrailers review says they don't want to spoil who the last guy is, but then they show several clips of him, including him getting defeated. Aran Ryan looks quite badass now, looks like they definitely justified his being there.

[Cao Cao]

I like how the GameTrailers review says they don't want to spoil who the last guy is, but then they show several clips of him, including him getting defeated. Aran Ryan looks quite badass now, looks like they definitely justified his being there.

Indeed, that part of the review was really infuriating.

"There are 12 fighters and one secret boxer, we're not going to say who it is."
*Proceed to show five clips of the "secret boxer" throughout the rest of the review*

I mean, really, it's one thing to just show the clips, it's another thing entirely to say that you aren't going to give spoilers on something, then almost immediately show part of what's essentially the ending footage for the first run-through. Compared to that, the footage in IGN's video footage seems relatively tame in the spoiler department.

EDIT: I went to the NeoGAF thread, where one of the GT reviewers (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=15872185&postcount=564) admitted that the line was an error. He meant to say "13 boxers, with one secret boxer," with 14 boxers in total. He said that it would be fixed on Monday. Likely means that there will be a boxer waiting at the end of Title Defense.

[KingBroly]

Are we sure that it's at the End of Title Defense, though? I wonder what at the end of Title Defense, though.

[Kyattsuai]

Uh oh... If there's another guy beyond those 13, I think I should stop looking up stuff about the game, perchance to keep something about this game a surprise.

[Nintendragon]

I always thought Aran Ryan was Irish. He looked Irish to me...and his last name was Ryan. Though I guess I can see why the name would make someone think about nazis...

[Zincdust]

I always thought Aran Ryan was Irish. He looked Irish to me...and his last name was Ryan. Though I guess I can see why the name would make someone think about nazis...

Same here... Super Punch-Out!!, which was Ryan's debuting game, even has him billed as being from Ireland:
http://sydlexia.com/imagesandstuff/superpunchout/SuperPunchout0341.png
Y'know, I never even thought of Aran Ryan = A.Ryan = Aryan until it was mentioned earlier in this thread.

[foltzie]

Same here... Super Punch-Out!!, which was Ryan's debuting game, even has him billed as being from Ireland:
http://sydlexia.com/imagesandstuff/superpunchout/SuperPunchout0341.png
Y'know, I never even thought of Aran Ryan = A.Ryan = Aryan until it was mentioned earlier in this thread.

I had always thought the player (who is blond haired) was Aran Ryan in the pictures I had seen since I've never played Super Punch-Out.

Mea Culpa on jumping to conclusions, I had assumed it was a joke from the Nintendo team.

[Arakias]

Heres my re-write of the Nintendo World Store release with some photos.
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/blog.php?b=8473

[KingBroly]

AHEM. Your Attention Please. The SUPPOSED Final Fighter in Punch-Out Wii.

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/8077/image505.jpg

[ZForce915]

AHEM. Your Attention Please. The SUPPOSED Final Fighter in Punch-Out Wii.

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/8077/image505.jpg

If that is true...AWESOME!

[Cao Cao]

AHEM. Your Attention Please. The SUPPOSED Final Fighter in Punch-Out Wii.

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/8077/image505.jpg

My god, it's Jack Nicholson! </Futurama reference>

Seriously though, :applause: this is quite a shocker, and if anyone needs a reason to pummel him into submission, I think this should be more than enough incentive:
Double spoiler-tagged, for her pleasure
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcP91tQ4ZSM

[Rei no Otaku]

AHEM. Your Attention Please. The SUPPOSED Final Fighter in Punch-Out Wii.

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/8077/image505.jpg
That sucks. Oh well.

[snowmint]

That sealed the deal for me. so the best deal is at
Target right?

[lilboo]

AHEM. Your Attention Please. The SUPPOSED Final Fighter in Punch-Out Wii.

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/8077/image505.jpg

:rofl: G.T.F.O.


What. The. Fuck?!

[blueweltall]

That sealed the deal for me. so the best deal is at
Target right?

I'm going to say amazon with the ECA 10% off coupon.

[Cao Cao]

That sealed the deal for me. so the best deal is at
Target right?

There are four routes to chooseth from:
a) Have a Wiimote without a nunchuk? Go for Target's $54 Punch-Out!!/Nunchuk bundle.
b) Planning to buy Punch-Out!! and Boom Blox: Bash Party (Or another Wii game)? Go for Toys R Us' $10 off deal.
c) Don't want to get anything with Punch-Out!!, or want to get something outside of the launch week? Go for Best Buy Reward Zone's $10 gift card coupon (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=223470&highlight=Punch-Out!!). (Reward Zone membership required, according to the coupon)
d) The best deal so far, since there are no extra obligations or gift cards involved: Amazon.com's $39.99 Pre-order deal (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=224501), combine it with the ECA discount or any other coupon to lower the price further. Of course, there is shipping time to consider, and this deal price will probably only be offered for a few days before they go back to MSRP.

[s2k]

Anyone doing gamestops punchout tournament the week after the game comes out. The prize is stupid ( a punchout t-shirt).

[ArthurDigbySellers]

Just got done beating Glass Joe, Van Kaiser, and Disco Kid. Awesome game so far. I'm playing it NES style but I am going to mess with the other options (including balance board) as well.

[KingBroly]

I'm through the Major Circuit now. I lost once to Don Flamenco and that was it. His timing is a little tricky, especially with the Wiimote/Nunchuck. I tried a practice match against Aran Ryan and I think I know what I need to do against him, although winning via decision seems like a really good idea.

The Punch Out site got a redesign with videos of all 13 regular fighters as well as title defense artwork for those 13, not to mention wallpapers and icons you can get by finding 3 stars.